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Genesis 6-9 - Noah's Ark (Running from May 13, 2025, 23.00 Israel time)
Join us as we explore the flood narrative's difficult expressions, mysterious repetitions and possible connections to other near eastern flood narratives.
1Kings 17 - Prophet Elijah (Starting on July 15, 2025, 23.00 Israel time)
Come explore the rich language of 1 Kings 17, where Elijah bursts onto the scene with bold declarations, vivid imagery, and striking dialogue.
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Delve into the richness of the Hebrew Bible with courses designed for in depth study of individual text units. Explore detailed textual analysis and language insights.
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