Revelation in Its Jewish Context I

Dr. Eliyahu Lizorkin-Eyzenberg, Professor of Ancient Cultures and Head of School

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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 II (lectures were recorded during live teaching sessions in 2023).

About Author

Dr. Eliyahu Lizorkin-Eyzenberg

Professor of Ancient Cultures and Head of School

Dr. Eli Lizorkin-Eyzenberg, Professor of Ancient Cultures at Israel Bible Center, is an expert Israeli scholar in Biblical Studies and early Christianity, with copious Jewish and Christian religious and secular education. In addition to his expertise in ancient languages (Biblical Hebrew, Koine Greek, Syriac, and Old Church Slavonic), Dr. Lizorkin-Eyzenberg is fluent in the modern languages of English, Russian, and Hebrew.

Dr. Eli Lizorkin-Eyzenberg has a great passion for building bridges of trust, respect, and understanding between Christians and Jews to overcome centuries of difficult but fully entwined history. He strongly believes that the Hebrew Bible and the New Testament has much to teach to both communities of faith, which he works to promote while residing in Israel with his wife and children.

Dr. Lizorkin-Eyzenberg has earned the following academic credentials, in addition to continuing his research through extended study:

  • M.Div, Christian Theology: Reformed Theological Seminary (2000)
  • M. Phil, Biblical Interpretation (2008)
  • Ph.D., Ancient Cultures: Stellenbosch University (2011)

Extended doctoral and postdoctoral studies:

  • University of Pennsylvania
  • Leiden University
  • Princeton Theological Seminary
  • Hebrew University of Jerusalem
  • 20 Sessions With historical background and more
  • Earn your certificate in:
    • Jewish Context and Culture
    • Jewish New Testament
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  • 02. Reading Revelation as a Jewish Text 18:13
  • 03. Key Ideas in Reading Revelation 16:38
  • 04. The Seven Blessings in Revelation 19:06
  • 05. Reading Revelation as a Letter 15:46
  • 06. Revelation is more than a Letter 12:55
  • 07. The Message to the Seven Assemblies 16:49
  • 08. The Seven Spirits in Revelation 17:38
  • 09. The Seven Spirits in Enoch 15:33
  • 10. Writing in John's Days 15:15
  • 11. Writing in the Lord's Day 14:16
  • 12. The Things John Saw and Heard 18:34
  • 13. The Many Voices in Revelation 24:53
  • 14. Who is Alpha and Omega? 15:10
  • 15. The Heavenly Priest 15:25
  • 16. The Heavenly Priesthood 12:16
  • 17. The Symbolism of Priestly Garments 16:40
  • 18. The Son of Man (Part 1) 13:53
  • 19. The Son of Man (Part 2) 08:34
  • 20. The Son of Man (Part 3) 18:19

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  • Marlene

    Posted 3 weeks ago
    This topic is a very intriguing one. It holds some much, because the book of Revelation as pointed out can be confusing and so many people interpret it differently. This is helping me to take another look, read it again with a different perspective and like I never read it before. I still has question signs hanging over my head but we are only getting started. Thank you.
  • Rajive Wijetunga

    Posted 3 weeks ago
    Loved it
  • Tamara Trach

    Posted 3 weeks ago
    Hearing Revelation from a Jewish perspective opens up insights that makes more sense than the information on which I've cut my teeth in the western world. The book opens up in a broader view. Thank you for clarifying things I've wondered about; I'm sure there will be more and I'm looking forward to discovering what they will be!
  • Tony Morelli

    Posted 3 weeks ago
    Class is well put together and provides interesting info about insight of other Jewish writings.
  • Patricia Graves

    Posted 1 month ago
    Absolutely captivating! Although I can listen to these wonderful lectures for hours at a time, I can appreciate the shorter segments because thrtr is so much to learn, absorb and process.

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