Author Archives: yourphariseefriend

Some Thoughts on Isaiah 53 by Thomas

Posted on November 2, 2011 by yourphariseefriend

For many Christians, Isaiah 53 is the granddaddy of proof texts pointing to Jesus from the Jewish Scriptures. Jews and Christians have been arguing over the identity of the ‘Suffering Servant’ since at least the year 248, when the Christian … Continue reading →

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Introducing Thomas

Posted on November 1, 2011 by yourphariseefriend

Introducing Thomas The readers of this blog are already familiar with Thomas. He has contributed many articulate and insightful comments (see for example “Response to Line of Fire 10”). We are proud to welcome Thomas as a co-author on this … Continue reading →

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Response to Blesch

Posted on October 28, 2011 by yourphariseefriend

Response to Blesch A fellow by the name of William Blesch has penned a critique of my article: “Consumer Alert”. You can read it at http://watchmanonthewalls.wordpress.com/2011/10/28/the-bbb%e2%80%99s-report-on-blumenthals-consumer-alert/ . I would like to thank him for giving me the opportunity to bring more … Continue reading →

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Red Flags

Posted on October 27, 2011 by yourphariseefriend

Red Flags   The Christian missionary is in essence encouraging a transaction. He is asking you to give the devotion of your heart to Jesus and in return he is promising you a service in the after-life – “eternal salvation”. … Continue reading →

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Consumer Alert!

Posted on October 27, 2011 by yourphariseefriend

Consumer Alert!   You may be wondering: What is a “consumer alert” doing on a blog that focuses on religion? Perhaps you never thought about it this way, but religion involves a transaction. There is an exchange taking place. The … Continue reading →

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Dr. Brown – Volume 5

Posted on October 25, 2011 by yourphariseefriend

Volume V 1. Introduction In this fifth volume of his series, Brown attacks the authenticity of the oral traditions of the Jewish people. As in my critiques of Brown’s previous volumes, each point begins with an excerpt from Brown’s work … Continue reading →

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Repentance

Posted on September 21, 2011 by yourphariseefriend

Repentance “Open for Me, My sister My beloved…” (Song of Songs 5:2) “Said the Holy One, Blessed be He to Israel; My children, open for Me an opening of repentance like the eye of a needle, and I will open for … Continue reading →

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Kol Nidrei

Posted on September 13, 2011 by yourphariseefriend

Kol Nidrei It is an interesting way to open up a day dedicated to repentance. The day that is designated for atonement and returning to God opens with the recital of “Kol Nidrei”. “Kol Nidrei” is not a prayer or … Continue reading →

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Pillars of Faith

Posted on September 11, 2011 by yourphariseefriend

Pillars of Faith   The Scripture uses various words to speak of the commandments of the Torah. One of the terms that is used to refer to the commandments is the word: “edut” = testimony. In a certain sense all … Continue reading →

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Holy Times

Posted on September 6, 2011 by yourphariseefriend

Holy Times   The Biblical holidays seem to be divided into two separate cycles; we have the “Three Festivals” (Pesach-Passover, Shavuot-Festival of Weeks and Sukkot-Tabernacles – Exodus 23:14), and we have the “High Holy Days” (Rosh Hashana, Yom Kippur and … Continue reading →

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