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

Paul And The Gift: Gift – Theory, Grace And Critical Issues...

This is an excellent reflection on the encounter of anthropology, sociology, history and theology. Enjoy and let me know what you think!

Dead Sea Scrolls (prof. Geza Vermes, Oxford University)

I had once had a previlage to personally meet Prof. Geza Vermes at Princeton-Prague Symposium on Historical Jesus that I took part in as a doctoral student under encouragement and because of…

Geza Vermes Will Be Greately Missed

By Dr. Mark Goodacre in his NT Blog. Geza Vermes was a legend.  It is rare for a scholar to make so massive an impact in the guild in different areas, the…

Holiday Greetings From The Temple Institute In Jerusalem...

This is a talk by Rabbi Chaim Richman, an Orthodox Jew who is the director of the Temple Institute in Jerusalem. Disclaimer:  I think that for a Christian this video may help…

In An Audience With The Pope This Morning, The Jewish Head Of State...

Andrea Tornielli Vatican City A cordial meeting between Israeli president Shimon Peres and Pope Francis was held this morning, in the Vatican. During the audience, which lasted 30 minutes, the president invited…