The Israelite Priestess in the Nile Island’s Temple - A Groundbreaking Discovery | Dr. Gad Barnea

Описание: Join us in this episode as we explore the groundbreaking discovery made by Dr. Barnea regarding Israelite priestesses in ancient Egypt. This video delves into the intriguing world of the Jewish temple at Elephantine, Egypt, challenging our understanding of religious and cultural practices in ancient Jewish/Yhwistic communities.

Dr. Barnea unveils the significance of a unique ostracon from Elephantine, which stands as the first direct evidence of a female priestess officiating in a Jewish temple - in fact, it is the only direct record of any cultic observance in ancient Judaism/Yahwism. He reveals the poetic nature of this artifact and its implications for our understanding of ancient Jewish/Yhwistic liturgical practices and the role of women in these ancient societies.

This episode is a captivating journey into the past, offering an in-depth look into the daily life, religious observances, and the significant role of women in ancient Jewish communities.

👤 About Dr. Barnea:
Dr. Gad Barnea is a Lecturer at the department of Jewish history and Bible at the University of Haifa, where he also completed his Ph.D. He is also a Research Felllow at the "BEST" project of the École biblique et archéologique Française de Jérusalem. Dr. Barnea is currently working on a new critical edition of a Qumran scroll (4Q550) for Brill’s DSSE collection. In addition, he is co-author of "Hosea—The Word of the Lord that Happened to Hosea," for the collection “the Bible in its traditions,” and is co-editor of the forthcoming volume "Yahwism under the Achaemenid Empire, Prof. Shaul Shaked in memoriam.”.

🔍 What You'll Learn:
The historical and cultural significance of the ostracon discovered in Egypt.
The role of women, particularly priestesses, in ancient Jewish religious practices.
Insights into the religious and daily life of ancient Jewish communities in Egypt.
The evolution and variations in ancient Jewish liturgical practices.

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