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Pinchas Shir

Associate Professor of Ancient Cultures

Pinchas Shir, Israel Bible Center’s Associate Professor of Ancient Cultures, is nearing the completion of his Ph.D. studies in the Department of Religion at Groningen University in the Netherlands. His academic interests focus on ancient dining culture, culinary contexts of the Second Temple period, and particularly on the table interactions between Jews and Gentiles in antiquity. In addition, Pinchas is keenly interested in the archaeology of Ancient Israel and the Mediterranean.

Currently residing in North America, Assoc. Professor Shir lectures internationally and maintains a strong online presence where all can hear his teachings.

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Extra-Biblical Texts

Herod and Menahem the Essene - Josephus

Pinchas Shir - Dec 18, 2019
6.8K 14
Extra-Biblical Texts

The Angels of Creation - Jubilees

Pinchas Shir - Feb 13, 2022
9.2K 26
Extra-Biblical Texts

Death as Atonement in 4 Maccabees

Pinchas Shir - Oct 03, 2019
5.2K 28
Jewish Gospels

Is the Torah "Weak" and "Useless"?

Pinchas Shir - Oct 17, 2021
11.4K 68
Extra-Biblical Texts

Building a Temple of Men - 4Q174

Pinchas Shir - Jan 01, 2020
7K 10
Hebrew Bible

Where Did Jacob’s Tithe Go?

Pinchas Shir - Nov 27, 2022
20.1K 69
Hebrew Bible

How Much did Abraham Tithe?

Pinchas Shir - Aug 28, 2022
16.8K 56
Hebrew Bible

The Significance of Joseph’s Name

Pinchas Shir - Mar 04, 2023
20.3K 73
Extra-Biblical Texts

How Abraham Learned Hebrew - Jubilees

Pinchas Shir - Mar 02, 2022
11K 46