Angels Ascending and Descending on the Ladder
Jesus quotes a very deep midrash in the Gospel of John. Many readers miss this reference, but his audience did not. Journey with us as we unpack these metaphors and seek understanding.
New Testament Insights
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Insights and new perspectives on the New Testament
How to Read the Letters of Paul
The writings of the Apostle Paul, commonly known as the Epistles, hold immense significance in Christian theology. How will we re-evaluate his letters if we view them within a specific Rabbinic correspondence framework?
Messiah: Part 3, New Testament Insights
Does Jesus fulfill the role of Messiah? If so, which one - the Josephic or the Davidic? In this article, we explore what the Gospel writers seemed to think, picking up the clues from the Rabbinic tradition.
The Parable of the Lost Sheep
This parable exemplifies how Jesus often co-opts Rabbinic Midrash to illustrate a point. In this, he uses many metaphoric elements of the Jewish oral tradition, teaching the surprising spiritual dynamics of repentance.
Messiah: Part 2, The New Normal
In Part 2, we look at the key dynamics humanity now faces after Adam's sin, the role of the Messiah to repair these, and how we have a shared responsibility to participate.
The Divine Council
Does G_D rule the world through a Divine Council of supernal angels? For many, this may be a new idea, however, deep within the Rabbinic tradition, this is quite ancient.
Was Paul the First Christian Convert?
Of course, Paul converted, right? The chapter heading says so, and his name was changed to Saul, wasn't it?
The Divorce of Israel
Did G_D divorce the Jewish people? Has He abandoned any covenantal ties with the people of the promise, or has a misunderstanding occurred?
The Healing of the Blind Man
What is the lesson of the healing of the blind man? Is it simply a recorded event, or is there more for readers to take away from this moral?
New Book - Exploration of the Soul
Though concealed from many, the Bible's inner wisdom and soul, particularly its exploration through the Jewish tradition, remain some of humankind's most practical, timeless, and profound writings.
Developing the Soul - Mussar Series. Part 4 ▶
In this final session, we recap some of the concepts of this study, focusing on some common areas of imbalance many of us will want to be aware of.
What Does the Bible Say About the Afterlife?
The concept of the afterlife, particularly heaven, and hell, has been the subject of fascination and contemplation across various religious and cultural traditions. But, what does the Bible say about these topics?