Revelation in Its Jewish Context II

Pinchas Shir, Associate Professor of Ancient Cultures

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Whether you are frightened by the visions of beasts and end-time judgments, puzzled by the tangled sequences of prophetic events, or simply fascinated by the Book of Revelation, this course is for you! In Revelation in Its Jewish Context, Eli Lizorkin-Eyzenberg and Pinchas Shir will take you on the journey of re-reading the Apocalypse in a completely new way. You will be introduced to Jewish literary sources that will help you understand the ideas behind the verses that routinely mystify Revelation readers. You will learn about Hebraisms in the Greek text and see how this unique book is shaped. As you re-read the book as a Jewish text, chapter by chapter, you will inadvertently discover Western traditions that make it one of the most misunderstood texts in the entire Bible. Insights from original languages, Greco-Roman and Jewish history, and nuances of culture and traditions will help you see what most readers miss in this fascinating and deeply inspirational book. 

The next part of the series is Revelation in Its Jewish Context III (lectures were recorded during live teaching sessions in 2023).

About Author

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.

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  • 02. In Ephesus Assembly 13:07
  • 03. The Nicolaitans of Ephesus 10:58
  • 04. The Deeds of Nicolaitans 23:04
  • 05. Two Realities in Smyrna 13:08
  • 06. The Slander in Smyrna 22:55
  • 07. The Synagogue of Satan 13:33
  • 08. Perseverance in Pergamum 17:52
  • 09. The Worship in Pergamum 11:05
  • 10. The Message to Pergamum 20:53
  • 11. The Jezebel of Thyatira 23:52
  • 12. The Message to Thyatira 17:30
  • 13. The Sardis Assembly 18:55
  • 14. The Message to Sardis 15:45
  • 15. Purity in Sardis 14:24
  • 16. The Philadelphia Assembly 15:11
  • 17. Philadelphia and Laodicea 17:04
  • 18. God's Chariot Throne 18:49
  • 19. The Twenty-Four Elders 21:03
  • 20. A Scroll with Seven Seals 22:05
  • 21. The Lion of Judah 11:27
  • 22. The Lamb and the Scroll 13:33

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  • Jonathan Tan

    Posted 10 months ago
    Everything is good
  • Theresa Vanderlaan

    Posted 10 months ago
    Thank you!
  • Adom-Nyankey Kofi

    Posted 10 months ago
    The knowledge acquired on the letters to the 7 Churches is very inspiring and detailed.
  • Clare Margaret Krojzl

    Posted 10 months ago
    It is so valuable to have a Jewish interpretation of Revelation that takes the history and culture of the period and places into account. Thank you!
  • Dale Rails

    Posted 10 months ago
    Excellent Presentation! Dr. Eli has given very clear explanations of the historical, cultural and spiritual aspects of the text. My only criticism would be to lengthen the presentations when needed to give greater understanding of the connections to Old Testament events and writings. His explanation of the Joseph/Judah/ Lion of Judah connections I have given me better understanding of Text.

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