Dr. Nehemia Gordon - Bible Scholar at NehemiasWall.com

In this episode of Hebrew Voices #159, Messianic Jews in Israel, Nehemia joins with David Serner who carried out the first survey of “Jesus-believing Israelis”. They discuss whether Messianic Judaism in Israel is a sincere belief or a ploy to … Continue reading → The post Hebrew Voices #159 – Messianic Jews in Israel appeared first on Nehemia's Wall.

Released From the Support Team Study Vault! - Shavuot Feast of Oaths, where I look at whether the revelation at Sinai was given on Shavuot. May Yehovah cover us with His garment and bring us into His covenant by oath! … Continue reading → The post Released From the Support Team Study Vault! – Shavuot Feast of Oaths appeared first on Nehemia's Wall.

In this episode of The Original Torah Pearls, Behar (Leviticus 25:1-26:2), we discuss when is Shemitah (the Sabbatical Year) and whether it should be observed outside of Israel, whether the Yovel (Jubilee Year) is in the 49th or 50th year, and … Continue reading → The post Torah Pearls #32 – Behar (Leviticus 25:1-26:2) appeared first on Nehemia's Wall.

In this episode of Hebrew Voices #158, Sassoon Codex Under a Microscope, Nehemia speaks with Nelson Calvillo of the Institute for Hebrew Bible Manuscript Research about the most important Hebrew Bible manuscript in private hands, about to be sold at … Continue reading → The post Hebrew Voices #158 – Sassoon Codex Under a Microscope appeared first on Nehemia's Wall.

In this episode of Hebrew Voices #157, SBL Reactions 2022: Part 1, Nehemia joins with Rabbi Dr. David Moster and Nelson Calvillo to discuss a new study about 1st century Christianity in 21st century Africa, whether the Hebrew Bible really … Continue reading → The post Hebrew Voices #157 – SBL Reactions 2022: Part 1 appeared first on Nehemia's Wall.

In this episode of Hebrew Voices #156, Bibles Written by Medieval Jewish Kids, Nehemia talks with Dr. Estara Arrant about her research at Cambridge University into “informal Bibles” discovered in the Cairo Genizah. They discuss the insights that can be … Continue reading → The post Hebrew Voices #156 – Bibles Written by Medieval Jewish Kids appeared first on Nehemia's Wall.

In this episode of Hebrew Voices #155, Meet the Samaritans!, Nehemia sits down with a real-life Samaritan scholar to discuss the origins of this ancient community, the religious significance of Mount Gerizim, and how an emergency Samaritan Torah crisis required … Continue reading → The post Hebrew Voices #155 – Meet the Samaritans! appeared first on Nehemia's Wall.

In this episode of Hebrew Voices #154, Reaping the Benefits of the Medieval Aviv Calendar: Part 1, Nehemia speaks with a scholar at University College London about why Jews transitioned from sighting the new moon to a precalculated calendar, how … Continue reading → The post Hebrew Voices #154 – Reaping the Benefits of the Medieval Aviv Calendar: Part 1 appeared first on Nehemia's Wall.

In this special episode of Hebrew Gospel Pearls, Tricks of Translation 2, Nehemia and Keith compare translations of a verse in Hosea, discuss the tricks and difficulties of translation, and recount the struggles of 19th century Jews in America. I … Continue reading → The post Hebrew Gospel Pearls Special – Tricks of Translation 2 appeared first on Nehemia's Wall.

In this episode of Hebrew Voices #153, Sighting the New Moon in the Middle Ages, Nehemia speaks with a scholar at University College London about why Jews transitioned from sighting the new moon to a precalculated calendar, how Karaites remained … Continue reading → The post Hebrew Voices #153 – Sighting the New Moon in the Middle Ages appeared first on Nehemia's Wall.

In this special episode of Hebrew Gospel Pearls, Tricks of Translation 1, Nehemia and Keith introduce the oldest English translation of the Hebrew Bible by Jews and for Jews in America and how a famous medieval rabbi altered the text … Continue reading → The post Hebrew Gospel Pearls Special – Tricks of Translation 1 appeared first on Nehemia's Wall.

In this episode of Hebrew Voices #152, The Mount Ebal Curse Tablet: Part 1, Nehemia speaks with archeologist Dr. Scott Stripling about the most important discovery of 2022, the unearthing of Joshua’s altar, and the debate about ancient Israelite literacy. … Continue reading → The post Hebrew Voices #152 – The Mount Ebal Curse Tablet: Part 1 appeared first on Nehemia's Wall.

In this episode of Hebrew Voices #151, Royal Attire 1: Lost Tribes and Magical Names, Nehemia talks about an 18th century Karaite letter to the king of Sweden with Dr. Gabriel Wasserman. They discuss how the Jewish concept of “peoplehood” … Continue reading → The post Hebrew Voices #151 – Royal Attire 1: Lost Tribes and Magical Names appeared first on Nehemia's Wall.

In this week's episode of Prophet Pearls, Vayeishev (Amos 2:6-3:8), with seven rhetorical questions and a very straight stick, the shepherd prophet draws an unwavering line between cause and effect. Amos’s rebuke of those who “sell the righteous for silver” … Continue reading → The post Prophet Pearls #9 – Vayeishev (Amos 2:6-3:8) appeared first on Nehemia's Wall.

In this episode of The Original Torah Pearls, Vayeishev (Genesis 37:1-40:23), The trio examine Joseph's dreams, Judah's indiscretions, and a selective translation agenda that would send the patriarch Jacob down into the pit of Hell. Qadry wrote: “Boy this is a strong … Continue reading → The post Torah Pearls #9 – Vayeishev (Genesis 37:1-40:23) appeared first on Nehemia's Wall.

In this episode of Prophet Pearls, Vayishlach (Obadiah 1:1-21), the single-chapter vision of Obadiah, Nehemia Gordon and Keith Johnson bring volumes of insight. We learn how the eschatological views of preterism, historicism and futurism apply to this Portion. We also … Continue reading → The post Prophet Pearls #8 – Vayishlach (Obadiah 1:1-21) appeared first on Nehemia's Wall.

In this episode of The Original Torah Pearls, Vayishlach (Genesis 32:4-36:43), Nehemia Gordon explains the truth about the "613 commandments", Jacob's prayer for salvation, and the identity of who appeared to Jacob and Joshua. Image courtesy of the Jewish Museum. Download … Continue reading → The post Torah Pearls #8 – Vayishlach (Genesis 32:4-36:43) appeared first on Nehemia's Wall.

In this episode of Hebrew Voices #150, The Oldest Hebrew Inscription? Part 1, Nehemia talks to Frankie Snyder about her discovery of the Mount Ebal curse tablet, its biblical significance, and the impact it could have on understanding the archeological … Continue reading → The post Hebrew Voices #150 – The Oldest Hebrew Inscription? Part 1 appeared first on Nehemia's Wall.

In this episode of Prophet Pearls, Vayetizei (Hosea 12:12-14:9), with the ear of the fluent, Nehemia Gordon informs us of the unique structures and forms of Hebrew used in the northern kingdom, and by its only prophet whose book has survived—Hosea. … Continue reading → The post Prophet Pearls #7 – Vayeitzei (Hosea 12:12-14:9) appeared first on Nehemia's Wall.

In this episode of The Original Torah Pearls, Vayeitzei (Genesis 28:10-32:3), everything old is new again as Gordon and crew release the vacuum-seal and allow the fresh air of language, history and context to inform Jacob’s time in Haran. Jacob’s servitude … Continue reading → The post Torah Pearls #7 – Vayeitzei (Genesis 28:10-32:3) appeared first on Nehemia's Wall.