Hebrew Gospel Pearls PLUS #9 – Matthew 4:1-11March 6, 2023In Hebrew Gospel Pearls PLUS #9 (Matthew 4:1-11), Nehemia and Keith discuss the temptation of Yeshua, why it was acceptable for Gideon to test God but sinful when the Israelites did it, and how different scribes wrote God’s name inContinue Reading
Hebrew Gospel Pearls PLUS #21 – Rejoicing in the Name of SalvationMarch 6, 2023In Hebrew Gospel Pearls PLUS #21, Rejoicing in the Name of Salvation, Nehemia and Keith discuss the origin of the name Jesus, how Yeshua’s teaching on the Sabbath undermined medieval Christianity, and evidence that some of the Jewish copyists ofContinue Reading
Hebrew Gospel Pearls PLUS #7 – Matthew 3:7-12March 6, 2023In Hebrew Gospel Pearls PLUS #7 (Matthew 3:7-12) Nehemia Gordon and Keith Johnson discuss an independent Hebrew witness to the words of John the Baptist, a possible Hebrew solution to the “Synoptic” problem, and a threefold Hebrew word pun aroundContinue Reading
Hebrew Gospel Pearls PLUS #17 – Power of ParableMarch 6, 2023In Hebrew Gospel Pearls PLUS #17, Power of Parable, Nehemia and Keith discuss how God responds to those who genuinely seek Him even if they do so in all the wrong ways, how modern-day parables still have the power toContinue Reading
Hebrew Gospel Pearls PLUS #5 – Matthew 2:16-23March 6, 2023In Hebrew Gospel Pearls PLUS #5 (Matthew 2:16-23), Nehemia and Keith discuss why the verse “he shall be called a Nazarene” can’t be found in the Tanakh, whether Jeremiah prophesied about modern Israeli prisoners of war, and the mystery ofContinue Reading
Hebrew Gospel Pearls PLUS #13 – Matthew 5:3March 6, 2023In Hebrew Gospel Pearls PLUS #13, Matthew 5:3, Nehemia and Keith discuss the Hebrew word for “happiness” (Ashrei), why it is usually translated as “Blessed”, and the biblical keys to rejoicing in eternity.Be sure to first watch Hebrew Gospel PearlsContinue Reading
Hebrew Gospel Pearls PLUS #15 – Matthew 5:4March 6, 2023In Hebrew Gospel Pearls PLUS #15, Nehemia and Keith discuss the two main manuscript variants of Matthew 5:4, how this discrepancy might have come about, and look at a manuscript which seems to indicate that the Hebrew text was alteredContinue Reading
Torah Pearls #21 – Ki Tisa (Exodus 30:11-34:35)March 6, 2023In this episode of The Original Torah Pearls, Ki Tisa (Exodus 30:11-34:35), we begin with a passionate discussion on “Tradition” vs. Scripture, which leads to the golden calf of the Exodus event. Who was the calf supposed to represent? There followsContinue Reading
Prophet Pearls #20 – Tetzaveh (Ezekiel 43:10-27)February 28, 2023In this episode of Prophet Pearls, Tetzaveh (Ezekiel 43:10-27), Nehemia Gordon and Keith Johnson discuss Ezekiel describing the sin offering and the building plan for the Temple. Nehemia and Keith consider whether a spiritual or literal interpretation fits best withContinue Reading
Hebrew Gospel Pearls Special – Tricks of Translation 2February 22, 2023In this special episode of Hebrew Gospel Pearls, Tricks of Translation 2, Nehemia and Keith compare translations of a verse in Hosea, discuss the tricks and difficulties of translation, and recount the struggles of 19th century Jews in America.Continue Reading
Hebrew Gospel Pearls PLUS Special – Tricks of Translation 2February 22, 2023In this episode of Hebrew Gospel Pearls Special PLUS, Tricks of Translation 2, Nehemia and Keith explore a divide between the Masoretic Text and the Septuagint, how it may have been caused by a mistake of only one letter, andContinue Reading
Torah Pearls #19 – Terumah (Exodus 25:1-27:19)February 20, 2023This episode of The Original Torah Pearls is on the Torah portion of Terumah (Exodus 25:1-27:19). The episode opens with a lively discussion on the difference between tithes and offerings. There follows a brilliant discussion of the “Mercy Seat” ofContinue Reading
Support Team Study – Calculating Passover in the Middle AgesFebruary 15, 2023In this Support Team Study, Calculating Passover in the Middle Ages, Nehemia speaks with a scholar at University College London about how Karaite Jews implemented the biblical calendar in exile, how they determined the beginning of the year when facedContinue Reading
Prophet Pearls #18 – Mishpatim (Jeremiah 34:8-22; 33:25-26)February 14, 2023In this episode of Prophet Pearls, Mishpatim Jeremiah 34:8-22; 33:25-26, ever obedient servants of context, Nehemia Gordon and Keith Johnson begin at the beginning—with two verses moved to the end of this Portion by the Rabbis. In these two versesContinue Reading
Torah Pearls #18 – Mishpatim (Exodus 21:1-24:18)February 13, 2023In this episode of The Original Torah Pearls, Mishpatim (Exodus 21:1-24:18), we tackle the Biblical issue of slavery and then move on to issues of debt, abortion, and end with a discussion about the process of the revelation of Scripture.Continue Reading
Hebrew Voices #153 – Sighting the New Moon in the Middle AgesFebruary 8, 2023In this episode of Hebrew Voices #153, Sighting the New Moon in the Middle Ages, Nehemia speaks with a scholar at University College London about why Jews transitioned from sighting the new moon to a precalculated calendar, how Karaites remainedContinue Reading
Prophet Pearls #17 – Yitro (Isaiah 6:1-7:6; 9:5-6)February 7, 2023In this episode of Prophet Pearls, Yitro (Isaiah 6:1-7:6; 9:5-60), Nehemia Gordon compares Isaiah’s succinct vision of heaven to accounts in Kings, Ezekiel and Daniel. We see a “real” Adonai in this Portion and learn about the importance of theContinue Reading
Torah Pearls #17 – Yitro (Exodus 18:1-20:23)February 6, 2023This episode of The Original Torah Pearls, Yitro (Exodus 18:1-20:23), is dedicated to Nehemia’s faithful canine companion, Georgia the Rhodesian Ridgeback, who sadly passed away the day of this recording. In her honor, the trio has a fascinating discussion on theContinue Reading
Hebrew Gospel Pearls Special – Tricks of Translation 1January 25, 2023In this special episode of Hebrew Gospel Pearls, Tricks of Translation 1, Nehemia and Keith introduce the oldest English translation of the Hebrew Bible by Jews and for Jews in America and how a famous medieval rabbi altered the textContinue Reading
Hebrew Gospel Pearls PLUS Special – Tricks of Translation 1January 25, 2023In this episode of Hebrew Gospel Pearls Special PLUS, Tricks of Translation 1, Nehemia and Keith use archeology to recalculate Elisha’s request for a double portion, consider the Hebrew significance of laying on of hands, and what it means forContinue Reading
Prophet Pearls #15 – Bo (Jeremiah 46:13-28)January 24, 2023In this episode of Prophet Pearls, Bo (Jeremiah 46:13-28) Jeremiah, the prophet to the nations, foretells another “smiting” for Egypt—providing the connection to the Torah portion where the Lord, with a strong hand, brought his people out of Egypt. This timeContinue Reading
The Hebrew Yeshua vs. the Greek JesusJanuary 20, 2023In this study of The Hebrew Yeshua vs. the Greek Jesus, Nehemia Gordon explores the ancient Hebrew text of the Gospel of Matthew from manuscripts long hidden away in the archives of Jewish scribes. Gordon explains the life-and-death conflict YeshuaContinue Reading
Support Team Study – Mount Ebal Curse Tablet: Part 2January 18, 2023In this Support Team Study, The Mount Ebal Curse Tablet: Part 2, Dr. Scott Stripling, the archeologist responsible for the most important discovery of 2022, explains how he deciphered an ancient Hebrew inscription using state of the art technology, anContinue Reading
Hebrew Voices #152 – The Mount Ebal Curse Tablet: Part 1January 11, 2023In this episode of Hebrew Voices #152, The Mount Ebal Curse Tablet: Part 1, Nehemia speaks with archeologist Dr. Scott Stripling about the most important discovery of 2022, the unearthing of Joshua’s altar, and the debate about ancient Israelite literacy.Continue Reading
Support Team Study – Royal Attire 2: The Karaite-Rabbanite SchismJanuary 4, 2023In this Support Team Study, Royal Attire 2: The Karaite-Rabbanite Schism, Nehemia continues talking about an 18th century Karaite letter to the king of Sweden with Dr. Gabriel Wasserman. They discuss theories about how the Torah was restored from EgyptContinue Reading
Hebrew Gospel Pearls PLUS #32 – Don’t Pluck It Out!December 28, 2022In this episode of Hebrew Gospel Pearls, Don’t Pluck It Out!, Nehemia and Keith delve into different strategies to understand an impossible verse in the Gospel of Matthew. They explore the difference between plain meaning, literal interpretation, and downright truth.Continue Reading
Support Team Study – Christmas, Hanukkah, and other Fire FestivalsDecember 23, 2022In this brand-new Support Team Study, Christmas, Hanukkah, and Other Fire Festivals, I discuss with Rabbi Dr. Paul Shrell-Fox what Jews mean when they say “drive out the darkness”, take a look at early fire festivals in Rabbinic texts, andContinue Reading
Hebrew Gospel Pearls #32 – The Seduction of SinDecember 21, 2022In this episode of Hebrew Gospel Pearls, The Seduction of Sin, Nehemia and Keith discuss the strange confusion around the word “eye” in the Hebrew text of Matt. 5:29-30, the unusual manner in which Hebrew describes sin as enticing, andContinue Reading
Message From Nehemia and Lynell GordonDecember 20, 2022Thank you for your generous year end offering!!! We are eternally grateful for your generosity. It is instrumental in helping Dr. Nehemia Gordon, PhD. continuously expand his research and make new discoveries that empower people around the world with theContinue Reading
Hebrew Voices #136 – Hanukkah Under AttackDecember 18, 2022In this episode of Hebrew Voices, Hanukkah Under Attack, Nehemia Gordon talks with with Rebekah and Isaac Garvin of Teshuvah Ministries, about the significance of the Feast of Dedication for those coming from a New Testament perspective and hears howContinue Reading