Eli Dorfman
Lecturer in Jewish Studies
The Mystery of God and His Shekhinah I
Eli Dorfman, Lecturer in Jewish Studies
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Eli Dorfmam believes that an understanding of Jewish mystical tradition helps one to understand many spiritual concepts expressed in the New Testament. And conversely, spiritual ideas expressed in the New Testament offer greater clarity to many traditional Jewish mystical ideas. The Mystery of God and His Shekhinah I introduces students to the broader topic of Jewish Mysticism. The lecturer explains the Midrashic way of thinking and introduces the audience to a key book in the Kaballah tradition - the Zohar. The course proceeds to outline the concept of Tzimtzum and presents the overview of the system of Sephirot, relating them to the spiritual ideas expressed in the New Testament. Be prepared to look beyond the surface to trace the spiritual ideas through the pages of the Bible and tradition.
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Eli Dorfman is a faculty member teaching management in the Global MBA program at Albstadt-Sigmaringen University in Germany. Besides a Diploma in Biblical Counseling from "Coram Deo" he also earned a master’s degree in the Jewish Philosophy and Bible at Schechter Institute of Jewish Studies in Jerusalem. His research interest lies in the intersection and interaction of Jewish and Christian texts and traditions.
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- 01. About Jewish Mystical Tradition 28:05
- 02. Introduction to Zohar 28:05
- 03. Understanding Midrash (Part 1) 29:47
- 04. Understanding Midrash (Part 2) 24:00
- 05. Jesus in the Midst of Israel 09:42
- 06. The Concept of Tzimtzum 19:14
- 07. Tzimtzum in the New Testament? 18:03
- 08. The Concept of Sefirot 20:06
- 09. Sefirot (Part 1) 20:52
- 10. Sefirot (Part 2) 22:15
- 11. The Living Sefirot 11:19
- 12. Sefirot and Trinity 29:02
- 13. Adam Kadmon 13:11
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Pablo Varela
Posted 5 months agoGreat course! Eye opening and instrumental in understanding scripture. So grateful. Thank your u. -
Penny Banfield
Posted 6 months agoI appreciate these introductions to Kabbalah and Midrash. -
Michael Watt
Posted 6 months agoThe content is definitely enriching philosophically , even devotionally - with kabbalistic intent. The introduction of the various layers of Kabbalah is as clear as can be done. The presentation style is conversational and iterative, perhaps rabbinical and therefore interestingly odd to me. Our instructor even rocks back and forth when reading a scriptural passage with feeling! Thank you! -
Michael L. Keller
Posted 6 months agoFascinating topic. I can see why the ancients did not want people to study it until they were 40. It would be easy for someone with little foundation to end up majoring in the minors. -
RANDAL WONSCH
Posted 6 months agoVery interesting subject matter.
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