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David Bivin’s Graveside Funeral

JP Staff Writer 16Jul2026 Blog Leave a Comment

Watch a live-streamed video of David’s funeral.

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The Holy Study Circle: The Ḥavurah (‘Group’) in Rabbinic Literature and Jesus’ Study Circle

Ze'ev Safrai 10Jul2026 Articles Leave a Comment

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

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Character Profile: Ennion, First-Century Glassmaker

Joshua N. Tilton, JP’s editor 03Jul2026 Articles, Fine Arts, Photo Essay Leave a Comment

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

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New Audio JP: What Did Jesus Mean by “Do Not Judge”?

JP Staff Writer 03Jul2026 Blog Leave a Comment

Lois Tverberg’s article, “What Did Jesus Mean by ‘Do Not Judge’?” is our most recent Audio JP.

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Holy Land Postcard: The Western Wall (הַכּוֹתֶל הַמַּעֲרָבִי)

Катя Моцева / Katia Motzeva 18Jun2026 Blog, Photo Essay Leave a Comment

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

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O Jerusalem! Jerusalem! —A Prayer for Peace

Joshua N. Tilton, JP’s editor 13Jun2026 Blog Leave a Comment

While the catastrophe Jesus desired to avert came upon first-century Jerusalem, we can take a lesson from history and pursue the ways of peace.

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Character Profile: False Prophets in the Gospels

Joshua N. Tilton, JP’s editor 03Jun2026 Articles 1 Comment

Who were the false prophets mentioned in the Gospels?

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The Value of Jerusalem Perspective

Joshua N. Tilton, JP’s editor 03Jun2026 Blog Leave a Comment

These three “spiritual fruits”—standing in opposition to anti-Semitism and anti-Judaism, standing up for religious pluralism, and speaking out for Jesus’ vision—are the redemptive work Jerusalem Perspective is committed to carrying out.

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Character Profile: Who Was ‘Bar-Abba’?

Ze'ev Safrai 24Apr2026 Articles 2 Comments

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

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Places of Honor

Joshua N. Tilton, David N. Bivin [1939-2026] & Lauren S. Asperschlager 22Apr2026 LOY Commentary Leave a Comment

A lesson in humility.

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    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…

  2. 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…

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    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…

  4. barricae on My Father in Israel18Jul2026

    I just discovered this website and David Bivin’s rich legacy yesterday, the day after his burial. I am honored to…

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