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In this conversation, Rabbi Geoffrey Dennis joins the hosts to discuss the Passover festival. They explore various aspects of the Passover, including the instructions for selecting and preparing the lamb, the significance of the blood on the doorframe, and the symbolism of eating unleavened bread. They also touch on the connection between the Passover and the Christian concept of Jesus as the sacrificial lamb. Rabbi Dennis provides insights into the historical and cultural context of the Passover and offers multiple interpretations of its rituals and practices. In this part of the conversation, Rabbi Dennis discusses the concept of death in the biblical context and the various interpretations of the consequences of disobedience. He also explains the significance of the divisions or armies of Israel leaving Egypt and the possible meanings behind the gesture of raised hands. The conversation then delves into the rituals and traditions of the Passover celebration, including the four questions and the importance of storytelling. Rabbi Dennis also touches on the modern-day interpretations and practices of Passover in the absence of the temple. In this conversation, Jeff and Chris discuss various aspects of the Exodus story, including the land of milk and honey, the significance of unleavened bread, and the route taken by the Israelites. They also explore the concept of chiasms in the Bible and the importance of certain verses in Exodus 12:40-51. The conversation highlights the complexities and interpretations of biblical texts and the role of scholarship in understanding them.
By Eating the AppleIn this conversation, Rabbi Geoffrey Dennis joins the hosts to discuss the Passover festival. They explore various aspects of the Passover, including the instructions for selecting and preparing the lamb, the significance of the blood on the doorframe, and the symbolism of eating unleavened bread. They also touch on the connection between the Passover and the Christian concept of Jesus as the sacrificial lamb. Rabbi Dennis provides insights into the historical and cultural context of the Passover and offers multiple interpretations of its rituals and practices. In this part of the conversation, Rabbi Dennis discusses the concept of death in the biblical context and the various interpretations of the consequences of disobedience. He also explains the significance of the divisions or armies of Israel leaving Egypt and the possible meanings behind the gesture of raised hands. The conversation then delves into the rituals and traditions of the Passover celebration, including the four questions and the importance of storytelling. Rabbi Dennis also touches on the modern-day interpretations and practices of Passover in the absence of the temple. In this conversation, Jeff and Chris discuss various aspects of the Exodus story, including the land of milk and honey, the significance of unleavened bread, and the route taken by the Israelites. They also explore the concept of chiasms in the Bible and the importance of certain verses in Exodus 12:40-51. The conversation highlights the complexities and interpretations of biblical texts and the role of scholarship in understanding them.