What Were the Urim and Thummim? (Messages from God?)

MYS215: The Bible tells us that the Jewish high priest had two mysterious objects known as the Urim and Thummin to help him receive messages from God. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli explore what they were, how they worked, and what we know about them. Get all new episodes automatically and for free: Follow by Email | Watch this episode and subscribe on YouTube Help us continue to offer Jimmy Akin’s Mysterious World. Won’t you make a pledge at SQPN.com/give today? Links for this episode: * Dictionary of the Old Testament * International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (Q-Z) * Tyrian purple * Murex sea snails * Joseph Smith—History * Jewish Encyclopedia article * A Talmud passage on the Urim and Thummim * Sortilege * Cleromancy * Please spread the word about the podcast. Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! * Purchase the books and other material from this and other episodes at the Mysterious World Bookstore. * Join the conversation at the Starquest Facebook page and the Jimmy Akin’s Mysterious World Facebook page. * Be part of the StarQuest Discord community at SQPN.com/discord * Send your feedback or comments to [email protected] or send a tweet to @mys_world * You can also leave a voice message on the Mysterious Feedback Line at (619) 738-4515 Mysterious Headlines * How Dogs See the World * Disease-Detecting Dogs as Medical Assistants This Episode is Brought to You By: Jimmy Akin’s Mysterious World is brought to you in part through the generous support of Aaron Vurgason Electric and Automation at AaronV.com. Making Connections for Life for your automation and smart home needs in north and central Florida. Catechism Class, a dynamic weekly podcast journey through the Catechism of the Catholic Church by Greg and Jennifer Willits. It’s the best book club, coffee talk, and faith study group, all rolled into one. Find it in any podcast directory. Fiorvento Law, PLLC, specializing in adult guardianships and conservatorships, probate and estate planning matters. Accepting clients throughout Michigan. Taking into account your individual, healthcare, financial and religious needs.