Episode 51 Jonathan, the Idumeans, and the Sadducees
The once great enemies of Hellenism adopt Hellenist customs themselves.
Supplemental Materials:
- Click here to read an essay by Rabbi Soloveichik about conversion.
- Click here to listen to the Bible 365 episode about Psalm 137.
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