Isolate from Culture or Fight It? : Jewish Gospels

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My research is focused on the interpretations of biblical texts in the contexts of ancient culture, languages, and history.

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Are the Essenes the same people as the Jewish Qumran Sect? And who are the Zealots and why does Josephus dislike them so much? Pinchas Shir helps us better understand the diverse beliefs among the Jews during the Second Temple Period. Stay tuned till the end of the episode when we discuss where these groups are now!