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[Bible] Episode 287: Julia Watts Belser - A Jewish Perspective on Disability

The Bible For Normal People

The Bible for Normal People

Religion & Spirituality, Christianity

4.73.3K Ratings

🗓️ 18 November 2024

⏱️ 44 minutes

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Summary

How does Judaism approach the topic of disability? In this episode of The Bible for Normal People, Julia Watts Belser joins Pete and Cynthia to examine how the Hebrew Bible portrays disability and how Jewish tradition engages these texts in both ancient and modern contexts. She explains what a “blemish” means in Leviticus, the rabbinic tradition of sacred interpretation, and how disability wisdom can make a better world for everybody. Show Notes → Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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In this class, Dr. Jennifer Garcia-Bashaw provides invaluable tools and insights to help

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us navigate the complexities surrounding the epistles and better grasp the meaning of these

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