Jesus and Jewish Law

Mar 24 2025 6 ep. 42 mins 26
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Two New Testament scholars who specialise in Jewish law explore how Jesus interprets and applies the Mosaic law in the canonical gospels.

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5. Oozing with Power: A Zavah Touches Jesus (Mark 5.25–34)

Mar 24 2025 36 mins  
In Mark 5, a woman who experienced vaginal bleeding for 12 years touches Jesus. What happens when she does this, and why? In this episode we dive into Leviticus 15, the legislation genital discharges, both natural and unnatural. We look at how this legislation was applied by ancient Jews and how all this helps us read Mark 5.24–35 with new eyes.We are doing a Q&A for our next

4. Contagious with Life: Jesus Heals a Leper (Mark 1.39–44)

Mar 09 2025 93 mins  
Lepers weren't "excluded" from all of society in ancient Judaism. So what is the significance of Jesus touching a leper?The focus of this episode is the scene where Jesus "purifies" a leper through touch in Mark 1.39–44. This short passage raises numerous questions: Did Jesus disregard the torah when he touched the leper? What was the leper doing in the sy

3. The Redemption, Circumcision, and Purification of Baby Jesus (Luke 2.21–24)

Feb 23 2025 42 mins  
In this episode we look at Mary and Joseph's obedience to three commandments in Luke 2.21–24: the commandment for the redemption of the firstborn (Exodus 13:11-15; Numbers 3:40-41; Numbers 18:15-16), the commandment to circumcise every male child on the eighth day (Genesis 17.10-14), and the commandment for parturient purification (Leviticus 12.1–8). Our discussion goes through

2. Ritual Impurity in the Law

Feb 12 2025 47 mins  
What is impurity? How do people contract it? How do they get rid of it? And why does any of this matter for understanding Jesus? In this episode, we offer a whistle-stop tour of the ritual purity system in Leviticus 12–15, Numbers 5, and Numbers 19. We discuss the meaning of holy/profane/pure/impure, outline the sources of impurity, and explain how the sacrificial system fits int

1. Debunking Seven Misconceptions About the Law

Jan 27 2025 19 mins  
In this episode we address the following seven common misconceptions about the Law:1. Obeying the law is about earning your way to God.2. The law demands perfection and is an impossible burden.3. Being impure means you are evil or sinful.4. The law excludes gentiles.5. The law uniformly obligates all humans.6. The law governs external actions, not the heart.7. Sacrifice is about Go

Trailer: Jesus and Jewish Law

Jan 17 2025 13 mins  
In this trailer we introduce what this podcast is about, why we are doing it, and how each episode will be structured.