Author Archives: yourphariseefriend

Did You Ever Hear of Isaac?

Posted on February 20, 2014 by yourphariseefriend

Did You Ever Hear of Isaac?   In a pathetic attempt to defend himself from the accusation of having misquoted the Targum, Shapira again displays his incredible ignorance of the Bible (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CgQOBqOx0ow ).   In my article entitled “The School … Continue reading →

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In Good Company

Posted on February 20, 2014 by yourphariseefriend

In Good Company Shapira continues to demonstrate his ineptitude. In his latest video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CgQOBqOx0ow ) he quotes the Radak as if he interpreted Micah 5:1 as a teaching on the pre-existence of the Messiah. In fact the Radak devotes his … Continue reading →

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Reading the Dictionary

Posted on February 18, 2014 by yourphariseefriend

Reading the Dictionary   In his latest video (http://youtu.be/Nij3I_Rw0g4 ) Shapira presents a quotation from the Jastrow Dictionary. He is attempting to prove that the Aramaic word “palach” (or derivatives of that word) must be referring to worship of the … Continue reading →

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Innocent Trust

Posted on February 17, 2014 by yourphariseefriend

Innocent Trust The following words are not addressed to Tzahi Shapira. These words are also not directed to those religious leaders who endorsed him and presented him to the public as a scholar. I am writing to those who do … Continue reading →

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Caleb’s Spirit

Posted on February 12, 2014 by yourphariseefriend

Caleb’s Spirit   One of the moist tragic episodes in Israel’s history is described in Numbers 13. The Jewish people sent 12 spies to the land of Israel to reconnoiter the territory. At the conclusion of their mission the spies … Continue reading →

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Portal versus Distraction

Posted on February 12, 2014 by yourphariseefriend

Portal versus Distraction   The Temple occupies a central place in the theology of Judaism. The climax of the exodus occurred when God’s presence came to dwell in the Tabernacle (Exodus 40:34) and the climax of history will be achieved … Continue reading →

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The Angel of the Lord – Excerpt from Council of my Nation

Posted on February 10, 2014 by yourphariseefriend

The Angel of the Lord Let us move on now to those passages in which God seems to be interchangeable with an angel. In chapter 18 of Genesis three men appear to Abraham. It turns out that two of these … Continue reading →

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The Historical Jesus and the Historicity of the Christian Scriptures

Posted on February 6, 2014 by yourphariseefriend

The Historical Jesus and the Historicity of the Christian Scriptures Much ink has been expended in the effort to uncover the historical Jesus. The questions abound. Was Jesus a radical revolutionary against the oppressive Roman Empire or was he a … Continue reading →

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A Letter from the Past – Still Looking Forward

Posted on February 4, 2014 by yourphariseefriend

Dr. Brown Here is my response to your post # 358 I believe that with this response of yours – a great breakthrough was achieved in our interaction – vindicating the usefulness of such interaction. I will explain this statement … Continue reading →

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Heart of a Relationship

Posted on January 28, 2014 by yourphariseefriend

Heart of a Relationship Christians contend that Jesus was a manifestation of God. They compare Jesus to the fire of the burning bush that Moses saw at Horeb (Exodus 3:4), to the pillar of cloud that led the Israelites in … Continue reading →

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