The One God who is Two

This is a lecture by Shaye J. D. Cohen, who is a Professor of Hebrew Literature and Philosophy in the Department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations at Harvard University. He is a well-known historian who also holds a rabbinic ordination from the Jewish Theological Seminary. His lectures often probe deep questions of history and theology and are filled with humor and candor.

If dropping in on an insightful University lecture is not something you find exciting, skip this one. However, if you don't mind lectures on broad ideas originating in antiquity, Dr. Cohen will take you on a complicated but very interesting journey discussing the duality of God.

For students of religion and ancient history, there are several excellent books by Professor Cohen that I often recommend. Some of these you can flip through online right here on the website...

From the Maccabees to the Mishna by Shaye Cohen

Shaye J. D. Cohen is a Professor of Hebrew Literature and Philosophy in the Department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations at Harvard University. He is a well-known historian who also holds rabbinic ordination from the Jewish Theological Seminary. This book (link here) is one of my favorites. If you

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“The Beginnings of Jewishness” by Shaye Cohen

In this book, Shaye J.D. Cohen explores the formation and transformation of Jewish identity between Hellenistic times and the Roman era. Cohen, a renowned scholar in Jewish history, addresses complex issues related to ethnicity, religion, and cultural identity. He investigates how Jewish identity was defined and perceived both internally

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