Few images in Christian tradition are as recognizable as the three crosses of Golgotha. But the picture Luke paints weaves in references to the third heaven, garments divided by lots, the words of Isaiah 53, and Joseph's cellmates in the prison of Pharaoh.
Truly understanding the Bible means closing knowledge gaps most readers don't know exist. Going deeper isn't about acquiring more information; it's more like a complete change of operating system. Four shifts in thinking will help one begin the journey from Athens to Jerusalem.
What is She'ol? Korach's descent into the earth opens a study of the Jewish concept of the underworld, its gates, chambers, and appearances of this tradition in the New Testament.
Learn how the Cursing of the Fig Tree, though taught as a pillar of Replacement Theology, might actually be a Midrash on two well-known prophetic passages.
What does the Jewish tradition say about phenomena like Aliens, or extra-terrestrial beings? And, is there any overlap with the broader categories of Angels and demons?
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Can someone speak, act, forgive, heal, or even claim unity with G_D without collapsing the boundary between the human and Divine? Is there a precedent in the Torah that helps us understand this idea?
Thomas's refusal to believe in the resurrection without seeing Jesus's wounds is typically read as a failure of faith. But against the backdrop of rabbinic tradition, the Gospel of John affirms details of the Pharisaic tradition of the Resurrection of the Dead.
When most readers of the New Testament think about biblical holidays, Passover and Shavuot usually come to mind first. In this article, we'll see how Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur may be the most important for understanding the Gospel message.
In this session, we explore what happens to the soul after life on Earth. Learn about the World of Souls, Olam HaDimyon and liminal spaces, the soul's experience during an NDE, and how loved ones are never really gone.
As the content on the site grows, new subscribers may not be aware of the articles of recurring value as we enter into a new holiday. So, to help with this, below is a list of some resources for Rosh Hashanah and the days of preparation.
Have you ever wondered why you might feel more connected to some of your friends than members of your own family? I don't mean you like them better, or prefer to spend time with them, but that there exists a deeper, soul-level connection that is difficult to articulate.
In the second session of "The Journey of the Soul" study, we explore soul groups, spiritual guides, life missions and the process of reincarnation (Gilgul) from within the Jewish tradition and personal accounts.
In this exploration, we're seeking to understand the journey of the soul, before, during, and after life on Earth, examining what the tradition has to say, alongside science, and personal accounts. We'll learn about soul groups, personal and collective missions, the purpose of struggle, and more.
How can one focus on faith, light, and spiritual growth while also preparing for crisis, danger, or societal breakdown? This article explores the tension between spiritual optimism and practical preparedness.
Is the New Testament antisemitic? Scholars like Amy Jill-Levine would argue, though it wasn't intended, the texts have been read to that conclusion.
In this series, we will explore one of the most controversial ideas—one that has sparked massive conflict between Judaism and Christianity over the past 1,900 years. We will look at the idea of the 'Divinity of Messiah' in Jewish thought.
In this article, we explore the deeper insights into the Hebrew word for truth, Emet. With help from the Breslov tradition, we find that truth is a state of living built with honesty before ourselves, others, and G_D.
When I began this project three years ago, the goal was simple: combat replacement theology and share some of the spiritual ideas that I found worthwhile and meaningful.
For nearly two thousand years, the world has viewed Jewish tradition, and especially the rabbis of the Apostolic era, through a distorted lens. This distortion is derived from various disputes in the New Testament, but the picture is not complete. There is a deeper context that has been overlooked.
What does it mean that G_D is in us, and we are in G_D? Learn how the deep mystical concept of Ibur holds a prominent place in the Apostolic writings, unlocking insight and dispelling errant theologies.
In part 2 of this video series, we look at the parallels between the teachings in the New Testament and the emerging Rabbinic Judaism after the destruction of the Second Temple. Learn the deeper message behind key teachings of Jesus, and the point of the healing on Shabbat conflicts.
In this video series, we explore the contentious context of first-century Israel. Learn how post-exilic conditions, the influence of various cultures, and gaps in the Biblical texts all contributed to a period of strife in the time of the New Testament.
What if the universe you see is only a fraction of what truly exists? The jewish tradition tells of five worlds, Assiyah, Yetzirah, Beriyah, Atzilut, and Adam Kadmon.
What did Jesus mean when he said to “hate your life”? In this article, we'll look at a potential deeper meaning of this teaching, exploring insights from the Jewish traditions of the soul.
“If it’s not in the Bible, it’s not authoritative.” “The rabbis rejected Jesus—why should we listen to them?” What did Paul mean when he said all scripture is inspired, or G_D-breathed?
When the Biblical text specifically mentions the number 8, it may be communicating more than an ordinal sequence, but a hidden meaning. In this article, we'll explore the hidden meaning of the number 8.
Paul's teachings are seen as a break from Judaism, but what if his ideas on Jewish and Gentile identity are not a rejection of Rabbinic thought, but deeply rooted in it? How does that change how we read a pivotal verse in 1 Corinthians?
One of the most common and troubling concepts associated with the Bible has to be the idea of "eternal punishment." But when we dig through the layers of Greek-to-Hebrew translations, we find a different picture of the afterlife.
What are Angels? Many cultures have a category for heavenly beings. And though they are indeed mentioned, Bible readers will not find comprehensive details about Angels within the texts. For that, we need to dig through the Jewish tradition.
For centuries, Paul's vision of the “One New Man” has been used to erase Jewish identity in the name of Christian unity. But what if we've misunderstood him entirely?
The New Testament, particularly the letters of Paul, reflects the Jewish legal process (Halacha) in the era before the codification of the Mishnah (cir. 2nd century). In this podcast episode, learn the fundamentals of Jewish law and see how these ideas transform your understanding.
