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Roger D. Isaacs @TalkingWithGod

Researcher and author specialising in Hebrew Bible studies. Member of the Advisory Council - Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures, University of Chicago

Joined May 2010
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Roger D. Isaacs@TalkingWithGod
21 Nov 2024
Lost in the wilderness of social media? Find me on Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/rogerdisaac…
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As modern medicine seeks sustainable, natural therapies, studying ancient plants like Commiphora offers promising insights. #AncientMedicine #SustainableHealing #Innovation buff.ly/40RYc2m
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Moses' complex character and life add depth and realism to the biblical narrative, making him stand apart from other ancient heroes. His flaws and struggles make his story uniquely compelling. #Moses #BiblicalHistory #AncientLiterature buff.ly/3uMl6KR
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This portrayal of Moses offers an unexpected twist, revealing a lesser-explored side of his story. In its bittersweet ending, the narrative feels more authentic and grounded. #Moses #Bible #Storytelling buff.ly/3ORW5mU
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If you're looking to move beyond Hollywood's take on biblical stories, check out Talking With God for a deeper, more authentic perspective. #Bible #Faith #Spirituality buff.ly/3OdRw71
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Did Passover really happen? 4 clues: 📜 Egyptian papyrus parallels the plagues. 🏙️ Ancient cities match Israelite camp routes. 👤 A Hebrew advisor to Pharaoh? 👩 Midwife's name linked to an Egyptian slave. Dive into the mystery with Talking With God! buff.ly/3Cwc73S
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New study: Bronze & Iron Age individuals in the Southern Levant descended from local Neolithic populations migrants from the Chalcolithic Zagros/Bronze Age Caucasus. Modern Levantines show shared ancestry with these ancient groups. buff.ly/3YM9Itg #AncientDNA
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🚨 Book Reveals Old Testament Errors! "Talking With God" by Roger D. Isaacs uncovers mistranslations that reshape our understanding of the Bible. Dive into ancient mysteries redefined. Learn more 👉 buff.ly/4fsIC1y
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A beautiful Anglo-Saxon gold plate, found near Climping, is now on display at Littlehampton Museum. Dating from 570-630 CE, its intricate design showcases the artistry of early medieval England. #AngloSaxon #Artefacts #History bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cqj0…

Littlehampton: Detectorist's Anglo-Saxon find goes on display

Experts from Littlehampton Museum believe the small gold plate may have been decoration on a sword.

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No fishing weights were found in the central highlands, and all cited parallels are coastal, with none resembling this object. Plus, the strip lacks a hole for a cord—key for a fishing weight. #Archaeology biblicalarchaeology.org/dail…

Too Good to Be True? Not Necessarily So!

Epigrapher Christopher Rollston takes to task several recent studies of apparent paleo-Hebrew and proto-Canaanite inscriptions and criticizes some of his fellow epigraphers for reading too much into...

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🌱 A 1,000-year-old Commiphora seed from the Judean Desert has been revived! Named "Sheba," it lacks fragrance but holds powerful medicinal compounds—offering insights into ancient remedies that could inspire modern medicine. #AncientMedicine #Genomics talkingwithgod.net/2024/10/2…

Ancient Seed Germination Sheds Light on “Archaeological Medicine” and Its Modern Relevance

In a remarkable discovery from the Judean Desert, researchers have identified and germinated a 1,000-year-old seed belonging to the Commiphora genus—a group of plants prized for their aromatic and …

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Nina Willburger@DrNWillburger
18 Oct 2024
"I hope this email finds you well" How this email found me:
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Maggie Geoga@MaggieGeoga
16 Oct 2024
Job alert! 🚨 We are hiring! @ISAC_UChicago and the Department of Middle Eastern Studies at @UChicago invite applications for a TT position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Egyptology (EOE/Vet/Disability). More info and application here: apply.interfolio.com/157316
A colossal statue of Tutankhamun standing between display cases in the Egyptian gallery of the Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures Museum at the University of Chicago

ALT A colossal statue of Tutankhamun standing between display cases in the Egyptian gallery of the Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures Museum at the University of Chicago
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#Sukkot is a reminder of the Hebrews' nomadic heritage, tracing back to ancient times when foliage-covered booths were common. Though Leviticus may only mandate this for those born in Israel, the tradition continues to connect us to a distant past. 🌿 buff.ly/3DuFi5e
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Yom Kippur is about rest and renewal, not affliction. It’s a day to refresh the soul, not suffer. Discover the deeper meaning in Talking with God, pages 249-254. #YomKippur #Rest #SoulTransformation buff.ly/3SvqTKp
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The Book of Amos remains a powerful call to action on social and economic injustice. From #MeToo to Black Lives Matter, Amos reminds us to protect the vulnerable, demand dignity, and confront exploitation. “The Lord roars from Zion” (Amos 1:2). #Justice biblicalarchaeology.org/dail…

Minor Prophets in the Bible: Amos

Readers of the Hebrew Bible may be familiar with stories about Moses, Samuel, David, Elijah, and even major prophets like Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Ezekiel, but what about minor prophets, including Amos,...

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❕The organizers of the 5th VCWAP are pleased to announce that the call for abstracts is now open🥳⬇️ drive.google.com/file/d/1TNM… ❕The registration form is available here ✍️⬇️ framaforms.org/virtual-confe… #conference #Abstract #archeology #paleontology #Online #Announcement #Registration
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Although the comparisons between the Ipuwer Papyrus and the #Bible are tantalizing, #Ipuwer alone does not provide absolute evidence for the #Exodus and the #Passover. For that matter it can’t even account for the existence of the #Israelites. buff.ly/3oUA9Pz
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The #artwork reached pop culture status when it was featured in author Michael Ondaatje's book "The English Patient" and, later, in the 1996 film of the same name. #Sahara #Archaeology buff.ly/3XFdOTp
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Giacomo Savani@GiacomoSavani
13 Aug 2019
My article on the early-modern reception of Roman baths is out! It focuses on the curious vicissitudes of this 16-century woodcut, believed to be a copy of a Roman wall-painting by prominent antiquarians like Bernard de Montfaucon. Spoiler alert: it was not. #classicstwitter
Yale Classics Lib@YaleClassicsLib
12 Aug 2019
New issue of Classical Receptions Journal Volume 11, Issue 3, July 2019 academic.oup.com/crj/issue/1… @OxfordJournals @OUPAcademic
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