Old Testament

Emes Ve-Emunah · 17 Apr

The writer criticizes Rabbi Jay Michaelson for condemning Pastor John Hagee's support for Israel, insinuating Hagee's motives are solely to hasten end-times.

0 Antisemitism Philosophy

Samson Raphael Hirsch’s Attack on Liberal Christian Bigotry and American Slavery

Michah Gottlieb in Jewish Review of Books · 1 Apr 2021

In 1840, amid a theological dispute within Protestantism regarding the relationship between the Old and New Testaments and Judaism and Christianity, Chief Rabbi Samson Raphael Hirsch challenged the notion of a rational, ethical God in the New Testament contrasted with a tribal, magic-using God in the Old.

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Inerrant or Oblique?

Robert Alter in Jewish Review of Books · 2 Apr 2020

John Barton's book, "A History of the Bible," offers a comprehensive overview of the Hebrew Bible and the New Testament, tracing their interpretation and translation through history.

0 History Jewish Law

Hebrew Bible or Old Testament? Evaluating the American Biblical Tradition

Yisroel Ben-Porat in Lehrhaus · 11 Sep 2019

"Proclaim Liberty Throughout the Land: The Hebrew Bible in the United States: A Sourcebook" delves into the deep American biblical tradition, emphasizing the Hebrew Bible's significant impact on American political thought.

0 History Israel

American Zion: The Old Testament in Early American Political Thought

Tel Aviv Review · 16 Mar 2018

Dr. Eran Shalev's book "American Zion: The Old Testament as Political Text from the Revolution to the Civil War" explores the roots of the unique connection between Israel and America from a theological and ideological perspective.

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American Zion: The Old Testament in Early American Political Thought

Tel Aviv Review · 16 Mar 2018

Dr. Eran Shalev from the University of Haifa discusses the influence of the Old Testament on early American political thought in his book "American Zion."

0 Literature History

The Secret Jewish History of Don Quixote and Miguel de Cervantes

noah in Forward · 28 Apr 2016

Miguel de Cervantes, author of Don Quixote, likely came from a converso family, sparking discussions about Jewish themes in his work.

0 Education Literature

TanakhCast #76: The Meting Out Justice Edition

Dan Aviv in Tanakh Cast · 4 Apr 2016

In episode 76 of TanakhCast, the focus is on justice as the hosts delve into and discuss four chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, from Genesis to 2 Chronicles, offering reflections and insights along the way.

0 Education Literature

TanakhCast #75: The WTF Edition

Dan Aviv in Tanakh Cast · 21 Mar 2016

In TanakhCast #75, the hosts delve into 4 chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, starting from Genesis to 2 Chronicles.

0 Education Israel

All her daughters: The story of Jerusalem's legendary headmistress

Tel Aviv Review · 4 Mar 2015

Prof. Laura Schor explores the life of Annie Landau, a prominent figure in Jerusalem during a tumultuous period, in her book "The Best School in Jerusalem: Annie Landau's School for Girls."

0 Education Literature

TanakhCast: The Everything Old is New Again Edition!

Dan Aviv in Tanakh Cast · 3 Feb 2014

The TanakhCast podcast explores and reflects on four chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, starting from Genesis and continuing through to 2 Chronicles.

0 Torah Education

TanakhCast: The Shocking and Disgusting Content Edition!

Dan Aviv in Tanakh Cast · 28 Oct 2013

"TanakhCast: The Shocking and Disgusting Content Edition!" is a bi-weekly podcast that delves into and discusses four chapters of the Tanakh, spanning from Genesis to 2 Chronicles.

0 Communities History

In and Out of Africa

Len Lyons in Jewish Review of Books · 12 Jun 2013

Since the early 1900s, the concept of Jewish identity among diverse communities in Africa and the Americas has expanded significantly, with groups like Ethiopian Jews and the Abayudaya of Uganda gaining attention.

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