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Levitical Literature〚 Festivals of YHVH 〛Pentateuch: A New Look - Emor
Leviticus Chapter twenty-three contains a priestly listing of the "Festivals of YHVH." This teaching highlights various terms used by the authors of the Pentateuch to describe these holy days. What is a Moed, Chag, Shabbaton? These questions and more are covered in this class. We also compare and contrast three passages that describe the three "pilgrim festivals."

Join Ross K. Nichols and Jono Vandor in episode 13 of the gripping podcast, INFamous: The Shapira Saga, as they delve into the "Reasons for Rejection." Based on Chapter 10 of Ross's book, The Moses Scroll, this episode focuses on a pivotal moment in August 1883, a period marked by rapid dismissals from Claude Conder, Monsieur Clermont-Ganneau, and Christian David Ginsburg. Each scholar rejected the Shapira manuscript strips within two whirlwind days, as detailed in the chapter "Thrice Rejected in Two Days." This episode critically examines their reasons for rejection—were their assessments accurate or do recent discoveries cast doubt on their conclusions? Tune in for a thought-provoking analysis that challenges historical verdicts with today's knowledge. Don't miss this exploration of one of biblical archaeology's most contentious debates!

Levitical Literature〚 The Holiness Code 〛Pentateuch: A New Look - Kedoshim
This class offers a deep dive into "The Holiness Code," focusing on the Torah portion Kedoshim (Leviticus 19:1-20:27). This session spotlights Leviticus 19, a chapter rich with the core tenets of Hebrew religion, including the seminal command to "love thy neighbor." We'll explore the biblical legal definition of 'neighbor' and unpack a lesser-known rendition of the Ten Commandments that challenges traditional interpretations. Some of these commandments bear a unique divine endorsement, adding layers of meaning to our understanding.
Don't miss this opportunity to delve into one of the most ethically significant sections of the Torah, where ancient texts meet timeless questions...

This thought-provoking video explores the intriguing question: "Was Jeremiah preaching from the Moses Scroll?" Delve into the historical context of the scroll discovered in 622 BCE during King Josiah's reign, coinciding with Jeremiah's early prophetic years. As Jeremiah, a priest in lineage, potentially connects to Hilkiah—the very priest who found the scroll—we examine whether Jeremiah could have been influenced directly by this text.

The video builds on the compelling theory that Jeremiah not only absorbed but actively proclaimed the rediscovered teachings, challenging traditional interpretations of the Torah and critiquing the established religious practices of his time. With Jeremiah's critical views on temple reliance and sacrificial rites, which he asserts were never commanded to the Exodus generation, this discussion opens a controversial yet enlightening perspective on the prophetic messages.

This is more than a historical inquiry—it's a challenge to our understanding of biblical texts and prophetic teachings.

Food and diet play a major role in the Hebrew Bible, beginning in the Garden of Eden. In this class, we discuss the biblical diets with a focus on the laws of Leviticus chapter eleven and Deuteronomy chapter fourteen. After covering some basic regulations and restrictions, the texts of Leviticus eleven and Deuteronomy fourteen are compared and contrasted in a horizontal study.

The meaning, cause, and remedy of the biblical ‫צרעת‬ have been the source of much debate. Traditional translations have rendered the word as leprosy, usually with the somewhat confusing caveat that despite the retention of leprosy, it does not mean leprosy. The root צרע‬ yields our problematic ‫צרעת‬ , proper names, and three occurrences of a stinging insect capable of chasing out Hivites, Canaanites, Hittites, and two Amorite kings! Shapira’s MSS sensibly suggests a more dangerous fiend to the Canaanites than a hornet-the dreaded ‫צרעת‬.