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

Letter To Philadelphia Church (rev. 3:7-8)

7 “And to the messenger of the Assembly in Philadelphia write: Philadelphia stood on a low and yet easily defended hill at the foot of Mt. Tmolus, commanding the extensive and fertile territory of…

We Must Always Question Our Assumptions

Tel Aviv University’s Egyptian Valedictorian: ‘We Must Always Question Our Assumptions’ Haisam Hassanein grew up surrounded by anti-Israeli stereotypes but found a very different reality when he experienced the country for himself….

Jewish Purity In The City Of Sardis (rev. 3:4-5)

4 But you have a few people in Sardis who have not soiled their garments; and they will walk with Me in white, for they are worthy. The book of Revelation and its…

Paul And The Jewish Tradition: The Ideology Of The Shema

By Mark D. Nanos Shema Israel, Adonai Elohenu, Adonai Echad: “Hear, O Israel, the Lord is our God, the Lord is One.” The Shema Israel has arguably been the most important ideological…

Beijing: The Jewish Cultural Context Of The New Testament Lectures...

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