Is it appropriate to call Jesus “rabbi”? Or did he reject the title? A look at how the word was used in the first century.
Dating Jesus’ Jewishness
How much can we really know about the Jewishness of Jesus? That’s a pretty fundamental question, since the goal of this website is to understand the Jewish background of Christianity. I’ve found some pretty important news in my recent reading, and wanted to share it here. A common approach to studying Jesus is to use […]
Learning to Think in Three Dimensions
What our eyesight can teach us about having a biblical perspective.
Reflecting on the First Advent
During the Advent season, I’m reconsidered the harsh reality that Jesus entered two thousand years ago.
Would Jesus Go Green?
Right now, a hot topic in the news is the effort of many to be “green.” Because of the rising price of oil and the discussion about global warming, many people are trying to “reduce their carbon footprint.” Others may just be rolling their eyes at another over-hyped trend, and skeptical about the whole thing. […]
Say Little, Do Much
A rabbi from Jesus’ time pointed out that we can learn a good lesson from Abraham from how he lavished hospitality on strangers.
Ruth’s Family Soap Opera
Modern readers miss the scandalous background of Ruth – that she was a Moabitess, who were known for their sexual immorality. You need to listen to this story with ancient ears to appreciate how she’s redeemed.
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