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In this episode of Hebrew Voices, Pagan Origins of Hanukkah?, Bible Scholar Dr. Nehemia Gordon sits down with Rabbi Dr. Paul Shrell-Fox to understand from an evolutionary psychology perspective, why it is that the Rabbis took a holiday which commemorates the dedication of the Temple, and turned it into the fire festival many celebrate today. CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 01:32 What is Hanukkah 04:25 Did the “miracle of oil” happen 09:00 Is modern Hanukkah a conflation of two things 12:04 When did Hanukkah begin to be celebrated 14:58 The evolutionary psychology approach to religion 19:32 Early fire festivals in Rabbinic texts 21:40 Why the Rabbis created a “Jewish” fire festival 26:32 How lighting candles “drives out the darkness” 28:48 Is lighting Hanukkah candles sympathetic magic 31:53 Were the Rabbis trying to downplay the Sadducee victory 32:45 What is the earliest source of the “miracle of oil” 34:48 Conclusion 👉 Related Links and Further Study: https://www.nehemiaswall.com/pagan-or... ❤️ Support Nehemia Gordon’s Research and Teachings: https://www.nehemiaswall.com/support 💬 Follow Nehemia Gordon on Social Media: https://www.nehemiaswall.com/social-m... 📰 Subscribe to Nehemia Gordon’s Newsletter: https://www.nehemiaswall.com/nehemias... 📚 Check out Nehemia Gordon's Books and DVDs: https://www.nehemiaswall.com/store 🎧 Subscribe to “Nehemia Gordon” on your favorite podcast app!