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This week’s torah portion, Balaq (Balak) contains the very first occurrence of the word Satan in the bible. Listen as Yoel explains the history of the word and the character.
Torah Portion Balaq: Numbers 22:2-25:9
Questions and Topics in this Discussion:
- Dualism
- Is Bil’am a Prophet or Sorcerer?
- Usage of the Word Satan
- Zoroastrianism
- Qumran Community and the Dead Sea Scrolls
Other Teachings Mentioned In This Podcast
Weekly Group Bible Class and Hebrew Lessons
This Week’s Haftarah

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