296. Family Dynamics - December 24, 2022
TINW Torah Study
English - December 25, 2022 20:00 - 7 minutes - 4.86 MB - ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsJudaism Religion & Spirituality jennifer jaech biblical origins torah study tara keiter Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
We have not had a deep dive into the Joseph story in several years, so Rabbi Jaech thought the time was right! At 13 chapters, Joseph’s story is the most complete literary narrative in the Bible. Like so many other biblical tales, although this can be viewed as a story about family dynamics, it is also a stand-in for the larger concerns of the ancient Israelites. Note: Torah Study member Lauren pointed out that this story is an illustration of family estrangement, which can be difficult especially at holiday-time. Wherever you are, we hope that you will share your holidays with loved ones.
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If you like this podcast, you might enjoy the book Biblical Origins: The Political Intent of the Bible's Writers, by renowned Bible scholar Dr. S. David Sperling.