EPISODE · Aug 30, 2020 · 34 MIN
S1, E34 The Jewish Credo – Shema and its Translations
from The Great Sources with Rabbi Shnayor Burton · host Rabbi Shnayor Burton
It is a simple passage that declares God’s unity, but its translation is far from simple. The most fundamental statement of faith that is constantly on the Jew’s lips, the Shema is given three distinct interpretations by Rashi, R' Bachya ibn Paquda and Ibn Ezra. For this episode's sources, click here Please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Thanks for listening! You can email Rabbi Burton with questions or comments at [email protected]
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It is a simple passage that declares God’s unity, but its translation is far from simple. The most fundamental statement of faith that is constantly on the Jew’s lips, the Shema is given three distinct interpretations by Rashi, R' Bachya ibn Paquda and Ibn Ezra. For this episode's sources, click here Please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Thanks for listening! You can email Rabbi Burton with questions or comments at [email protected]
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