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This week’s Jewish terminology word is: Nevi’im
So for today’s word which my personally owned The JPS Dictionary of Jewish Words by Joyce Eisenberg and Ellen Scolnic 2001 copyright 1st edition defines this weeks Jewish Terminology Word as a Hebrew noun pronounced (nih-vee-EEM); The second of the three books that comprise the TANAKH, along with Torah and Kethuvim. The English name of Nevi’im is Prophets. These 21 sections trace Jewish history from the time of Moses’ death until the destruction of the First Temple in Jerusalem and the exile of the Jews to Babylonia. They contain detailed history and commentary on ancient Jewish civilizations. Nevi’im also has lengthy writings about monotheism, evil, and the wages of sin, much of which are in a poetic form. The weekly haftarah readings are taken from the various books in Nevi’im.
My Jewish Learning states about Nevi’im….
Nevi’im (Prophets) presents Israel’s history as a nation on its land. The Israelites conquer and settle; they are beset by local enemies and eventually by imperial powers. Political and prophetic leaders vie for hearts; the supporters of God‘s covenant do battle against the paganism of neighboring groups and among the Israelites themselves. A kingdom, a capital, and a Temple are built and eventually destroyed. At the end of Nevi’im, prophets who experienced the exile teach a renewed monotheism to a chastened Israel.
BY MY JEWISH LEARNING
Historically, Nevi’im begins with the conquest of Eretz Yisrael under the leadership of Joshua, Moses‘ successor (c. 1200 BCE) and concludes with the prophecies of Malachi to those rebuilding the Temple after their return from Babylonia (c. 515 BCE). Jewish convention divides the books into Nevi’im Rishonim, “Former Prophets,”and Nevi’im Aharonim, “Latter Prophets.” Nevi’im Rishonim consists of prose works built around a historical narrative–Joshua, Judges, Samuel, and Kings. Nevi’im Aharonim encompasses the “literary prophets,” such as Amos, Isaiah, and Jeremiah.
Two voices are heard in Nevi’im Rishonim. One is a nationalist voice, trumpeting heroic leaders such as Joshua and David and the empire briefly consolidated under Solomon. More dominant is a covenantal voice, which explains the fortunes of leaders and the nation on the basis of their fidelity to God.
Currently I am reading on my own Shabbat time the Book of Isaiah. I found a video that might explain the Book of Isaiah more clearly than I might. To be quite honest… I am finding the Book of Isaiah difficult to not only understand, but retain. I do enjoy reading and understanding what I am currently able, but there is not a doubt in my mind I will need more in depth instruction on this book.
The Prophet Isaiah | Prophets of the Bible with Professor Lipnick
Personally my favorite Prophets of the Tanakh are Debrah and Jeremiah.
Jeremiah,
maybe because from reading the Book of Jeremiah I get that times where difficult for him, so much so He is known as the weeping Prophet. I think often times we are taught that some one who weeps, moans, cries, or even whales… is weak or over emotional or even mentally unstable. But, from reading the Book of Jeremiah, I get that He felt deeply even gravely for His Nation and those surrounding His Nation. He didn’t want anyone to fall into the pit so to speak, but He wanted everyone to return to Torah and HaShem. Unfortunately, due to many false prophets and evil leaders… Jeremiah suffered great troubles. Troubles that I am pretty sure many of us including myself, would not want to go through today.
Jeremiah, in my opinion is a true example of a determined man for G-d.
Below is a link to an oldie, but goodie movie I love about the Prophet Jeremiah.
**** this a Christian movie prospective… just in case others aren’t aware****
Bible Collection: Jeremiah (1998) | Full Movie | Patrick Dempsey | Oliver Reed
And there is the Prophet Debrah.
I have spoken about the Prophet Debrah, before, but I love love love reading and learning about her. In my mind she is the perfect Jewish Woman Warrior Judge Mother Wife and so much more. If I could go back in time and meet a couple of Woman, she would definitely be on the list. A while ago, I read the Book titled… All the Woman of the Bible I don’t remember who wrote the ones I have, because I have a couple of versions of the Book. Anyhow, when I was learning to dress modestly, I fell deeply in love with the description of the woman and modesty being more than just clothes, but mind, tongue, speech, and living…..; to name a few. Honestly, reading the Book all the Woman of the Bible helped me shed so many of the feminist over sexual teaching I had previously been taught regarding a proper conduct, mind, speech, and clothing of a woman who loves G-d. That book helped me begin my change and aided my conversion process to Orthodox Judaism. I truly feel so very blessed that G-d has used books to help me learn and grown in Torah. #thankyouHaShem
Deborah’s Army: The Book of Judges
So as I normally do, I went looking for a video to share on today’s Jewish terminology word of the Week and look at what I found a song and a group! I hope others enjoy I took a listen… and I liked it.
I also found a video that does a virtual tour-
Jerusalem, Street of the Prophets (Ha Nevi’im St.)
Wasn’t that so much fun!
#thankyouHaShem !
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