Hebraica
Hebraica explores the world shaped by Jerusalem through its texts, people, ideas, and debates. Conversations about Israel, Judaism, Christianity, culture, and the modern world, hosted by Robert Nicholson.
Episodes
5 episodes
Galileo's Prayer
What does a handwritten copy of Psalm 145 reveal about one of history's greatest scientists? Robert explores a newly-discovered note in Galileo's personal copy of the Almagest and argues that the astronomer's worldview was ...
Beyond the Israel Debate
After more than a decade working on issues related to Christians, Jews, and Israel, Robert has come to believe that the conversation we're having is far too small. In this episode, he reflects on a recent discussion about Israel, Gaza, and the ...
The Judeo-Christian Paradox
Christians and Jews share a common scripture, a common moral vocabulary, and a common God. They also share a long and often painful history.In this episode, Robert explores the paradox at the heart of the Judeo-Christian tradition: how t...