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FAQ: Do We Think Like the Ancient Hebrews Did?
Did ancient Israelites think like we do today? Did they have abstract thoughts? If they don’t, then can we understand anything the biblical authors said? Dr. Dru Johnson discusses reasons to trust that we do think similarly to the biblical authors.
Introducing the Center for Hebraic Thought
This brief introduction describes why most of us take Hebraic thought for granted and why we have created the CHT.
Moshe Halbertal on Narrative in Philosophy
Why should philosophers, especially philosophers of religion care about narratives? Why is narrative philosophically relevant. Jewish philosopher Moshe Halbertal answers.
FAQ: What Is Hebraic Thought?
“Hebraic thought is more than just religion—it’s a fully-formed cultural tradition. It includes that rich collection of ideas, concepts, stories, and values that emerge from the world of ancient Israel.”
Biblical Theology: Scripture Is Not Our Dog
Unless we heed both Scripture’s content and its form, we risk making God’s revelation into a pet: loved but powerless.
Wisdom: Scientific, Biblical, and Otherwise
The Christian Scriptures focus on apprenticing under the correct authorities—those who skillfully discern God’s patterns in this world. Wisdom, then—for the scientist and for Christians in community—requires submitting ourselves to the proper authorities to learn discernment.
FAQ: What About the New Testament?
Abby Smith and Dr. Dru Johnson discuss what “Hebraic thought” has to do with the New Testament and whether we need the Old Testament in order to understand the New.
FAQ: Why “Hebraic” and not “Jewish Thought”?
Dru Johnson talks about the difference between Hebraic and Jewish Thought.
Biblical Themes & Word Studies (The Bible Project)
Any attempt to understand Hebraic Thought begins with biblical literacy. The Bible project is an excellent example of an organization…
How to Read the Bible (The Bible Project)
Any attempt to understand Hebraic Thought begins with biblical literacy. The Bible Project is an excellent example of an organization…
