Author Archives: yourphariseefriend

Fire, Offerings and Passover

Posted on April 1, 2012 by yourphariseefriend

Fire, Offerings and Passover There is no Hebrew counter-part for the English word: “sacrifice”. The terms that the Bible uses to describe the sacrifices in the Temple are: “olah” – a word that represents the burning of the offering with … Continue reading →

Posted in Holidays, Judaism | 202 Comments

Fusion and Confusion

Posted on March 29, 2012 by yourphariseefriend

Fusion and Confusion   When people of two different cultures attempt to communicate with each other, they often encounter difficulties. There are several factors that serve to frustrate the efforts of these two different people to converse with each other. … Continue reading →

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Forming a Nation

Posted on March 29, 2012 by yourphariseefriend

Forming a Nation Exodus 13:8, Psalm 78:5 The exodus from Egypt was a foundational event in the history of our nation and the retelling of the story is an important aspect of preserving our heritage as Jews. On the first … Continue reading →

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Passover – Genesis 17:7

Posted on March 27, 2012 by yourphariseefriend

  Passover – Genesis 17:7   The commandment to partake of the Passover offering is unique in that circumcision is a necessary prerequisite for participation in this observance (Exodus 12:48). The Scriptural narratives that describe the observance of Passover in … Continue reading →

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Christianity Unmasked

Posted on February 28, 2012 by yourphariseefriend

Christianity Unmasked   Preface   A brief word of caution before you begin reading. I will be speaking ill of Christianity and its founder. I will not mince my words; stop here if you don’t want to go there.   … Continue reading →

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Milk, Meat and Firstfruits

Posted on February 19, 2012 by yourphariseefriend

Exodus 23:19, 34:26 “The first-fruit of your land shall you bring to the house of the Lord your God; Do not cook a kid in its mother’s milk” What is the connection between these two commandments? What does cooking a … Continue reading →

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Exodus 21 – Law and Grace

Posted on February 16, 2012 by yourphariseefriend

Exodus 21 – Law and Grace The literary setup of the book of Exodus is pretty straightforward. It begins with the experience of the Jewish people in Egypt. The book describes the miraculous deliverance from slavery. We move from there … Continue reading →

Posted in Basic, Judaism | 14 Comments

Seventh Response to Dalton Lifsey

Posted on February 12, 2012 by yourphariseefriend

Seventh Response to Dalton Lifsey http://thecontroversyofzion.com/2012/02/my-sixth-response-to-yisroel-blumenthal-jewish-objections-to-jesus-our-mighty-god-and-eternal-father/ Dalton First; a word on the purpose of this discussion. You are quick to accuse me of using “circular reasoning”. You seem to be under the assumption that the only reason I do not … Continue reading →

Posted in Correspondence, The Ultimate Truth | 38 Comments

Hezekiah and Isaiah (14:25 – 49:6)

Posted on February 10, 2012 by yourphariseefriend

Hezekiah and Isaiah (14:25 – 49:6) The book of Isaiah can be divided into two parts. The first part of the book (ch. 1 – 36) builds up towards the Assyrian invasion and the destruction of Sennacherib’s army. The second … Continue reading →

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Sixth Response to Dalton Lifsey – Persuasion vs. Education Part III

Posted on February 9, 2012 by yourphariseefriend

Sixth Response to Dalton Lifsey – Persuasion vs. Education Part III http://thecontroversyofzion.com/2012/02/my-fifth-response-to-yisroel-blumenthal-jesus-is-god-the-shema-meets-immanuel/ Dalton Thank you for proving my original point. It was YOU who asked that this discussion be moved to the text. Please stick to your own guidelines for … Continue reading →

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