Hebrew Bible Insights

In this episode I read Genesis 12 in Hebrew and in English. Instead of just listening to your "chapter of the day" in English, you can listen to it in Hebrew and in English along with some thoughts that I have on the chapter. Whether you just enjoy hearing the sound of the Hebrew language, are learning Hebrew, or are excellent at Hebrew, this is an episode that you will enjoy. In this chapter I talk about the biggest problem of Abraham's story that goes almost completely unnoticed. I give credit to Ellen Davis for pointing out something that has forever changed the way I read Abraham's story. If you want to learn more about Genesis or any book of the Hebrew Bible, I highly recommend her book Opening Israel's Scriptures. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew9793/supportJoin our Bible Study: https://www.patreon.com/hebrewbibleinsightsWHERE TO FIND USSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hebrewbibleinsightsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLRSNQ7xVw7PjQ5FnqYmSDAWebsite: ⁠https://www.hebrewbibleinsights.com

We take a short break from focusing on the Hebrew Bible to have a great conversation with Dr. Jeff Voth about his new book about one of the greatest influencers of the last century: C.S. Lewis!"Why Lewis?: Seven Reasons Why C. S. Lewis is the Second Most Influential Author in Modern Christian History" by Dr. Jeff Voth.Dr. Voth is a Professor of Practical Ministry at Oral Roberts University. He holds a Doctorate of Ministry-Leadership in Community Spiritual Formation from Denver Seminary, a Master of Divinity from Oral Roberts University in 2006 and a Master of Arts with an emphasis in Philosophy, Apologetics & Christian Worldview from Trinity Theological Seminary in 2002.He is also an author, the pastor of 3434 church, and founder of CaveTime, a mens ministry.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew9793/supportJoin our Bible Study: https://www.patreon.com/hebrewbibleinsightsWHERE TO FIND USSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hebrewbibleinsightsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLRSNQ7xVw7PjQ5FnqYmSDAWebsite: ⁠https://www.hebrewbibleinsights.com

Dr. Chris Dost is a biblical scholar, language expert, and pastor. He has a gift for discussing incredibly complicated (but important!) topics in Biblical scholarship in a clear way without sacrificing depth. Our conversation covers a number of topics: languages, Targums, BHQ (the newest immense project of comparing Hebrew and translation language manuscripts of the Old Testament), and more. If you want a deep dive into these subjects, this conversation will do that and get you interested for more. We finish with a fascinating study of Genesis 1 talking about the Hebrew and Aramaic translations that connect to the New Testament story.Chris has recently started a great resource on YouTube called "Biblical Languages & Literature" where he teaches on biblical languages like Hebrew and Aramaic as well as modern languages like Arabic and Hebrew. He also does deep dive studies of biblical passages, hosts interviews and more. Check below for a more detailed bio and links to his books and YouTube page. Chris Dost Bio:Dr. Christopher Dost is the Pastor of Northville Baptist Church.  Holding three master’s degrees, as well as a Ph.D. from the Jewish Theological Seminary, he is a specialist in the field of the transmission of the Hebrew Bible, and he is the author of Jesus' Bible: A Concise History of the Hebrew Scriptures and The Sub-Loco Notes in the Former Prophets of Biblia Hebraica Stuttgartensia. Additionally, he is trained in numerous ancient and modern languages, including Greek, Hebrew, Aramaic, Akkadian, Spanish, and Arabic. Dr. Dost served as a member of the translation team for Accordance Bible Software's Targum English Translation of the ancient Aramaic Bible, and he has contributed to Biblia Hebraica Quinta, the new Hebrew Bible being produced by the German Bible Society. Dr. Dost formerly has served on the Bible faculty at Sacred Heart University, Alliance Theological Seminary, and Seminario Bíblico Alianza in Ecuador, and he currently serves as a visiting instructor at and Bethlehem Bible College (Bethlehem, Palestine) and The Jewish Theological Seminary (New York, NY). You can learn more about Dr. Dost by visiting his YouTube Channel, Biblical Languages & Literature.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew9793/supportJoin our Bible Study: https://www.patreon.com/hebrewbibleinsightsWHERE TO FIND USSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hebrewbibleinsightsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLRSNQ7xVw7PjQ5FnqYmSDAWebsite: ⁠https://www.hebrewbibleinsights.com

Dr. Nathan French has a PhD in Hebrew Bible and the ancient Near East from the University of Aberdeen. He has spent his entire academic career studying or teaching on these subjects. Dr. French is passionate about guiding his students through the geographical, cultural, and historical context of the Hebrew Bible. A fun fact that might make you feel jealous: he received his masters degree from Hebrew University of Jerusalem in Israel. In this episode we talk about:His journey from being an undergraduate student in Tulsa to becoming a scholar in the Hebrew Bible and the ancient Near East. (There's a bonus story about how he proposed to his wife in Israel too!)An overview of the ancient Near East. We talk about the major nations and history of the region.Tips and recommendations for how to go deeper in your study of the ancient Near East for biblical study.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew9793/supportJoin our Bible Study: https://www.patreon.com/hebrewbibleinsightsWHERE TO FIND USSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hebrewbibleinsightsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLRSNQ7xVw7PjQ5FnqYmSDAWebsite: ⁠https://www.hebrewbibleinsights.com

Dr. Sonya Cronin has a PhD in Religions of Western Antiquity, focusing on Biblical Studies. She is also a huge fan of fantasy literature. Sonya taught one of the most popular courses at Florida State University: Religion and 20th Century Fantasy Literature. A truer lover of stories, Sonya brings everything from Tolkien to the Bible to life. In our conversation Sonya talks about: How she grew up as a Hindu before encountering the Bible. Why and how engaging great fantasy stories helps us be better Bible readers The overlooked and misunderstood story of Sarah. Sonya shares insights on the complex and rich character of Sarah.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew9793/supportJoin our Bible Study: https://www.patreon.com/hebrewbibleinsightsWHERE TO FIND USSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hebrewbibleinsightsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLRSNQ7xVw7PjQ5FnqYmSDAWebsite: ⁠https://www.hebrewbibleinsights.com

Josh is back for part 2! Josh did his undergraduate degree in Ministry. He is currently the Director of Education at a church in Tulsa and is working on a masters degree in Biblical Literature.Josh and I continue our conversation from last time about Psalm 42-43. We pick up where we left off at 42:5 and finish all the way through Psalm 43. In this episode, we discuss the structure of the poem, the rich imagery within, and nuances in the Hebrew language and culture.To close off the episode, I read Psalm 42-43 in Hebrew and Josh reads in English.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew9793/supportJoin our Bible Study: https://www.patreon.com/hebrewbibleinsightsWHERE TO FIND USSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hebrewbibleinsightsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLRSNQ7xVw7PjQ5FnqYmSDAWebsite: ⁠https://www.hebrewbibleinsights.com

I bring in a new co-host for this episode!Josh did his undergraduate degree in Ministry. He is currently the Director of Education at a church in Tulsa and is working on a masters degree in Biblical Literature.0:00-16:59 Intro, Proverbs glitch on tablet, Apocalyptic literature, Josh’s love of Abraham Heschel, and a tease for my masters thesis that I’m writing.17:00-End Psalm 42-43--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew9793/supportJoin our Bible Study: https://www.patreon.com/hebrewbibleinsightsWHERE TO FIND USSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hebrewbibleinsightsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLRSNQ7xVw7PjQ5FnqYmSDAWebsite: ⁠https://www.hebrewbibleinsights.com

Star Wars Episode 3 Revenge of the Sith has a fantastic scene with Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker that powerfully illustrates how heroes in the Hebrew Bible work, especially the first hope figure of the Bible: Cain.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew9793/supportJoin our Bible Study: https://www.patreon.com/hebrewbibleinsightsWHERE TO FIND USSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hebrewbibleinsightsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLRSNQ7xVw7PjQ5FnqYmSDAWebsite: ⁠https://www.hebrewbibleinsights.com

I interview Chad Bird about his new book “Unveiling Mercy: 365 Daily Devotions Based on Insights from Old Testament Hebrew.” Chad is a Scholar in Residence at 1517. He has served as a pastor, professor, and guest lecturer in Old Testament and Hebrew. He holds master’s degrees from Concordia Theological Seminary and Hebrew Union College. He has contributed articles to Christianity Today, The Gospel Coalition, Modern Reformation, The Federalist, Lutheran Forum, and other journals and websites. He is also the author of several books, including Night Driving: Notes from a Prodigal Soul, Your God Is Too Glorious.We talk about a variety of things together: how does Chad sees Jesus in the stories and poems of the Hebrew Bible? What is Chad’s approach to reading the Old Testament?Chad’s new book “Unveiling Mercy”: https://www.amazon.com/Unveiling-Mercy-Devotions-Insights-Testament/dp/1948969408/ref=sr_1_1?crid=N1HLDRCMST85&dchild=1&keywords=unveiling+mercy+chad+bird&qid=1604863086&sprefix=unveiling+mer%2Caps%2C206&sr=8-1Night Driving: https://www.amazon.com/Night-Driving-Notes-Prodigal-Soul-ebook/dp/B076CMTJPV/ref=sr_1_1?crid=5HFJRCYWQ1ZP&dchild=1&keywords=night+driving+chad+bird&qid=1604863149&sprefix=night+driving+chad%2Caps%2C192&sr=8-1Chad Bird’s Youtube Page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmLGRBBuTB6teJBRv7LmFqQ/videosChad’s Podcast “40 Minutes in the Old Testament.”:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/40-minutes-in-the-old-testament/id960525367Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7orZCPCOdlvmkYuVMmw84u?si=9FTwSLgJQiOC6Ebz_nFQLwGoogle: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly80MG1pbm90LmxpYnN5bi5jb20vcnNz--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew9793/supportJoin our Bible Study: https://www.patreon.com/hebrewbibleinsightsWHERE TO FIND USSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hebrewbibleinsightsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLRSNQ7xVw7PjQ5FnqYmSDAWebsite: ⁠https://www.hebrewbibleinsights.com

Why is Jesus’ name “Jesus”? The meaning of His name leads us straight to the heart of the Gospel.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew9793/supportJoin our Bible Study: https://www.patreon.com/hebrewbibleinsightsWHERE TO FIND USSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hebrewbibleinsightsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLRSNQ7xVw7PjQ5FnqYmSDAWebsite: ⁠https://www.hebrewbibleinsights.com