In the Torah, Aaron, Miriam, and Moses are siblings; Aaron is the biological ancestor of all priests, Moses is the redeemer of Israel from Egypt, and Miriam, their sister, leads the Israelite women in song. But what can we reconstruct about who these ancient figures may have been?
Prof.
Mark Leuchter
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Dr. Rabbi
Zev Farber
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The story of the flowering staff in its current form and context, confirms YHWH’s previous designation of the Aaronides as priests. Originally, however, the story presented YHWH’s selection of the tribe of Levi as his priestly caste.
Dr. Rabbi
David Frankel
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The significance—or lack thereof—of family pedigree in matters of individual excellence and righteousness.
Dr. Hacham
Isaac S. D. Sassoon
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The biblical portrait of Miriam can leave the feminist reader with a lingering bitterness but a literary rereading may help highlight her prophetic leadership role.
Prof.
Wendy Zierler
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