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Bible Versus Scriptures: Part 2—What Goes into the Canon?

The second part in JP’s series on the nature of the Scriptures.

The first part in JP’s series on the nature of the Scriptures.

The questioning of Jesus by two priests—John the Baptist and Joseph Caiaphas—reveals hidden aspects of Jesus’ high self-awareness.

I haven’t been able to sing one of my best songs for the past five years. This is the story of why.

The pattern of activity within Jesus’ group is very similar to the modes of operation known from the ḥavurah of the tannaitic-amoraic period.

Did Jesus ever drink from a glass made by Ennion when he dined in the home of a wealthy sympathizer?

My first visit to the Western Wall, which happened only days ago, was an exceptionally moving experience.

Who were the false prophets mentioned in the Gospels?

Why did the Jewish crowd in Jerusalem prefer to release an armed robber charged with murder over Jesus?

How and why are High Priests from the end of the Second Temple Period remembered in rabbinic sources?

massimo1972 on The So-called ‘Privilegium Paschale’ in Light of Jewish Sources08Sep2026
Dear Professor Safrai, thank you for this very interesting article.
Joshua N. Tilton on Mark: The Shortest or the Longest Gospel?30Jul2026
Good idea. For a quick reference you could use the "LOY Map" [https://www.jerusalemperspective.com/11995/] to get the Scripture references for each…
notnickmoorman on Mark: The Shortest or the Longest Gospel?26Jul2026
Very Interesting Work! Do you by chance have a resource you could share that lists chapter and verse numbers of…
Joshua N. Tilton on My Father in Israel19Jul2026
I had a similar experience with regard to David Flusser. I had never heard of him until a few months…