The Stories of the Jewish Christ: Among the Rabbis

Professor

COURSE PREVIEW

COURSE DESCRIPTION

In this course, Professor Pinchas Shir will take his students on a fascinating and insightful journey through the development of Rabbinic Judaism. This course will introduce you to the main ideas within Rabbinic Judaism and acquaint you with the power-brokers who shaped this movement.

Even though much of Rabbinic Judaism comes much after the time of Jesus, some traditions clearly trace back to the first century and beyond. This course will help you make sense of many difficult-to-understand teachings in the gospels – teachings that were originally set against the background of proto-rabbinic debates and teachings. Enroll now and get equipped to interpret the ancient Scriptures of Israel creatively and responsibly.

Course Features

Sessions 13
Duration 4h 32mins
Language English

- Lecture1.1
  Jesus Among The Rabbis
- Lecture1.2
  Rabbinic Terminology
- Lecture1.3
  Mishna and the Talmud
- Lecture1.4
  Midrash and Targum
- Lecture1.5
  From Temple to Scriptures
- Lecture1.6
  From Sages to Rabbis
- Lecture1.7
  Two Key Rabbinic Concepts
- Lecture1.8
  Fences on the Mount
- Lecture1.9
  Rabbis and the Gospels: Shared Ideas
- Lecture1.10
  Rabbis and the Gospels: Shared Methods
- Lecture1.11
  Zugot in Sanhedrin
- Lecture1.12
  Hillel and Shammai
- Lecture1.13
  1st Century Debates on Divorce

Pinchas Shir

Associate Professor of Ancient Cultures

Pinchas Shir, Israel Bible Center’s Associate Professor of Ancient Cultures, is nearing the completion of his Ph.D. studies in the Department of Religion at Groningen University in the Netherlands. His academic interests focus on ancient dining culture, culinary contexts of the Second Temple period, and particularly on the table interactions between Jews and Gentiles in antiquity. In addition, Pinchas is keenly interested in the archaeology of Ancient Israel and the Mediterranean.

Currently residing in North America, Assoc. Professor Shir lectures internationally and maintains a strong online presence where all can hear his teachings.

- Lecture1.1
  Jesus Among The Rabbis
- Lecture1.2
  Rabbinic Terminology
- Lecture1.3
  Mishna and the Talmud
- Lecture1.4
  Midrash and Targum
- Lecture1.5
  From Temple to Scriptures
- Lecture1.6
  From Sages to Rabbis
- Lecture1.7
  Two Key Rabbinic Concepts
- Lecture1.8
  Fences on the Mount
- Lecture1.9
  Rabbis and the Gospels: Shared Ideas
- Lecture1.10
  Rabbis and the Gospels: Shared Methods
- Lecture1.11
  Zugot in Sanhedrin
- Lecture1.12
  Hillel and Shammai
- Lecture1.13
  1st Century Debates on Divorce