#52: Covenants and Cross-Purposes - An Interview with Berel Dov Lerner, Part 1

In this episode (Part 1 of 2), Matt talks with philosopher Berel Dov Lerner (PhD, Tel Aviv University) about his new book, Human-Divine Interactions in the Hebrew Scriptures: Covenants and Cross-Purposes. The conversation touches on a range of topics, including the benefits of an interdisciplinary approach to the study of the Hebrew Bible, the Abrahamic Covenant, the problem of evil, Job's suffering, the concept of "negative theology," and other topics as well. Berel's bio: https://herzlinstitute.org/en/people/berel-dov-lerner/ Check out Berel's book here: https://a.co/d/aFuT4uR Berel also mentioned Charlotte Katzoff's book, Human Agency and Divine Will: The Book of Genesis, which you can find here: https://a.co/d/cIi7liY + + + Check out Matt's newest book, The End of the World As You Know It, here: https://a.co/d/4Hvbv8R Don't forget to subscribe to The Bible (Unmuted)! Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/TheBibleUnmuted⁠

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In this podcast, author and professor Matthew Halsted helps listeners understand the Bible in light of its ancient cultural and literary context. These episodes dig deep into the world of Scripture, theology, interpretation, and religion. But don't worry: it's not all cerebral. Each episode comes with practical insights to help listeners walk away with something meaningful and applicable from a Christian worldview. Some episodes are standalone, while others are part of a longer series. Many episodes feature guests (e.g., authors and speakers) who offer their insights into a particular topic.