Author Archives: yourphariseefriend

In the Image – by Jim C. Paul, You ask whether or not Buddhists are made in the image of God, “Hindus also”, “[a]nd on”. I should be surprised at this question, but I am less surprised than I would … Continue reading →

Eric, Some time ago, you and I briefly discussed whether or not the Pharisees were trustworthy. You wrote that they are not, which started the conversation. If I recall correctly, one thing you held against them was that they covered … Continue reading →

The Legitimacy of Questioning – by Jim Is it fair that Jesus call his opponents “sons of the devil” and such names? Is he really just correcting (lovingly) those who were in sin? The Christian apologists here would have us … Continue reading →

I was raised like most other North American Jews- in an interfaith (Jewish mother, non-practicing Protestant father) in the suburbs of a large North American city. I was raised with a Jewish identity, went to Hebrew school, and had a … Continue reading →

Saul’s Journey There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death. Proverbs 14:12 What advantage, then, is there in being a Jew, or what value is there in circumcision? Much … Continue reading →

Originally posted on 1000 Verses – a project of Judaism Resources:
Closing Arguments – Excerpt From Critique of Volume 5 72. Objection 6.18 ? Brown concludes his five volume series with an appeal to his readers to put their faith in…

Originally posted on 1000 Verses – a project of Judaism Resources:
Supplement to Hope Faithfulness and Joy Dear P. J. Thanks for your thoughtful questions. Your questions encourage us to try to find more light and more clarity in our search…

Boyarin presents us with an analysis of the hand-washing incident described in the seventh chapter of the book of Mark (TJG; pgs. 106-127). Boyarin concludes that, contrary to popular Christian opinion, this incident does not teach that Jesus abolished the … Continue reading →