The Book Of Enoch (2): The Sin Of The Watchers
THE BOOK OF THE WATCHERS Last time we began by speaking about “the Jewish scene in the time of Jesus”[1] and the necessity to understand who else was on this scene besides…
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The Book Of Enoch (1): Why Would We Want To Read It?
THE JEWISH SCENE IN THE TIME OF JESUS Those readers who have followed my blog for a while, know that I love series. There have been many series on this blog already:…
Who Is My Neighbor?
SERMON ON THE MOUNT AND TORAH PORTION Even among non-Christians, there is a general consensus that Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount is the greatest moral discourse ever given. Have you ever…
Biblical Portraits: Judah (finale)
JUDAH AND HIS BROTHERS Last time, we left off our story just after the cup had been found in Benjamin’s sack. I suppose you understand that this already was a test….
Biblical Potraits: Judah (5)
BACK IN CANAAN We are back to our biblical portrait – but before we arrive at that scene and the speech of Judah that not only precedes, but actually causes Joseph’s…