Formative Religions in Ancient Israel
A 7-part course with Rabbi Lawrence Troster
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- Total Time 1 hr, 14 min
- Lessons 7
- Attachments 6
- Exercises 25
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40 CQ
7 Lessons in This Course
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10 minFREEWorld History lesson 1Free6 CQ
In this lesson, Rabbi Troster discusses some of the historical roots of religion in ancient Israel and how priestly reforms tried to reinforce monotheism.
In this lesson, Rabbi Troster discusses some of the historical roots of religion in ancient Israel and how priestly reforms tried to reinforce monotheism.
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11 minReligious Studies lesson 26 CQ
This lesson discusses some Temple rituals that survived from ancient Israel, their origins, and how this came to define strict monotheistic practice.
This lesson discusses some Temple rituals that survived from ancient Israel, their origins, and how this came to define strict monotheistic practice.
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11 minReligious Studies lesson 36 CQ
Learn how the tension between life and death influenced the priestly tradition of monotheism and the reforms of religion in ancient Israel and modern Judaism.
Learn how the tension between life and death influenced the priestly tradition of monotheism and the reforms of religion in ancient Israel and modern Judaism.
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7 minReligious Studies lesson 44 CQ
Discover who was considered to have influenced parts of this wisdom teaching and tradition in Israelite society and how they shaped common religious thinking.
Discover who was considered to have influenced parts of this wisdom teaching and tradition in Israelite society and how they shaped common religious thinking.
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13 minReligious Studies lesson 57 CQ
This lesson explores the basis of biblical wisdom by examining how it is discussed in the Tanakh, as well as its religious significance in ancient Israel.
This lesson explores the basis of biblical wisdom by examining how it is discussed in the Tanakh, as well as its religious significance in ancient Israel.
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15 minReligious Studies lesson 68 CQ
This lesson discusses the differing views on morality, community, and wisdom in the biblical wisdom books and the Torah, and how they influenced ancient Israel.
This lesson discusses the differing views on morality, community, and wisdom in the biblical wisdom books and the Torah, and how they influenced ancient Israel.
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4 minReligious Studies lesson 73 CQ
Concluding this series of lessons, Rabbi Troster discusses the views that unified the compilers of the Bible and the effect it had on Israelite life.
Concluding this series of lessons, Rabbi Troster discusses the views that unified the compilers of the Bible and the effect it had on Israelite life.
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774 min7-part World History course40 CQ
Rabbi Troster of GreenFaith covers the history of how the compilation of significant disparate cultural views and purposes into the Torah and Tanakh changed life in ancient Israel.
Rabbi Troster of GreenFaith covers the history of how the compilation of significant disparate cultural views and purposes into the Torah and Tanakh changed life in ancient Israel.
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16342 min16-part Philosophy course180 CQ
In this comprehensive 16-part course from Professor Gregory Sadler on the philosophy of religion, learn all about the nature of religion, arguments for and against the existence of God, and much more.
with Gregory SadlerIn this comprehensive 16-part course from Professor Gregory Sadler on the philosophy of religion, learn all about the nature of religion, arguments for and against the existence of God, and much more.
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5 minFREEReligious Studies Worldly CurioFree3 CQ
Many people of the Christian faith would be surprised to learn that Jesus is mentioned dozens of times in the Quran. Ultimately, Muslims and Christians disag...
with PRI's The WorldMany people of the Christian faith would be surprised to learn that Jesus is mentioned dozens of times in the Quran. Ultimately, Muslims and Christians disag...
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5 minFREEReligious Studies Worldly CurioFree3 CQ
Many people of the Christian faith would be surprised to learn that Jesus is mentioned dozens of times in the Quran. Ultimately, Muslims and Christians disag...
with PRI's The WorldMany people of the Christian faith would be surprised to learn that Jesus is mentioned dozens of times in the Quran. Ultimately, Muslims and Christians disag...
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5 minFREEReligious Studies Worldly CurioFree3 CQ
A variety of religions are thriving in post-Mao China.
with PRI's The WorldA variety of religions are thriving in post-Mao China.
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314 min3-part World History course9 CQ
In this course, examine the allegiances between nations that created an alliance network across Europe, along with the militarism, nationalism, and imperialism that led to the outbreak of World War I.
with Made From HistoryIn this course, examine the allegiances between nations that created an alliance network across Europe, along with the militarism, nationalism, and imperialism that led to the outbreak of World War I.
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774 min7-part World History course40 CQ
Rabbi Troster of GreenFaith covers the history of how the compilation of significant disparate cultural views and purposes into the Torah and Tanakh changed life in ancient Israel.
Rabbi Troster of GreenFaith covers the history of how the compilation of significant disparate cultural views and purposes into the Torah and Tanakh changed life in ancient Israel.
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735 min7-part World History course21 CQ
Are you wondering how Germany transitioned from a confederation of states into a unified empire? Review German history in this course, discussing the German struggle for democracy in the 19th century.
with Hendrik GodbersenAre you wondering how Germany transitioned from a confederation of states into a unified empire? Review German history in this course, discussing the German struggle for democracy in the 19th century.
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735 min7-part World History course21 CQ
Martin Luther’s Reformation created a wave of historical change in Europe, including a series of important events (after the year 1500) that originated in the Holy Roman Empire of the German Nation.
with Hendrik GodbersenMartin Luther’s Reformation created a wave of historical change in Europe, including a series of important events (after the year 1500) that originated in the Holy Roman Empire of the German Nation.
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1057 min10-part World History course34 CQ
Discover the history of East Asia from the Opium Wars, to the British handover of Hong Kong to China, to the Cultural Revolution, in this world history course on the late modern historical period!
with Hendrik GodbersenDiscover the history of East Asia from the Opium Wars, to the British handover of Hong Kong to China, to the Cultural Revolution, in this world history course on the late modern historical period!