In this new episode of Hebrew Voices #178,  Rapping Ancient Hebrew Poetry: Part 1, Nehemia explores the origin and nature of Jewish liturgical poetry with expert Dr. Gabriel Wasserman. They discuss the historical use of the term “rabbi", the definitions and power of liturgy and poetry, and how the development of the 18 benedictions led to the creative expressions of piyyut. I look forward to reading your comments! PODCAST VERSION:Download Audio SHARE THIS TEACHING WITH YOUR FRIENDS! VIDEO CHAPTERS 00:00 What is piyyut?01:51 How does Rabbanite prayer work?07:50 Karaite Liturgy10:57 Historical use of “rabbi”15:13 Historical need for piyyut19:52 Birkat haMinim26:59 The development of the 18 benedictions36:09 From the 18 benedictions to piyyut46:06 Structure54:56 Outro VERSES MENTIONEDPesachim 108a:11-12 (Talmud)Deuteronomy 6:7Psalm 147Deuteronomy 32:1Psalm 136LamentationsGenesis 15:1 RELATED EPISODES Hebrew Voices #151 – Royal Attire 1: Lost Tribes and Magical NamesSupport Team Study – Royal Attire 2: The Karaite-Rabbanite SchismHebrew Voices #160 – Does God Have a Body?Support Team Study – Rabbinical NecromancyHebrew Voices #165 – Open Siddur Project OTHER LINKSThe Karaite PressDr. Wasserman's YouTube Channel