Rabbi Dr. Joshua Berman
Professor of Tanakh at Bar-Ilan University and author of multiple books on biblical studies and history; brings expertise in Tanakh scholarship and Egyptology to discuss his Haggadah 'Echoes of Egypt.'
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Feb 19, 2026 • 39min
Is “I’m Sorry” Biblical? Honor, Social Order, and Forgiveness in Scripture (Joshua Berman) Ep.#240
Rabbi Dr. Joshua Berman, a Hebrew Bible scholar and Bar‑Ilan professor, explores how ancient Israel handled offenses without a word for apology. He explains forgiveness as public status repair within honor cultures. Short, vivid stories—from Jacob and Esau to duels and military life—show reconciliation as restoration of order rather than private remorse.
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Mar 15, 2026 • 1h 14min
Echoes of Egypt (with Rabbi Dr. Joshua Berman)
Rabbi Dr. Joshua Berman, Professor of Tanakh at Bar-Ilan University and author, brings Tanakh scholarship and Egyptology to a Haggadah called Echoes of Egypt. He explores Egyptian language and royal imagery reused in Torah. He traces archaeological and textual parallels for plagues, Goshen, Ramses, staff symbolism, and how Israelite ritual and political ideas push back against Egyptian kingship.
