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Back to EpisodesR. Aviva Richman on Parashat Balak: A People’s Prophet, A Prophet’s People
Published 4 years, 1 month ago
Description
In Parashat Balak, the ruler of Moav calls on Bilam to curse Israel. God ends up putting words of blessing in his mouth, and he speaks prophetically about the people of Israel. The episode raises questions about prophecy—when it is and isn’t present, and for whom.