The Hidden Orchard Podcast

Living Truth In A World of Lies. The Wisdom of Breslov

In this article, we explore the deeper insights into the Hebrew word for truth, Emet. With help from the Breslov tradition, we find that truth is a state of living built with honesty before ourselves, others, and G_D.
 
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Misreading the Gospels: Understanding Jesus Within Rabbinic Judaism

For nearly two thousand years, the world has viewed Jewish tradition—and especially the rabbis of the Apostolic era—through a distorted lens. This distortion is derived from various disputes in the New Testament, but the picture is not complete. There is a deeper context that has been overlooked.
 
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https://www.thehiddenorchard.com/misreading-the-gospels-understanding-jesus-within-rabbinic-judaism/
 
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https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIu16isWs81kTnTtz5SrKSjtl7psdcOr8
 
 
 

“Where Does the Bible Say That?” Understanding Scripture and "Inspired" Writings

“If it’s not in the Bible, it’s not authoritative.” “The rabbis rejected Jesus—why should we listen to them?” What did Paul mean when he said all scripture is inspired, or G_D-breathed?
 
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The Shaliach. Agency and Divine Representation in Jewish Tradition

is Jesus literally God? Can someone speak, act, forgive, heal, or even claim unity with G_D without collapsing the boundary between the human and Divine?
Or Is there a precedent in the Torah that helps us understand this idea?Sign up for more on this topic  
https://www.thehiddenorchard.com/the-shaliach-agency-and-representation-in-jewish-tradition/
 
 
 

Paul’s Rule and the Conversion Controversy in 1 Corinthians

Paul's teachings are seen as a break from Judaism, but what if his ideas on Jewish and Gentile identity are not a rejection of Rabbinic thought, but deeply rooted in it? How does that change how we read a pivotal verse in 1 Corinthians?
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The Death of the Firstborn. Hidden Insights in the Torah

The Death of the Firstborn is one plague that some struggle to come to terms with. Many have asked, "For what purpose did G_D kill so many innocent people?" While this might be rationalized as payback for the death of the Hebrew infants in Exodus 1, closer inspection indicates a deeper message.
 
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Proofs of Oral Torah: Origins of The Daniel Plan

In this episode, we'll explore a deeper insight into Daniel's dietary problems in Babylon and the origins of his solution. Did Daniel rely on the principles of "Biblically Kosher" to navigate the food issues in Babylon, or was he tapped into the Jewish Oral Torah, even in his time?
 
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https://www.thehiddenorchard.com/proofs-of-oral-torah-origins-of-the-daniel-plan/
 
In this series, we're challenging the assumption that an oral tradition—specifically, the Jewish oral tradition—is irrelevant to Biblical understanding and application. visit the website for more.

Exploring the Timeless Lessons of Esther and Purim

Purim, one of the most vibrant and festive holidays in the Jewish calendar, is a time of joy, reflection, and fun with the community.  Embedded with historical significance and tradition, Purim commemorates a pivotal event in Jewish history that is recounted in the Book of Esther. 
 
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Beyond Simulation. Reexamining the Biblical Blueprint of Reality

In this article, we explore the nature of reality, looking at a few striking parallels between simulation theory, the Bible, and Jewish thought. Is it possible this new idea of reality is not so new after all?
 
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Did Paul Openly Teach Jewish Mysticism to the Gentiles in Romans 8?

Did Paul teach the Gentiles early kabbalistic ideas about the Nefesh, Ruach, and Neshamah? If so, this may make his letters some of the earliest appearances of these ideas. How does this change the understanding of these popular verses?
 
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