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    Why the NT is Historically and Theologically not acceptable for Torath Mosheh Jews

    @Ehav4Ever I will also confess I was rather blown away that one of my favorite sources for exegesis and analysis from a Christian view, being G. K. Beale, D. A. Carson, "Commentary on the New Testament Use of the Old Testament," Baker Academic Books, 2006: 972 barely discussed Jeremiah at all...
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    Why the NT is Historically and Theologically not acceptable for Torath Mosheh Jews

    @Ehav4Ever I watched those two videos you posted in the above post. Remarkably insightful. Thank you for the Jewish side. I actually did get my books out and read some commentaries, as well as compare the passage of Jeremiah with Hebrews. I do believe you get a point on this debate. Hebrews...
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    Why the NT is Historically and Theologically not acceptable for Torath Mosheh Jews

    Or adding to it, or giving hints that there is a deeper spiritual meaning other than the surface view. That is the Zohar method, and it is exquisitely interesting and enlightening. The original context is irrelevant on a deeper spiritual and metaphorical meaning. It's why the rabbis said there...
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    Why the NT is Historically and Theologically not acceptable for Torath Mosheh Jews

    I just finished reading your paper here. I enjoyed that very much, thank you for sharing it! That was delightful to read, and I am looking forward to learning more from your materials.
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    What was the intent of the Gospel authors when writing of the resurrection of Christ?

    Excellent points. It is why Joseph Campbell taught it is quite important not to concretize the metaphors in religion or you miss the entire point of them. The ascension of Jesus was not up out into outer space, it was his personal ascension into his own inner space, i.e. apparently via the...
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    Why the NT is Historically and Theologically not acceptable for Torath Mosheh Jews

    Oh sorry, I didn't mean to be obtuse. If the Torath Mosheh Jews already accept the Torah, they have already accepted others' scriptures and incorporated them into their own. That was my point. The Torah is an amalgamation of many other culture's stories and views which anciently Jews adapted...
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    What constitutes a Prophet of the God of Abraham?

    From my study of the Kabbalah and Jewish esoteric sources, I propose a prophet is one who has viewed the heavenly throne and assemblies, and recognized that there is an after life of which we all have a share in. Prophets such as Enoch, Ezekiel, and Daniel come to mind, among others. The...
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    Why the NT is Historically and Theologically not acceptable for Torath Mosheh Jews

    Yet we do actually know Genesis takes information from Mesopotamian backgrounds and stories as do the Psalms of King David. Biblical scholarship has demonstrated the very close parallels of ideas, philosophies, and downright quoting from many of the ancient cultures the Jews lived with. To...
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    Jesus and helpful notes on the Λογος (Logos) of John 1:1

    I cannot possibly disagree with this in any manner. It was my intention simply to show that since there is a lot more about the Logos than most of us suppose, then the same for Jesus as a person. Enhancing the overall comprehensive context of Logos, in my opinion, thus enhances the overall...
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    Why the NT is Historically and Theologically not acceptable for Torath Mosheh Jews

    Yes, so far as we gather Jesus did quote the Old Testament quite a bit, especially Isaiah...
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    Why the NT is Historically and Theologically not acceptable for Torath Mosheh Jews

    Ehav4ever That literally means that when Jews become Christian they literally disappear within one to two generations as indentifiable Jewish communities. The Torah states that when Jews follow the Torah corrently that would not happen. ToGodorNottoGod The Zohar has the same teaching. I have...
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    Jesus and helpful notes on the Λογος (Logos) of John 1:1

    Also, it is crucial to know that there are, without the slightest exaggeration on my part, hundreds of thousands of pages written on the Logos within the last 200 years. It is not just a simple proposition. In the above article I merely put together a few interesting ideas in a really short...
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    Jesus and helpful notes on the Λογος (Logos) of John 1:1

    I have had several good comments and compliments actually on this little missive I recently wrote and shared with some friends. I think this august group will enjoy this... Jesus of the κοσμος: Helpful, Scintillating Notes on the Λογος (Logos) of John 1:1 The Gospel of John is not much like...
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    Melchizedek as Angel

    Why does Melchizedek need to be an angel? His very short story works just fine with him as a man. These are some Jewish Exegesis is all. I'm just showing there is more to Melchizedek than meets the eye. Just sharing some fun and interesting info
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    Melchizedek as Angel

    Indeed. He could well be. I shall review what has been said. If memory serves me correctly, I actually do believe this is played with on words in the Zohar to this effect from the Jewish side of things. An excellent question.
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    Melchizedek as Angel

    Yes indeed, Hebrews is a very good book in the NT... I shall have to find the analysis of Hebrews concerning Melchizedek I have seen recently and share it here. Good eye.
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    Melchizedek as Angel

    Melchizedek as Angel Michael we know was a high priest, or at least a priestly figure. The Shephard of Hermas in the Similitudes describes him as “he who holds authority over peoples and governs them… gives them the law, into the hearts of the believers.(1) This is Yahweh’s role we see Michael...
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    Is this ANGEL Yahweh himself?

    Different folks interpret the Angel of Yahweh in various ways. There was controversy to it back in Jesus' day with the Jews and their notion of the "Two Powers in Heaven," as the biblical scholar Alan F. Segal has noted in his book. Apparently many kinds of holy beings could be viewed as an...
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    A Question for Theists...

    It is a long and fascinating discussion. I will try to do a Cliff Notes kind of version for the mean time.
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    The Absolute Truth

    But then the absolute truth must be a myriad of contradictory conceptions and doctrines, because the religions war among themselves over doctrine and truth even unto death. That is precisely why we refuse to listen. Religions if they had the absolute truth could not possibly disagree and fight...
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