Book Of Revelation In Jewish Context (rev. 1:7-8) – Dr. Eli...
Behold, he is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see him, even those who pierced him… As John states who the principle heavenly parties are that commission him to write…
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 Nature And Origins Of The 1st-century Synagogue (dr. Anders...
It is very likely that the institutions referred to as proseuchai in inscriptions dating from 3rd and 2nd century bce Egypt were, in fact, Jewish temples, and not synagogues as is commonly…
Paul, Practical Pluralism, And The Invention Of Religious...
Critical Thinkers Lecture, University of Ottawa: Paula Fredriksen. “Paul, Practical Pluralism, and the Invention of Religious Persecution in Roman Antiquity” October 24, 2013, Q&A Part 1. To view this video on YouTube…
How Later Contexts Affect Pauline Content, Or: Retrospect Is The...
All historians struggle with the problem of retrospect. As an historian of Christian origins, however, I am particularly aware of the long shadows cast backward by events and by patterns of thought or…
Paul And Augustine On The Redemption Of The Jews (by Paula...
Paula Fredriksen, Aurelio Professor of Scripture, Boston University and author of From Jesus to Christ and Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews sheds new light on the origins of anti-Semitism and…
