By jono vandor
Torah Pearls, Tanakh Tours, Hebrew Bible
Biblical archaeology is abuzz with news of a new find upon Mount Ebal. What does it say? How old is it? Also, recent news reported that the Siloam Inscription was going to be returned to Israel from Istanbul. But why...
Fragment F of The Moses Scroll is literally a crossword puzzle. It is entirely unreadable but for a scattering of identified letters in the first column. Listen to Ross as he explains how he solved the puzzle to reconstruct the...
The final two commandments, as they appear in The Moses Scroll, are as follows: You shall not desire • [your neighbor’s] woman, • his maidservant, • or anything • that is • his. • I am • Elohim • your...
Ever since Moses Shapira brought The Moses Scroll to the public in 1883 it has been and continues to be, keenly debated in the scholarly world. One point of contention, the commandment as it appears in the document: #8220;You shall...
Ezekiel 18:20 states that “The son shall not bear the guilt of the father, nor the father bear the guilt of the son. The righteousness of the righteous shall be upon himself, and the wickedness of the wicked shall be...
In this program, Ross & Jono make an exciting announcement and also discuss the next commandment “You shall not steal” discussing how The Moses Scroll‘s rendering of the commandment has more in common with Leviticus 19 and Zechariah 5 than...
In this week’s show, Ross & Jono address the 5th Commandment as it appears in The Moses Scroll, “You shall not commit adultery • with the woman • of your neighbor. • I am • Elohim • your Elohim. •”...
The 4th Commandment as it appears in The Moses Scroll is, “You shall not kill • the soul of • your brother. • I am • Elohim • your Elohim. •” But what does it mean to “kill the soul”...
In this episode of their current series discussing the Ten Words according to The Moses Scroll, Ross and Jono discuss the command regarding “parents.” Typically translated as honor/honour, the Hebrew word actually means “give weight.” Does this “command” contain a...
On the lid of the Ark of the Covenant are two formed images of heavenly creatures known as Cherubim. They guard the two stone tablets upon which God inscribed the Ten Commandments. The first of these commandments states “You shall...
Ross and Jono have finally reached the focal point of the text of The Moses Scroll: the Ten Words. In this episode, they provide details about what set THIS version of the Decalogue apart from all others.
In Deuteronomy, the Shema comes after the Ten Commandments. In The Moses Scroll, it comes before. Which is more consistent? Is there a detectable pattern in the Pentateuch when it comes to instruction? Find out in this week’s episode.
Ross & Jono continue with a careful study of the journeys of the Children of Israel contained within the text of The Moses Scroll. Comparing this text to the canonical version found within the Pentateuch, they reveal some interesting variants...
The Pentateuch contains several sections that purportedly describe the travel itinerary of the Children of Israel in their wilderness journeys. Sorting the route has proven most difficult due to inconsistencies between books, conflicting place names in the various sources, confused...
“…and God committed adultery”?!? How did this highly controversial mistranscription from the paleo-Hebrew text of The Moses Scroll occur? What did it actually say and did it concur with the canonical text? Find out in this week’s episode!
Whose idea was it to send the spies? Whose idea was it to delegate leadership? Who are the Anakites and is there any archaeological evidence to even support their existence? More importantly, are any of the above narratives derived from...
In this episode, Ross answers excellent questions from the following comment left by a Truth2U listener: I find this subject fascinating, but so far have failed to grasp what it is that has both of you believing it is an...
This week, Ross and Jono work through the opening verses of The Moses Scroll. They discuss some of the notable readings in the text, comparing and contrasting them with the Masoretic text. One of the interesting points of the manuscript...
This week, Ross and Jono begin to introduce their listeners to the text of a fascinating manuscript. Called The Moses Scroll by Ross in his recently published book, and The Valediction of Moses by Harvard scholar Idan Dershowitz – both...
Sometime in early spring of 1883, Moses Shapira came upon a book that made him reconsider the objections of Schlottmann and Delitzsch. As he put it in a letter to Hermann Strack dated 9 May 1883, “A short time ago...
The Bible tells of a ceremony that is to be completed once the children of Israel cross into the Promised Land. The Book of Deuteronomy describes the ceremony as a reciting of Blessings and Curses to be spoken from Mounts...
In 1878, Moses Wilhelm Shapira, a Jerusalem antiquities dealer and scroll merchant came to possess a fascinating collection of leather strips. He believed that these leather strips, written in Paleo Hebrew were an ancient form of the Bible’s Book of...
Two mounts, Gerizim and Ebal, are associated with a ceremony to be performed when the children of Israel cross into the promised land. The details of the ceremony are mentioned in Deuteronomy chapters 11 and 27, and also in Joshua...
Top Ten Genesis Gleanings (Chapters 1-3) At the first of ELOHIM creating … ordering not origin of the universe ELOHIM=EL/Eloah, EL Elyon, EL Shaddai=Force or power, thus “the Force of all Forces” and the concept of the nameless “unnamed” One...
In this podcast, “Here We Ganneau Again,” Ross and Jono cover some of the old theories that have been rehashed again and again, even recently. In 1883, Monsieur Clermont-Ganneau, put forth a theory that the forger cut the bottom off...
Ross Nichols comes onto Truth2U for his first-ever discussion on his recently published #1 Amazon Bestseller, The Moses Scroll. Ross pays tribute to the memory of Moses Shapira and brings us up to date regarding today’s news articles on the...
In this episode of Gleanings from Genesis, your hosts pick up their discussion within chapter 3. They take a close look at the results of the eating from the forbidden tree. “And YHVH ELOHIM said, “Look!—the soil-creature has become like...
In this episode of Gleanings from Genesis, Jono, James, and Ross pick up with the account of the happenings in a garden, located east in Eden. They carefully work through the narrative commenting on such things as the purpose of...
In this episode, Ross and Jono discuss a question sent in by Piper Kelly. The question was based upon Ezekiel’s vision contained in chapters 40-48. Piper said, “This prophecy has not been fulfilled. I would love to hear you both...
Where is the Book of Jasher quoted in the Bible? How is it that we have verses from sources in our Scriptures but no longer have these books? This week, Ross and Jono discuss a question sent in by Richard...
Why is there so much focus on a Messiah in Judaism and Christianity? Jono and Ross take these questions on from the texts of the Hebrew Bible. The discussion covers the meaning of the term Messiah, usages in the Tanakh,...
Truth2U listeners will know Rabbi Michael Skobac from the popular 365 Messianic Prophecies series. He now has a new website called Torah Paths and already has a FREE eBook available! You may be Jewish, Noahide, considering conversion, or simply curious...
In episode five, the discussion begins with an explanation of textual divisions transmitted by the hands of ancient scribes before the introduction of chapters and verses into the texts. Genesis 2:4 is the beginning of the second division, the subject...
In this show, Jono and Ross discuss the research behind Ross’ forthcoming book, Finding the Hand of Moses – THE Torah Within OUR TorahThe first five books of the Bible are known as the Torah of Moses. According to tradition, they...
In Episode Four, the 5th, 6th, and 7th days of the creation account are covered. The discussion follows the ordering of life culminating in the making of a distinct creature. This soil-creature is made in the image and likeness of...
In Episode Three, the discussion picks up with the third and fourth days of creation and the continuation of what began on the second day. The waters below the expanse are gathered together to form seas causing dry land to...
In Episode Two of Gleanings from Genesis, the details of ‘day one’ and the ‘second day’ are discussed. Working through the Transparent English Bible (Genesis 1:1-8), the rhythm and cadence of the original Hebrew are highlighted. What begins to emerge...
In the opening episode of Gleanings from Genesis, your hosts discuss Dr James Tabor’s newly released, The Book of Genesis – a New Translation from the Transparent English Bible. Dr Tabor highlights some of the unique features of this translation...
Jono and Jason speak with Dr James Tabor about his book, Restoring Abrahamic Faith. Listen to me, you who pursue righteousness, you who seek the Lord:look to the rock from which you were hewn… Look to Abraham your father… Isaiah...
It was my recent pleasure to talk with Gene Porter, host of 2730 Years and Counting, a New Testament believing podcast focused on the two houses of Israel. We had an in-depth discussion centring on the question of who inherits...
For thus said the Lord of hosts (after his glory sent me) regarding the nations that plundered you: Truly, one who touches you touches the apple of my eye. – Zech 2:8 (v12 in the Hebrew) Join us for this...
In this week’s episode, your hosts begin to work through the reign of Saul, discovering the nobler traits that led to his initial selection. Jono and Ross then take a closer look at the role of the Prophet in the...
In episode three, Jono #38; Ross finally arrive at Deuteronomy 17:14-20, the Torah of the King. Why didn#8217;t they begin with this passage in episode 1? In fact, why didn#8217;t anybody mention this passage within the appointment of Abimelech in...
As we concluded episode 2 Ross predicted that Jono would keep him up all night debating the implications of the king/priest, Melchizedek. He wasn’t wrong. Rather than pick up with this topic in episode 3 we decided to let you...
The Anointed One and the Ones Who Anoint Them In this episode, Ross and Jono begin with the anointing of Saul. They discuss the anointing ceremony and the origins of the messiah idea. The conversation gets into the subject of...
In the beginning, there was a special kingdom. This kingdom differed from all other kingdoms, but alas, the people of the kingdom chose to be like all the other kingdoms – and rejected their king. The roots of this rebellion...
What are some of the tools of the Anti-Semite according to the working definition of Anti-Semitism and how are they used within different religious and political expressions? What was the motivation behind the Anti-Semitic terrorist attack that took the life...
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Jono had the privilege of speaking with Maurice Klein and Lily Steiner on J-air’s Shabbat Shalom program about Israel On My Mind and the highly anticipated 2020 Vision Israel Tour hosted by the Australian Jewish Association and Israel New Talk...
In this week’s show, Ross and Jono share their thoughts on the recent Israeli elections, Bibi’s win, and rumours about the contents of the long-awaited peace plan being called the “Deal of the Century.” Bibi’s opponents aren’t the only losers...
