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Isolate from Culture or Fight It?
November 27, 2020 - 34:20 | Ep. 3
Are the Essenes the same people as the Jewish Qumran Sect? And who are the Zealots and why does Josephus dislike them so much? Pinchas Shir helps us better understand the diverse beliefs among the Jews during the Second Temple Period. Stay tuned till the end of the episode when we discuss where these groups are now! -
"Wisdom Jousting" and the Pharisees
November 20, 2020 - 23:34 | Ep. 2
Pinchas Shir, the Associate Professor of Ancient Cultures at IBC, helps us unravel the complexities of Second Temple Judaism. This week we talk about his course "The Jewish Christ: First Century Diversity" and focus primarily on the Pharisees. But even this group was quite diverse and resists the monolithic terms we use to describe them. -
Who's Who in the Gospels?
November 13, 2020 - 27:02 | Ep. 1
Pinchas Shir, who is the Associate Professor of Ancient Cultures at IBC, helps us unravel the complexities within Second Temple Judaism. Who are the Sadducees, Pharisees, Essenes, and Zealots? Why is there such diversity in Judaism? This week we talk about his course "The Jewish Christ: First Century Diversity" and focus primarily on the Sadducees.
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