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“Changed Lives” – A Letter from Jim

Posted on March 19, 2015 by yourphariseefriend

Dear … I understand that your life may have changed in remarkable ways since you came to believe in Jesus. But I am not sure why you think this amounts to proof of anything. Many people put their faith in … Continue reading →

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Facing Scripture

Posted on March 16, 2015 by yourphariseefriend

Originally posted on 1000 Verses – a project of Judaism Resources:
Facing Scripture ? In the spring of 2010 I wrote a booklet entitled “The Elephant and the Suit” https://yourphariseefriend.wordpress.com/the-elephant-and-the-suit/ . This work is a critique of Dr. Michael Brown’s five…

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Devotion and Rationalizations – Excerpt from Kosher Reality

Posted on March 13, 2015 by yourphariseefriend

Devotion and Rationalizations The Jewish attitude toward those who promote devotion to Jesus is no different than their attitude toward those who promote devotion to the sun. All of the qualities that one may believe that Jesus possesses cannot justify … Continue reading →

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Motivations – Jeremiah 2:11

Posted on March 12, 2015 by yourphariseefriend

Originally posted on 1000 Verses – a project of Judaism Resources:
Motivations – Jeremiah 2:11 ? From the very inception of Christianity, Christians found it necessary to engage in the psychoanalysis of those who reject their claims. John’s Jesus gets the…

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A Supplemental History of the Charolites

Posted on March 11, 2015 by yourphariseefriend

Originally posted on 1000 Verses – a project of Judaism Resources:
The following is an excerpt from the forthcoming critique of the 4th volume of Dr. Brown’s “Answering Jewish Objections.    Objection 5.26 Here Brown attempts to address the argument that…

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Matthew vs. Midrash – Excerpt from The Elephant and the Suit

Posted on March 9, 2015 by yourphariseefriend

Volume 4 versus Volume 5 Dr. Brown devoted the fifth volume of his series to invalidate the oral traditions of Judaism. One of the major criticisms voiced by Dr. Brown against these traditions focuses on the style and method of … Continue reading →

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He Makes His Ways Known to Moses – Psalm 103:7

Posted on March 8, 2015 by yourphariseefriend

He Makes His Ways Known to Moses – Psalm 103:7 Moses had asked God to be shown the ways of God. God told Moses that He will pass by with all of His goodness before Moses and He will have … Continue reading →

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Esther 4:16

Posted on March 3, 2015 by yourphariseefriend

Originally posted on 1000 Verses – a project of Judaism Resources:
Esther 4:16 The Book of Esther stands out amongst the books of the Jewish Bible in that it does not mention the name of God. In fact; the Book of…

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Logic and Isaiah 55 – Excerpt from Supplement to Contra Brown

Posted on March 1, 2015 by yourphariseefriend

Brown deals here with the Jewish objection that contrasts the rationality of Judaism with the irrationality of Christianity. Brown goes on to say that Christianity encourages thought and education (I imagine that Brown would label the Church’s history of opposition … Continue reading →

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Curse Reverser – Psalm 133:3

Posted on March 1, 2015 by yourphariseefriend

Originally posted on 1000 Verses – a project of Judaism Resources:
Curse Reverser – Psalm 133:3 Adam’s sin brought God’s curse and death into this world (Genesis 3:17-19). After all, God created a good world (Genesis 1:31). It was all built…

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