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In the first phase of creation we saw the words of God create the inanimate world which included vegetation. Beginning with the 4th day we see the second phase of creation occurring as it parallels and complements the first three days. In this study, we investigate day 4 of creation. We begin by looking at the golden thread. Then we discover how day 4 connects to day 1. By looking at the text we will see the three purposes for the sun, moon, and stars. Once more we will compare our story to the epic of Gilgamesh and other texts in the Tanak. Day 4 of creation [https://www.swwhittlestudybible.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/WSBS-Episode-005-Art-550px.png] [https://www.swwhittlestudybible.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/WSBS-Episode-005-Art-550px.png] SUBSCRIBE: Apple [https://www.swwhittlestudybible.com/iTunes] | Google [https://www.swwhittlestudybible.com/Google] RESOURCES: Genesis 1 (Bereshit) [https://www.swwhittlestudybible.com/genesis-1/] – This page contains the 3 things: 1. English Translation – Jewish Publication Society 1917 English Translation 2. Masoretic Hebrew text– with an audio reading by Abraham Schumueloff 3. English Hebrew Interlinear –  This is the special part of this page. It uses the aforementioned texts. It is divided into verses. Each verse contains 4 parts —  (1) English, (2) Hebrew, (3) Hebrew is transliterated in syllables, and (4) Abraham Schumueloff’s recording is slowed down so a student can follow the text in Hebrew. DOWNLOADS Genesis-1-Interlinear-Study-Sheets [https://www.swwhittlestudybible.com/Gen1StudySheets] – Download the official WSB Interlinear study/worksheets for this lesson. This 13 page document is designed for the non-Hebrew speaker to see and interact with the Hebrew text with limited Hebrew knowledge. WSBS EPISODES Genesis 1 Commentary: The 7 Days of Creation Pt. 2, Bereshit Commentary [https://www.swwhittlestudybible.com/004-genesis-1-commentary-7-days-creation-pt-2-commentary-bereshit/] – Episode 004 The golden thread of Genesis 1 continues! We will see how it flows through days 2 and 3 of the creation. Also in this lesson, we will discuss the firmament and how the Hebrew text reveals an answer the English translations misses. We explore the age old question, “why is day two not seen as good.”  As we progress to day 3, we will look at the epic of Gilgamesh and how it compares to the Torah story of creation and much more. Genesis 1 Commentary: The 7 Days of Creation, Bereshit Commentary [https://www.swwhittlestudybible.com/003-genesis-1-commentary-7-days-of-creation-commentary-on-bereshit/] – Episode 003 dives into the creation of “day”. We reveal the golden thread that begins in verse one and runs through the whole creation story. Hint. It can not be seen in the English translations. Also we look at the light and God naming the day and night. Plus so much more. Genesis 1 Commentary: Umberto Cassuto’s 6 Things about the creation story [https://www.swwhittlestudybible.com/002-genesis-1-commentary-umberto-cassutos-6-things-about-creation-story/] – Episode 002 lays the foundation for the teachings on Genesis 1.1 – 2.3. It provides information about Professor / Rabbi Umberto Cassuto and the 6 things he designates as important to understand this section of Torah. OUR COMMUNITY WSB Show Facebook Page [https://www.facebook.com/WSBShow] – The central online hub for us to met and discuss the podcast episodes. SPONSOR: www.UmbertoCassuto.com [http://www.UmbertoCassuto.com] – A complete list of English books written by Rabbi Cassuto on Amazon. SHOW NOTES FOR DAY 4: [0] Introduction [1.14] Blessing for the Reading of Torah [1.50] Day 4 Scripture Reading [2.45] The Golden Thread of Day 4 [4.03] Your Task (Homework) [4.33] Commentary on Day 4 [16.54] Show Sponsor: www.UmbertoCassuto.com [http://www.umbertocassuto.com] [30.34] Closing and House Keeping [32.35] New Subscriber: Ken Ward SUBSCRIBE: Apple [https://www.swwhittlestudybible.com/iTunes] | Google [https://www.swwhittlestudybible.com/Google]

The golden thread of Genesis 1 continues! We will see how it flows through days 2 and 3 of the creation. Also in this lesson, we will discuss the firmament and how the Hebrew text reveals an answer the English translations totally miss. We explore the age old question, “why is day two not deemed as good.”  As we progress to day 3, we will look at the epic of Gilgamesh and how it compares to the Torah story of creation and much more. 7 Days of Creation [https://www.swwhittlestudybible.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/20201208-WSBS-004-Genesis-1-Commentary-7-Days-of-Creation-2.png] SUBSCRIBE: Apple [https://www.swwhittlestudybible.com/iTunes] | Google [https://www.swwhittlestudybible.com/Google] RESOURCES: Genesis 1 (Bereshit) [https://www.swwhittlestudybible.com/genesis-1/] – This page contains the 3 things: 1. English Translation – Jewish Publication Society 1917 English Translation 2. Masoretic Hebrew text – with an audio reading by Abraham Schumueloff 3. English Hebrew Interlinear –  This is the special part of this page. It uses the aforementioned texts. It is divided into verses. Each verse contains 4 parts —  (1) English, (2) Hebrew, (3) Hebrew is transliterated in syllables, and (4) Abraham Schumueloff’s recording is slowed down so a student can follow the text in Hebrew. DOWNLOADS Genesis-1-Interlinear-Study-Sheets [https://www.swwhittlestudybible.com/Gen1StudySheets] – Download the official WSB Interlinear study/worksheets for this lesson. This 13 page document is designed for the non-Hebrew speaker to see and interact with the Hebrew text with limited Hebrew knowledge. WSBS EPISODES Genesis 1 Commentary: The 7 Days of Creation, Bereshit Commentary [https://www.swwhittlestudybible.com/003-genesis-1-commentary-7-days-of-creation-commentary-on-bereshit/] – Episode 003 dives into the creation of day. We reveal the golden thread that begins in verse one and runs through the whole creation story. Hint. It can not be seen in the English translations. Also we look at the light and God naming the day and night. Plus so much more. Genesis 1 Commentary: Umberto Cassuto’s 6 Things about the creation story [https://www.swwhittlestudybible.com/002-genesis-1-commentary-umberto-cassutos-6-things-about-creation-story/] – Episode 002 lays the foundation for the teachings on Genesis 1.1 – 2.3. It provides information about Professor / Rabbi Umberto Cassuto and the 6 things he designates as important to understand this section of Torah. OUR COMMUNITY WSB Show Facebook Page [https://www.facebook.com/WSBShow] – The central online hub for us to met and discuss the podcast episodes. SPONSOR: www.UmbertoCassuto.com [http://www.UmbertoCassuto.com] – A complete list of English books written by Rabbi Cassuto on Amazon. SHOW NOTES: [0] Introduction [1.45] Day 2 Torah Reading [2.20] Day 3 Torah Reading [3.22] The Golden Thread [4.53] Your Task for this Study [6.17] Commentary on Day 2 [14.00] Show Sponsor – www.UmbertoCassusto.com [http://www.umbertocassusto.com] [14.54] Commentary on Day 3 [42.49] Housekeeping & Closing SUBSCRIBE: Apple [https://www.swwhittlestudybible.com/iTunes] | Google [https://www.swwhittlestudybible.com/Google]

The creation story of Genesis 1 & 2 is very familiar to us today. The ancients would have seen and understood it different than we do. In the ancient world, the creation section would have been common discussion among the learned and wise men. This is still true today.  However, this question for our study is how would the ancient’s understood the creation story? [https://www.swwhittlestudybible.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/WSBS-003-300x300.png] SUBSCRIBE: Apple [https://www.swwhittlestudybible.com/iTunes] | Google [https://www.swwhittlestudybible.com/Google] RESOURCES: Genesis 1 (Bereshit) [https://www.swwhittlestudybible.com/genesis-1/] – This page contains the 3 things: 1. English Translation – Jewish Publication Society 1917 English Translation 2. Masoretic Hebrew text – with an audio reading by Abraham Schumueloff 3. English Hebrew Interlinear – This is the special part of this page. It uses the aforementioned texts. It is divided into verses. Each verse contains 4 parts — (1) English, (2) Hebrew, (3) Hebrew is transliterated in syllables, and (4) Abraham Schumueloff’s recording is slowed down so a student can follow the text in Hebrew. Genesis-1-Interlinear-Study-Sheets [https://www.swwhittlestudybible.com/Gen1StudySheets] – Download the official WSB Interlinear study/worksheets for this lesson. This 13 page document is designed for the non-Hebrew speaker to see and interact with the Hebrew text with limited Hebrew knowledge. Genesis 1 Commentary: Umberto Cassuto’s 6 Things about the creation story [https://www.swwhittlestudybible.com/002-genesis-1-commentary-umberto-cassutos-6-things-about-creation-story/] – This podcast lays the foundation for the teachings on Genesis 1.1 – 2.3. It provides information about Professor / Rabbi Umberto Cassuto and the 6 things he designates as important to understand this section of Torah. WSB Show Facebook Page [https://www.facebook.com/WSBShow] – The central online hub for us to met and discuss the podcast episodes. SPONSOR: www.UmbertoCassuto.com [http://www.UmbertoCassuto.com] – A complete list of English books written by Rabbi Cassuto on Amazon. SHOW NOTES: [0] Introduction [6.24] Literary Layout 1. Epic Poem 2. The Golden Thread 3. Other Creation Stories: * Day 1, Day 2, Day 3, Day 4, Day 5, Day 6, Day 7 4. Genesis 1 Creation Story: * Day 1: LightDay 2: Sea & HeavenDay 3 Earth (with plants)Day 4: LuminariesDay 5: Swarming & Flying CreaturesDay 6: Land Creatures & Man [16.49] Genesis 1.1 –  The Introductory Verse [28.41] Day 1 – Light [1.16.15] Closing SUBSCRIBE: Apple [https://www.swwhittlestudybible.com/iTunes] | Google [https://www.swwhittlestudybible.com/Google]

We all have an experience with Genesis 1:1. Perhaps it was your first memory verse. I have a question for you, have you ever read Genesis 1 and thought “what am I missing? I know there is more here than meets the eye.” Have you ever had the thought, “I wonder what Jewish teachers have to to say about this chapter?” Well they have a lot to say. However, I am going to share with you what the greatest Jewish scholar of the twenty century had to say. By the way did I mention, this is one of the first Torah lessons taught in children in public schools in Israel? Download the resource for this teaching and follow along as we explore Genesis 1. [https://www.swwhittlestudybible.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/WSBS-Eposide-002-Genesis-1-Umberto-Cassuto-1024x1024.png] SUBSCRIBE: Apple [https://www.swwhittlestudybible.com/iTunes] | Google [https://www.swwhittlestudybible.com/Google] RESOURCES: Genesis-1-Interlinear-Study-Sheets [https://www.swwhittlestudybible.com/Gen1StudySheets] – Download the official WSB Interlinear study/worksheets for this lesson. This 13 page document is designed for the non-Hebrew speaker to see and interact with the Hebrew text with limited Hebrew knowledge. Why is the Bible divided into chapters and verses [https://www.blueletterbible.org/Comm/stewart_don/faq/bible-special/question8-why-is-the-bible-divided-into-chapters-and-verses.cfm] – This is the article referenced in this podcast about the divisions of the Bible. WSB Show Facebook Page – The central hub of us to met and discuss the podcast episodes. SPONSOR: www.UmbertoCassuto.com [http://www.UmbertoCassuto.com] – A complete list of English books written by Rabbi Cassuto on Amazon. SHOW NOTES: [] Introduction [] Umberto Cassuto 1. Who is he? 2. What did he said in the preface that will lead us throughout this study? 3. The 7 things he did to prepare for writing his commentaries. [] Six things to understand about this section of the Torah 1. The Purpose of the Torah in this section 2. Various creation stories 3. Other creation stories among the Israelites 4. Israel’s epic poetry a. Torah written in prose b. Semitic thought is embedded in concrete language not general statements c. Israel molded a unique pattern that belong to them alone 5. This section is based on numerical harmony 6. The Divine name Elohim [] Shout out to the New Subscribers * Rebecca Jo Borders * Priscilla Estrello SUBSCRIBE: Apple [https://www.swwhittlestudybible.com/iTunes] | Google [https://www.swwhittlestudybible.com/Google]

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