Midrash in the New Testament - part 3 of 4
In this 4-part series, we're exploring the hidden world of Jewish Midrash that can be found in the New Testament.
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Revisiting Purity and Impurity: Lakme Batya Elior's Exploration of Taharah and Tumah
Have you ever wondered why the Bible considers a mother impure after giving birth to a newborn? If having children is a commandment, why must the mother have her life disrupted, separated from normalcy?
Did Paul Openly Teach Jewish Mysticism to the Gentiles in Rome?
Did Paul teach the Gentiles early kabbalistic ideas about the Nefesh, Ruach, and Neshamah? If so, this may make his letters some of the earliest appearances of these ideas. How does this change the understanding of these popular verses?
The Deep Connection Between Chinese Medicine and Tefillin
If we examine where the knots and wrappings are placed from a TCM point of view, it appears that the tefillin and wraps form a potent acupuncture point formula aimed at elevating the spirit and clearing the mind.
Sowing the Seeds of Redemption: A Hidden Message in Genesis 47?
Why does the tradition seem to be silent on the ending of Parasha Vayigash? Why does the Torah tell us about Joseph's interactions with the people of Egypt? Is there a Messianic hint in these passages for us to explore?