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Idolatry

Posted on October 25, 2018 by yourphariseefriend

Idolatry The prohibition against idolatry tells us not to open our hearts in total submission to anyone but the Author of all existence and the One who holds our breath in His hand (Daniel 5:23). But there is so much … Continue reading →

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Connect or Disconnect? Text or Agenda?

Posted on October 21, 2018 by yourphariseefriend

Connect or Disconnect? Text or Agenda? This article is a continuation of my response to Dr. Brown’s article – https://askdrbrown.org/library/how-rabbi-blumenthal-missed-forest-trees-%E2%80%93-part-3 In his latest effort to substantiate his position from the words of Isaiah, Dr. Brown shares his methods of Scriptural … Continue reading →

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The Doctoral Candidate – a parable by Jim

Posted on October 21, 2018 by yourphariseefriend

Originally posted on 1000 Verses – a project of Judaism Resources:
The Christian claim is that the resurrection is proof of Jesus’ messiahship. However, it cannot be a proof in any sense, because there is no proof of the resurrection itself,…

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A Tale of Two Schools

Posted on October 15, 2018 by yourphariseefriend

Originally posted on 1000 Verses – a project of Judaism Resources:
Imagine two schools of medicine. Let us call them “x” and “y”. Each of these schools has their own approach to medicine and each of these schools puts forth students…

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The Shema

Posted on October 9, 2018 by yourphariseefriend

Originally posted on 1000 Verses – a project of Judaism Resources:
The Shema “Hear O Israel, the Lord is our God, the Lord is One.” (Deuteronomy 6:4) Generally, we tend to focus on the last point of the passage: the oneness…

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Trust and Repentance

Posted on September 4, 2018 by yourphariseefriend

Originally posted on 1000 Verses – a project of Judaism Resources:
Trust and Repentance ? Rabbi Shlomo Ibn Gabirol describes the process of repentance as escaping and fleeing from God to God. When we realize the weight of God’s judgment and…

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The Gentile Perspective on Jewish Suffering

Posted on August 31, 2018 by yourphariseefriend

A continuation of my response to Dr. Brown’s article – https://askdrbrown.org/library/how-rabbi-blumenthal-missed-forest-trees-–-part-3 The Gentile Perspective on Jewish Suffering In my article entitled “Diminishing References and Dr. Brown’s Staggering Mistake, part 3” I put forth the claim that the gentile nations believe … Continue reading →

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Redeemed, Redeemer and Priests

Posted on August 31, 2018 by yourphariseefriend

A continuation of my response to Dr. Brown’s article – https://askdrbrown.org/library/how-rabbi-blumenthal-missed-forest-trees-–-part-3 Redeemed, Redeemer and Priests One of the central themes of Dr. Brown’s most recent article is the recurrent question; “redeemer” or “redeemed?” The premise behind this question is that … Continue reading →

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Challenge

Posted on August 30, 2018 by yourphariseefriend

 

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Who Do You Say Israel’s Opponents Are?

Posted on August 30, 2018 by yourphariseefriend

A continuation of my response to Dr. Brown’s article –  https://askdrbrown.org/library/how-rabbi-blumenthal-missed-forest-trees-–-part-3 Identifying Israel’s Opponents In the chapters leading up to Isaiah 53, the prophet speaks of the shame and consternation of Israel’s opponents.  One example is in Isaiah 41:11 which … Continue reading →

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