Judaism in the Modern World | Dr. Gary Rendsburg

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In this new episode of Stunned by Scripture, Dr. John Bergsma is joined by Dr. Gary Rendsburg. Dr. Rendsburg is the Professor of Jewish Studies at Rutgers University—renowned in Catholic, Protestant, and Jewish circles for his work in Old Testament linguistics and literary studies. In their conversation, you’ll discover: -The value of studying the Bible today, even if you’re not a believer -Why Judaism was able to survive the destruction of the Temple -What Catholics should know about Judaism when studying the Bible -And so much more! This episode is an excellent overview of the state of academic biblical studies with two of today’s most highly respected Old Testament scholars. Even if you aren’t an academic, you’ll find much to fuel your own biblical studies here. Check out Dr. Rendsburg's books: How the Bible Is Written https://www.hendricksonpublishers.com/p/how-the-bible-is-written/9781683071976 ANCIENT ISRAEL From Abraham to the Roman Destruction of the Temple https://www.amazon.com/ANCIENT-ISRAEL-Abraham-Destruction-Temple/dp/1880317273 The JPS Bible Commentary: 1 Samuel https://jps.org/books/the-jps-bible-commentary-1-samuel/ ✨ Join our Lent Program—Bible Across America ➡️ https://stpaulcenter.com/lent ___ Other ways to grow with the St. Paul Center: ⛪️ If you're a Priest looking to attend one of our annual Priest Conferences: https://stpaulcenter.co/priestconferences 📖 Start a Bible study with the St. Paul Center: https://stpaulcenter.co/biblestudies ✈️ Go on a pilgrimage with us: https://stpaulcenter.co/pilgrimages 🛒 Browse our bookstore: https://stpaulcenter.co/emmausroadpublishing 🔥 Support our mission: https://stpaulcenter.co/donate ___ Follow the St. Paul Center on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stpaulcenter?igsh=anloZXB4dDdjcHI1&utm_source=qr Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/177cb1WMS5/?mibextid=wwXIfr X/Twitter: https://x.com/saintpaulcenter?s=21&t=8_4yim_uMnTcaKXDbGGuVQ #stpaulcenter #stunnedbyscripture #johnbergsma #drgaryrendsburg #biblicaltheology

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