Monthly Archives: November 2014

Where Heaven Meets Earth

Posted on November 30, 2014 by yourphariseefriend

Where Heaven Meets Earth There is no paragraph break in the Torah scroll between Genesis 28:10 and Genesis 32:3. These chapters in Scripture form one lengthy paragraph in the Torah. Interestingly, the phrase “angels of God” only appear twice in … Continue reading →

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Sinai – Excerpt from Supplement to Contra Brown

Posted on November 25, 2014 by yourphariseefriend

V. 62. Objection 6.12 Brown presents one of the fundamental Jewish Objections to Christianity: “Judaism is a unique religion. Of all the religions of the world, only Judaism began with a public revelation witnesses by the entire nation. No one … Continue reading →

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Childishly Easy – An Open Response to Charles

Posted on November 20, 2014 by yourphariseefriend

Childishly Easy – An Open Response to Charles This article is in response to Charles Soper’s comments: https://yourphariseefriend.wordpress.com/2014/11/09/excerpt-from-a-written-debate-with-dr-brown-3/#comment-15693 https://yourphariseefriend.wordpress.com/2014/11/09/excerpt-from-a-written-debate-with-dr-brown-3/#comment-15735 https://yourphariseefriend.wordpress.com/2014/11/09/excerpt-from-a-written-debate-with-dr-brown-3/#comment-15897 Charles You define the “watershed” between us as a debate about God’s nature. Your assessment has no basis in reality. … Continue reading →

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Jacob’s Vow

Posted on November 18, 2014 by yourphariseefriend

Jacob’s Vow Genesis 28 describes how Jacob left the home of his parents to escape the wrath of his brother. The Torah tells us that as he slept at “the place” God granted him an encouraging vision. God promised that … Continue reading →

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Intercession

Posted on November 11, 2014 by yourphariseefriend

Intercession Abraham’s intercession for the people of Sodom (Genesis 18:23-33) must rank as one of the more enigmatic passages in Scripture. The people of Sodom were the epitome of cruelty and wickedness while Abraham was kind and righteous. Why would … Continue reading →

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Excerpt from a Written Debate with Dr. Brown

Posted on November 9, 2014 by yourphariseefriend

Excerpt from a Written Debate with Dr. Brown This debate took place on the comment section of Dr. Brown’s Line of Fire radio website – November 3 2011. 431.        yisroel blumenthal December 22nd, 2011 @ 11:07 am Sheila and Dr. … Continue reading →

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Annelise on Monotheism

Posted on November 7, 2014 by yourphariseefriend

Annelise on Monotheism The wisdom of Judaism stands out among other religions, proclaiming that the soul owes its allegiance not to any finite thing, but to the Maker of all things and powers. Nothing in the world owes its existence … Continue reading →

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Another Response to Concerned Reader

Posted on November 6, 2014 by yourphariseefriend

Another Response to Concerned Reader Concerned Reader In response to comment – https://yourphariseefriend.wordpress.com/2014/10/19/open-response-to-charles/#comment-15517 The purpose of this response is to remind you that you were already called out on your distractions. Idolatry is not defined by abstract philosophy – at … Continue reading →

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Response to Concerned Reader

Posted on November 6, 2014 by yourphariseefriend

Response to Concerned Reader Concerned Reader This letter is in response to your recent comment – https://yourphariseefriend.wordpress.com/2014/10/19/open-response-to-charles/#comment-15505 In this comment of yours you present some arguments in favor of the Christian faith and you accuse Jewish critics of Christianity of … Continue reading →

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