Did A Science Fiction Story [Sort Of] Capture a Non-Fiction Moment? A Ten Commandments’ Tale

after reading professor yonatan adler’s book, the origins of judaism‘s conclusion concerning when wide-spread torah based judaism began, i was reminded of the star trek original series episode the omega glory. in discussing this topic, dr. alder identifies the period of the jewish-greek rebellion as the point at which wide-spread judaism observance occurred. the rebellion’sContinue reading “Did A Science Fiction Story [Sort Of] Capture a Non-Fiction Moment? A Ten Commandments’ Tale”

Yonatan Adler’s “The Origins of Judaism” In Perspective: A Ten Commandments’ Tale

professor yonatan adler’s origins of judaism posits that on or about time of the maccabean revolt and the hasmonean dynasty the practice of modern day judaism emerged among the masses. in essence, torah law became widely practiced in part due to the establishment of the new government. the origins is an excellent read. it isContinue reading “Yonatan Adler’s “The Origins of Judaism” In Perspective: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”