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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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Jewish Gospels

Who Were the Two Thieves?

Pinchas Shir - May 15, 2023
23.9K 72
Extra-Biblical Texts

A Quick But Effective Prayer in Tosefta

Pinchas Shir - Apr 08, 2022
1.3K 3
Hebrew Bible

What Does "Hanukkah" Mean in Hebrew?

Pinchas Shir - Dec 01, 2024
3.6K 4
Hebrew Bible

What Is True Wisdom?

Pinchas Shir - Oct 14, 2021
4.1K 14
Extra-Biblical Texts

Josephus on Torah and Values in Jewish Life

Pinchas Shir - Dec 15, 2021
1.6K 1
Hebrew Bible

Plagues in Hebrew Thought

Pinchas Shir - Sep 07, 2021
15.1K 73
Extra-Biblical Texts

Noah’s Prayer Against Demons

Pinchas Shir - Feb 06, 2025
32.8K 149
Jewish History

Herod and the Genius of Ancient Engineering

Pinchas Shir - Sep 10, 2021
11.1K 19
Hebrew Bible

Slander in Hebrew Thought

Pinchas Shir - Jan 11, 2023
16.2K 61