What Were The Words of God?
November 19, 2024
1:15 - 2:15 PM
Join the JCC Men’s Club for a special talk by Donald Kane. Does the Hebrew Bible contain the immutable words of God? Did the prophets speak the words of God? Might there be older versions of our sacred writings that we can point to that add or subtract from the text or, in some cases, demonstrate different theological meanings?
This illustrated lecture will highlight differences between what is called the “Masoretic” Bible Jews use today, the Greek translation of the Hebrew Bible known as the Septuagint, sacred texts among the Dead Sea Scrolls and the Pentateuch used by Israel’s Samaritans.
The presentation will also put into context how our ancestors apprehended the sacred writings that were pluriform in their time. Donald will also examine the role scribes played in reproducing, harmonizing, and changing these texts. All are welcome.
Program can also be accessed on Zoom.
For more information, contact Jay Doniger at jndoniger@gmail.com or 301-442-8690.
