A Skeptic's Tour of the Hebrew Bible

Coming soon. Ten weeks with the Hebrew Bible — no faith required. We read the text with historians, archaeologists, and our own critical eyes. Expect to be surprised, unsettled, and quietly delighted.

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What you'll learn

Who wrote the Bible, when, and why
The stories that shaped Western culture
Ethical arguments the text is still having with itself
How to read sacred texts as a humanist

Syllabus

Genesis & Exodus

· Creation stories
· Family drama
· The Exodus — history or memory?

Prophets

· The prophetic voice
· Justice and its enemies

Writings

· Psalms and poetry
· Ecclesiastes: the honest one
· Job: the argument

Legacy

· How the Bible became the Bible
· What it means now

Your instructor

Rabbi Adam Chalom, PhD

Rabbi, Kol Hadash · Dean for North America, IISHJ

Rabbi Adam Chalom is a dynamic and illuminating speaker, a clear and inspiring teacher, and a warm and welcoming presence at Kol Hadash — a leading voice in the movement of Humanistic Judaism. He has served as the rabbi of Kol Hadash…

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