Author Archives: yourphariseefriend

Genesis 3:15

Posted on April 22, 2013 by yourphariseefriend

Genesis 3:15 The Christian sees deep significance in the words: “her seed” referring to Eve. The argument of the missionary is that since we only have reference to the “seed of the woman” and no mention is made of the … Continue reading →

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Excerpt from a letter to a Missionary

Posted on April 22, 2013 by yourphariseefriend

Perhaps it is time you faced the fact that you were educated by an institution with a long tradition steeped in falsehood – this even according to your standards. A tradition which developed the system of seizing an isolated passage … Continue reading →

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Leviticus 17:11 and the Book of Hebrews

Posted on April 17, 2013 by yourphariseefriend

Leviticus 17:11 and the Book of Hebrews   The author of the book of Hebrews presents one of the lynchpins of the Christian missionary campaign in the 9th chapter of his work. In that chapter he states that there is … Continue reading →

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Defeatist Propaganda

Posted on April 9, 2013 by yourphariseefriend

Defeatist Propaganda   One of the methods that can be used to overcome an opposing force is to sow seeds of despair and hopelessness in the hearts of those who would otherwise fight. If the invader can discourage and demoralize … Continue reading →

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The Temple Sacrifices

Posted on April 7, 2013 by yourphariseefriend

The Temple Sacrifices   The prophets repeatedly assured us that God forgives our sins when we repent (Isaiah 55:7; Ezekiel 18:23; 33:11). The prophets did not tell us that there is no forgiveness from sin without a blood offering. In … Continue reading →

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The Prophet’s Perspective

Posted on April 4, 2013 by yourphariseefriend

The Prophet’s Perspective   Christian missionaries insist that you need blood for atonement. Not only do the missionaries claim that without blood there is no atonement for sin but they also contend that this doctrine is taught in the Jewish … Continue reading →

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Eternal Freedom

Posted on March 22, 2013 by yourphariseefriend

Eternal Freedom   Passover is the time when we sit around the table with our families to thank God for redeeming us from slavery and making us free. We give praise for the gift that He bestowed upon us by … Continue reading →

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The Passover Altar

Posted on March 22, 2013 by yourphariseefriend

The Passover Altar   There were ten miracles that occurred in the Temple on a regular basis. One of these miracles involved the smoke that arose from the fire of the altar. The altar was a large structure situated in … Continue reading →

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Nine Letters # 9 – Covenantal Context

Posted on March 17, 2013 by yourphariseefriend

As  a Jew – I stand in a covenantal relationship with the Creator of heaven and earth.  He calls Himself the “God of Israel” and he calls us “My nation”. The most  foundational element of my relationship with God demands … Continue reading →

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Nine Letters # 8 – Idolatry and the Rest of the Commandments

Posted on March 17, 2013 by yourphariseefriend

You  ask me if the God of Tanach is the same as Allah of Islam. I am not familiar  with Islamic theology so I cannot answer your question – but I get the gist of  what you are driving at. … Continue reading →

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