Hebrew Bible

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January 22, 2009

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The Deuteronomistic History

Overview Life in the Land (Joshua and Judges),
Christine Hayes, Open Yale Courses (Transcription), 2006. Prophets and
Kings (1 and 2 Samuel), Christine Hayes, Open Yale Courses
(Transcription), 2006. Response to Catastrophe (1 and 2 Kings),
Christine Hayes, Open Yale Courses (Transcription), 2006. Biblical
History- From Joshua to Samuel, c. 1200-1000 BCE, Steven Feldman, COJS.
[…]

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By Ardon

December 4, 2008

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Literary Prophecy

Overview Amos, Christine Hayes, Open Yale Courses
(Transcription), 2006. Hosea and Isaiah, Christine Hayes, Open Yale
Courses (Transcription), 2006. Micah, Zephaniah, Nahum and Habbakuk,
Christine Hayes, Open Yale Courses (Transcription), 2006. Perspectives
on the Exile (Jeremiah, Ezekiel and 2nd Isaiah), Christine Hayes, Open
Yale Courses (Transcription), 2006. Biblical History- From Isaiah to
Jeremiah, c. 700-586 […]

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November 23, 2008

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Exodus

Overview From Egypt to Sinai (Exodus 5-24, 32;
Numbers), Christine Hayes, Open Yale Courses (Transcription), 2006.
Biblical History- From Abraham to Moses, c. 1850-1200 BCE, Steven
Feldman, COJS. Primary sources Exodus 5-24 Exodus 32 Exodus 19-20- The
Revelation at Sinai, Texts and Traditions, ed. Lawrence H. Schiffman,
Ktav Publishing House, Hoboken NJ, 1998. Artifacts Ugaritic […]

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By Ardon

September 2, 2008

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Ezekiel’s Tomb, Kifel, Iraq, 1932.

In the foreground are Iraqi Jews who inhabited the
area surrounding the tomb. Eric and Edith Matson Photograph Collection
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division Washington, D.C.
20540 USA

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By Ardon

July 29, 2008

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The Parts of the Whole

Overview The Parts of the Whole, Christine Hayes, Open
Yale Courses (Transcription), 2006. Primary sources Babylonian Talmud
Bava Batra 14b-15a- The Order of Scripture Mishnah Yadayim 3-5- The
Debate Over the Biblical Canon Tosefta Yadayim 2-14- The Biblical Canon
and Divine Inspiration Josephus, Against Apion I, 37-43- Authenticity of
Scripture Secondary sources Synopsis of the […]

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July 24, 2008

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Biblical Poetry

Overview Psalms and Song of Songs, Christine Hayes,
Open Yale Courses (Transcription), 2006. Primary sources Psalms 1-2
Psalms 8 Psalms 19 Psalms 21-24 Psalms 32 Psalms 37 Psalms 44-46 Psalms
49 Psalms 52 Psalms 55 Psalms 72-74 Song of Songs 1-8 Tosefta Yadayim
2-14- The Biblical Canon and Divine Inspiration Mishnah Yadayim 3-5- The
Debate […]

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By Ardon

July 21, 2008

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Doublets and Contradictions, Seams and Sources

Overview Genesis 5-11 and the Historical-Critical
Method, Christine Hayes, Open Yale Courses (Transcription), 2006. The
Story- 2500 BCE-539 BCE, MyJewishLearning.com. Primary sources Genesis
5-11 Genesis 6-9- Noah and the Flood, Texts and Traditions, ed. Lawrence
H. Schiffman, Ktav Publishing House, Hoboken NJ, 1998. Genesis 11- The
Tower of Babel, Texts and Traditions, ed. Lawrence H. […]

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July 20, 2008

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Alternative Visions

Overview Esther and Jonah, Christine Hayes, Open Yale
Courses (Transcription), 2006. Biblical History- Jeremiah, Ezra and
Esther, c. 586-330 BCE, Steven Feldman, COJS. Primary sources Esther 1-9
Jonah 1-4 Greek Esther 13-14- The Letter and the Prayer Mishnah
Megillah 2-1-2- The Reading of the Scroll of Esther, Texts and
Traditions, ed. Lawrence H. Schiffman, Ktav […]

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July 20, 2008

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Visions of the End

Overview Daniel and Apocalyptic Literature, Christine
Hayes, Open Yale Courses (Transcription), 2006. Primary sources Ruth 1-4
Isaiah 56-66 Joel 1-4 Daniel 1-12 Haggai 1- Rebuilding the House of the
Lord Haggai 2- Recalling the Splendor of the First Temple Zechariah
3-14- The Prophecy of Restoration Artifacts Nabonidus Cylinder, 555-540
BCE Prayer of Nabonidus The Murashû […]

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July 20, 2008

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Elijah on Mount Horeb, Rembrandt (1606-1669).

Then the word of the Lord came to him, He said to him,
“Why are you here, Elijah? He replied, “I am moved by zeal for the
Lord, the God of Hosts, for the Israelites have forsaken Your covenant,
torn down Your altars, and put Your prophets to the sword. I alone am
left, and […]

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