I have always been interested in how real people lived their lives; how they negotiated the quotidian demands and stresses that accompany all human societies. I like intellectual history, but one of the real joys of my job is seeing how ideas work … [Continue reading] about Jewish Time
Please Consider a Contribution
I hope that you have enjoyed this podcast series.As I explain in the last podcast episode, I did not set out to create this series in order to make money. I have enjoyed what I have learned throughout the process of making the series as well as … [Continue reading] about Please Consider a Contribution
From Israelite to Jew: 22: After the Destruction: A Beginning or and End?
The Jerusalem Temple was destroyed in 70 CE, a moment that typically is said to mark in Jewish historiography the end of the "second temple period" and beginning of the "rabbinic period." But to what extent did things really change?In this episode, … [Continue reading] about From Israelite to Jew: 22: After the Destruction: A Beginning or and End?
From Israelite to Jew: 21: Destruction
The Jewish revolt in Judea that began in 66 CE ended with the Roman destruction of the Jerusalem Temple in 70. Why, though, did the Jews in Judea and the Galilee revolt? And why did the Romans destroy the Temple?The episode can be heard here or on … [Continue reading] about From Israelite to Jew: 21: Destruction
From Israelite to Jew: 20: The First Century
This episode focuses on the years 6 CE - 66 CE, and the events leading up to the Jewish revolt. This episode includes discussions of Roman administration and the Sanhedrin.The episode can be heard here or on the player below. More download options … [Continue reading] about From Israelite to Jew: 20: The First Century