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

The Last Supper And The Sign Of Jonah (1)

Have you ever been to Mini Israel Park? This Park (located not far from the ancient village of Emmaus) is a wonderful attraction that offers hundreds of exact replica models of the…

Passover Reflections: Entering Jerusalem

When  did  Jesus  enter   Jerusalem? Christians over the world  know that Palm Sunday is the beginning of Passion Week. But do you know why Jesus was entering  Jerusalem on that particular…

Passover Reflections: The Lamb (ii)

The Pesach Lamb   We have already spent some time discussing the lamb from Aqedah story from Genesis 22 – the first time the word “lamb” occurs in the Torah. This time…

Aqedah : Sacrifice Of Isaac

My dear readers, once again I’ve been led by your comments to put off my own plans for a while. I had been planning to prepare a survey of the Lamb image…

Passover Reflections: The Lamb (i)

  God will provide for Himself the lamb for a burnt offering       Gen. 22:8   Worthy is the Lamb who was slain to receive power and riches and wisdom, and strength…

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