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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

Livelihood and God's Compassion

Pinchas Shir - Jan 27, 2019
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Extra-Biblical Texts

Failing to Enter the Promised Land

Pinchas Shir - Jan 26, 2019
4.4K 4
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The Rabbis and Herod's Golden Eagle

Pinchas Shir - Sep 07, 2022
5.1K 5
Jewish Gospels

Did Early Christ-Followers Worship on Sundays?

Pinchas Shir - Jan 02, 2022
17.5K 127
Extra-Biblical Texts

Swearing By God's Name in Qumran

Pinchas Shir - Mar 10, 2022
8.6K 16
Extra-Biblical Texts

The Sins Which Defile the Sun Rays

Pinchas Shir - Feb 14, 2019
10.2K 29
Extra-Biblical Texts

The Seven Spirits of Deceit

Pinchas Shir - Jan 05, 2019
16.1K 55
Extra-Biblical Texts

Focus Your Heart on the Holy of Holies

Pinchas Shir - Jun 29, 2022
9.2K 24
Extra-Biblical Texts

Israel Among the Stars

Pinchas Shir - Feb 01, 2019
5.7K 12