Hebraica

Robert Nicholson

Hebraica explores the world shaped by Jerusalem through its texts, people, ideas, and debates. Conversations about Israel, Judaism, Christianity, culture, and the modern world, hosted by Robert Nicholson.

Episodes

  1. 4d ago

    Galileo's Prayer

    What does a handwritten copy of Psalm 145 reveal about one of history's greatest scientists?  Robert explores a newly-discovered note in Galileo's personal copy of the Almagest and argues that the astronomer's worldview was shaped not by hostility to faith, but by a radical conviction that God—not the earth, the sun, the state, or even the Church—stood at the center of things.  Along the way, he examines Galileo's relationship to the Bible, the legacy of the Reformation, and the Hebraic tradition's enduring skepticism toward human authority. At a moment when every ideology seeks to place something at the center of the universe, Galileo's forgotten prayer points toward a different possibility.

    23 min

  2. Jun 16

    Beyond the Israel Debate

    After more than a decade working on issues related to Christians, Jews, and Israel, Robert has come to believe that the conversation we're having is far too small. In this episode, he reflects on a recent discussion about Israel, Gaza, and the war that followed October 7, and explains why he launched Hebraica.  Robert explains that, while political and military questions matter, they're just one part of a larger story—one involving history, religion, culture, language, and the messy relationship between Jews and Christians. Along the way, Robert discusses the importance of humility, the biblical story of Jacob and Esau, and why understanding our brother may be the most important task of all. Links: "What Does It Mean to Support Israel?," Zealots at the Gate (June 3, 2026)

    38 min

  3. Jun 9

    The Judeo-Christian Paradox

    Christians and Jews share a common scripture, a common moral vocabulary, and a common God. They also share a long and often painful history. In this episode, Robert explores the paradox at the heart of the Judeo-Christian tradition: how two communities so deeply connected could become so deeply estranged.

    11 min

  4. Jun 1

    A Hidden Commonwealth

    What do we mean by "Hebraic culture"? In this episode, Robert explores the idea that Jews, Christians, and others who trace their deepest beliefs back to the Bible belong to a vast but invisible cultural community. Using an analogy from the Muslim world, he explains why he believes Jerusalem continues to exert a powerful influence on people far beyond the city itself—and why understanding our origins may help us better understand ourselves.

    12 min

  5. May 28

    Why Jerusalem Still Matters

    In this introductory episode, Robert Nicholson explains the idea behind Hebraica: the existence of a vast but often invisible world of Jews, Christians, and others who still see reality through the moral imagination of Jerusalem. What is the Hebraic tradition? Why does Jerusalem continue to exert such gravitational pull on the imagination? And what does the rebirth of Hebrew culture mean for Jews, Christians, and the modern world?

    20 min
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Hebraica explores the world shaped by Jerusalem through its texts, people, ideas, and debates. Conversations about Israel, Judaism, Christianity, culture, and the modern world, hosted by Robert Nicholson.

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  • Creator
    Robert Nicholson
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    5
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Hebraica
  • Show Website
    Hebraica

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