WSB Show Scott Whittle

In Episode 005 of the WSB Show we are continuing the series entitled "The 7 Days of Creation". In this episode we begin the second phase of the creation story. Beginning with day 4, we discover the connections between day 1 and day 4 by seeing the parallels between to two days. Day 4 complements day 1 with the golden thread of this section. Also, we discover the thread of three in the functions of the luminaries. Finally, we investigate Rabbi Cassuto's explanation of how to better understand the ruling of the luminaries over the day and night.

In the Genesis 1 creation story, days 2 and 3 are linked in a very special way. We discuss two reasons why the second day is not seen as good. We explore the firmament (raqia) and Rabbi Cassuto's explanation of it. We also compare the various English translations and their depicted meaning. We delve into the the plants and trees as the Hebrew reveals it's true meaning.



We also compare our creation story to the epic poem of Gilgamesh. Furthermore, we take a look at how the poets and prophets of the Tanak use a similar story in their writings. This will clarify some of the ideas about dragons and sea monsters.

The creation story of Genesis 1 and 2 contains a golden thread the ancient Hebrews would have seen and understood. This thread creates a cohesion. Unfortunately, it is immediately lost in the English translation. Comparing the JPS Translation to the Hebrew text we can recreate this golden thread. (Don't worry, you do not need to know or read Hebrew to see and understand the information shared here. We are using downloadable worksheets to make this information accessible to everyone.)



In episode 003, "Genesis 1 Commentary: 7 Days of Creation" we dive into the first five verses of Genesis 1. Using the golden thread, we explain the major theme of this section of Torah. We also discover some details about the first acts of creation.



For Downloadable Resources and Show Notes visit us at:

https://www.SWWhittleStudyBible.com/003-genesis-1-commentary-7-days-of-creation-commentary-on-bereshit

The creation story of Genesis 1 and 2 has been discussed by the learned and wise over many millennia. Professor/Rabbi Umberto Cassuto was deemed the greatest 20th Century Scholar by his peers. In the WSB Show, episode 002 "Genesis 1 Commentary: Umberto Cassuto's 6 Things About the Creation Story", we are using his commentary to lay the foundation for a better understanding of the Creation story. His goal, as well as ours, is to better understand the original meaning of Scriptures.



Show Notes and Resources are available at: https://www.swwhittlestudybible.com/002-genesis-1-commentary-Umberto-Cassuto's-6-Things-About-Creation-Story

In the first episode, using the exodus of the children of Israel from Egypt we discuss the three mindsets and experiences we encounter in our personal lives.