Monthly Archives: December 2014

Angels – by Annelise

Posted on December 30, 2014 by yourphariseefriend

Genesis describes very vivid conversations with God, experienced by His earliest followers. The encounters are portrayed as close and tangible at this stage of humanity’s growing relationship with Him. Some Christians turn to these ‘appearances’ of God as evidence that … Continue reading →

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Definitions – An Open Letter to “Concerned” Reader

Posted on December 29, 2014 by yourphariseefriend

Definitions – An Open Letter to “Concerned” Reader Dear Concerned Reader I am writing this letter not only in response to a recent comment of yours (https://yourphariseefriend.wordpress.com/2014/12/21/channuka-excerpt-from-contra-brown/#comment-16337 ) but my letter addresses your entire approach in your comments on this … Continue reading →

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Birthday of the Sun

Posted on December 28, 2014 by yourphariseefriend

Originally posted on 1000 Verses – a project of Judaism Resources:
Birthday of the Sun The fact that the most prominent holiday in the Christian yearly cycle is pagan in origin is relatively well known. Some Christian leaders argue for an…

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Videos December 2014

Posted on December 28, 2014 by yourphariseefriend

The Literary Context of Scripture The Theological Context of Scripture The Spiritual Context of Scripture Can the Messiah Come Twice? http://www.judaismresources.com/video-and-audio-lectures.html

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Channuka – Excerpt from Contra Brown

Posted on December 21, 2014 by yourphariseefriend

1.    Haggai 2:6 – 9. “For thus says the Lord of hosts: There will be one more; it is a small one. I will shake the heavens and the earth and the sea and the dry land. I will shake … Continue reading →

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Audio – Lamps and Lights

Posted on December 14, 2014 by yourphariseefriend

http://www.judaismresources.com/video-and-audio-lectures.html

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Relationship vs. Theology – excerpt from Covenant Nation

Posted on December 11, 2014 by yourphariseefriend

Relationship versus Theology In his description of the sense of Jewish self-identity that preceded Christianity, Boyarin has forgotten a key element in that sense of self-identity. The Jewish people did not just see themselves merely as a community; they saw … Continue reading →

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Lamp and Lights – Proverbs 6:23

Posted on December 8, 2014 by yourphariseefriend

Originally posted on 1000 Verses – a project of Judaism Resources:
Lamp and Lights – Proverbs 6:23   Some see the observance of the commandments as drudgery. They see in the performance of the commandments a stifling of the creative side…

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