judaism
Studies involving Jewish Scripture, tradition, and theological themes with relevance to biblical interpretation.
The Talmud on OT Authorship Paid Members Public
The following excerpts are taken the from the Babylonian Talmudic tractate Bava Bathra, and deal with the authorship of the Old Testament books. One interesting position mentioned by the Baraita is that there were rabbis who actually believed that God had Moses record his own death and burial in advance
Justin Martyr: Jews Worship the Same God Paid Members Public
In his dialogue with Trypho the Jew and his companions, the great saint and martyr Justin Martyr acknowledged that both Jews and Christians worship the same exact God. I cite the relevant section of that discussion. All emphasis will be mine. Chapter 10. Trypho blames the Christians for this alone—
Chrysostom, God & the Jews Paid Members Public
I quote here the entirety St. John Chrysostom’s, Against the Jews. Homily 1, which is a homily written to Christians who were still fascinated by the Jews and their religious practices, thinking that these rites were still somehow pleasing to God. In this highly emotionally charged letter, Chrysostom severely
Augustine, Jews, Philosophers & God Paid Members Public
Here is what the great saint wrote in respect to whether the Jews worshiped God or not, and also in regards to the Greek philosophers like Plato agreeing with Christianity if they were alive to have seen it spread: iv, 6. Those who think it a vain or even a
The Talmud’s Messiah Paid Members Public
In this article I will quote certain sections from the Babylonian Talmud, which deal specifically with the Messiah. I will be citing the part of the Talmud titled Sanhedrin. Before I get to the references I provide a summary of what this portion of the Talmud teaches in respect to
Russian Patriarch Kirill on Islam, Judaism & Buddhism Paid Members Public
The following excerpt is taken from His Holiness Patriarch Kirill meets with Sheikh ul-Islam Allahshukur Pashazade, Chairman of the Caucasus Muslims’ Board: His Holiness Patriarch Kirill said in response: “Your words have come from the heart, and I could feel that. And as for interfaith relations of our Church, one
Eastern Orthodox on Islam, Judaism & Other Churches Paid Members Public
The statements cited here are taken from For the Life of the World: Toward A Social Ethos of the Orthodox Church, published by Holy Cross Orthodox Press in 2020. The document can be accessed at the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America website: Social Ethos Document. Here is the PDF Version.
The Demon Lilith in Jewish Tradition Paid Members Public
In demonology, and in Jewish folklore in particular, Lilith is the name given to an evil female spirit that seduces humans, specifically men, and hence is a succubus. She also known for murdering children. However. in the earlier stages of the folklore, Lilith was said to be Adam’s first