This lecture examines the multifaceted reception of the Old Testament within Judaism across the centuries, introduces participants to the rich heritage of Jewish biblical interpretation, and provides a framework for understanding the historical development of Jewish interpretation of the Hebrew Bible.
The Jewish engagement with the sacred writings of Israel invites us on a fascinating and breathtaking historical journey, full of unexpected twists and turns that will surely intrigue and engage you. These include the development of interpretive methods and the impact of historical events on Jewish tradition and biblical scholarship in both the land of Israel and the diaspora.
Lecturer Bio: Dr. Igal German, a professor of the Hebrew Bible, brings a unique perspective as a Messianic Jewish apologist. Dr. German is the founding director of Yesod Bible Center (yesodbiblecenter.com) and the International Biblical Apologetics Association (bibleapologist.org). His passion for biblical scholarship is a driving force in his work, specializing in the Hebrew Bible in its ancient Near Eastern context and Second Temple Judaism.
