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First Things Podcast

Dennis Prager on Deuteronomy

First Things Podcast

First Things

Religion & Spirituality

4.6699 Ratings

🗓️ 3 April 2023

⏱️ 33 minutes

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On this episode, Dennis Prager joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book “The Rational Bible: Deuteronomy.” Music by Advent Chamber Orchestra via Creative Commons.

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0:00.0

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0:25.9

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We have with us today, Dennis Prager, again.

1:20.4

He was with us a while back to talk about his lovely book on the Seder, the Sacred Meal.

1:27.0

And he, apart from his life, as one of the renowned political

1:32.1

commentators and hosts in America, he is the author of a series of books in what is called

1:39.7

the Rational Bible. And the latest entry being a commentary on the book of Deuteronomy. That will be our

1:46.4

topic today. Welcome, Mr. Prager. Well, thanks for having me. This is my favorite subject.

1:52.7

Very good. First, a general statement, what is the Rational Bible project?

1:59.9

I've been teaching the Torah, the first five books of the Bible, for the last 50 years.

2:06.2

Started at a very young age.

2:09.1

I have a thorough grounding in biblical Hebrew, which is a big help.

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