New Testament Insights
First Fruits of Zion Repost: Is the Church Israel 2.0?
I had the opportunity to work with First Fruits of Zion (FFOZ) on a piece related to my personal experiences with Replacement Theology.
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Dybuk: The Mysteries of Spiritual Possession
The dybuk, often called an evil spirit, represents the restless soul of a deceased individual who clings to the living, often causing spiritual or physical disturbances. From the New Testament to the Kabbalah, we will explore this idea in depth.
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New Book Available: Illumination Volume 2
The Illumination series aims to uncover the hidden layers of Jewish tradition within the New Testament. In this volume, we begin to explore some of the mystical elements of early kabbalah and its impact on the Gospel message and worldview.
New Testament Insights
The Rise and Fall of the Nephilim: Exploring the Legends of Fallen Angels and Giants
Throughout time, people have been captivated by the Bible's mention of rebellious Angels, their giant offspring, and the various implications of these ideas. In this work, we explore the hidden tradition of the Nephilim, and its implications on humankind.
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Live Online Member Discussion - The Davidic Messiah
Join us for a thought-provoking online discussion as we explore the mysteries surrounding the tradition of Messiah Ben David. November 3rd, 2024 @ 3pm ET
Mysticism and Spirituality
From Life to Afterlife: Judgment of the Soul in Jewish Tradition - Part 1
What happens to the soul when it moves from the physical to the spiritual world? In this 2-part series, we explore what the tradition has to say about angels, the life review, and tips on how we might spend our time differently.
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New! Apparel & Graphic Tees
Custom apparel is now available through the Hidden Orchard Project, featuring clean and meaningful designs in English and Hebrew.
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Torah for Non-Jews. A Convo with Rabbi Pinchas Taylor
Our guest, Orthodox Rabbi, Pinchas Taylor covers a wide range of topics in his projects. Over the last few years, Rabbi Taylor has become a voice I appreciate, particularly as he has boldly waded into the murky space of revealing Torah to the nations.
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New Book Available, ILLUMINATION.
New Book available. “Illumination: Revealing the Jewish-ness of the New Testament” is a journey of enlightenment, uncovering the hidden layers of the New Testament, and bringing to light the deep Rabbinic influences found within its pages.
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The Missing Context of the New Testament - pt. 1
One of the most important components to understanding the "New Testament" is found amid an incident that most Bible readers have never heard of. We'll learn how a particular disagreement between predominant Pharisaic schools shaped the contours and the perplexing milieu of first-century Judaism.
Mysticism and Spirituality
Mysticism in the New Testament - A Conversation w/Daniel Matt
One of my favorite scholars leading the charge in the study of Jewish Mysticism is Professor Daniel Matt. Recently, Professor Matt took some time to answer a few of my questions about the connections between the Kabbalah and the New Testament.
Mysticism and Spirituality
Holy Spirit vs. Ruach HaKodesh: Revealing the Essence of Divine Presence
One of the most elusive concepts in the Bible is the idea of the Holy Spirit. Though Judaism and Christianity share some common ground in recognizing Ruach HaKodesh/Holy Spirit as an aspect of the Divine Presence, the nuances and theological underpinnings differ significantly.