Excavating the Bible/Masterclass #14: Interpreting Biblical Passages

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Masterclass #14: Interpreting Biblical Passages

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The unfortunate truth is that Bible translators do more than just translate, they interpret the text for you. In other words, they chose how you are going to interpret it. If, on the other hand, you want to interpret the Bible for yourself, you are going to have to do some excavating.

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About the Author

JEFF A. BENNER desires to assist his readers with proper Biblical interpretation, based on the original cultural and linguistic context of the Bible, a key ingredient to Biblical studies that is often ignored, so they may gain a deeper understanding and insight into the intended meaning of the words of the Scriptures. To this end, he has dedicated over 30 years of research, documenting the connections between the language of the Bible and the culture in which it was written.

Contents

Interpreting Biblical Verses (Articles)

This section will explore the Hebraic meanings of Biblical words, revealing that many words have been interpreted through a Western lens and that their original meanings are much richer and more concrete, particularly when considering the root systems of the Hebrew language.

A Hebrew interpretation of the Sh'ma (Deuteronomy 6:4,5)
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    “Kiss the Son” or “Embrace Purity?”
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      Zechariah 14:9 - His Name is One
        The Aaronic Blessing from a Hebrew Perspective

          Interpreting Biblical Verses (Videos)

          This section will examine the original Hebrew meanings of key Biblical words, demonstrating that many interpretations have been filtered through a Western lens and that their original meanings are more concrete and nuanced.

          Let us Make Man
          • 6 mins
          • 12.2 MB
          Proper Translation of Genesis 3:15
          • 9 mins
          • 11.9 MB
          The Aaronic Blessing from a Hebrew Perspective
          • 7 mins
          • 321 MB
          About the "Piercing" in Zechariah 12:10
          • 7 mins
          • 15.1 MB

          Interpreting Biblical Topics (Articles)

          This section will examine the cultural and historical context of covenants, the Sabbath, the exodus, and the relationship between wisdom, knowledge and understanding.

          Genesis 2:7 | Man and Fire
            The Untold Story of Cain and Abel
              Covenants from a Hebrew Perspective
                Wisdom, Knowledge and Understanding
                  The Ashes of the Red Heifer
                    What and when is the Sabbath?
                      How many came out of the exodus of Egypt?
                        A Father's Sacrifice

                          Interpreting Biblical Topics (Videos)

                          This section will explore the original Hebrew meanings of Biblical words and concepts, revealing how Western interpretations have obscured their original, concrete, and nuanced significances.

                          Did the serpent in the garden lie to the woman
                          • 6 mins
                          • 12.1 MB
                          The Genealogy of Genesis 5
                          • 4 mins
                          • 13.1 MB
                          Horns of Moses
                          • 7 mins
                          • 12.1 MB
                          The Ark of the Covenant
                          • 28 mins
                          • 38.1 MB
                          Tsiytsiyt and the Sun of Righteousness
                          • 6 mins
                          • 9.23 MB

                          Heaven and Hell (Documentary)

                          This section will explore the ancient Israelite and near-eastern concepts of heaven and hell, focusing on burial customs, the afterlife, and the geography of Sheol, and revealing how these beliefs are rooted in the cultural and historical practices of the time.

                          Introduction (Part 1)
                          • 3 mins
                          • 9.91 MB
                          Death and Burial (Part 2)
                          • 6 mins
                          • 22.2 MB
                          Funerary Customs (Part 3)
                          • 5 mins
                          • 12.2 MB
                          The Afterlife (Part 4)
                          • 7 mins
                          • 23.8 MB
                          The Geography of Sheol (Part 5)
                          • 6 mins
                          • 20.1 MB

                          Quiz

                          Quiz: Interpreting Biblical Passages