The Forgotten Jewish Temple in Egypt: The Elephantine Papyri Explained
Description
What can a lost Jewish temple in Egypt teach us about early Judaism? The Elephantine Papyri reveal how Jews lived, worshiped, and but why don’t they mention the Bible? This week, we’re joined by Dr. James D. Moore to explore the big questions about the Elephantine papyri and what they tell us about the Jewish community living at and around the border fortress at Elephantine.
👉 Dr. Moore helps us explore:
– What do the Elephantine papyri tell us about ancient Judaism?
– Why aren’t there any biblical texts in the Elephantine papyri?
– What happened to the people who lived at Elephantine?
🔗 Resources & Links
– Want to explore some papyri? Check out: Digital Editions of Aramaic and Phoenician Sources
– Read: New Aramaic Papyri from Elephantine in Berlin
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🎙️ Credits
Guest: Dr. James D. Moore
Hosted and Produced by Dr. Jordan Jones
Edited by Mary Kathryn Lichty
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