judaism
Studies involving Jewish Scripture, tradition, and theological themes with relevance to biblical interpretation.
TALMUD, MUHAMMAD AND PEDOPHILE Paid Members Public
MARRIAGEABLE AGE IN RABBINIC JUDAISM In this post I will cite leading rabbinic sources and authorities to show that a female was considered mature enough for marriage only after she had reached puberty, which the rabbis interpreted as taking place after the age of twelve. All emphasis shall be mine.
Q. 2:75-79 & THE CORRUPT QURAN Paid Members Public
I resume the discussion: Q. 2:75-79 AND BIBLE CORRUPTION. In this post I am going to take the same objection leveled against the Holy Scriptures and apply it to the Quran as to show that it is the Muslim scripture that has been corrupted and altered. Recall from the
SCHOLARS AND THE 2 POWERS IN HEAVEN Paid Members Public
In this post I will be citing particular scholars that acknowledge the fact that both the Hebrew Bible and early Jewish tradition affirm the existence of at least two distinct divine Powers. The second Power is variously identified as the Angel/Messenger of YHWH, the Son of Man, the Word/
ORIGEN ON ISAIAH 53 Paid Members Public
The following reference is taken from Origen’s response to Celsus where he mentioned and refuted the assertion of certain Jews whom he had debated that Isaiah 53 is about the nation. All emphasis is mine: Chapter 55 Now I remember that, on one occasion, at a disputation held with
JEWISH ENCYCLOPEDIA ON THE MEMRA Paid Members Public
This post is taken from the following article: MEMRA (= “Ma’amar” or “Dibbur,” “Logos”). All emphasis is mine. MEMRA (= “Ma’amar” or “Dibbur,” “Logos”): By: Kaufmann Kohler “The Word,” in the sense of the creative or directive word or speech of God manifesting His power in the world of matter
WAS REBECCA REALLY 3? Paid Members Public
In this post I quote from a rabbinic Jewish source refuting the lie that Rebecca was three years old when Isaac married her. This will help to expose and silence all those Muhammadans who appeal to rabbis like Rashi who erroneously believed this lie. It is obvious why these Muslims
THE DIVINE KING OF KINGS Paid Members Public
According to the Hebrew Bible and Jewish tradition, YHWH is the only Lord of lords and King of kings that dwells in heaven above: “For Yahweh your God is the God of gods and the Lord of lords, the great, the mighty, and the fearsome God who does not show
MOSES IS GOD & GOD’S A MAN OF GOD? Paid Members Public
In this post I will be highlighting some additional examples of rabbinic traditions which are quite baffling to say the least. The examples I present here will show how the rabbis either mishandled the Hebrew Bible or came up with some rather bizarre interpretations that are so far removed from