isaiah
Messianic prophecy, divine identity, and theological themes explored through the Book of Isaiah.
The 9 Choirs of Heavenly Creatures Paid Members Public
According to the ancient apostolic Churches, i.e., Oriental Orthodox (OO), Eastern Orthodox (EO), Assyrian Church of the East (ACOE), and the Catholic Church, there are nine choirs or categories of spirit creatures God has made. They are: Seraphim, Cherubim, Thrones, Dominions, Powers (Virtues), Authorities, Principalities, Archangels, and Angels. In
Chrysostom: Jews & their Synagogues & Feasts Paid Members Public
The following is taken from John Chrysostom, Against the Jews. Homily 1. All emphasis will be mine. (1) TODAY I HAD INTENDED to complete my discussion on the topic on which I spoke to you a few days ago; I wished to present you with even clearer proof that God&
More on the Messiah in the Talmud Paid Members Public
The following citations are taken from the Babylonian Talmud, Sanhedrin 93b-94a and 96b. I cite them since they ascribe OT texts, such as Isaiah 11:1-10 and Amos 9:11, and which also reject the idea of Hezekiah being the Messiah. All emphasis will be mine. מָשִׁיחַ, דּ
Virgin Birth in Isa. 9:7 Paid Members Public
The following is taken from this site post: The Mystery Of The Closed Mem. The Mystery Of The Closed Mem By Daniel Botkin The letter mem, which corresponds to our English letter M, is one of five letters in the Hebrew alphabet that takes a final form. In other words,
RAMBAM, MESSIANIC PROPHECY & JESUS Paid Members Public
The lengthy excerpt is from Moses Maimonides’ epistle to the Yemeni Jews written in the 12th century AD, titled Iggeret Teiman (https://www.sefaria.org/Iggerot_HaRambam%2C_Iggeret_Teiman.10?lang=bi). In it, he addresses a situation where a false Messianic claimant had arisen and reminds his people
Isaiah 42 Revisited Paid Members Public
The purpose of this short post is to demonstrate how both ancient and post-Christian versions and commentaries from both Jews and Christians interpreted Isaiah 42:1. All emphasis will be mine. LXX “Jacob is my servant, I will help him: Israel is my chosen, my soul has accepted him; I
The Soul of YHWH Paid Members Public
In this short post I will quote the places where the Hebrew Bible teaches that YHWH has/possesses a soul (nephesh). “I will set my tent among you, and my soul won’t abhor you… I will destroy your high places, and cut down your incense altars, and cast your
The Trinity in Isaiah 61 Paid Members Public
In the book of Isaiah we have a case where YHWH speaks of YHWH anointing him by placing his Spirit upon him for the express purpose of preaching the Gospel: The Spirit of Lord Yahweh is upon me Because Yahweh has anointed me To bring good news to the afflicted;