Jesus and the Hasadim
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 ...
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.
When trying to place him amidst a first century context, it can still prove to be challenging as he shares many qualities with the different sects, such as; the Essenes, or the Pharisees.
In this article, scholar Shmuel Safray lays out a strong case for why he places Jesus among a particular group known as the Galilean Hasadim.
