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Doing Communion Wrong: A Four Act Story of Jewish Becoming for Elul
Summary: A man from a progressive Christian family discovers his Jewish roots, embraces historical criticism and learning, and navigates his dual identity. He challenges traditional Christian beliefs, participates in justice… Read more
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Mark 7 Analysis: Jesus’ Interpretation and Pharisaic Tradition
It’s Sunday Post time, and you know what that means! Gospel through a Jewish lens. Today we’ll talk about a Torah observant Pharisaic leader who disagrees with an obligation suggested… Read more
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Centralization and Change: Insights from Parsha Re’eh
Sorry to be delayed again with this week’s Torah commentary. I have just a little too much packed into my weeks these days! I may need to decide between the… Read more
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Continuing the Conversation: Unpacking John’s Gospel and Jewish Tradition
In John chapter 6, the term “The Jews” must be understood in its first-century context, not in our modern sense of religion and people. This author’s work aims to defang… Read more
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Chemotherapy, Community, and Critical Torah Insights: Parsha Eikev
No God of the Bible and no Moses, what are we to do with our covenants? I argue that our modern task is to tap into our tradition and update… Read more
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The Fourth Gospel: A Study in Interpretive Complexity
The author discusses the interpretation of the Bible, particularly John chapter 6, emphasizing the need to consider historical and literary context to avoid misinterpretation. The post challenges the notion of… Read more
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Pressing the Limits of Historical Time: Parsha Vaetchanan
This content explores the author’s Jewish identity, parenting, and connection to ancient traditions. The Parsha Vaetchanan, featuring Moses’ longing, Torah review, and warning about idolatry, is highlighted. The text examines… Read more
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Interpreting John’s Gospel: Historical Realism vs. Narrative Construction
The Johannine Gospel and epistles are debated by scholars; Méndez argues they are pseudepigraphic works of a single author, while Anderson supports their historical authenticity. Méndez encourages caution in interpreting… Read more
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The Evolution of Deuteronomy: From Scroll of Torah to Foundation of Judaism
“Deuteronomy may well be the first book to pose the problem of modernity” (JPS Jewish Study Bible, 356). I’m excited this morning! Today, for our Thursday Torah Parsha post, we’re… Read more
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The Jewish Annotated Apocrypha
The Jewish Annotated Apocrypha, released in October 2020, is an important addition to the study of Jewish literature. The introduction addresses the concept of Apocrypha, its association with falsehood, and… Read more
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