One of the Israelite’s earliest writings is tied to Shavuot- the celebration of the Ten Commandments’ receipt at Mt. Sinai. The Song of Deborah’s connection to both the Exodus and Mt. Sinai Covenant is striking. While Deborah’s exploits and the Exodus’ events share a theme of freedom, Deborah’s remembrance of Mt. Sinai experience is quiteContinue reading “Shavuot Connections?”
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A Book of Judges Ten Commandments’ Moment: Deborah
In the Book of Judges, the Prophetess and Judge Deborah is one of the most important figures. Her military conquest of Hazor and her Song are essential moments in Israelite history. Her song is worthy of discussion within a Ten Commandments’ context. Deborah, in partnership with Barak, conquer Hazor, and, per Dr. Richard Elliott Friedman, create IsraeliteContinue reading “A Book of Judges Ten Commandments’ Moment: Deborah”
The Ten Commandments Project 