The Jewish Studies Blog

There are tools that are needed to mine the depths of the biblical texts. There are also many perspectives that enrich our study, like the perspective of first century Judaism. This site is one of those rare resources that provides both tools and perspective for the serious student of Scripture.

– Dr. Allen Mawhinney, A Retired Academic Dean, Reformed Theological Seminary

Shalom (hebrew Insight)

The word שָׁלום Shalom, as well as the word Alleluiais, probably, the best known word in Biblical Hebrew! Shalom is usually translated as the word “peace”, but this translation alone may be misleading….

The Woman Caught In Adultery: Oral Tradition Or Fabricated Story?...

They went each to his own house, but Jesus went to the Mount of Olives. 2 Early in the morning he came again to the temple. All the people came to him, and…

Debating The Person Of Jesus (john 7.40-48)

For better viewing, please, click HERE. 40 On hearing his words, some of the people said, “Surely this man is the Prophet.” 41 Others said, “He is the Messiah.” Still others asked, “How can…

Temple Christology In The Gospel Of John (dr. Mark S. Kinzer, Mjti)

Mark S. Kinzer (Ph.D., University of Michigan) is Senior Scholar and President Emeritus of Messianic Jewish Theological Institute, and Rabbi of Congregation Zera Avraham in Ann Arbor, Michigan. He is the author…

A Fabricated Old Testament Quotation Or An Astounding Reference To...

37 On the last day of the feast, the great day Sadducees and Pharisees were two Israelite Judean parties that were very often at odds with each other. Sadducees were the staunch conservatives…