Podcast appearances and mentions of Lawrence H Schiffman

In this highly anticipated interview with Professor Lawrence H. Schiffman, an esteemed expert in Dead Sea Scrolls studies, we explore the profound significance of these ancient manuscripts in understanding ancient Judaism and Christianity. Dr. Schiffman provides a comprehensive overview of the Dead Sea Scrolls offer invaluable insights into the religious, social, and political dynamics of the Second Temple period, shedding light on the beliefs, practices, and historical context of this pivotal era. We discuss how the discovery of the scrolls in the mid-20th century transformed our understanding of Jewish history and Second Temple Judaism. He shares what got him interested in this topic and how it had a positive effect on his religious beliefs and observance. He explains how the scrolls inform our understanding of sectarianism within Jewish society in the Second Temple period, where the Halakhic texts within the scrolls align with or diverge from Rabbinic Judaism as we know it today, how the variants in these texts compare and contrast with the Masoretic Text, and what it tells us about the development of the biblical canon. Lastly, he delves into the apocalyptic and messianic texts that seem to reflect the beliefs and expectations of the Qumran community and how these beliefs compare with other Jewish and early Christian messianic expectations of the time. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/judaismdemystified/support

In this edition of the 18Forty Podcast, we are privileged with the return of Dr. Malka Simkovich—Crown-Ryan Chair of Jewish Studies and director of the Catholic-Jewish Studies program at Catholic Theological Union in Chicago—who helps us explore Second Temple Judaism and how it relates to Jewish life today. By diving deep into the Jewish past, Malka enables us to understand the narratives and commitments that have allowed the Jewish people to persist through the most existential challenges. In this episode we discuss: What was the relationship between the ancient Jews and the surrounding dominant cultures? How did the Jewish world respond to the destruction of the Second Temple? What are the differences between Jewish and Christian notions of truth? Tune in to hear a conversation about the central practices and distinctions that have marked and preserved the Jewish people across the millenia. Interview begins at 25:53.Dr. Malka Simkovich is the Crown-Ryan Chair of Jewish Studies and director of the Catholic-Jewish Studies program at Catholic Theological Union in Chicago. She earned a doctoral degree in Second Temple and Rabbinic Judaism from Brandeis University and a Masters degree in Hebrew Bible from Harvard University. She is the author of The Making of Jewish Universalism: From Exile to Alexandria (2016), and Discovering Second Temple Literature: The Scriptures and Stories That Shaped Early Judaism (2018).References:Malka Simkovich on 18Forty: The Mystery of the Jewish People Tzidkat HaTzadik by Tzadok HaKohen of Lublin“God's First Love: The Theology of Michael Wyschogrod” by Meir Y. SoloveichikOutside the Bible: Ancient Jewish Writings Related to Scripture edited by Louis H. Feldman, James L. Kugel, and Lawrence H. Schiffman

#82With Prof. Lawrence H. Schiffman (Judge Abraham Lieberman Professorship in Hebrew & Judaic studies at NYU) discussing Josephus and, "The Jewish War".We discussed Josephus' works, his life, was he a traitor, Josephus v Josippon, "Yosifun" as quoted in Rashi, and much more.To purchase the Oxford World Classics edition of "The Jewish War": https://www.amazon.com/Jewish-War-Oxford-Worlds-Classics/dp/0199646023/ref=sr_1_6?dchild=1&keywords=josephus&qid=1624762032&sr=8-6To purchase the Hebrew Carmel Publishing edition of "The Jewish War": https://carmelph.co.il/book/toldot_milchemet_hayehudim_baromaim/To purchase the two volume Hebrew edition of "Antiquities": https://www.bialik-publishing.co.il/index.php?dir=site&page=catalog&op=item&cs=267To purchase the Flusser edition of Josippon: https://www.bialik-publishing.co.il/index.php?dir=site&page=catalog&op=item&cs=571 & https://www.bialik-publishing.co.il/index.php?dir=site&page=catalog&op=item&cs=1311For more information or to sponsor a show, please email seforimchatter@gmail.com

#47.With Prof. Lawrence H. Schiffman (Judge Abraham Lieberman Professorship in Hebrew & Judaic studies at NYU) discussing Chanukah and its historical sources.We discussed 1 Maccabees, 2 Maccabees, Megillas Ta'anis, Megillas Antiochus, Josephus, Josippon, and more. Their history, who wrote them & when were they written, Nes Pach Shemen, and more.

Show #24. With Prof. Lawrence H. Schiffman discussing the Dead Sea Scrolls and more.A basic overview of what they are, who wrote them, the differences between the Perushim, Saducees, suggested reading material and more.To read more of Prof. Schiffman's work: https://nyu.academia.edu/LawrenceSchiffman and http://lawrenceschiffman.com/.To purchase his book "Reclaiming the Dead Sea Scrolls": https://www.amazon.com/Reclaiming-Dead-Sea-Scrolls-Christianity/dp/0300140223For Geza Vermes English Translation of the Scrolls: https://www.amazon.com/Complete-Dead-Sea-Scrolls-English/dp/0141197315/ref=sr_1_2?crid=HUUAXJ3ISEYN&dchild=1&keywords=vermes%2C+geza&qid=1596422662&s=books&sprefix=vermes%2Cstripbooks%2C150&sr=1-2

Guests: Professor Lawrence H. Schiffman is Chair of New York University's Skirball Department of Hebrew and Judaic Studies and specialist in the Dead Sea Scrolls, Judaism in Late Antiquity, the history of Jewish law, and Talmudic literature, will be the s

The discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls has revolutionized our picture of the early history of Judaism and of the Jewish background of early Christianity. With the completion of the publication of the entire scrolls collection, it is now possible to draw significant conclusions from this treasure trove of ancient documents. This illustrated lecture by Professor Lawrence Schiffman will discuss the discovery of the scrolls, the archaeology of Qumran where the scrolls were unearthed, the nature of the library, and its significance for the study of Judaism, Christianity and their common destiny. Series: "Taubman Symposia in Jewish Studies" [Humanities] [Show ID: 7032]

The discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls has revolutionized our picture of the early history of Judaism and of the Jewish background of early Christianity. With the completion of the publication of the entire scrolls collection, it is now possible to draw significant conclusions from this treasure trove of ancient documents. This illustrated lecture by Professor Lawrence Schiffman will discuss the discovery of the scrolls, the archaeology of Qumran where the scrolls were unearthed, the nature of the library, and its significance for the study of Judaism, Christianity and their common destiny. Series: "Taubman Symposia in Jewish Studies" [Humanities] [Show ID: 7032]

The discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls has revolutionized our picture of the early history of Judaism and of the Jewish background of early Christianity. With the completion of the publication of the entire scrolls collection, it is now possible to draw significant conclusions from this treasure trove of ancient documents. This illustrated lecture by Professor Lawrence Schiffman will discuss the discovery of the scrolls, the archaeology of Qumran where the scrolls were unearthed, the nature of the library, and its significance for the study of Judaism, Christianity and their common destiny. Series: "Taubman Symposia in Jewish Studies" [Humanities] [Show ID: 7032]