Did Rabbinic Judaism really come from Pharisee Judaism? Were the Sages of the Talmud themselves Pharisees (“Perushim”)? Find out the surprising answer in this short video!
For the full class on ‘Understanding Pharisees, Sadducees, and Essenes’, see here.
Please see also ‘The Mystery and Mysticism of the Essenes’
In the following class, we address the two biggest claims of Talmud critics: Is the Talmud racist, and does it really preach lewd behaviours? Find out what the Talmud truly says about gentiles and mankind, about marriage and family life:
For part one of this series, see ‘Understanding the Talmud’.
For more on ‘Did Moses Have a Black Wife?’ see here.
Background photo is of Semei Kakungulu, the Jewish king of Uganda. Learn more about his fascinating story here.
What is the true origin and purpose of the Talmud? How do we properly understand some of its seemingly bizarre statements? Find out as we explore the most misunderstood ancient religious text in the world.
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