Thanks. I love the list of ways in which the covenant laws differ from other ancient near eastern law codes. Surely evidence for both the goodness of YHWH and the dignity of all people.
I am really looking forward to this next section. So much push back is given against YHWH and His character stemming from the law codes Brilliant to show the other law codes of the day and how the Torah differs.
Thanks once again. In my Master's thesis on Romans, I argued about the salvation by grace to the Israelites and by the works of the law as some 29th century scholars mentioned. I regret that I couldn't quote you but only N.T. Wright. Your mentioning of Scroll is the new learning. Thanks and God bless
Thank you so much for sharing those resources, I just received the new one and will consider the second one you mentioned but again I’m just a retired carpenter so maybe getting in way over my head. Anyway, your whole series is a real gift, thank you.
Hi Dr. Imes, I'm really enjoying your weekly videos! It's a great idea, and you're doing a fantastic job - congratulations! I noticed you used a title in this video, which I found helpful. Have you considered adding titles to all your videos? Even a simple keyword would give your viewers a quick and useful idea of the topic of each video. Best regards!
Thank you for these videos! I love the way you’ve laid out the differences between this and other regional law codes. It makes for a nice simplified way to discuss when this topic comes up in conversation! One question I have…I had been under the impression that the book of Deuteronomy is noted to be structured as a ‘covenant document’ of sorts, mirroring the way other covenant documents would have been written at that time and in that region. One of the points noted in the video is that the inclusion of laws within a covenant is unique to the Biblical text. Is this truly unique? Or are there any other regional examples of laws within a covenant context? If it is unique, would you say then that Deuteronomy is also similar, but unique in the same way? Interested to hear your thoughts and expertise!
Yes, Deuteronomy is laid out with the features of a covenant document. However, in the ancient Near East covenants regulate relations between nations, not between individuals, so they don't include laws about how to treat your neighbor. Law codes deal with these types of issues, but they don't include religious dimensions (sacrifices or rituals). So Deuteronomy is unique in that it combines law code and covenant and religious rituals into one!
There is an arduous discussion about whether Moses wrote the Torah or not, I do not find in the Torah any statement that Moses was a scribe. What I know is that Moses received the Torah directly from God, and he transmitted it orally to the people. I don't know if Moses wrote the Torah on scrolls, perhaps others dedicated themselves to writing the Torah. What is certain is that the oral transmission came first, and then the written transmission. The hands of those writers remain unknown.
Actually, there are two places in the Torah in which God commanded Moses to write and he did: Exodus 17:14 and 24:4 (also see v. 7). I think it's too much to conclude from this that Moses wrote the entire Torah (first five books), but it shows he is literate.
Dr Imes you make me wish every day was Tuesday! 👍🙏✝️
Aw, that's the best compliment ever! Thank you!
Thanks. I love the list of ways in which the covenant laws differ from other ancient near eastern law codes. Surely evidence for both the goodness of YHWH and the dignity of all people.
Yes! Agreed!
I am really looking forward to this next section. So much push back is given against YHWH and His character stemming from the law codes Brilliant to show the other law codes of the day and how the Torah differs.
Yes, this is such a fun section of scripture to talk about!
Thank you Dr. imes for modeling how we should take our time learning and meditating on scripture.
My pleasure! Thanks for watching.
Thanks once again. In my Master's thesis on Romans, I argued about the salvation by grace to the Israelites and by the works of the law as some 29th century scholars mentioned. I regret that I couldn't quote you but only N.T. Wright. Your mentioning of Scroll is the new learning. Thanks and God bless
Blessings on your studies!
Thank you so much for sharing those resources, I just received the new one and will consider the second one you mentioned but again I’m just a retired carpenter so maybe getting in way over my head. Anyway, your whole series is a real gift, thank you.
Getting in over your head in biblical studies is so much fun, though, isn't it?! I just started learning to read hieroglyphs. :)
Book, code, scroll, law, etc. That’s an insightful reflection on the nature of the text. Thank you.
Glad you liked it, Billy!
That last of the old testament's use of the old testament sounds very helpful!
Yes, it is!
Thank you!!!
Thanks for watching, Daniel!
Thank you for all your videos, they refresh my love for the Old Testament every week.
I did get both books, which one should I start with?
Bearing God's Name might be a good one to start with, since you're watching Torah Tuesday and we're in Exodus! I hope they are a blessing.
I just bought Martha Roth’s book on Logos! Thanks for the suggestion, can’t wait to dig into it
Great!
Hi Dr. Imes,
I'm really enjoying your weekly videos! It's a great idea, and you're doing a fantastic job - congratulations!
I noticed you used a title in this video, which I found helpful. Have you considered adding titles to all your videos? Even a simple keyword would give your viewers a quick and useful idea of the topic of each video. Best regards!
Thanks for the idea!
Thank you for these videos! I love the way you’ve laid out the differences between this and other regional law codes. It makes for a nice simplified way to discuss when this topic comes up in conversation! One question I have…I had been under the impression that the book of Deuteronomy is noted to be structured as a ‘covenant document’ of sorts, mirroring the way other covenant documents would have been written at that time and in that region. One of the points noted in the video is that the inclusion of laws within a covenant is unique to the Biblical text. Is this truly unique? Or are there any other regional examples of laws within a covenant context? If it is unique, would you say then that Deuteronomy is also similar, but unique in the same way? Interested to hear your thoughts and expertise!
Yes, Deuteronomy is laid out with the features of a covenant document. However, in the ancient Near East covenants regulate relations between nations, not between individuals, so they don't include laws about how to treat your neighbor. Law codes deal with these types of issues, but they don't include religious dimensions (sacrifices or rituals). So Deuteronomy is unique in that it combines law code and covenant and religious rituals into one!
@@CarmenJoyImesPhD Thank you for the response and for elaborating! Very helpful!
There is an arduous discussion about whether Moses wrote the Torah or not, I do not find in the Torah any statement that Moses was a scribe. What I know is that Moses received the Torah directly from God, and he transmitted it orally to the people. I don't know if Moses wrote the Torah on scrolls, perhaps others dedicated themselves to writing the Torah. What is certain is that the oral transmission came first, and then the written transmission. The hands of those writers remain unknown.
Actually, there are two places in the Torah in which God commanded Moses to write and he did: Exodus 17:14 and 24:4 (also see v. 7). I think it's too much to conclude from this that Moses wrote the entire Torah (first five books), but it shows he is literate.
@CarmenJoyImesPhD It seems to me an arduous task for one man to write the entire Torah. Moses did what he could in the written transmission