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11. Judaism and Postmodernism | Dr. Miriam Feldmann-Kaye
Season 1 Episode 11
In this episode J.J. and Dr. Miriam Feldmann-Kaye get into the nature of postmodernism and how it relates to Judaism. Also, meta-narratives and mega-…
3 years ago
10. Medieval Hebrew Poetry | Peter Cole
Season 1 Episode 10
In this episode J.J. and Peter Cole discuss Jewish poetry, aesthetics, and why Samuel ibn Naghrillah would probably make an excellent rapper.
For more…
3 years ago
9. Early Modern Judaism | Dr. Tamara Morsel-Eisenberg
Season 1 Episode 9
In this episode J.J. and Dr. Tamara Morsel-Eisenberg try to figure out what exactly we mean when we say "the Early Modern Period", also legal codes, …
3 years, 1 month ago
8. The Guide to the Perplexed | Dr. Lenn Goodman
Season 1 Episode 8
In this episode J.J. and Dr. Lenn Goodman discuss Maimonides’ Guide to the Perplexed, and the challenges of a brand new translation. Also: What Strau…
3 years, 1 month ago
7. Second Temple Sectarianism | Dr. Malka Simkovich
Season 1 Episode 7
In this episode J.J. and Dr. Simkovich dig into the differences between the Pharisees and the Saducees, and air some more second temple laundry.
Dr. …
3 years, 2 months ago
6. Herzl's Ideas | Dr. Derek Penslar
Season 1 Episode 6
In this episode J.J. and Dr. Derek Penslar get into the evolution of Zionism, and the ideas (or lack of ideas) of Theodore Herzl.
You can find more f…
3 years, 2 months ago
5. The Bible as Literature | Dr. Robert Alter
Season 1 Episode 5
In this episode J.J. and Dr. Alter explore the literary approach to the Bible, Dr. Alter's magnificent translation, and the impact of both of these w…
3 years, 3 months ago
4. Rabbis and Karaites | Dr. Miriam Goldstein
Season 1 Episode 4
In this episode J.J. and Dr. Miriam Goldstein dig into the ideas the animated the Rabbis (and Karaites) of the early Islamic period.
For more thought…
3 years, 3 months ago
3. Dogma and Heresy | Dr. Marc Shapiro
Season 1 Episode 3
On this episode JJ and Dr. Shapiro get into the limits of Orthodox theology, as well as The Limits of Orthodox Theology.
Marc B. Shapiro holds the We…
3 years, 4 months ago
2. Theodicy and Job | Dr. Jon D. Levenson
Season 1 Episode 2
In this episode Dr. Jon Levenson and JJ get into questions about good, evil, and the Book of Job.
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Jon D. Levenson, Albert A. List Profess…
3 years, 4 months ago