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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

Is Hades Like a Womb? Visions of 4 Ezra

Pinchas Shir - Jul 22, 2023
107 4
Extra-Biblical Texts

Zealots against Zealots

Pinchas Shir - Jun 21, 2023
305 0
Hebrew Bible

More Than a Simple "Thank You"

Pinchas Shir - Mar 25, 2023
2K 5
Extra-Biblical Texts

When Wisdom Lived with Humanity

Pinchas Shir - Mar 10, 2023
569 5
Extra-Biblical Texts

Temple Service According to Aristeas

Pinchas Shir - Jan 18, 2023
405 3
Hebrew Bible

Opening the Garden of Eden

Pinchas Shir - Jul 20, 2022
9K 31
Jewish Gospels

Who Were the Two Thieves?

Pinchas Shir - May 15, 2023
18.9K 72
Extra-Biblical Texts

A Quick But Effective Prayer in Tosefta

Pinchas Shir - Apr 08, 2022
813 3
Hebrew Bible

What Does "Hanukkah" Mean in Hebrew?

Pinchas Shir - Dec 05, 2021
1.9K 4