judaism
Studies involving Jewish Scripture, tradition, and theological themes with relevance to biblical interpretation.
RAMBAM ON MUHAMMAD & THE ARABS Paid Members Public
The following is taken from Iggeret Teiman (https://www.sefaria.org/Iggerot_HaRambam%2C_Iggeret_Teiman.10?lang=bi), which is a letter that the Moses Maimonides wrote to the Jews living in Yemen around the 12th century AD. In it we see what Maimonides thought of Muhammad and the
Muhammad: The Torah’s Upholder & Defender Paid Members Public
The following verse poses a major problem for Muslims: Have you not considered those (Jews) who are given a portion of the Book? They are invited to the Book of Allah that it might decide between them, then a part of them turn back and they withdraw. S. 3:23
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
Moses: A God like Jesus? Paid Members Public
In Exodus, God tells Moses that he would make him as God to both Aaron and Pharoah, with Aaron functioning as his mouthpiece/spokesperson and prophet: “Aaron will speak to the people for you. He will be your spokesman, and you will be like Elohim.” Exodus 4:16 Names of
The Gospel of Peter Paid Members Public
The Gospel of Peter is a pseudonymous work that claims to have been written by St. Peter, which scholars have dated to the 2nd century AD. The Gospel only exists in fragmentary form, which I include here for the benefit of the readers. All emphasis will be mine. The Gospel
Synod of Laodicea on the Sabbath Day Paid Members Public
The Synod of Laodicea has been dated by scholars anywhere between the years 343 and 381 AD, between the Sardican and the Second Ecumenical Council. I quote what this Synod wrote in respect to Sabbath keeping. Canon 16 The Gospels are to be read on the Sabbath [i.e. Saturday]
Paul on Sabbath Observance Pt. 2 Paid Members Public
I continue the discussion on whether Christians are obligated to keep the Sabbath day, as prescribed in the Mosaic Law (https://answeringislam.blog/paul-on-sabbath-observance/). In his fiery letter to the Galatians, the Holy Spirit filled Apostle warns the believers not to be deceived by the demonic powers that had once
Rabbis Prove Jesus is God! Paid Members Public
According to the Talmud, there are three things that God does without an intermediary, one of which includes resurrecting the dead: § The Gemara cites related statements concerning the idea that rainfall provides evidence of God’s might. Rabbi Yoḥanan said: There are three keys maintained in the hand of the