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Author of "The Name: A History of the Dual-Gendered Hebrew Name for God." https://www.rabbimarksameth.com/

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Cover of Bezalel Porten, "The Elephantine Papyri in English: Three Millennia of Cross Cultural Continuity and Change" (Brill).

Cover of Bezalel Porten, "The Elephantine Papyri in English: Three Millennia of Cross Cultural Continuity and Change" (Brill).

Author of “The Name: A History of the Dual-Gendered Hebrew Name for God.” More information, www.rabbimarksameth.com

“Egyptian Jews would later dedicate their temple on the island of Elephantine to YHW” (The Name, page 19). From the bibliography:

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Cover of the January 1848 issue of The Nineteenth Century.

Cover of the January 1848 issue of The Nineteenth Century.

Author of "The Name: A History of the Dual-Gendered Hebrew Name for God."

Vatican librarian M. Lanci’s claim that YHWH signifies a dual-gendered God was chronicled in the January 1848 issue of The Nineteenth Century. More information, www.rabbimarksameth.com

26.06.2025 12:09 — 👍 4    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Republican Kidnappers
YouTube video by Progress Action Fund Republican Kidnappers

youtu.be/j7SOc_8IhSY

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Cover of "Lettre sur l'interprétation des Hiéroglyphes Égyptiens" (1847) by Vatican librarian Father Michelangelo Lanci, who claimed God is dual gendered.

Cover of "Lettre sur l'interprétation des Hiéroglyphes Égyptiens" (1847) by Vatican librarian Father Michelangelo Lanci, who claimed God is dual gendered.

Author of "The Name: A History of the Dual-Gendered Hebrew Name for God." www.rabbimarksameth.com

From the bibliography: Lettre sur l'interprétation (1847) by Vatican librarian Father Michelangelo Lanci, who claimed God is dual gendered.

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Cover of La Sacra Scrittura by Michelangelo Lanci, Rome, 1827.

Cover of La Sacra Scrittura by Michelangelo Lanci, Rome, 1827.

Author of "The Name: A History of the Dual-Gendered Hebrew Name for God."

From the bibliography: La Sacra Scrittura (1827) by Vatican librarian Father Michelangelo Lanci, who claimed God is dual gendered.

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The cover of the book "Balancing on the Mechitza: Transgender in the Jewish Community," edited by Noach Dzmura," which depicts a lone individual standing in a dark field under a bright sky; a Jewish star is above the individual's head, over which the title of the book appears.

The cover of the book "Balancing on the Mechitza: Transgender in the Jewish Community," edited by Noach Dzmura," which depicts a lone individual standing in a dark field under a bright sky; a Jewish star is above the individual's head, over which the title of the book appears.

Author of "The Name: A History of the Dual-Gendered Hebrew Name for God."

For my New York Times Op-Ed / book excerpt / articles: www.rabbimarksameth.com

From the bibliography:

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Parashat Vayishlach / Dec 13 / Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes/ Rabbi Mark Sameth / Visiting Scholar Listen to Parashat Vayishlach / Dec 13 / Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes/ Rabbi Mark Sameth / Visiting Scholar by The Kitchen SF #np on #SoundCloud

Author of "The Name: A History of the Dual-Gendered Hebrew Name for God." See www.rabbimarksameth.com for my NY Times Op-Ed, book excerpt & articles. #booksky #equality #non-binary #LGBTQ #gender #God #Judaism #Kabbalah #JewishHistory #JewishStudies

Recent talk www.thekitchensf.org/read-listen-...

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Cover of Hebrew Bible Old Testament: The History of its Interpretation, edited by Magne Sæbѳ,  III/2: 20th century

Cover of Hebrew Bible Old Testament: The History of its Interpretation, edited by Magne Sæbѳ, III/2: 20th century

Author of "The Name: A History of the Dual-Gendered Hebrew Name for God." For my NY Times Op-Ed / excerpt from book / articles: www.rabbimarksameth.com #booksky #academicsky #philsky #theologysky #historysky #skystorians

From the bibliography: David M. Carr, “Changes in Pentateuchal Criticism,” in

18.12.2024 11:57 — 👍 18    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
Illuminated manuscript of De Docta Ignorantia (translated as On Learned Ignorance) by Nicholas of Cusa

Illuminated manuscript of De Docta Ignorantia (translated as On Learned Ignorance) by Nicholas of Cusa

Author of "The Name: A History of the Dual-Gendered Hebrew Name for God." NY Times Op-Ed on God’s gender / articles / an excerpt from the book on: www.rabbimarksameth.com

#booksky #philsky #historysky #medieval

From the bibliography: Nicholas of Cusa on Learned Ignorance, by Jasper Hopkins.

05.12.2024 13:29 — 👍 14    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Cover of On Judaism by Martin Buber, edited by Nahum N. Glatzer.

Cover of On Judaism by Martin Buber, edited by Nahum N. Glatzer.

Author of "The Name: A History of the Dual-Gendered Hebrew Name for God." NY Times Op-Ed on God’s gender / articles / an excerpt from the book on: www.rabbimarksameth.com

#booksky #tao #taoism #taoist #yinyang #philsky

From the bibliography: Martin Buber “The Spirit of the Orient and Judaism” in

04.12.2024 01:23 — 👍 14    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
Cover of Scribal Culture and the Making of the Hebrew Bible by Karel Van Der Toorn.

Cover of Scribal Culture and the Making of the Hebrew Bible by Karel Van Der Toorn.

Author of "The Name: A History of the Dual-Gendered Hebrew Name for God." NY Times Op-Ed on God’s gender / articles / and excerpt from the book: www.rabbimarksameth.com

#booksky #ancientbluesky #ancienthistory #JewishHistory #Ancient #History #JewishStudies #medieval #gender

From the bibliography:

02.12.2024 22:32 — 👍 13    🔁 3    💬 0    📌 0
Allman Brothers Blues Band - Blue Sky - Live Music - Video
YouTube video by lmaguey Allman Brothers Blues Band - Blue Sky - Live Music - Video

#bsky #booksky #musicsky #philsky #JewSky #spiritsky
youtu.be/4bR0YIDHHm4

Celebrating "Blue Sky" (Allman Bros., Beacon Theater, NY, March 1992)

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Cover of The Fate of Gender: Nature, Nurture, and The Human Future by Frank Browning

Cover of The Fate of Gender: Nature, Nurture, and The Human Future by Frank Browning

Author of "The Name: A History of the Dual-Gendered Hebrew Name for God."

My New York Times Op-Ed and an excerpt from the book are here: www.rabbimarksameth.com

#booksky #bible #jewish #rabbis #torah #gender

From the bibliography:

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Cover of The Pentateuch, An Introduction to the First Five Books of the Bible by Joseph Blenkinsopp

Cover of The Pentateuch, An Introduction to the First Five Books of the Bible by Joseph Blenkinsopp

Author of "The Name: A History of the Dual-Gendered Hebrew Name for God."

Read my New York Times Op-Ed; reviews of the book; an excerpt from the book; and articles related to the book on my website www.rabbimarksameth.com

#booksky #linguistics #translation #gender

From the bibliography:

30.11.2024 21:10 — 👍 6    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
First page of The Doctrine of Coincidentia Oppositorum in Jewish Mysticism by Sanford L. Drob.

First page of The Doctrine of Coincidentia Oppositorum in Jewish Mysticism by Sanford L. Drob.

Author of "The Name: A History of the Dual-Gendered Hebrew Name for God."

Read an excerpt and related articles: www.rabbimarksameth.com

#booksky #panentheism #philsky #philosophy #theologizing

From the bibliography:

30.11.2024 17:48 — 👍 6    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Flier for Holiday Fair at The Weaving Center (GPS address, 32 Warren Avenue, Tarrytown NY) December 7th and 8th from Noon to 5 PM.

Flier for Holiday Fair at The Weaving Center (GPS address, 32 Warren Avenue, Tarrytown NY) December 7th and 8th from Noon to 5 PM.

Holiday Fair at The Weaving Center (Tarrytown, NY) founded by Sister Bianca Haglich, RSHM. #weaving #fiberart #textiles #crafts #handmade #holidays #gifts #hudsonvalley #westchester

30.11.2024 13:36 — 👍 6    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
Cover of The Ancient Egyptian Pyramid Texts by James P. Allen

Cover of The Ancient Egyptian Pyramid Texts by James P. Allen

Author of "The Name: A History of the Dual-Gendered Hebrew Name for God." www.rabbimarksameth.com (excerpt, related articles, and reviews)

#booksky #panentheism #atheism #gender

From the bibliography:

29.11.2024 22:28 — 👍 4    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

Send me address of your website? Happy to take a look.

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Hello Dorothy. Thank you for your interest. The book is four (going on five) years old, so the window for promotional events has likely closed. But again, I appreciate your interest.

29.11.2024 19:57 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
Cover of My People’s Prayer Book: Traditional Prayers, Modern Commentaries, edited by Rabbi Lawrence A. Hoffman

Cover of My People’s Prayer Book: Traditional Prayers, Modern Commentaries, edited by Rabbi Lawrence A. Hoffman

Author of "The Name: A History of the Dual-Gendered Hebrew Name for God."

Read an excerpt: www.rabbimarksameth.com
#booksky #God #Judaism #Kabbalah #Gender

From the bibliography:

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Cover of The Art of Biblical Narrative by Robert Alter

Cover of The Art of Biblical Narrative by Robert Alter

Author of "The Name: A History of the Dual-Gendered Hebrew Name for God."

Read an excerpt: www.rabbimarksameth.com
#booksky #Jewish #Bible #Torah #Hebrew
From the bibliography:

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Cover of the book S/Z An Essay by Roland Barthes, translated by Richard Miller, preface by Richard Howard

Cover of the book S/Z An Essay by Roland Barthes, translated by Richard Miller, preface by Richard Howard

Author of "The Name: A History of the Dual-Gendered Hebrew Name for God." www.rabbimarksameth.com

#booksky #linguistics #translation

From the bibliography:

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A portrait of Michelangelo Lanci side-by-side with an illustration of the character Limbert

A portrait of Michelangelo Lanci side-by-side with an illustration of the character Limbert

Author of "The Name: A History of the Dual-Gendered Hebrew Name for God." www.rabbimarksameth.com

Michelangelo Lanci, an important figure in the history of the dual-gendered God of Israel, inspired Limbert (see below). Does anyone know how this came to be? #harrypotter #Harry_Potter #Hogwarts

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Author of "The Name: A History of the Dual-Gendered Hebrew Name for God." www.rabbimarksameth.com. From the bibliography and highly recommended:

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Kabbalat Shabbat + Dinner — The Kitchen SF Registration & more info

If you’re in the Bay Area, please join me at The Kitchen, where I’ll be teaching Friday night December 13 and Shabbat morning (and over lunch) December 14.

Register Friday: www.thekitchensf.org/all-events/s...

Register Saturday: www.thekitchensf.org/all-events/s...

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