Podcasts about Monotheism

Gavin Ortlund responds to Dan McClellan on monotheism in the Bible. Gavin's prior video: https://youtu.be/QgkKkJhTyak?si=wiJWXnWb_Pgvfj41Dan's response: https://youtu.be/LhL86fKYeAc?si=IgFTpRkS75VMBSc_Truth Unites (https://truthunites.org) exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth.Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is President of Truth Unites, Visiting Professor of Historical Theology at Phoenix Seminary, and Theologian-in-Residence at Immanuel Nashville.SUPPORT:Tax Deductible Support: https://truthunites.org/donate/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/truthunitesFOLLOW:Website: https://truthunites.org/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truth.unites/Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinortlundFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TruthUnitesPage/

Gavin Ortlund interacts with Dan McClellan's video about monotheism in the Bible. Dan's video: https://youtu.be/i6sD4Mc2-m8?si=wwxz07H5N_OlcHvcMatthew Lynch's Article: Matthew Lynch, “Mapping Monotheism: Modes of Monotheistic Rhetoric in the Hebrew Bible,” Vetus Testamentum 64 (2014), 47-68.Pagan Monotheism in Late Antiquity: https://global.oup.com/academic/product/pagan-monotheism-in-late-antiquity-9780199248018?cc=us&lang=en&Truth Unites (https://truthunites.org) exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is President of Truth Unites, Visiting Professor of Historical Theology at Phoenix Seminary, and Theologian-in-Residence at Immanuel Nashville.SUPPORT:Tax Deductible Support: https://truthunites.org/donate/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/truthunitesFOLLOW:Website: https://truthunites.org/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truth.unites/Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinortlundFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TruthUnitesPage/

Owen Barfield was the genius Inkling, said CS Lewis and JRR Tolkien. But why does he so much matter today?They consider how Owen Barfield addresses the idea of secularism developed by Charles Taylor and why that might matter in a cultural moment that feels like a folk in the road. They speak personally of how Barfield touched them and why his insights might matter to the psychedelic renaissance.A central idea is that of polarity - moving beyond the dualisms that trap people, on the left and on the right, in a flatland mentality.They ask how Barfield's vision of final participation can be understood, even experienced, in language, in nature, with Indigenous traditions, in sacrament. They also consider how Rudolf Steiner, so important to Barfield, might be appreciated critically.Fundamental is the Christian insight that the transcendent is also immanent, the many are reflections of the one, and that humanity shares in divine purposes.For more on Mark, including his book on Barfield's understanding of Christianity - www.markvernon.comFor more on Ashton - https://ciis.academia.edu/ashtonkohlarnoldy0:00 Barfield's relevance today06:47 Monotheism and the singular self12:02 Encountering worlds of spirit20:26 The task of integration27:49 The ongoing Christian revelation32:34 Steiner and politics today44:03 The experience of polarity49:22 Barfield and ecology53:03 Taylor's interspace and imagination56: 29 The divine power of language01:01:08 Poetry and the evolution of consciousness01:06:54 The past in the present and the future01:11:09 Questions of identity01:16:44 The future orientation of Christianity01:21:09 Residual unprocessed positivism01:25:38 Critical readings of Steiner01:30:42 Concluding remarks

In this episode, Kimberly and return guest Sophie Strand celebrate publishing week for Sophie's extraordinary new book The Body is a Doorway: A Memoir: A Journey Beyond Healing, Hope, and the Human. They discuss where Sophie currently finds herself in a post-diagnosis reality and what writing the book taught her about the mysteries of illness. She emphasizes the complex power of doctor relationships and medical information on body through the nocebo effect. Kimberly and Sophie talk through what it looks like to support someone dealing with illness day to day. Sophie shares her personal and social experiences with chronic illness, as well as the contemporary cultural pressures to intertwine identity with labels. She also highlights the role of community, creativity and bad story on diagnoses and treatments. This open-hearted conversation touches on the broader implications of health, identity, and the need for a more open and relational approach to healing and self-understanding.   Bio Sophie Strand is a poet and writer with a focus on the intersection of spirituality, storytelling, and ecology. Her poems and essays have appeared in numerous projects and publications, including Spirituality & Health, Atmos, Braided Way, and Art PAPERS. She is the author of The Flowering Wand and The Madonna Secret, and the creator of the popular Substack “Make Me Good Soil.” She lives in the Hudson Valley of New York.   What They Share The impact of a long-awaited diagnosis The No-Cebo Effect What we pay attention to we pray towards The Mystery of Illness Bad Story in Myth and Psychotherapeutic fields Self-Diagnosis How to tell a different stories about chronic illness Performing Sickness to have invisible illness be more visible How to check in with friends having a hard time/facing health challenges End of the addiction line Chronic Sickness as it relates to sobriety Eco-cidal culture wants to turn everything into product Somatic Protest Body can't work The miracle of GoFund Me alongside an unaffordable health care system History of oral culture Orality and Literature by anthropologist Walter Ong What is an individual? Monotheism of Psychology The impulse to classify is about control and fear Prayer is another energy that might have a better idea of what I need Vending Machine Prayer Finding book endings that aren't fantasies How to separate negative from worse How to operate with one spoon   Links IG @cosmogyny Substack https://sophiestrand.substack.com/ Sophie's New Book: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/sophie-strand/the-body-is-a-doorway-a-memoir/9780762487417/?lens=running-press The Body is A Doorway Amazon Review page: https://www.amazon.com/review/create-review/?ie=UTF8&channel=glance-detail&asin=0762487410 Money and The Nervous System Sign-Up: https://kimberlyannjohnson.com/money-the-nervous-system/

It's the Third Sunday of Lent! This week, Moses has his first encounter with God, Christians in Corinth wrestle with interacting with society as Christians and Jesus offers a straightforward warning.Already read the readings? Skip ahead to 8:45Reading 1 - Exodus 3:1-8a, 13-15Psalm 103: 1-4, 6-7, 8, 11Reading 2 - 1 Corinthians 10:1-6, 10-12Gospel - Luke 13:1-9-Join JD and Ed in Rome this December for The Pillar Pilgrimage! Learn more here. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.pillarcatholic.com/subscribe

Don your ceremonial garb, fanatics, and once more drink of the kykeon. We are again descending into the hallowed sacrificial caverns to explore the nature of the mystery cults on the island of Britannia, and then we shall explore how the cults of the ancient world would give way to the rise of monotheism. You may once again streak across the night sky in the Mithraic chariot on Twitter: @leftunreadpod (Twitter and Instagram) @poorfidalgo @gluten_yung You can subscribe to us on Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/LeftUnread You can reach out to us at leftunreadpod@gmail.com. Suggestions, questions, and hate mail welcome. Theme music by Interesting Times Gang. Check them out at: itgang.bandcamp.com

This source presents a sermon focusing on the Genesis creation narrative, specifically days four through six. The speaker analyzes God's creation of light, sea creatures, birds, land animals, and ultimately, humanity. A key theme is that humans are uniquely created in God's image, setting them apart from all other living beings. The sermon emphasizes that this divine image grants humans intrinsic value, responsibility for stewardship of creation, and the capacity for a personal relationship with God. The message also contrasts the biblical account with other creation myths and the modern scientific narrative of evolution, arguing for the philosophical necessity of a transcendent, personal God. The speaker also discusses the meaning of being created in God's image and the importance of recognizing that every person has this image, advocating for compassion and valuing human life.Support the showThanks for listening! Follow us on Facebook or Instagram more info colonialkc.org

In this episode, Gray and James discuss medieval theology, the different assessments of it between the US and the UK, and how they have used it in their current research.Sources mentioned in this episode:Seb Falk, The Light Ages: A Medieval Journey of Discovery (London: Penguin Books, 2021).Herman Bavinck, Essays on Religion, Science, and Society, ed. John Bolt, trans. Harry Boonstra and Gerrit Sheeres (Grand Rapids, Mich: Baker Academic, 2008).Johannes Bonaventura and Dominic Monti, “Works of Saint Bonaventure. 9: Breviloquium / Introd., Transl. and Notes by Dominic V. Monti” (Saint Bonaventure, NY: Franciscan Institute Publ, 2005).Richard Cross, Communicatio Idiomatum: Reformation Christological Debates, Changing Paradigms in Historical and Systematic Theology (Oxford New York (N.Y.): Oxford University Press, 2019).Scott M. Williams, The Trinity, Cambridge Elements. Elements in the Problems of God (Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2024), https://doi.org/10.1017/9781009293105.N. Gray Sutanto, “Gevoel and Illumination: Bavinck, Augustine, and Bonaventure on Awareness of God,” Pro Ecclesia: A Journal of Catholic and Evangelical Theology 30, no. 3 (August 2021): 265–78, https://doi.org/10.1177/10638512211016240.Nathaniel Gray Sutanto, “Questioning Bonaventure's Augustinianism?: On the Noetic Effects of Sin,” New Blackfriars 102, no. 1099 (May 2021): 401–17, https://doi.org/10.1111/nbfr.12537.Michael D. Hurley, Angels and Monotheism, 1st ed. (Cambridge University Press, 2024), https://doi.org/10.1017/9781009374644.Reach us at graceincommonpodcast@gmail.com. If you want to make a donation, please visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://donorbox.org/graceincommon⁠⁠⁠⁠Our theme music is Molly Molly by Blue Dot Sessions (www.sessions.blue) ⁠⁠⁠CC BY-NC 4.0⁠⁠⁠

ஏகத்துவமும் இணைவைப்பும்மவ்லவி S.H.M. இஸ்மாயில் ஸலஃபி | Ismail Salafi21-02-2025, Jummaமுஹம்மதிய்யா ஜும்மா மஸ்ஜித், கல்முனைhttps://www.facebook.com/share/v/1As7ZJZGof/

In this week's episode of Madlik Disruptive Torah, we explore how the Torah's legal sections, particularly in Parashat Mishpatim, interact with and transform the legal traditions of the ancient Near East rather than create an original Code of Law. We take this fascinating journey through the lens of Umberto Cassuto, a brilliant biblical scholar whose work has been largely overlooked in modern biblical scholarship.   Background and Context   The Torah is often viewed as an all-encompassing legal code, dictating every aspect of Jewish life. However, Umberto Cassuto, writing in the newly formed state of Israel, presents a revolutionary perspective. He argues that the Torah's laws should be understood in the context of existing legal traditions in the ancient Near East.   Cassuto's approach is groundbreaking. He suggests that to truly understand the Torah's legal sections, we must examine them alongside other ancient legal codes, such as the Code of Hammurabi. This comparison reveals the Torah's unique contributions and its transformative impact on existing legal norms.   Key Insights and Takeaways   1. The Torah as a Responsive Document   Contrary to the idea that the Torah created a legal system from scratch, Cassuto argues that it responds to and builds upon existing legal traditions. This perspective challenges our understanding of the Torah's role in ancient Israelite society.   2. The Religious Nature of Torah Law   While other ancient Near Eastern legal codes were primarily secular, the Torah introduces a religious dimension to law. As Rabbi Adam Mintz points out:   "What's surprising in Judaism is the laws come from God. And the reason for that is because they practice monotheism... Monotheism allows for religious law. Idolatry doesn't allow for religious law."   3. Three Ways the Torah Interacts with Existing Laws   Cassuto identifies three primary ways the Torah engages with existing legal traditions:   - Introducing amendments   - Opposing or invalidating certain aspects   - Confirming and elevating worthy aspects   This nuanced approach shows how the Torah acts as a catalyst for change while acknowledging existing societal norms.   4. The Sanctity of Human Life   One of the most significant innovations of Torah law is its emphasis on the sanctity of human life. Geoffrey, quoting Cassuto highlights this point:   "The Torah wishes to affirm and establish the principle in the name of divine law that human life is sacred, and whoever assails this sanctity forfeits his own life, measure for measure."   This principle leads to more compassionate laws, even for those who have committed crimes.   Challenges and Practical Advice   1. Rethinking Biblical Interpretation   Cassuto's approach challenges us to reconsider how we interpret biblical texts. By understanding the historical and legal context, we gain new insights into the Torah's teachings.   2. Balancing Tradition and Innovation   The Torah's interaction with existing legal codes provides a model for how we can approach societal change today. It shows us how to respect tradition while pushing for ethical improvements.   3. Applying Ancient Wisdom to Modern Challenges   Umberto Cassuto's work offers a fresh perspective on the Torah's legal sections. By viewing them in the context of ancient Near Eastern legal traditions, we gain a deeper appreciation for the Torah's innovative and transformative nature as well as it's limitations. The Torah laws were not meant to replace or undermine all existing norms, customs and social behavior.   This approach provides a model for how religious traditions can respect, engage with and elevate societal norms. It challenges us to think critically about the interplay between religious teachings and secular laws in our own time and in general and in the State of Israel, in particular.   As we continue to grapple with complex ethical and legal issues in the modern world, the Torah's example of building upon existing foundations while introducing higher ethical standards remains profoundly relevant.   To dive deeper into this fascinating topic and hear the full discussion, be sure to listen to the entire episode of Madlik and check out the Sefaria Source Notes https://www.sefaria.org/sheets/626312

What does it mean to have no other gods before God in today's world? Is this commandment still relevant for families? In this episode, Rob & Amy Rienow continue the 10 Commandments Series by exploring the First Commandment and why keeping God first is foundational for a thriving faith-filled home. Our culture subtly introduces “other gods” that compete for our devotion. What does it look like to truly prioritize God in our daily lives, schedules, and family decisions? Join us for this important conversation. What You'll Learn in This Episode: - Why the First Commandment is one of the most overlooked yet hardest to obey - How modern culture influences us to put other "gods" before the one true God - Practical ways to keep God first in your family and home Featured Resources: Visionary Parenting — Discover how to lead your family in faith and pass on a spiritual legacy. Get your copy here: https://visionaryfam.com/parenting Visionary Family Community — Join other families committed to multi-generational faith. Sign up here: https://visionaryfam.com/community Upcoming Events — Meet us in person at a Visionary Family Conference near you. Full event schedule: https://visionaryfam.com/events Enjoying the Podcast? We'd love to hear from you! Share your thoughts and prayer requests at podcast@visionaryfam.com If this episode encouraged you, please take a moment to leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Your review helps more families discover the show and grow in their faith. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube so you never miss an episode. Next Episode Preview: Next week, we explore the Second Commandment and how idolatry shows up in modern culture. How do we recognize and remove the idols that compete for our hearts? Tune in to find out.

When engaging Muslims with the truth of Christianity, it is crucial we understand clearly not only our own doctrines but those of our Muslim friends and neighbors as well. While we use many familiar-sounding concepts, our definitions are often radically different. This week on the Profile we continue our discussion with founder and president of Jordan Evangelical Theological Seminary in Aman, Jordan Dr. Imad Shehadeh. We talk more about his 2020 two-volume publication God With Us and Without Us - The Beauty and Power of Oneness in Trinity versus Absolute Oneness. Imad will share more valuable insights from his decades of engagement with Muslims about the nature of our Triune God and the absolute oneness of Allah.Dr. Imad Shehadeh is President and Senior Professor of Theology at Jordan Evangelical Theological Seminary, Amman, Jordan, which he founded in 1991. Dr Shehadeh earned his PhD from Dallas Theological Seminary, Texas, and has carried out post-doctoral studies at the Evangelische Theologische Faculteit, Leuven, Belgium, and the University of Edinburgh, UK. He has a wide-ranging preaching and teaching ministry including online and television series, and speaking at churches, seminaries and conferences. Dr Shehadeh has written a number of articles and books published in both English and Arabic.Related Links: Access additional Watchman Fellowship resources related to this week's podcast: Watchman book: What the Qur'an Really Teaches about Jesus, by James Walker Watchman Fellowship's 4-page Profile on Islam by James Walker: www.watchman.org/Muslim Watchman Fellowship 4-page Profile on Shi'a Islam by Dr. Mike Edens: www.watchman.org/Shia Watchman Fellowship 4-page Profile on Ahmadiyya Islam by Eric Pement: www.watchman.org/Ahmadiyya Watchman Fellowship 4-page Profile on The Bahai Faith by Robert Pardon: www.watchman.org/Bahai Watchman Fellowship's complete Profile Notebook demo video: www.watchman.org/Demo Additional ResourcesFREE: We are also offering a subscription to our 4-page bimonthly Profiles here: www.watchman.org/Free.PROFILE NOTEBOOK: Order the complete collection of Watchman Fellowship Profiles (around 700 pages -- from Astrology to Zen Buddhism) in either printed or PDF formats here: www.watchman.org/notebook. SUPPORT: Help us create more content like this. Make a tax-deductible donation here: www.watchman.org/give.Apologetics Profile is a ministry of Watchman Fellowship For more information, visit www.watchman.org © Watchman Fellowship, Inc.

Are you there God? It's me…Why is God hidden? Why is God silent? And why does that matter in light of faith, hope, and love?In this episode, philosopher Deborah Casewell joins Evan Rosa for a discussion of divine hiddenness. Together, they reflect on:Simone Weil's distinction between abdication and abandonmentMartin Luther's theology of the crossThe differences between the epistemic, moral, and existential problems with the hiddenness of GodThe terror, horror, and fear that emerges from the human experience of divine hiddennessThe realities of seeing through a glass darkly and pursuing faith, hope, and loveAnd finally, what it means to live bravely in the tension or contracdition between the hiddenness of God and the faith in God's presence.About Deborah CasewellDeborah Casewell is Associate Professor in Philosophy at the University of Chester. She works in the areas of philosophy and culture, philosophy of religion, and theology & religion, in particular on existentialism and religion, questions of ethics and self-formation in relation to asceticism and the German cultural ideal of Bildung. She has given a number of public talks and published on these topics in a range of settings.Her first book. Eberhard Jüngel and Existence, Being Before the Cross, was published in 2021: it explores the theologian Eberhard Jüngel's philosophical inheritance and how his thought provides a useful paradigm for the relation between philosophy and theology. Her second book, Monotheism and Existentialism, was published in 2022 by Cambridge University Press as a Cambridge Element.She is Co-Director of the AHRC-funded Simone Weil Research Network UK, and previously held a Humboldt Research Fellowship at the University of Bonn. Prior to her appointment in Bonn, she was Lecturer in Philosophy at Liverpool Hope University and a Teaching Fellow at King's College, London. She received her PhD from the University of Edinburgh, my MSt from the University of Oxford, and spent time researching and studying at the University of Tübingen and the Institut Catholique de Paris.Show NotesMother Teresa on God's hiddennessMother Teresa: Come Be My Light, edited by the Rev. Brian KolodiejchukWhat does it mean for God to be hidden?Perceived absenceSimone Weil on God's abdication of the world for the sake of the worldThe presence of God. This should be understood in two ways. As Creator, God is present in everything which exists as soon as it exists. The presence for which God needs the co-operation of the creature is the presence of God, not as Creator but as Spirit. The first presence is the presence of creation. The second is the presence of decreation. (He who created us without our help will not save us without our consent. Saint Augustine.) God could create only by hiding himself. Otherwise there would be nothing but himself. — Simone Weil, in Gravity and Grace, “Decreation”Abdication vs. AbandonmentA longing for God, who is hidden, unknown, unperceived, and mysteriousMartin Luther's theology of the cross“Hidden in the suffering and ignominy of the cross.”“God is powerful but chooses not to be in relation to us.”Human experiences of divine hiddennessThree ways to talk about hiddenness of God epistemic hiddenness:  ”if we were to grasp God with our minds, then we'd be denying the power of God.”Making ourselves an idolThe Cloud of Unknowing and “apophatic” or “negative” theology (only saying what God is not) Moral hiddenness of God: “this is what people find very troubling. … a moral terror to it.” Existential hiddenness of God: “where the hiddenness of God makes you feel terrified”Revelation and the story of human encounter or engagement with God“Luther is the authority on the hiddenness of God in the existential and moral sense.”The power of God revealed in terror.“God never becomes comfortable or accommodated into our measure.””We never make God into an object of our reason and comfort.”Terror, horror, and fear: reverence of GodMarilyn McCord Adams, *Christ & Horrors—*meaning-destroying events“That which is hidden terrifies us.”Martin Luther: “God is terrifying, because God does save some of us, and God does damn some of us.”The “alien work of God”“Is Luther right in saying that God has to remain hidden, and the way in which God has to remain hidden  has to be terrifying? So there has to be this kind  of background of the terrifying God in all of our relations with the God of love that is the God of grace that, that saves us.”Preserving the mystery of GodWe're unable to commodify or trivialize God.Francis Schaeffer's He Is There and He Is Not Silent“Luther construes it as a good thing.”Suffering, anxiety, despair, meaninglessnessHumanity's encounter with nothingness—the void“Interest in the demonic, or terror, as a preliminary step into a  full religious or a proper religious experience of God.”Longing for God in the BibleNoah, Moses, David“The other side of divine hiddenness is human loneliness.”Loneliness and despair as “what your life is going to be like without God.” (Barton Newell)Tension in the experience of faith1 Corinthians 13:12:  ”Now we see through a glass darkly, but then face to face. Now I know in part, but then I shall know even as I also am known.”Faith, hope, and love abides in the face of epistemic, moral, and existential hiddenness of God.The meaning of struggling with the hiddenness of God for the human pursuit of faith, hope, and love“Let tensions be.””But you've always got to keep the reality of faith, hope, and love, keep hold of the fact that that is a reality, and that can and will be a reality. It's, it's, not to try and justify it, not to try and harmonize it, but just to hold it, I suppose. And hold it even in its contradiction.”Production NotesThis podcast featured Deborah CasewellEdited and Produced by Evan RosaHosted by Evan RosaProduction Assistance by Emily Brookfield, Alexa Rollow, & Zoë HalabanA Production of the Yale Center for Faith & Culture at Yale Divinity School https://faith.yale.edu/aboutSupport For the Life of the World podcast by giving to the Yale Center for Faith & Culture: https://faith.yale.edu/give

God is doing a work in the Middle East. This week and next on the Profile we talk with the founder and president of Jordan Evangelical Theological Seminary in Aman, Jordan Dr. Imad Shehadeh. The seminary, established in the early 1990s, presently trains and equips Christians, many who are former Muslims, to pastor churches and serve in Christian ministry throughout the Middle East and the world. Dr. Shehadeh shares with us his insights and experience in engaging Muslims with the truth of the Christian faith. We discuss his 2020 two-volume publication God With Us and Without Us - The Beauty and Power of Oneness in Trinity versus Absolute Oneness. It is a comprehensive survey about the differences between the Christian doctrine of the Trinity and the Islamic doctrine of Tawhid, or absolute oneness.Dr. Imad Shehadeh is President and Senior Professor of Theology at Jordan Evangelical Theological Seminary, Amman, Jordan, which he founded in 1991. Dr Shehadeh earned his PhD from Dallas Theological Seminary, Texas, and has carried out post-doctoral studies at the Evangelische Theologische Faculteit, Leuven, Belgium, and the University of Edinburgh, UK. He has a wide-ranging preaching and teaching ministry including online and television series, and speaking at churches, seminaries and conferences. Dr Shehadeh has written a number of articles and books published in both English and Arabic.Related Links: Access additional Watchman Fellowship resources related to this week's podcast: Watchman book: What the Qur'an Really Teaches about Jesus, by James Walker Watchman Fellowship's 4-page Profile on Islam by James Walker: www.watchman.org/Muslim Watchman Fellowship 4-page Profile on Shi'a Islam by Dr. Mike Edens: www.watchman.org/Shia Watchman Fellowship 4-page Profile on Ahmadiyya Islam by Eric Pement: www.watchman.org/Ahmadiyya Watchman Fellowship 4-page Profile on The Bahai Faith by Robert Pardon: www.watchman.org/Bahai Watchman Fellowship's complete Profile Notebook demo video: www.watchman.org/Demo Additional ResourcesFREE: We are also offering a subscription to our 4-page bimonthly Profiles here: www.watchman.org/Free.PROFILE NOTEBOOK: Order the complete collection of Watchman Fellowship Profiles (around 700 pages -- from Astrology to Zen Buddhism) in either printed or PDF formats here: www.watchman.org/notebook. SUPPORT: Help us create more content like this. Make a tax-deductible donation here: www.watchman.org/give.Apologetics Profile is a ministry of Watchman Fellowship For more information, visit www.watchman.org © Watchman Fellowship, Inc.

On The Etymology of the Name Moses In this episode, I delve into the fascinating intersections of linguistics, history, and culture, exploring the ‎name "Moses" Cf. Hebrew, ‎משה‎ Greek: Μωυσής, Arabic‏ موسى ‏‎ through its linguistic and symbolic ‎dimensions. We examine the representation of Moses in ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs *Mo-uses, ‎unravelling connections to religious discourse, monotheism, and Freud's intriguing insights on the origins ‎of guilt and intolerance. ‎ This discussion highlights the profound cultural and intellectual legacies tied to one of history's most ‎enduring figures. ‎ I'd love to hear your thoughts—share your feedback and join the conversation in the comments below!‎ Keywords: ‎#Moses; #Hieroglyphs; #Linguistics; #EgyptianScript; #CulturalHistory; #AncientLanguages; ‎‎#FreudAndReligion; #Monotheism; #Etymology; ‎#משה #Μωυσής #موسی

Craft an oath of single-mindedness that doesn’t recognize any other god.

Yahweh: The Evolution of the God of Solomon's Temple | History of the PapacyIn this episode, we delve into the historical and theological journey of the God who was worshipped in Solomon's Temple, Yahweh. We'll explore the evolution from polytheism to monotheism in ancient Israelite religion, the significance of Yahweh, and the cultural and historical contexts that shaped this transformation. We also touch on the Mesha Stele, Ugaritic texts, and the role of Yahweh in the Canaanite pantheon. Join us as we unravel the complex history and speculations surrounding the God of the First Temple period in Jerusalem.00:00 Introduction to the First Temple of Jerusalem02:25 Yahweh: The God of Israel04:04 Polytheism to Monotheism: The Evolution of Israelite Religion10:38 Historical and Archaeological Evidence of Yahweh19:18 The Baal Cycle and Canaanite Influence24:03 The United Kingdom and the Temple of Solomon26:33 Iconoclasm in Israelite ReligionYou can learn more about the History of Papacy and subscribe at all these great places:https://atozhistorypage.start.pageTo Subscribe: https://www.spreaker.com/show/history-of-the-papacy-podcast_1Email Us: steve@atozhistorypage.comSupport Us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/historyofthepapacyParthenon Podcast Network: parthenonpodcast.comThe History of the Papacy on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@atozhistoryHelp out the show by ordering these books from Amazon!https://smile.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1MUPNYEU65NTFMusic Provided by:"Sonatina in C Minor" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)"Funeral March for Brass" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)"Crusade Heavy Perfect Loop" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Agnus Dei X - Bitter Suite Kevin MacLeaod (incomptech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What if embracing humility could be as powerful as offering all the sacrifices in the temple? Join us as we journey through the profound teachings of Tractate Sotah, drawing on the wisdom of Hezekiah, Rabbi Yochanan, and Rabbi Yehoshua ben Levi. Together, we explore the transformative power of humility and empathy in our spiritual lives, unraveling the spiritual significance behind Hebrew words like "Adam" and "Basar." Through these insights, we confront common misconceptions about divine punishment, instead urging a compassionate response to suffering.Our discussion continues by highlighting the undeniable rewards of living with a humble heart. By examining the teachings of the Gemara, we reflect on the spiritual completeness and divine favor that humility brings. Rabbi Yehoshua ben Levi illustrates how true humility is cherished by God, likening it to offering every sacrifice. We also delve into the historical journey from idolatry to monotheism, tracing back to Abraham and reflecting on the dangers of misguided worship. Through these narratives, we stress the importance of recognizing our achievements as blessings from Hashem and maintaining a direct connection with the divine.Finally, we explore the essence and impact of idolatry within Jewish tradition, encouraging listeners to nurture a profound connection with Hashem through prayer, actions, and conscious thought. By sharing personal insights and historical lessons, we caution against the allure of intermediaries and modern-day idolatries like money. As we prepare for Shabbos, the episode serves as a powerful reminder of our privilege and responsibility in cultivating faith and unity, envisioning a world where Hashem's presence is universally acknowledged. Join us for this enlightening conversation that promises to inspire and deepen your spiritual practice._____________The Thinking Talmudist Podcast shares select teachings of Talmud in a fresh, insightful and meaningful way. Many claim that they cannot learn Talmud because it is in ancient Aramaic or the concepts are too difficult. Well, no more excuses. In this podcast you will experience the refreshing and eye-opening teachings while gaining an amazing appreciation for the divine wisdom of the Torah and the depths of the Talmud.This Episode (#69) of the Thinking Talmudist Podcast is dedicated in honor of Ron Kardos.This Podcast Series is Generously Underwritten by David & Susan MarbinRecorded at TORCH Meyerland in the Levin Family Studios to a live audience on January 10, 2025, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on January 14, 2025_____________DONATE to TORCH: Please consider supporting the podcasts by making a donation to help fund our Jewish outreach and educational efforts at https://www.torchweb.org/support.php. Thank you!_____________SUBSCRIBE and LISTEN to other podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: NEW!! Prayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodesFor a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at https://www.TORCHpodcasts.com_____________EMAIL your questions, comments, and feedback: awolbe@torchweb.org_____________Please visit www.torchweb.org to see a full listing of our outreach and educational resources available in the Greater Houston area!_____________#Talmud, #Humility, #Prayer, #JewishTeachings, #TractateSotah, #Hezekiah, #RabbiYochanan, #DivineAttributes, #Kindness, #Patience, #SpiritualPractices, #Heart, #Empathy, #Compassion, #DivinePunishment, #Torah, #Idolatry, #Hashem, #Intermediaries, #FalseProphets, #Language, #Respect, #ReligiousDiscourse, #Rambam, #Enosh, #FalseProphets, #DivinePresence, #Shabbos, #Faith, #Consciousness ★ Support this podcast ★

What if embracing humility could be as powerful as offering all the sacrifices in the temple? Join us as we journey through the profound teachings of Tractate Sotah, drawing on the wisdom of Hezekiah, Rabbi Yochanan, and Rabbi Yehoshua ben Levi. Together, we explore the transformative power of humility and empathy in our spiritual lives, unraveling the spiritual significance behind Hebrew words like "Adam" and "Basar." Through these insights, we confront common misconceptions about divine punishment, instead urging a compassionate response to suffering.Our discussion continues by highlighting the undeniable rewards of living with a humble heart. By examining the teachings of the Gemara, we reflect on the spiritual completeness and divine favor that humility brings. Rabbi Yehoshua ben Levi illustrates how true humility is cherished by God, likening it to offering every sacrifice. We also delve into the historical journey from idolatry to monotheism, tracing back to Abraham and reflecting on the dangers of misguided worship. Through these narratives, we stress the importance of recognizing our achievements as blessings from Hashem and maintaining a direct connection with the divine.Finally, we explore the essence and impact of idolatry within Jewish tradition, encouraging listeners to nurture a profound connection with Hashem through prayer, actions, and conscious thought. By sharing personal insights and historical lessons, we caution against the allure of intermediaries and modern-day idolatries like money. As we prepare for Shabbos, the episode serves as a powerful reminder of our privilege and responsibility in cultivating faith and unity, envisioning a world where Hashem's presence is universally acknowledged. Join us for this enlightening conversation that promises to inspire and deepen your spiritual practice._____________The Thinking Talmudist Podcast shares select teachings of Talmud in a fresh, insightful and meaningful way. Many claim that they cannot learn Talmud because it is in ancient Aramaic or the concepts are too difficult. Well, no more excuses. In this podcast you will experience the refreshing and eye-opening teachings while gaining an amazing appreciation for the divine wisdom of the Torah and the depths of the Talmud.This Episode (#70) of the Thinking Talmudist Podcast is dedicated in honor of Ron Kardos.This Podcast Series is Generously Underwritten by David & Susan MarbinRecorded at TORCH Meyerland in the Levin Family Studios to a live audience on January 10, 2025, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on January 14, 2025_____________DONATE to TORCH: Please consider supporting the podcasts by making a donation to help fund our Jewish outreach and educational efforts at https://www.torchweb.org/support.php. Thank you!_____________SUBSCRIBE and LISTEN to other podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: NEW!! Prayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodesFor a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at https://www.TORCHpodcasts.com_____________EMAIL your questions, comments, and feedback: awolbe@torchweb.org_____________Please visit www.torchweb.org to see a full listing of our outreach and educational resources available in the Greater Houston area!_____________#Talmud, #Humility, #Prayer, #JewishTeachings, #TractateSotah, #Hezekiah, #RabbiYochanan, #DivineAttributes, #Kindness, #Patience, #SpiritualPractices, #Heart, #Empathy, #Compassion, #DivinePunishment, #Torah, #Idolatry, #Hashem, #Intermediaries, #FalseProphets, #Language, #Respect, #ReligiousDiscourse, #Rambam, #Enosh, #FalseProphets, #DivinePresence, #Shabbos, #Faith, #Consciousness ★ Support this podcast ★

God has given us a mandate to reflect His image into the world, but where do we begin? Today, we explore the most practical way to obey that mandate on Soul02.    Connect with us: YouTube: YouTube.com/@soul02-oxygen Facebook: @LP.Oxygen https://www.facebook.com/LP.Oxygen Instagram: LP.Oxygen Twitter: @Soul025 Buzzsprout: Soul02-Buzzsprout Spotify: Soul02 - Spotify Apple: Soul02-Itunes Stitcher: Soul02-Stitcher

When sharing our own testimonies and stories about our faith in Christ with Muslims, it is essential to know some basic differences between Christianity and Islam. What do Muslims believe about the Trinity? What is the true nature of God? What are the fundamental differences between the God of the Bible and Allah of the Qur'an? This week we continue our discussion with  Dr. Sherene Khouri, author and assistant professor of Arabic at Liberty University of Virginia, about her new book, Triune Rationality - A Trinitarian Response to Islamic Monotheism. Dr. Khouri provides us with helpful historical insights and key theological concepts that will both enrich and better inform our apologetic conversations with our Muslim friends and neighbors.Sherene Nicholas Khouri (PhD, Liberty University) is assistant professor of Arabic at Liberty University and also teaches courses on theology, apologetics, Arabic Christianity, and Islam in the John W. Rawlings School of Divinity. Born in Damascus, Syria, she served the Arabic church in the Middle East for thirteen years.Related Links: Access additional Watchman Fellowship resources related to this week's podcast: Watchman book: What the Qur'an Really Teaches about Jesus, by James Walker Watchman Fellowship's 4-page Profile on Islam by James Walker: www.watchman.org/Muslim Watchman Fellowship 4-page Profile on Shi'a Islam by Dr. Mike Edens: www.watchman.org/Shia Watchman Fellowship 4-page Profile on Ahmadiyya Islam by Eric Pement: www.watchman.org/Ahmadiyya Watchman Fellowship 4-page Profile on The Bahai Faith by Robert Pardon: www.watchman.org/Bahai Watchman Fellowship's complete Profile Notebook demo video: www.watchman.org/Demo Additional ResourcesFREE: We are also offering a subscription to our 4-page bimonthly Profiles here: www.watchman.org/Free.PROFILE NOTEBOOK: Order the complete collection of Watchman Fellowship Profiles (around 700 pages -- from Astrology to Zen Buddhism) in either printed or PDF formats here: www.watchman.org/notebook. SUPPORT: Help us create more content like this. Make a tax-deductible donation here: www.watchman.org/give.Apologetics Profile is a ministry of Watchman Fellowship For more information, visit www.watchman.org © Watchman Fellowship, Inc.

A guide (to the Right Path) and glad tidings for the believers [who believe in the Oneness of Allâh (i.e. Islâmic Monotheism)]. Quran 27:2

In this episode Chris brings us Opinion Scholarship on the idea of a supreme, monotheistic God as expressed in the Neoplatonic idea of "The One" or "The Monad." We explore the commonalities between Christian Monotheism and Neoplatonism and speculate on the fertile ground for the emergency of this idea prepared by the pre-Socratics and Plato himself. We take a deep dive into Plotinus, Porphyry and Proclus, their descriptions of mystical experience and see see how they rationalizations their mystical intuitions with logic and reason. We then discuss altered states of consciousness, the ancient Greek mysteries and depth psychology to bring this all together. Enjoy ;)

How does the Bible compare to the Quran? As Christians, how can we evangelize to the Muslim? On this epsiode, Chuck talks about how we can reach out to our fellow Muslims.  Pastor George Saieg has an excellent ministry that explains what you need to know on why we can believe in Jesus Christ as our Lord and how we can communicate that to Muslims. We talk about the ideas that are found in the Quran and contradictions that exist in the different translations of the Quran.  We must approach Muslims with love and compassion and find ways to lead them to Christ. They are already zealous and desire a relationship with the most high God.If you'd like to learn more, follow the link below for more information.  Don't forget to spread the fire!https://www.ministrytomuslims.com/ 

Join Geoffrey Stern and Rabbi Adam Mintz recorded in [location] on [date]. What does it mean to leave everything behind and embark on a journey of faith? This episode of "Madlik" delves into the Torah portion Lech Lecha, exploring Abraham's radical departure from his homeland and the birth of monotheism. - Discover how Abraham's journey is not just a physical one but a profound internal quest for meaning and connection. - Examine the midrashic interpretations that paint Abraham as a rebel, challenging the status quo and seeking a universal God. - Consider the contemporary relevance of Abraham's story in a world where chaos and division often prevail. Explore the philosophical and spiritual dimensions of Abraham's journey... and ponder what it means for us today. For more insights, see the Sefaria Source Sheet (link below) and access the episode transcript. Recorded live on Clubhouse, this discussion invites you to reflect on the enduring question: What do we find when we truly leave everything behind? Sefaria Source Sheet: www.sefaria.org/sheets/602012  Transcript on episode web page: https://madlik.com/2024/11/07/radical-disruption-and-the-birth-of-faith/  Video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Ud7D7ZWMnMI 

"Verily we really hope that our Lord will forgive us our sins, as we are the first of the believers [in Mûsâ (Moses) and in the Monotheism which he has brought from Allâh]." [Quran 26-51]

Except those who repent and believe (in Islâmic Monotheism), and do righteous deeds; for those, Allâh will change their sins into good deeds, and Allâh is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful. [Quran 25:70]

During this summer series, we're going through short stories, diving into examine great characters of the Old Testament. Today's episode is found in Jonah 1 "The Simplicity of Monotheism".

“We have to go back to the very basic thing of understanding our shared humanity. And we've departed a long way from that—even the best of us, I'm afraid. It is just stunning. I mean, we are such a danger to everything we value.” (Marilynne Robinson, from the episode) Today on the show, Mark Labberton welcomes the celebrated novelist and essayist Marilynne Robinson to discuss her most recent book, Reading Genesis. Known for novels such as Housekeeping, Gilead, Home, and Lila, she offers a unique perspective on ancient scripture in her latest work of nonfiction. In this enriching and expansive conversation, they discuss the theological, historical, and literary value in the Book of Genesis; the meaning of our shared humanity; fear and reverence; how to free people from the view of God as threatening; the complicated and enigmatic nature of human freedom; the amazing love, mercy, and long-suffering of God on display in the unfolding drama of the Genesis narrative; and overall: “The beautiful ordinariness of a God-fashioned creature in ordinary communion with one another.” About Marilynne Robinson Marilynne Robinson is an award-winning American novelist and essayist. Her fictional and non-fictional work includes recurring themes of Christian spirituality and American political life. In a 2008 interview with the Paris Review, Robinson said, "Religion is a framing mechanism. It is a language of orientation that presents itself as a series of questions. It talks about the arc of life and the quality of experience in ways that I've found fruitful to think about." Her novels include Housekeeping (1980, Hemingway Foundation/Pen Award, Pulitzer Prize finalist), Gilead (2004, Pulitzer Prize), Home (2008, National Book Award Finalist), Lila (2014, National Book Award Finalist), and most recently, Jack (2020). Robinson's non-fiction works include Mother Country: Britain, the Welfare State, and Nuclear Pollution (1989), The Death of Adam: Essays on Modern Thought (1998), Absence of Mind: The Dispelling of Inwardness from the Modern Myth of the Self (2010), When I was a Child I Read Books: Essays (2012), The Givenness of Things: Essays (2015), and What Are We Doing Here?: Essays (2018). Her latest book is Reading Genesis (2024). Marilynne Robinson received a B.A., magna cum laude, from Brown University in 1966 and a Ph.D. in English from the University of Washington in 1977. She has served as a writer-in-residence or visiting professor at a variety of universities, including Yale Divinity School in Spring 2020. She currently teaches at the Iowa Writers' Workshop at the University of Iowa. She has served as a deacon for the Congregational United Church of Christ. Robinson was born and raised in Sandpoint, Idaho and now lives in Iowa City. Show Notes Get your copy of Reading Genesis by Marilynne Robinson Mark introduces Marilynne Robinson and her most recent foray into biblical interpretation Overarching narrative of God's time vs. Human time Theological, biblical, historical, and literary categories Why Genesis? Why biblical commentary? “Genesis is the foundational text, and God's self-revelation is the work of Genesis.” The expansiveness of the creation narrative from the beginning of everything to two people hoeing in a garden. Elohim and the universal God-name Monotheism and the enormously cosmic assertion of the nature of God From cosmology to granular human existence Amazement and the Book of Genesis “God saw the intentions of our heart and they were only evil always.” Conjuring the idea of a vindictive God—as opposed to a merciful, long-suffering, and loving God “It's hard to wiggle people free from the idea that God is primarily threatening.” The role of fear in sin, temptation, and evil “I think the fall is a sort of realization of a fuller aspect of our nature, which is painful to us and painful to God. But it's our humanity.” From the book: “The narrative of scripture has moved with astonishing speed from let there be light to this intimate scene of shared grief and haplessness. There is no incongruity in this. Human beings are at the center of it all. Love and grief are, in this infinite creation, things of the kind we share with God. The fact that they have their being in the deepest reaches of our extensionless and undiscoverable souls only makes them more astonishing. Over and against the roaring cosmos, that they exist at all can only be proof of a tender solicitude.” Ancient Near Eastern mythology “Meaning cannot leak out of this. It's absolutely meaningful.” Genesis is a “particular series of stories that are stories of the tumbling, bumbling, faithful, faithless, violent, peaceable, loyal, disloyal agency of human beings.” Mystery Theology as a vision, a revelation “The beautiful ordinariness of a God-fashioned creature in ordinary communion with one another.” The impact of Genesis in the history of our understanding of humanity, freedom, relationships, and so much more. Law as a liberation of one another: it limits your behavior and is emancipating to everyone around you. God's patience with human freedom and the ability to go wrong The enigma of freedom “From the very beginning, the Bible seems aware that we are our enemy and that we are our apocalyptic beast.” “Our freedom is very costly. It's costly to us. It's costly to God.” Imagination and the dynamics of freedom “An enhanced reverence for oneself has to be rooted in a reverence for God.” “The idea of the sacredness of God and the sacredness of the self.” Fear and reverence “You are holding in your imagination … and helping us to see, feel, and hear the voices and see the actions of ordinary human beings, who are both (like Psalm 8), ‘a little lower than the angels,' and at the same time, ‘we are dust and to dust you will return.'” Paying attention Marilynne Robinson's upbringing, access to nature, access to books, and plenty of solitude Joseph and the ending of the Genesis narrative: How might the story of Joseph speak to our time? “We have to go back to the very basic thing of understanding our shared humanity. And we've departed a long way from that—even the best of us, I'm afraid. It is just stunning. I mean, we are such a danger to everything we value. We are a danger to everything we value. And the fact that we can persist in doing that or tolerating it … there we are, you know? … We've always been strange, we human beings.” The perplexity of freedom “The way that Joseph understands his history is a comment on the idea of divine time.” “Joseph did enslave the Egyptians.” “There is no bow to tie around anything. There's simply whatever it yields in terms of meaning and beauty and so on.” Matthew 28 and the Great Commission “Christianity sliding into empire” The value of resolution and the open-ended nature of the Genesis narrative Production Credits Conversing is produced and distributed in partnership with Comment magazine and Fuller Seminary.

This morning I want to talk about the larger self and the Divine self that is each human being. When we learn to see ourselves spiritually without starting with sin fall and redemption and without cosmic dualism a whole new approach to problems ecstasy joy sorrow begins to take shape in our perceptions. This in turn changes how we live our lives. You can access my You Tube Channel by searching "Conscious Spirituality" and on Facebook search for "New Day Global Community" that is a private group and you can request to join. Thank you for listening!

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The Living Network; Choices darkening your eyes; Saved by what you think?; The wrath to come; Connecting to the kingdom; Trinity?; Monotheism?; Burning bush; Moses' mission; Egyptian temple; Leaving welfare behind; Your increasing bondage; Inheritance tax?; Church is not about music and feeling; Sacrifice; Tainted charity; Sharing; Congregation operation; "Food"; Toxic ideas; Doing what Jesus says; Connections and entanglements; Studies of twins; Rabbit trails; Strong delusion; Rebellion against God; God-given choice; Demoniac; Pigs and parasites; Practicality of Moses' rules; Following righteousness; Evolution?; Discrimination; Invisible god; Appetites for benefits cause degeneration of society; Perfect law of liberty; Sacrificing for others; Your assignment; Human genome; Materialism; Realms of existence; Learning to repent; Sin of Corban; Living by the spirit; Sitting in darkness; Rom 7:6; Col 2:14; Law nailed to the cross; Kicking out Christ followers; Accepting the incorrect son of God; "Under the law"; Greatest miracle of Christ; Killing care; Creating social bonds; Faith in The Way; Destruction by charity; Hate speech?; "Civil law"; Pope's letter to WEF; Fact checking; Losing your freedom; Heaven?; Refusing to see YOUR error; Love your enemy.

Charm School Have you ever seen something in a Judaica catalog or shop that made you scratch your head? Symbols are always a hot topic in our circles, and often the discussions are full of extremes. In our quest to be willingly obedient to the Word of Adonai, sometimes it's obvious we never went to charm school. Or charm and symbol school. Frank Houtz, may his memory be for blessing, did an excellent job addressing fears of idolatory in words and symbols in his lecture, “Discerning Between Good and Evil” (2010), and he presents a reliable hermeneutic to identify customs that are indeed evil from those that mean exactly what those who use them believe them to mean. In Creation Gospel Workbook Six, we address some of the controversy: “The Magen David (Star of David) is a good example of symbolism that has been appropriated by some pagan religions. Because of that, some believers with a poor hermeneutical skill set have averred that the Magen David is a pagan symbol. Without adding anything but common sense to Houtz' insightful, careful work with the subject, the obvious questions are, “What is the symbol's primary source, and what did the Magen David mean to the people who began to identify with it?” If pagan cultures at some time appropriated the symbol, it has no bearing on what it originally meant to those who began to use it, for the Fourth Day of Creation of sun, moon, and stars antedated by far any pagan identification. I'm sure no Christian wants Christianity judged by the number of cross necklaces worn in mug shot photos or at lewd, filthy concerts. Just because trees have been worshiped as gods and used as pagan symbols doesn't mean we can have trees in our yards. The symbol of the Magen David is accepted universally as a symbol of the Jewish people. It is not so much an ancient Israelite symbol, but more cultural and ethnic identity. At this point in history, it is the observance of the Biblical moedim that sets apart Israel from the heathen nations, making the association of the Magen David with paganism antithetical. The Jewish people have long been associated by other nations both with the moedim of Scripture as well as the symbol of the Magen David. Monotheism. (*Scroll down for full communication from Frank) But what about other symbols, like charms? There is a fine line between a symbol of remembrance or identification and believing the symbol itself has power that belongs to the Creator. For instance, in times past, our congregation was accused of worshiping a Torah scroll. No, we respect the Word; it is valuable to us. Now if we marched the scroll down to the local ATM, held it up to the machine and believed it would miraculously spit out $10,000 every time, there's a bronze serpent problem. Twenty-four ornaments of the Bride are based on the richness that Israel used to seduce her lovers instead of her Bridegroom who gave them to her: “...and the LORD will make their foreheads bare. In that day the Lord will take away the beauty of their anklets, headbands, crescent ornaments, dangling earrings, bracelets, veils, headdresses, ankle chains, sashes, perfume boxes, amulets, finger rings, nose rings, festal robes, outer tunics, cloaks, money purses, hand mirrors, undergarments, turbans and veils. Now it will come about that instead of sweet perfume there will be putrefaction; instead of a belt, a rope; instead of well-set hair, a plucked-out scalp...” (Is 3:18-24 NASB) In the Shabbat livestream, we'll examine the spiritual significance of each of these bridal ornaments, but one of them, the amulet, is a head-scratcher. That's primarily because we're only familiar with the corruption of the symbol, not the Scriptural, Hebrew meaning of it that makes it an ornament fit for a bride. amulets [lehashim] ?????? a whisper, i.e. by implication, (in a good sense) a private prayer, (in a bad one) an incantation; concretely, an amulet:—charmed,

This week Cooper and Taylor discuss Freud's Moses and Monotheism. This builds on what Freud laid out in Totem and Taboo as well our as discussion on that text. Working through different modes of the Oedipus complex as put forth in the concept of the primal father. This relationship between law, economy and the social bond is the focus. Our episodes on Freud's Totem and Taboo: https://soundcloud.com/podcast-co-coopercherry/freuds-totem-and-taboo?si=1f3e7d8338884e2da5dfc7a3cb48f1ae&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/muhh Twitter: @unconscioushh

This is your opportunity to ask any questions you have from our recent Online Dawrah on Tawheed. Submit your details if you would like to participate in the Quiz after the completion of the 8 days online Dawrah on Pure Monotheism.  One random top-scorer will receive FREE one-year full access to AMAU Academy: https://www.amauacademy.com/pages/tawheedquiz An online conference by AMAU providing an in-depth analysis of the most important topic a Muslim needs to know. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amauofficial/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AMAU Telegram: https://t.me/amauofficial YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/amauofficial/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/amauofficial/ iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/al-madrasatu-al-umariyyah/id1524526782 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/08NJC1pIA0maaF6aKqZL4N BarakAllahu feekum. #AMAU #Islam #Tawheed

Submit your details if you would like to participate in the Quiz after the completion of the 6 days online Dawrah on Pure Monotheism.  One random top-scorer will receive FREE one-year full access to AMAU Academy: https://www.amauacademy.com/pages/tawheedquiz An online conference by AMAU providing an in-depth analysis of the most important topic a Muslim needs to know. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amauofficial/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AMAU Telegram: https://t.me/amauofficial YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/amauofficial/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/amauofficial/ iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/al-madrasatu-al-umariyyah/id1524526782 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/08NJC1pIA0maaF6aKqZL4N BarakAllahu feekum. #AMAU #Islam #Tawheed

Submit your details if you would like to participate in the Quiz after the completion of the 6 days online Dawrah on Pure Monotheism.  One random top-scorer will receive FREE one-year full access to AMAU Academy: https://www.amauacademy.com/pages/tawheedquiz An online conference by AMAU providing an in-depth analysis of the most important topic a Muslim needs to know. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amauofficial/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AMAU Telegram: https://t.me/amauofficial YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/amauofficial/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/amauofficial/ iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/al-madrasatu-al-umariyyah/id1524526782 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/08NJC1pIA0maaF6aKqZL4N BarakAllahu feekum. #AMAU #Islam #Tawheed

Submit your details if you would like to participate in the Quiz after the completion of the 6 days online Dawrah on Pure Monotheism.  One random top-scorer will receive FREE one-year full access to AMAU Academy: https://www.amauacademy.com/pages/tawheedquiz An online conference by AMAU providing an in-depth analysis of the most important topic a Muslim needs to know. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amauofficial/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AMAU Telegram: https://t.me/amauofficial YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/amauofficial/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/amauofficial/ iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/al-madrasatu-al-umariyyah/id1524526782 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/08NJC1pIA0maaF6aKqZL4N BarakAllahu feekum. #AMAU #Islam #Tawheed

Submit your details if you would like to participate in the Quiz after the completion of the 6 days online Dawrah on Pure Monotheism.  One random top-scorer will receive FREE one-year full access to AMAU Academy: https://www.amauacademy.com/pages/tawheedquiz An online conference by AMAU providing an in-depth analysis of the most important topic a Muslim needs to know. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amauofficial/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AMAU Telegram: https://t.me/amauofficial YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/amauofficial/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/amauofficial/ iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/al-madrasatu-al-umariyyah/id1524526782 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/08NJC1pIA0maaF6aKqZL4N BarakAllahu feekum. #AMAU #Islam #Tawheed

Submit your details if you would like to participate in the Quiz after the completion of the 6 days online Dawrah on Pure Monotheism.  One random top-scorer will receive FREE one-year full access to AMAU Academy: https://www.amauacademy.com/pages/tawheedquiz An online conference by AMAU providing an in-depth analysis of the most important topic a Muslim needs to know. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amauofficial/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AMAU Telegram: https://t.me/amauofficial YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/amauofficial/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/amauofficial/ iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/al-madrasatu-al-umariyyah/id1524526782 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/08NJC1pIA0maaF6aKqZL4N BarakAllahu feekum. #AMAU #Islam #Tawheed

Submit your details if you would like to participate in the Quiz after the completion of the 6 days online Dawrah on Pure Monotheism.  One random top-scorer will receive FREE one-year full access to AMAU Academy: https://www.amauacademy.com/pages/tawheedquiz An online conference by AMAU providing an in-depth analysis of the most important topic a Muslim needs to know. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amauofficial/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AMAU Telegram: https://t.me/amauofficial YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/amauofficial/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/amauofficial/ iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/al-madrasatu-al-umariyyah/id1524526782 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/08NJC1pIA0maaF6aKqZL4N BarakAllahu feekum. #AMAU #Islam #Tawheed

Submit your details if you would like to participate in the Quiz after the completion of the 6 days online Dawrah on Pure Monotheism.  One random top-scorer will receive FREE one-year full access to AMAU Academy: https://www.amauacademy.com/pages/tawheedquiz An online conference by AMAU providing an in-depth analysis of the most important topic a Muslim needs to know. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amauofficial/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AMAU Telegram: https://t.me/amauofficial YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/amauofficial/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/amauofficial/ iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/al-madrasatu-al-umariyyah/id1524526782 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/08NJC1pIA0maaF6aKqZL4N BarakAllahu feekum. #AMAU #Islam #Tawheed

Submit your details if you would like to participate in the Quiz after the completion of the 6 days online Dawrah on Pure Monotheism.  One random top-scorer will receive FREE one-year full access to AMAU Academy: https://www.amauacademy.com/pages/tawheedquiz An online conference by AMAU providing an in-depth analysis of the most important topic a Muslim needs to know. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amauofficial/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AMAU Telegram: https://t.me/amauofficial YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/amauofficial/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/amauofficial/ iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/al-madrasatu-al-umariyyah/id1524526782 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/08NJC1pIA0maaF6aKqZL4N BarakAllahu feekum. #AMAU #Islam #Tawheed

Submit your details if you would like to participate in the Quiz after the completion of the 6 days online Dawrah on Pure Monotheism.  One random top-scorer will receive FREE one-year full access to AMAU Academy: https://www.amauacademy.com/pages/tawheedquiz An online conference by AMAU providing an in-depth analysis of the most important topic a Muslim needs to know. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amauofficial/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AMAU Telegram: https://t.me/amauofficial YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/amauofficial/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/amauofficial/ iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/al-madrasatu-al-umariyyah/id1524526782 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/08NJC1pIA0maaF6aKqZL4N BarakAllahu feekum. #AMAU #Islam #Tawheed

They said they were going to do it, and doggonit, it got did! This week David Burnett makes his triumphal return to Data Over Dogma to discuss the recent academic conference on monotheism that he, Dan McClellan and others organized at Brown University. And if that sounds boring or dry to you, hold onto your butt, because—fire in the hole!—they were dropping bombs! The whole goal of this conference was to challenge any notion that the people of ancient southwest Asia (meaning the people who wrote the Bible) were monotheists in any meaningful way. Christian and Jewish people today may only believe in a single God, but the same probably couldn't be said for the people who wrote their scriptures. David and Dan will report on papers from some heavy-hitter scholars that discuss this incendiary topic, and honestly they might just blow your mind. Unless you're a regular Data Over Dogma listener. Then, they might just be super interesting. For early access to an ad-free version of every episode of Data Over Dogma, exclusive content, and an opportunity to support our work, please consider becoming a monthly patron at: https://www.patreon.com/DataOverDogma      Follow us on the various social media places: https://www.facebook.com/DataOverDogmaPod https://www.twitter.com/data_over_dogma Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices