Oliver Hersey
President of Jerusalem University College in Jerusalem, Israel, and scholar of biblical languages and contexts who teaches and leads immersive study programs in the land of the Bible.
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Jun 12, 2024 • 43min
Ancient Marriage Contracts and the Sinai Covenant - Oliver Hersey
Oliver Hersey discusses how knowledge of ancient marriage customs can illuminate the Sinai Covenant, shedding light on events like the plundering of the Egyptians and the birth of Moses. The podcast explores parallels between ancient marriage contracts and the Sinai Covenant, drawing insights into power dynamics and cultural influences.
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Mar 9, 2026 • 13min
Feet Like a Deer, with Oliver Hersey: Habakkuk 3:19
Oliver Hersey, president of Jerusalem University College and biblical languages scholar, brings field-tested insight from Israel. He explores Habakkuk 3:19 in Hebrew terms. Short segments trace deer imagery, musical and psalmic context, and how seeing ibex in the land sharpens interpretation. Practical tips for learning Hebrew appear along the way.
