Mysticism and Spirituality
What Happens When We Sin?
In this chart, we learn the dynamics of impurity, sickness, healing, and repentance.
New Testament Insights
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 ...
Mysticism and Spirituality
Mystical Concepts In The New Testament Part 2
What does the New Testament mean with passages that speak of G_D being in us, or Jesus in your soul? In this 2-part series, we will explore the mystical idea behind these and try to shed some light on these ideas
Mysticism and Spirituality
The Third Heaven
Most are not aware of the meditative methodologies within Rabbinic Jewish tradition and the idea of 'Soul ascents'. These can often sound similar to (and may be), the (OBE) Out of Body experiences or (TM) Transcendental Meditations found in modern spirituality movements.
Torah
Is the Oral Torah "Biblical"? pt. 2
In part 2 we will look at these elements from a simpler, more logical perspective. We will point to some obvious and perhaps not-so-obvious examples of why an oral tradition is necessary.