... a high-temperature jet of ionized gases and impactor fragments reaches Earth’s surface at high velocity, excavates unconsolidated sediment, and expands radially outward in what is sometimes called a ‘base surge’.
One of the key ideas perpetuated through replacement theology, (also known as supercessionism) is taught under the heading of the "New Covenant". On the surface, this seems innocent enough, perhaps even quite logical, however, when we explore this in-depth, some assumptions are revealed;
The Hebrew Bible uses (4) different words to describe the categories of what we have broadly called, "sin". G_D takes in
In this chart, we learn the dynamics of impurity, sickness, healing, and repentance.
The quicker, and more efficiently we begin to progress through these Levels of Faith, the more attuned to the ways of G_d we will become.
Seeking to understand the historical Jesus is often a difficult task. Every culture seems to have adopted a view of him that mirrors their own context, or a projection of their own values and worldview. In this article, scholar Shmuel Safray lays out a strong case for ...
One of the more difficult concepts in the Bible are the categories of; Pure and Impure, Holy and Common, and Profane. What adds to the confusion is the inconsistency and imprecision in which some of these words are rendered in various English translations.
what strikes me as perhaps more interesting is the agreement between the rationalists and the kabbalists. Similarly, there is also a strong affinity to be found among the writings of the New Testament on this topic as well.
The idea of Repentance is often described as other-worldly as it simply does not fit the laws of nature as we perceive them. For this reason the Sages teach Repentance is among (7) things created before the beginning of time (Pirke d'Rabbi Eliezer Chapter 3).
In Hebrew, the word most commonly used for command[ment] is ‘Mitzvah’. Through these, we may come to recognize that all of the Torah is a kind of program to cultivate a closeness with G_D.
History is full of surprising twists and inexplicable events that have forever changed the course of the world. This can also be said of tragedies, though, usually from a downstream vantage point.
Take a closer look at the Hebrew text above. What does come first in the Hebrew, immediately after that "bracket" (the letter bet), where we are granted permission to consider such matters?
