Episode 209 – New Children of Israel – Nathan Devir pt 2

Episode 209 Show Notes for Nathan Devir Interview

Hello everyone everywhere, this is Pastor Robert Thibodeau and I want to welcome you to another DUAL BROACAST of the “Everything Church Related Podcast” AND “The Kingdom Cross Roads Podcast!” Amen! Now, if we are doing a dual broadcast, then you know we have something special lined up for you today…

Today, we are going to be talking about the development of Jewish communities around the world. This is a very special topic and one which deserves special attention. We know the enemy is out to stop the spread of the Gospel and that he has tried for centuries to eradicate the Jewish people.

To help us look at this discussion today, I have the distinct pleasure to welcome to our broadcast, Nathan P Devir, an assistant professor of Jewish Studies at the University of Utah, where he also serves as the director of the Middle East Center and the Religious Studies Program. He is the author of the book, “New Children of Israel – Emerging Jewish Communities in an Era of Globalization.” He is the founder of the ministry called “The New Children of Israel.”

Help me welcome to the program, Nathen Devir.

There are Jewish communities in India as well, correct? How does the influence of Hinduism – or even Islam, affect these Jewish communities?

You reference an article by Tudor Parfitt in the Journal of Modern Jewish Studies, in which he said, “what a group thinks about itself is at least as important as what outsiders think about it.” Can you explain what he means by that and how it applies to your studies in this area?

You talk about Madagascar as well. Tell us what surprised you about those claiming Jewish ties in Madagascar.

How do other countries, especially in the west, receive and perceive the development of these “Jewish communities?” How do these communities define their “Jewishness” in these nations?

What, if any, are the points of contention among these developing – or established – Jewish communities and the areas surrounding them?

In the west, among the western nations, most consider themselves to be Christian in their heritage. How does this affect the development of these Jewish communities?

To what extent does the exposure to Christianity – or Islam – for that matter, effect these communities? Especially here in the western world?

In the conclusion of your book, you said, “not all Old Testament oriented movements may not necessarily lead toward Jewish normativity.” What did you mean by that?

Unfortunately, we are about out of time…tell us how someone can purchase your book. I take it they can order it through Amazon or through your website?

This has been a fascinating discussion. I learned a lot and I believe our listens did as well. If someone has a question or wanted to get ahold of you, perhaps to do another interview such as this – how can they do that? Can you give us your contact information?

RESOURCES:

Website: devir

Email: nathan.devir@utah.edu

Book: http://amzn.to/2AJ89k0

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