We’re thrilled to unveil the latest season of Torah Pearls, premiering Thursday, 17 October 2024! This groundbreaking series will take an entirely new approach to exploring the weekly Torah portions—and we’re bringing on a unique voice to make it happen! Following in the footsteps of previous seasons, which featured dynamic co-hosts like Keith Johnson and Nehemia…
The consensus among Shapiraologists is that Fragment F of the Shapira Scroll consisted of four columns, the first of which contained sparsely discernable letters. In comparison, the latter three columns contained no discernible letters and thus were regarded as lost text. This paper considers the possibility that Fragment F, column a, connects directly with Fragment…
Not since my days in college have I applied myself to academic writing. But I have decided to do just that after decades of audio and video podcasting, and I am enjoying it immensely. I have published my first paper on my Academia page. It reveals what appears to be an intentional calculation behind the division of…
In "The Moses Scroll: A Prelude to the Dead Sea Scrolls," hosts Ross & Jono delve into the captivating story of Moses Wilhelm Shapira and his intriguing acquisition of sixteen ancient leather fragments. This instalment bridges Shapira's enigmatic find, often referred to as the Shapira Scrolls, with the landmark discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls…
Hosts Ross K. Nichols and Jono Vandor take a close look at the important biblical directive against "bearing false witness." What does it really mean to "bear false witness" according to the ancient Hebrew texts? How have different translations shaped our understanding of this commandment? 📜🤔 Join us as we unpack this "word" by comparing…
Ross & Jono continue their deep dive into the Ten Words, turning their focus towards the often misunderstood commandment of "coveting." Ross presents a unique perspective, suggesting that this commandment reaches beyond mere actions and penetrates deep into the heart's desires. Jono, with his keen insights, may present an engaging counter-argument, adding to the depth…
Watch, as hosts Ross K. Nichols and Jono Vandor continue their deep dive into The Ten Words, turning their focus on the prohibition of theft. What do the ancient Hebrew texts really mean when they say, "thou shalt not steal?" Join us as we explore this intriguing commandment from seven different ancient Hebrew versions, unlocking…
Adultery. What does it mean according to the Bible? What are the differences between polyandry, polygamy, and polygyny? Can a man have more than one woman? Can a woman have more than one man? These are just some of the questions we'll explore. Drawing from seven ancient versions of The Ten Words, we're all set…
In this episode, Ross and Jono discuss Ross's recent trip to Israel and Jordan and then get into various textual witnesses of the Hebrew Bible. This past week many media outlets reported the upcoming sale of Codex Sassoon. What do we know about this manuscript? What about other early manuscripts of the Hebrew Bible? https://youtu.be/nB4wTYfiHbM
Ross Nichols comes onto Truth2U for his first-ever discussion on his recently published #1 Amazon Bestseller, The Moses Scroll. Ross pays tribute to the memory of Moses Shapira and brings us up to date regarding today's news articles on the topic that has the world buzzing with heightened curiosity, just as it did when Shapira…