Who was the great sage and miracle worker Rabbi Meir? What was so special about his message and his teachings? Find out in this class as we explore the enigmatic figure and uncover how his profound, mystical, and universal Torah is the key to the forthcoming Final Redemption of the world. Plus: Did Roman Emperor Nero convert to Judaism? Where does 666 really come from? And who was the greatest of Greek philosophers, Oenomaus of Gadara?
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Judaism vs. Zoroastrianism, Part 2: Fire
Is there a spiritual explanation for the growing popularity of psychedelics and entheogens like ayuahasca, DMT, iboga, and psilocybin? Might such substances have been used by the ancient Hebrew prophets and high priests? Were they also used by the Zoroastrian magi, and are there overlaps between the two? What are the true origins of lighting Chanukah candles and Shabbat candles, and might these practices have been influenced by Zoroastrian fire rituals? Why do Jews look at a reflection of fire on their fingernails during the Havdalah ceremony following the conclusion of the Sabbath? And what does it all have to do with Adam’s mystical powers in the Garden of Eden?
Judaism vs. Zoroastrianism
Did ancient Zoroastrianism inspire Judaism, or vice versa? What are the similarities and differences between the two great faiths? And what does it all have to do with the current war in Iran and the Straits of Hormuz, named after the god of the Zoroastrians? Find out in this eye-opening class, in which we also explore the origins of the two chief demons in the universe, the true nature of hell, and parallels between Abraham and Zarathustra.