A clash between entrenched demonic powers and one proclaiming the Kingdom of Heaven.
Набожните еврейски родители на Исус и тяхното дете-чудо

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.
Return to the Galil

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.
Tangled up in Techēlet: Tzitzit (Ritual Tassels) in the Time of Jesus

Although the wearing of tzitzit is enjoined in Scripture, we do not find records of its actual observance until the Second Temple period.
Heaven and Earth Pass Away

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.
The Names of Jerusalem in the Synoptic Gospels and Acts

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?
Possessed Man in Girgashite Territory

Holiness and purity play a hidden role in the story commonly known as the Gerasene Demoniac.
A Passion Play in an Unusual Vein

The story of Jesus’ passion told through readings by Johnny Cash and songs by Bob Dylan.
What Is the Leaven of the Pharisees?

The Gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke give three different answers. Which, if any, is original?
Unearthed Treasures: English Versions of Previously Untranslated Flusser Articles

Check out these translations at WholeStones.org.
Audio JP: Chickens and the Cultural Context of the Gospels

Listen to “Chickens and the Cultural Context of the Gospels.”
Failures of the Aramaic Solution: Aramaic’s Inability to Explain Jesus’ Halachic Questions on the Sabbath (Luke 14:5; Matt. 12:11-12a)

How well does Aramaic explain Jesus’ sayings on healing on the Sabbath?
Faith Like a Mustard Seed

Trust in God and faithfulness to his Kingdom will surmount seemingly impossible obstacles.
New E-Book Available Now!

A collection of thirty-five JP articles to celebrate JP’s first thirty-five years.