The Name of God

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In this course, we look at the personal name of the God of Israel: יהוה (YHWH). This topic always raises so many questions: What is God’s name? How should it be pronounced? What does it mean? What is the name’s broader significance in the context of the whole Bible? How is the name YHWH connected to Creation? Take the time to explore this special name together with Dr. Yeshaya Gruber. Consider how it has been understood in Jewish and Christian traditions.

We will also explore the options that exist for translating this special name. No doubt you have wondered why people stopped pronouncing the name of God at some point in history. Does God’s name have special power if pronounced in a certain way? What about the name of Jesus/Yeshua — does it connect to God’s name? Join us as we delve deeper into the study of God’s name and work through these tough questions to understand a name that is central to the whole Biblical narrative!

Course Features

Sessions 21
Duration 4 hours
Language English

- Lecture1.1
  What is God's Name?
- Lecture1.2
  The Quantum Theory of God's Name (part 1)
- Lecture1.3
  The Quantum Theory of God's Name (part 2)
- Lecture1.4
  The One Who Causes Being
- Lecture2.5
  Pronouncing God's Name
- Lecture2.6
  The Vowels of God's Name
- Lecture2.7
  Substitutions and God's Name in the LXX
- Lecture2.8
  Translating and Reconstructing God's Name
- Lecture2.9
  God's Name in the "New Testament"
- Lecture2.10
  God's Name in Rabbinic Tradition
- Lecture2.11
  God's Name and Messiah's Name
- Lecture2.12
  Objections to Translations or Substitutions
- Lecture3.13
  The Name YHWH vs Elohim
- Lecture3.14
  When Did the Name YHWH Become Known?
- Lecture3.15
  Was YHWH Known by All Peoples?
- Lecture3.16
  Knowing God Through His Name
- Lecture4.17
  Questions and Some Clarifications
- Lecture4.18
  Moses and the Arabic Name of God
- Lecture4.19
  God's Name in Aramaic
- Lecture4.20
  God (not the Name)
- Lecture4.21
  The Elephantine Names of Gods

- Lecture1.1
  What is God's Name?
- Lecture1.2
  The Quantum Theory of God's Name (part 1)
- Lecture1.3
  The Quantum Theory of God's Name (part 2)
- Lecture1.4
  The One Who Causes Being
- Lecture2.5
  Pronouncing God's Name
- Lecture2.6
  The Vowels of God's Name
- Lecture2.7
  Substitutions and God's Name in the LXX
- Lecture2.8
  Translating and Reconstructing God's Name
- Lecture2.9
  God's Name in the "New Testament"
- Lecture2.10
  God's Name in Rabbinic Tradition
- Lecture2.11
  God's Name and Messiah's Name
- Lecture2.12
  Objections to Translations or Substitutions
- Lecture3.13
  The Name YHWH vs Elohim
- Lecture3.14
  When Did the Name YHWH Become Known?
- Lecture3.15
  Was YHWH Known by All Peoples?
- Lecture3.16
  Knowing God Through His Name
- Lecture4.17
  Questions and Some Clarifications
- Lecture4.18
  Moses and the Arabic Name of God
- Lecture4.19
  God's Name in Aramaic
- Lecture4.20
  God (not the Name)
- Lecture4.21
  The Elephantine Names of Gods

Dr. Yeshaya Gruber

Professor of Jewish History at Israel Bible Center

Dr. Gruber, Israel Bible Center’s Professor of Jewish History, earned his Ph.D. in History from Georgetown University. Dr. Gruber continued to gain understanding and multi-cultural experience while accepting research and teaching positions in Jerusalem, Athens, and Sydney. Currently residing in Israel with his family, Dr. Gruber works as a Professor of Jewish History for Israel Bible Center, in addition to his duties as a Research Associate at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Dr. Gruber’s academic work engages a wide variety of topics about the history of the Jewish people. His current research is primarily focused on the history of Jewish-Christian relations and interactions during the medieval and early modern periods. His extensive travels coupled with his research and teaching experience, help to enrich his students understanding of Jewish Christian relations and how such impact affects the present and future of both.

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The Name of God

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