What if the Book of Revelation—long seen as a mysterious, apocalyptic Christian text—is actually rooted in Jewish thought and tradition?
In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Rebekah Haigh, a scholar of Second Temple Judaism whose research challenges the way most people read Revelation. We explore Revelation’s connections to Jewish apocalyptic literature, the Dead Sea Scrolls, and themes of ritual purity, offering a radically different lens on the New Testament’s final book.
We also confront how Revelation has been misread in ways that fuel antisemitism, including the notorious “synagogue of Satan” verses. Whether you’re a Bible teacher, pastor, scholar, or just curious, this episode will challenge and deepen your understanding of Revelation.
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