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Ancient Egypt in the Bible – from the forthcoming “The Bible Trial”

Posted on September 24, 2015 by yourphariseefriend

Rabbi Joseph Reinman has been kind enough to allow us to post selections from his forthcoming book – The Bible Trial. The following is the third in a series of excerpts that we will be posting. Stay posted! The rebuttal witness … Continue reading →

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Eating Habits – excerpt from the forthcoming “The Bible Trial”

Posted on September 21, 2015 by yourphariseefriend

Rabbi Joseph Reinman has been kind enough to allow us to post selections from his forthcoming book – The Bible Trial. The following is the second in a series of excerpts that we will be posting. Stay posted! Dexter switched … Continue reading →

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Anachronisms – excerpt from the forthcoming “The Bible Trial”

Posted on September 20, 2015 by yourphariseefriend

Rabbi Joseph Reinman has been kind enough to allow us to post selections from his forthcoming book – The Bible Trial. The following is the first in a series of excerpts that we will be posting. Stay posted! Dr. Clayton … Continue reading →

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Blessing of Sabbath versus Selfish Self-Sacrifice – Isaiah 58:13

Posted on September 20, 2015 by yourphariseefriend

Originally posted on 1000 Verses – a project of Judaism Resources:
Blessing of Sabbath versus Selfish Self-Sacrifice – Isaiah 58:13 Living a sacrificial life can sometimes be an extreme expression of self-centeredness. People don’t like to see themselves as “takers” –…

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Trust and Repentance

Posted on September 17, 2015 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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Why I Left Jesus – by Fred

Posted on September 16, 2015 by yourphariseefriend

To family and friends, It seems that we are in a kind of “day of reckoning”: right now, with people making firm decisions about their lives and lifestyles, and then pronouncing such changes and affirmations openly. I feel it is … Continue reading →

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Biblical Offerings versus Christian Doctrine

Posted on September 11, 2015 by yourphariseefriend

Originally posted on 1000 Verses – a project of Judaism Resources:
Biblical Offerings versus Christian Doctrine Christianity contends that the crucifixion of Jesus represents the culmination of the offerings described in the Jewish Bible. It is claimed that Jesus is the…

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Day of Judgment

Posted on September 7, 2015 by yourphariseefriend

Originally posted on 1000 Verses – a project of Judaism Resources:
Day of Judgment ? Rosh Hashana, the first day of the seventh month, is known as “Yom HaDin” – “The Day of Judgment”. We have received that on this day…

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Why I Left Jesus – by Concerned Reader

Posted on September 1, 2015 by yourphariseefriend

Why I Left Jesus – by Concerned Reader Annelise, as you have noted, (and I tend to agree,) we seem to be tied by strong conviction and knowledge to our own experiences as communities and individuals. We can only see … Continue reading →

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What Would It Take?

Posted on August 30, 2015 by yourphariseefriend

Originally posted on 1000 Verses – a project of Judaism Resources:
What Would It Take? ? Belief systems generally provide their adherents with a complete world-view. Followers of various belief systems tend to look at the world in a way that…

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