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Explorations of the Torah’s teachings, historical context, and theological foundations.
The Bible on Mosaic Authorship of the Torah Paid Members Public
There is explicit evidence within the canon of the Holy Bible that the Pentateuch, or the first five Books of the OT, are the Torah or Law which God gave to and through Moses. For starters, the Hebrew Bible consistently refers either to the book of the Law of Moses,
Ibn Qayyim on Biblical Preservation Paid Members Public
In this post I quote a different source for the statements of one of Ibn Taymiyyah’s premiere students, Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyyah, on the Muslim scholarly views concerning the preservation of the Torah. Chapter Thirteen: On the Devil’s Schemes Against the Son of Adam Chapter: People have differed in
Interpretation of Deut. 18:15-19 & 34:10-12 Paid Members Public
I cite various translations and/or interpretations of Deut. 18:15-19 and 34:10-12 from a variety of writings. All emphasis will be mine. Rashi 15 A prophet from among you, from your brothers, like me, the Lord, your God will set up for you; you shall hearken to him.
YHVH: The Divine Adjective Paid Members Public
Deuteronomy 6:4, commonly referred to as the Shema, is the very heart of the Hebrew Bible and the Jewish faith. It is also the very foundation of the New Testament proclamation of the Triunity of God. The passage stresses the fact of YHVH being the only God whom his
Josephus & the Divine Name Paid Members Public
The following quote is taken from Josephus’ The War of the Jews 5:5, translated by William Whiston. He states that the Divine Name consists of 4 vowels. All emphasis is mine. ז. ובני משפחת הכהֻנה, אשר לא יכלו לשָׁרֵת בקֹדש מפני מום אשר בבשרם, היו
Discrepancies Between the Sacrifices in Ezekiel and the Torah Paid Members Public
The following is uploaded from this article: The Discrepancies between the Sacrifices in Ezekiel and the Torah - TheTorah.com. The laws of holiday sacrifices in Ezekiel 45–46 contradict the laws in Numbers 28–29. The problems are so significant that some Talmudic sages thought it would be best
The High Priest’s Atoning Death Paid Members Public
According to the Torah, if a person accidentally, unintentionally kills another s/he is allowed to flee from the avenger of blood to a designated place called a city of refuge. The individual is to remain there until the death of the high priest, since his death absolves the person
Isaac's Death & Resurrection Paid Members Public
The following excerpt is taken from the article, Isaac Dies in the Akedah: From Bible to Midrash to Art. But Then Why Does Abraham Return Alone? Yet Isaac is absent when Abraham returns to his servants. בראשית כב:יט וַיָּשׇׁב אַבְרָהָם אֶל