Heaven, The Apocalypse and Human Sacrifice.

Jesus + Moses + Israel as Mirrors

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

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

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

Intro: Jesus and The Torah

In this unit we explore the connections to The Torah and Jesus. Topics Covered: -Historical Origins -The TaNaK, The Christian Bible -Torah specifically and as a general term for teachings -Oral traditions -Influence on major religions and interpretations of major religions. -Chiasmus, Chiasm, Chiastic structure -The Gospels as Torah reinterpreted -Why Jesus is controversial -Who is Messiah

Heaven, The Apocalypse and Human Sacrifice.

In this episode we look at some juicy questions submitted by listeners and students. Topics Covered: * -What is Heaven? * -Western Folk Religion * -Ancient cosmology * -Merging of Heaven and earth * -Motifs of Heaven and earth * -Apocalyptic literature connections to dystopian literature * -John of Patmos, not the same as the Apostle. * -Literal but not literal but also archetypal * -Blind obedience v. Relationship * -Abraham’s sacrifices and connections to Cain * -Mercy v. Sacrifice