Новият завет посочва ясно, че Исус, като всички религиозни евреи от първи век, е носел цицийот. Това са пискюлите, които били прикрепяни към четирите ъгъла на нечия мантия, според заповедта в Числа 15 и Второзаконие 22. Спазването на тази заповед от страна на Исус е илюстрирано по един драматичен начин от историята на жената, която страдала от кръвоизлив в продължение на дванадесет години.
Никой не знае със сигурност как е изглеждал Исус в очите на своите съвременници. Въпреки това има доказателства, които предполагат, че косата на Исус може да е била доста къса—черна или тъмна на цвят—и брадата му да е била късо подстригана.
Според Лука Йосиф и Мария ходели на поклонение в Ерусалим на всяка Пасха. Изискването за поклонение в Храма в Ерусалим се споменава в пасажите от Писанието, които се отнасят до трите ежегодни празника: Празника на безквасните хлябове, Празника на седмиците и Празника на шатроразпъването.
The meshalim (proverbs and parables) of the sages shed light on the development of Aesop’s fables and on variant versions of the fables within the complex Aesopic tradition.
In the social reading of the Capernaum Synagogue incident Jesus restores the tattered fabric of the community, exchanging the way things were for a newer and better way.
В разказа за детството на Исус, описан в първа и втора глава от Eвангелието на Лука, Лука представя Мария, Йосиф и Исус в една отлична светлина. Майката и бащата на Исус проявяват набожност далеч отвъд обичайната, а младият Исус изгаря от желание да бъде в храма и да изучава Тора с учителите на Израел.
How a bare statement about Jesus’ return to the Galilee was pressed into the service of the author of Luke’s apologetic goals, the author of Mark’s kerygmatic program, and the author of Matthew’s theological agenda.
Jesus claimed his interpretations would bring out the true intention of the Torah’s commandments without rendering a single verse, word, letter, or even pen stroke superfluous.
What can the Greek and Hebrew forms of Jerusalem’s name tell us either about the sources of the Synoptic Gospels and Acts or the audiences to whom these works were addressed?
Son of Man’s Coming describes the cessation of the times of the Gentiles and the ultimate vindication of Israel in terms of the apocalyptic image of “one like a son of man.”
In Yerushalayim Besieged Jesus describes and laments the consequences that will befall Israel as a result of its rejection of the Kingdom of Heaven and its ways of peace.
Overhearing an innocent expression of appreciation for the beauty of the stones from which the Temple was constructed, Jesus uttered the prediction that the time was shortly to come when not one of those stones would remain in its place.
Were Jesus and John the Baptist like children who played a dance and a dirge? Or was Jesus’ generation one that complained like whining children about the prophets who came to warn it?
When nearly precise rabbinic parallels to stories and sayings in the Gospels exist, it may indicate that the Gospels are preserving traditions of the early Jesus movement and, perhaps, the historical Jesus.
Новият завет посочва ясно, че Исус, като всички религиозни евреи от първи век, е носел цицийот. Това са пискюлите, които били прикрепяни към четирите ъгъла на нечия мантия, според заповедта в Числа 15 и Второзаконие 22. Спазването на тази заповед от страна на Исус е илюстрирано по един драматичен начин от историята на жената, която страдала от кръвоизлив в продължение на дванадесет години.
Никой не знае със сигурност как е изглеждал Исус в очите на своите съвременници. Въпреки това има доказателства, които предполагат, че косата на Исус може да е била доста къса—черна или тъмна на цвят—и брадата му да е била късо подстригана.
Въпреки че свещениците са носели подобна на тюрбан шапка, другите евреи от периода на Втория храм не са покривали главата си.
The story of Jesus’ passion told through readings by Johnny Cash and songs by Bob Dylan.
To obtain the Tree of Life one must pass through the Narrow Gate.
How Luke 23:34 became embroiled in the Church’s conflicted relationship with its Jewish Roots.
Според Лука Йосиф и Мария ходели на поклонение в Ерусалим на всяка Пасха. Изискването за поклонение в Храма в Ерусалим се споменава в пасажите от Писанието, които се отнасят до трите ежегодни празника: Празника на безквасните хлябове, Празника на седмиците и Празника на шатроразпъването.
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The confession “Jesus is Lord” is the simplest and earliest Christian creed. But how did referring to Jesus as “Lord” begin?
The choice is between doing what Jesus says or letting everything fall into ruin.
Човек може да си състави доста точна представа за това какво е правил Исус в детството и юношеството си.
How commitment to social justice in this world determines one’s place at the messianic banquet in the world to come.
Hindsight and political expedience shaped the author of Matthew’s view of the Roman Empire.
Professor David Flusser investigates the Jewish background of the angel’s song to the shepherds, “Glory to God in the highest….”
The meshalim (proverbs and parables) of the sages shed light on the development of Aesop’s fables and on variant versions of the fables within the complex Aesopic tradition.
The narrative conclusion to Jesus’ homily on the Torah and the Kingdom of Heaven.
In the social reading of the Capernaum Synagogue incident Jesus restores the tattered fabric of the community, exchanging the way things were for a newer and better way.
A clash between entrenched demonic powers and one proclaiming the Kingdom of Heaven.
В разказа за детството на Исус, описан в първа и втора глава от Eвангелието на Лука, Лука представя Мария, Йосиф и Исус в една отлична светлина. Майката и бащата на Исус проявяват набожност далеч отвъд обичайната, а младият Исус изгаря от желание да бъде в храма и да изучава Тора с учителите на Израел.
A lesson in derech eretz (“proper conduct”).
How a bare statement about Jesus’ return to the Galilee was pressed into the service of the author of Luke’s apologetic goals, the author of Mark’s kerygmatic program, and the author of Matthew’s theological agenda.
Although the wearing of tzitzit is enjoined in Scripture, we do not find records of its actual observance until the Second Temple period.
How a promise of safe harbor evolved into a prophecy of the end.
Jesus claimed his interpretations would bring out the true intention of the Torah’s commandments without rendering a single verse, word, letter, or even pen stroke superfluous.
What can the Greek and Hebrew forms of Jerusalem’s name tell us either about the sources of the Synoptic Gospels and Acts or the audiences to whom these works were addressed?
Holiness and purity play a hidden role in the story commonly known as the Gerasene Demoniac.
The Gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke give three different answers. Which, if any, is original?
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Listen to “Chickens and the Cultural Context of the Gospels.”
How well does Aramaic explain Jesus’ sayings on healing on the Sabbath?
Trust in God and faithfulness to his Kingdom will surmount seemingly impossible obstacles.
Is the quieting of the storm proof of Jesus’ divinity?
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What was the cursing of the fig tree all about?
The Fig Tree parable offers assurance that despite the destruction of Jerusalem and the Temple, Israel will eventually be redeemed.
Discover connections between Stephen’s Speech and ancient Jewish literature.
Son of Man’s Coming describes the cessation of the times of the Gentiles and the ultimate vindication of Israel in terms of the apocalyptic image of “one like a son of man.”
In Yerushalayim Besieged Jesus describes and laments the consequences that will befall Israel as a result of its rejection of the Kingdom of Heaven and its ways of peace.
Listen to Lindsey discuss his approach to the ‘Lord of the Sabbath’ pericope.
Premonitions that the Temple’s destruction is at hand.
Overhearing an innocent expression of appreciation for the beauty of the stones from which the Temple was constructed, Jesus uttered the prediction that the time was shortly to come when not one of those stones would remain in its place.
Translation of David Flusser’s, “‘Everything Written…in the Psalms About Me’ (Luke 24:44)” courtesy of WholeStones.org.
Translation of David Flusser’s, “Luke 9:51-56—A Hebrew Fragment” courtesy of WholeStones.org.
Translation of David Flusser’s, “Midrash in the New Testament” courtesy of WholeStones.org.
Neither in his personal conduct, nor in the Sermon on the Mount, did Jesus consider himself to be superior to the Torah’s commandments.
How Jewish tradition informs our understanding of the temptation narrative.
Were Jesus and John the Baptist like children who played a dance and a dirge? Or was Jesus’ generation one that complained like whining children about the prophets who came to warn it?
When nearly precise rabbinic parallels to stories and sayings in the Gospels exist, it may indicate that the Gospels are preserving traditions of the early Jesus movement and, perhaps, the historical Jesus.
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Carrion Birds describes the enormity of the destruction Jesus foresaw. Israel would be rendered carrion to be picked over by the Roman legions.