What Really Happened at Mount Sinai – Sheldon Enger

Booming thunder and bolts of lightning accompany Moses as he descends the cloud-covered Mount Sinai bearing two large tablets inscribed with the Ten Commandments. Many are familiar with the 1956 cinematic version of this scene with Cecil B. DeMille, but may not be aware of the underlying lawgiving process that has permeated its way throughout Jewish history. The Hebrew Bible, which can be difficult to read and often repetitive, presents lawgiving as a lengthy event beginning at Sinai and extending for many years. Join Sheldon Enger, Judaic educator at various institutions, for a two-part exploration of this fascinating topic. To view this Zoom recording click one of the green buttons for a program.