Jewish Galilean Miracle Workers in the Life & Times of Jesus - The Mages of the Rabbinical World

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RFB is great too. More pithy.

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[@rajuthomas7471]

@@TheEsotericaChannel Please study the miracles happened in Christianity ( especially in Catholic church as they recorded miracles happened at Fathima and Lourdes ) in a scientific and rational way and make a video.

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Work based religion. No wonder. Idolatry isn't anything new to you

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[@chantlive24]

Thanks

[@vtheawesome]

Great video!

[@antonnurwald5700]

Thanks for what you do!

[@jesusolivera6741]

Thanks! (:

[@jeffaltier5582]

Gives me a whole new perspective on both Jesus and the entire area/era.

[@andrewlast1535]

I found your channel from Religion for Breakfast. So amazing to have cool stuff backed by academic rigor to watch while I eat my toaster strudel. Thank you to both channels for your amazing content.

[@Dang3rMouSe]

Other than not covering the infamous Peoples Front of Judea martyr, One Sandled Brian & his miracle of the Gourd, this was an excellent video!

[@edwardmiessner6502]

And his healing of the Mute Hermit, and his miracle of the Juniper Bushes

[@brianpendell6085]

He wasn't a messiah, he was just a very naughty boy!

[@obscuredictionary3263]

I would love an Esoterica video on the esoteric roots of Mormonism. There are some strange stuff that have occurred in the history of Mormonism.

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That is probably way out of his normal area of expertise, so he would probably colab with someone on that.

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[@AniRhythm]

Fascinating - it actually makes sense of this bible text "When John, who was in prison, heard about the deeds of the Messiah, he sent his disciples 3to ask him, “Are you the one who is to come, or should we expect someone else?”" Matthew 11 - which suggests that doing such acts was not uncommon at the time. Further, walking on water was considered a miracle, but Jesus said his disciples lacked the faith to do so - which also implies others can do it if they believed - I wonder how that applies to getting more youtube views hehe :) - thank you for a great video

[@romanmay2867]

exactly i think the main point of difference between christ and the others is that many people were doing miracles, many jewish rabbis apparently as well! but he was the only one claiming to BE god. the rest are just doing it through god which would be how a regular person would do it. (side note i love the idea of a guy yelling at God to make it rain when he finally does it like nothing and he shows what that’s all you’ve got and then gives like a full torrential downpour is over revengeful now how are you? Can’t just just give a normal thing you have to be like a genie about it? And only that does give him a regular rain storm lmao)

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Best team up ever! My two favorite scholars!

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Dude the meme captions you do are hilarious. I'm still laughing about zeek on the research chemicals bought with hashem coin

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You're truly the best at this! So thankful for you and your work!

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The Sledge Hammer knocks it outta the park AGAIN! You make Esoteric Thought DELICIOUS Doc!

[@MobiusCoin]

It's like how there was New Kids on the Block, Westlife, Boyz 2 Men, 98 Degrees, O-Town in the 90s but all we remember now are NSync and maybe the Backstreet Boys.

[@TheEsotericaChannel]

This is the best analogy ever. Indeed, even the right stuff.

[@sageh.5228]

I feel Honi the Circle Maker is like the boys 2 men of ancient Jewish miracle workers

[@achka]

Joke's on you I remember every single one of them. It torments me every night.

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Speak for yourself I know all the songs by Boyz 2 Men.

[@aussiebodie]

But Tevin Campbell

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[@joshhigh5538]

You are the best teacher I have found other the Micheal sugrue lectures on KZbin. Thank you

[@Squirrelmind66]

I am reminded of that scene in The Life of Brian where several mystics and miracle workers are lined up on a stage in a public square.

[@ReligiosityPlus]

Great collaboration with Religion for Breakfast! I enjoyed this video and Religion for Breakfast's video greatly! Much respect!

[@jayperz]

New sub here from religion for breakfast. I'm so glad I found your channel because this kind for stuff is crazy interesting to me! I can't wait to dig into your more of your content

[@benavraham4397]

Thank you very much for putting the founder of Christianity in his true context of simply one among many miracle makers. The New Testiment leaves its audience clueless that the saintly Rabbis of that time drew miracles continuously in their wake.

[@THEACANDAS]

Actually every Christian knows about those fake Messiahs. The difference is that only Jesus succeeded. Gamaliel even spoke about others similar to him, also said if it’s from GOD you’ll end up fighting GOD. Indeed that has been the case as prophesied on ZECHARIAH 11

[@THEACANDAS]

@@azuma_ayame " just like so many people follow different denominations" Hey "buddy" all those denominations *ALL* agree with the main beliefs in regards to being God, died and resurrected and will come back to judge geniuses like you. You could follow your favorite rabbi who *ALL* agree with their *BABYLONIAN* holy book where God was defeated by the really smart sages and where they are supposed to put *ACTUAL* human blood in their mouth contrary to what Torah says.

[@THEACANDAS]

@@azuma_ayame Which part is not true? Go ahead so I could show you with your own *BABYLONIAN* pagan book

[@THEACANDAS]

@@azuma_ayameWhy don’t you read Bart Ehrman so he could debunk your theories of pagan gods. Follow that by watching digital Hammurabi to Learn some history. But why don’t you want me to show you all the Pagan nonsense that you Babylonian holy book has

[@THEACANDAS]

@@azuma_ayame You should listen to yourself. Why are you afraid of looking at the proof showing your *BABYLONIAN* holy book contradicting Tanakh

[@changer1285]

I'm not even half way through but I love having this cultural context for the place Jesus grew up! Wonderful!

[@section9999]

Religion for Breakfast is great! Its cool to see you decided to collaborate with some of the other esoteric academic study channels as well. Mah man. Much respect to you both. 😎👍

[@TheWelshViking]

I recall hearing a brief version of this during some Ancient Near East and Roman lectures. What a cracking deeper dive!

[@katew.9402]

Great video, thank you! I once heard Bart Ehrman say that when he watched "The Life of Brian" (while still a fundamental Christian), what bothered him most was the scene where Brian starts preaching in the market square, and there's a dozen of men like him, all pronouncing various teachings and prophecies. Because this scene pokes fun at the fact that Jesus was by far not the only prophet and miracle-worker of his day, even though that is what most Christians simply assume today. But of course, most peope simply don't know much about the history of that time period in the Levant.

[@calistafalcontail]

I am christian and I learned very early, that in Jesus´s time, there were many people who CLAIMED to be prophets, who were mostly ignored because they were full of crap, but also not a threat to anybody in power. And yeah there were probably some magicians, who were able to actually do certain things too...like in every culture. But they lacked something Jesus had. Jesus was still the one who stood out and ruffled many feathers. Every priest and pastor I have talked to explained that many people were preaching at the market during this time. Its not a taboo or secret or whatever. To say the other men were just like him is a kinda weird. All the people who were transformed by just meeting Jesus, didnt seem to have the same experiences meeting all those other men and did not feel the need to put their life on the line to stand by their side.

[@katew.9402]

@@calistafalcontail How do you know that the other prophets and healers who were active around the year 0 in the Levant did not attract faithful followers who were transformed by meeting them and put their lives on the line for them?

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Great video. I am addicted to this channel. So many great topics that I’ve never heard about before.

[@SobekLOTFC]

Great overview of these absolute mad lads. Keep up the exceptional work, Dr. Sledge 👏

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Raise one person from the dead and you're necro-curious. Bring yourself back from the dead and you're a full-on necromancer.

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Lol

[@jacquelineleitch7050]

Or a malignant necrosist

[@richardglady3009]

Great lecture…thank you. I appreciate the background that you bring to your lectures. You help broaden my understanding of this time period. Your use of multiple sources, not always easy to understand, helps a lot. Thanks.

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This was the video that introduced me to your channel, I was directed here from ReligionForBreakfast's video. Stellar work you've done, mate!

[@zenosAnalytic]

I love the story of Hanina and Agrat! Just this image of a massive horde of demons on an endless bender, wrecking up the place, coming across this poor rabbi on the road and being like "WOAH! They really like you up in Heaven, dude! Before I came down here they told me: 'Agrat, don't touch a HAIR on Hanina's head!'" And Hanina being like "AUCH! If they liked me so much up in Heaven they wouldn't let YOU run around wrecking up the Place! You make such WORK for me, you DRUNK!" and there's a crack of thunder, Agrat falling to her knees all "NO, Rabbi Hanina, PLEASE! Leave me SOMETHING this is my only joy in life!" And the rabbi shakes his head "Fine!" throws up his hands "Who am I to get in the way of Happiness?" nodding his head "the night of Shabbat, people should be in anyway" shoos her "Have it!" "Oh Thank You, Hani!" Scratching his head "aaaah, Wednesday's, too, you have a good heart, even if you're a trouble maker." "Youre a great man, Rabbi; A Great Man!" "Stop, Stop! I dont need the flattery; I give my poor wife enough trouble. Go on, you crazy kids!" and so, because it's Wednesday night, they continue on their bender "Thank you Hanina" Agrat waves "You'll always be my FAVORITE rabbi" Hanina waves back "Get a Job!" XD

[@bartolomeothesatyr]

I envision the part of Rabbi Hanina in this sketch being played by Larry David imitating Bernie Sanders.

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Hey Dr Sledge, thanks for another great video! Was able to finally catch a live stream and donated, ty for your response about psychedelics. I'm currently reading Manly P. Hall's "The Secret Teachings of All Ages", any thoughts about the author or the works?

[@ArachneAnathema]

Well, that is incredible context. Thank you!

[@PatriceBoivin]

We need people from all cultures to start digging in their old writings literally, and ... digging up ruins and old structures, hopefully to uncover more writings and clues. Dr. Eisenman mentions the Zaddoks being able to call forth rain, as in... to cleanse the world of evildoers etc.

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I had watched half of this and then rewinded it to rewatch it which caused Justin to say ‘well, you know what happens, the goats bring back the messiah, specifically’

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Found your channel via Religion for Breakfast, really cool stuff you got here!

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Hi. Religion for breakfast sent me here. Thanks guys for clarifying obscure things.

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Actually sent over from Atun Shei though longtime viewer of Andrew as well!! Your content is very engaging and I enjoyed it thoroughly!!!

[@gabriellawrence6598]

Thank you so much for this video. I have been lusting for content on the historical and occult accounts of Jesus as opposed to the Christian ones. The idea of Jesus as a Great Magician is a fascinating one. The true origins of Christianity are subject of great curiosity to me, and you show us parts of the puzzle, hinting to the fact that the gospels might be descbring not a great exception, but somewhat of a widespread pattern around those times. Shabbat shalom, Doc.

[@rubioalvin]

U can argue that a Catholic mass is no different to a pagan, occult ceremonies

[@uncannyvalley2350]

There are 360 full moons in a night sky, times two makes 720, 360 is also divided into 12 30 degree segments giving us our metric of time and distance based on the Moon, hence why there are really 13 hours on a clock, which goes around twice in a 24 hour period. The Moon passes through the entire Zodiac every month, disappearing for 3 days before reappearing as the New Moon marking the start of the Month, with the full moon being on the 14th, 14 having just as many esoteric interpretations, such as Paschal, the Passover. Hence why Enoch lives 365 years, the number of days in an Egyptian year, and Methuselah 932, the number of days between Black Moons. I also made some videos covering these discoveries on my channel, and I've recently found how this astrological calendar was expressed in ancient Megalithic sites 5500 years ago right through to DC and New York today. The integer 1200 represents the sum of the years in India for a cosmic cycle. Now 1200 x 201 = 241,200 1200 x 380 = 456,000 1200 x 360 = 432,000 These numbers correspond to the Sumerian tablet list of ten kings who ruled for a total of 456,00 years, a second tablet which lists only eight of these kings with a total of 241,200 years, and Berossos' list. The Book of Genesis lists ten patriarchs from Adam to Noah and the Flood totalling 1656 years. In the Jewish calendar one year is 365 days. In 23 years plus 5 leap year days we have 8400 days or 1200 seven-day weeks. If we multiply 1200 x 72 we get 86,400 or the number of Jewish seven-day weeks in 1656 (23 x 72) years. Since the Babylonian calendar year was composed of 72 five-day weeks, then in 432,000 days there are 86,400 Babylonian five-day weeks. Then in 432,000 days there are 86,400 Babylonian five-day weeks (432,000/5). Thus the Bible concurs with the other lists as well. The earth's axis wobble that causes the precession of the equinoxes is given as 25,920 years. Divided by the ancient number called "soss," 60, which was used in calculations, results in 432. The Greek Ages also bear a close correspondence to the four Yugas of the Hindus: Krita-Yuga, Treta-Yuga, Dvapara-Yuga, and Kali-Yuga. Their method of calculation is described by Ullamudeian as follows: "In each of the 12 signs there are 1800 minutes; multiply this number by 12 you have 21600; e.g. 1800 X 12=21600. Multiply this 21600 by 80 and it will give 1,728,000, which is the duration of the first age, called Krita-Yuga." If the same number be multiplied by 60, it will give 1,296,000, the years of the second age, Treta-Yuga. The same number multiplied by 40 gives 864,000, the length of the third age, Dvapara-Yuga. The same multiplied by 20 gives 432,000, the fourth age, Kali-Yuga." (It will be noted that these multipliers decrease in inverse ratio to the Pythagorean tetractys: 1, 2, 3, and 4.) The Essenes studied the Mysteries of Pythagoras. His name means Heart (Bel) of the Serpent. The cycle of the Phoenix encodes the astrological calendar by which they removed 3 days every 630 years. This was expressed in a Pythagorean Triangle of Dimensions 216 by 630 by 666. 6 x 6 x 6 is 216, there are 2160 years in an astrological age, and the Moon is 2160 miles in diameter. The solar metonic calendar using 60 6 day weeks produces 1 extra day every 216 years. There are also 216 Megalithic seconds in a day, and 216 letters in the name of God

[@nosuchthing8]

Almost like a young Gandalf

[@rockdogpoet]

stories tell of Jesus going to India, Learning the ancient Pali, identified as a God on Earth, then getting run out of town on his way back to the homeland. (for teaching the same things he did as accounted in the Bible)... seems to me if others had this knowledge (be it Pail, Eastern Anceint, Hermes, pre-flood) , I just discovered your wonderful intelligent channel, so if you talked about this before... I'm still catching up. thank you for your amazing work, passion, and approach.

[@Masahanate-777]

Jesus go to india is a false story

[@rainrope5069]

I love you and Andrew so much and it is very exciting that you two are working together I know this vid is old but hopefully you two can collaborate more often!

[@MarianaSantos1974]

Hi Doc! Indeed RFB is a great channel and I am here because they recommended you on their channel 🙂

[@GooeyGremlin]

This was super fascinating! I honestly had no idea how prevalent miracle workers were from around that time.

[@MythVisionPodcast]

Rock on!!!

[@TheEsotericaChannel]

Thanks, brother!

[@Buzzygirl63]

This was very interesting. Never heard of other miracle workers in that area during that time - I need to read up on this some more. Just subbed to your channel recently, I know I can learn a lot here. Thank you for sharing your knowledge, Dr. Sledge.

[@perihelion7798]

I am an ordained Christian minister. Many Christians refuse to accept the obvious fact that Jesus was born a Jew, lived his life as a Jew, and died a Jew. He wanted to reform Judaism, not destroy it. Christianity was founded and promoted by his followers, who were often the object of Jewish anger about the claims of Jesus being the Messiah, etc. All beliefs must be put into context. Would there be Christianity today if it weren't for Paul [ aka Saul ] and Emperor Constantine? No religion should be founded on the abilities of a very talented magician. Christianity has three powerful aspects: Repentance, Redemption, and Rebirth. Ponder on those.

[@pokemon1996ism]

@@perihelion7798 very based take

[@tappingninja]

Three Magii showing up at the birth of a new Magician, sounds right to me...

[@uncannyvalley2350]

Belt of Orion, pointing to Sirius

[@revherring]

So coll! I think Honi deserves a trading card. Ned Flanders did that schtick in the barbershop quartet episode. However, if done right, I would buy them lol!

[@therichieconway]

For the record I hadn’t heard about religion for breakfast until this video. I started following you first!

[@calicodavis1511]

Rather apropos that you visited the tomb of the “Circle Maker” while your tire was being repaired! Anyway, love the channel! Keep up the great work!

[@yitzyfink]

Rabbi Aryeh Kaplan refers to it as perhaps a type of White Magic. If you go with his Meditative Kabbalah it’s likely two different methods that both induce the same altered state of consciousness through which one can accomplish supernatural feats

[@plexus]

2 of my favorite channels. Love to see these collab/crossover projects you guys do, along with other esoteric/occult/religion channels. Thank you for your work.

[@mostlyplantbased7096]

What is your other favorite channel if you don’t mind sharing?

[@kariannecrysler640]

Very exciting stuff. Those couple of hundred years where BC becomes AD is my favorite time period. I hadn’t realized the healer’s were in that time period.👍

[@milojohnson6068]

Brilliant once again Professor Sledge Hammer of the Gods

[@duantorruellas716]

Thanks Justin , always a pleasure , never disappoints . ⭐

[@mrbuisnessdziffko5229]

Very interesting video. i was already subbed to religion for breakfest and lets talk religion, i have added your channel to the yt triad of religious lore and studies, Ill be going through your other videos and waiting for more content.

[@skram1000]

Thank you again for another wonderful and insightful video!

[@andrewlast1535]

Someone must have eaten all the hamantaschen at Purim and got whooped? Lol I love this historical stuff. Great content!

[@Vishanti]

Great timing doing a video about the Rashbi just after Lag B'Omer!🏹

[@TheEsotericaChannel]

Would you believe it was an honest to goodness accident?

[@Vishanti]

@@TheEsotericaChannel shhh, LASER EYES!!!!

[@johnnewton8017]

The birds chirping in the background was a nice touch.

[@cryptojew]

This is the only guy that explain Jewish religion religion in the right way Telling you as a jew from israel this guy is correct in everything he saying and explain it better the all the KZbin shit thank you Rebai Justin

[@darrylthomas815]

Hello, this was a very interesting presentation. I'm not well-versed in the Talmud (early Christian historical interest), but I find the Bar Yonai story fascinating on a Freudian level, haha. Thank you.

[@nicolasholzwart7373]

This might be the best video I have ever seen to explain jewish christian crossovers.

[@MrARock001]

Thank you for the welcome! You do have very intetesting things here! I love the alembic! ❤

[@georgerichardson7560]

Amazing and insightful video Justin! Learnt a lot as always and really enjoyed it! Many thanks :)

[@pymander12]

Gotta love the laser eyes! Well done, sir.

[@clockworkgnome]

Comment to feed the magical algorithm. Great video too!

[@kevinjosephmckay]

You mentioned in passing a Hanina miracle stretching someone's rafters. Isn't there an apocryphal Child Jesus gospel where Jesus stretchs boards working in Joseph's carpenter shop?

[@waderogers]

Dr. Sledge, thanks for the deep dive into these mystical 'miracle' workers. It helps to put the life and times of Jesus into perspective. I have to wonder if the Hellenized Jews who wrote the N.T. gospels would have been familiar with the stories of these 'miracle workers' and purposefully crafted the story of Jesus with that in mind. There are those who also think that the Greek speaking authors would have also known that to paint Jesus' life with a literary stroke to mimic things like the death of Heracles, the healings/resurrections done by Asclepius, and the ascension and apotheosis of Romulus would have made him more appealing to the Gentles (Dr. Dennis R. MacDonald, Dr. Richard Miller). Have been enjoying the depth of your information and the respectful way it's present. Shalom!

[@marcogori7975]

An interesting chapter of the book "Zealot" by Reza Aslan is dedicated to the other messiah. I always wondered if without the great personality of Paul of Tarsus the faith of Jesus would have been to same that left Shimon bar Yohai and many others on the edge of history

[@ryguy1928]

It almost makes it more miraculous how Jesus had so much attention, favor, but also criticism at this time despite other figures being considered miracle working holy men.

[@TheEsotericaChannel]

Jesus had very little institutional attention unlike for instance Honi. He was executed simply as an insurrectionist and was otherwise institutionally unremarkable.

[@ryguy1928]

@TheEsotericaChannel I suppose that's true, but it still seems interesting how his legacy snowballed like it did, when compared to his contemporaries.

[@TheEsotericaChannel]

We can thank Paul for that one - best hype man in history

[@ryguy1928]

@TheEsotericaChannel Of course, Christianity wouldn't be the same without him. That does make me question though; why would Paul choose Jesus' teaches to spread. By the way, I saw your video theorizing that Paul, possibly being a practitioner of Jewish mysticism, may have influenced his conversion to Christianity, very interesting and informative.

[@Nargleberry]

Love the story of Honi "Without the Attitude, Please" HaMe'agel

[@Falkirk]

As aways another video that expands our view, all the best Dr. Sledge! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@mandys1505]

About comparing spiritual beliefs to other cultures in the same era: i had read that Chinese tombs were also set up in the belief that, like Jesus, the dead would LITERALLY RISE INTO HEAVEN> and i thought, hey...why hadnt i been aware of this for my whole life!? I assumed that the ascension into heaven was unique--- we did not learn that in catholic school; it was kind of taught in the understanding that many things were unique to Jesus, which weren't! The outrage! In my mind. WOW

[@cindyinencinitas4082]

I’ve listened to this several times because the idea of Honi the Circle-Maker delights and astonishes me because of his gigantic balls and cool name.

[@LawtonDigital]

This is the first video of yours I've watched. I found it interesting and am sure to watch many more. I'm not a scholar, so please view any questions I have as coming from a lay-person. It appears to me that Jesus instructed his disciples on how to *not* appear to be garden variety miracle worker. Whereas most miracle workers might make the case that their miracles were better than their competitors, Jesus seemed more focused on teaching or establishing his wisdom. For example, the water into wine miracle seems to be more about Jesus helping to parties come to a mutually satisfactory resolution to an unfortunate dilemma rather than transmuting water into wine. A wink and a nod and large cups of fresh water can go a long way to restoring good cheer following a day (or more) of drinking and dehydrating under the Mediterranean sun. Perhaps both parties knew they were drinking water but were grateful for the chance for a face-saving parting. I write this to solicit your thoughts on this matter rather than any other purpose.

[@stephanieparker1250]

Great collab! Thank you for the great videos and interesting info!

[@daltsu3498]

Doing a show on Christianity soon and this is going to be perfect thank you

[@elkeism]

@6:53 In English translations Elijah's raising of the dead is ambiguously framed in question form, without saying directly that he did so. His protégée Elisha's account is definite that he raised the dead.

[@OrinSorinson]

I've heard stories of a miracle worker, going from village to village, plugging in USBs on the first try.

[@thecriticalscholar8680]

Hello Dr Sledge and thank you for continuing to publish suburb academic content. Would you consider doing a video on key Theological and Historical texts that you feel would help the average reader?

[@davidharlon9327]

5:00 - 6:00 if anyone is able to provide the specific Hebrew for the terms the good doctor uses here ("men of deed", and the other two), or at least the Roman alphabet transliteration, that would be much appreciated.

[@TheEsotericaChannel]

אנשי מעשה

[@davidharlon9327]

@@TheEsotericaChannel thank you

[@cjiacolino9364]

This is so neat! My take away from this is that the miracle stories from the gospels are literally just Jewish folklore. Like if Jesus was Joshua from Białystok there would be stories about him making golems essentually.

[@ntrlnwrmz]

Would you mind adding your top 3 or so books to videos like these, for us beginning to learn and wanting to read? Usually you do provide great reads. 👍 thank you

[@yadidlechem2357]

Great as always

[@Davlavi]

fascinating and informative

[@corticallarvae]

Doc sledge is awesome

[@dersitzpinkler2027]

Great collab!

[@LindseyMysse]

That was an awesome live stream! I'm fascinated by the bronze age -- this was the stew that all the Iron age gods came from, from Zeus to Yahweh.