This podcast explores The Bible as a work of literature. We dig into themes, patterns, motifs, archetypes, and all kinds of literary criticism and interpretations. We also tackle controversial topics from The Bible, and riff on listener generated questions and topics.
This is the final episode in our Jesus + Torah unit. This episode traces the connections between the narrative of the life of Jesus and Israel under Moses’ leadership.
Topics Covered:
5 major movements = five worlds = five soul layers
Connections to Egypt
The two Joseph’s and their dreams
Wandering and wilderness
Temptations and tests
Crucifixion and healing
Ascension
5 loaves, 2 fishes = 5 secrets, two witnesses
7 Sept 2025
The Beatitudes as Reinterpretations of The 10 Commandments
In this episodes we look at the connections between the Sermon on the Mount and Moses receiving the 10 Commandments on Mount Sinai.
Topics Covered:
Mountains/high places and their symbolism
The archetype of the sage/wise man
10 commandments, 10 blessings, 10 divine characteristics
Hebrew mysticism—The Sefirot and connection to “the fruits of The Spirit”
How the blessings in the Beatitudes correspond to deeper layers of the 10 Commandments
Connections to 1st creation
Types of souls, the evolution of the soul
30 Aug 2025
The 10 Commandments and The 5 Worlds
The Torah is an essential text to world culture. Regardless of religious affiliation, it has influenced the formation of law and community life across a variety of peoples since it's conception. The Torah is also a masterwork of literature. In this episode, we unpack the 10 Commandments as an essential piece in the plot of The Bible as a work of literature.
Topics Covered:
Mountains as Archetypes
Animal sacrifices as transmutation
Moses' two trips up and down the mountain
Shattering of the tables of stone
Tikkun--rectification and gathering of divine characteristics
10 commandments=10 divine characteristics=10 fruits of the spirit.
5 loaves and 2 fish=5 worlds and 2 witnesses
The 5 worlds: Assiyah, Yetzirah, Beriyah, Atzilut, Adam Kadmon
The 5 corresponding souls: Nefesh, Ruah, Neshama, Yechida, Chaya
How each command requires 5 layers of revelation and application
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