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Halakha in the Gospels
The Gospels describe Jesus and his followers as keeping halakha to a relatively high extent; they were a group to whom the law was important.
‘Look at…all the trees’: Trees in the New Testament Gospels
An examination of the role trees play in the New Testament Gospels.
He Could No Longer Openly Enter a Town: A Synoptic Study in Light of an Early Luke
According to Mark, after one of Jesus’ very first miracles, Jesus would no longer openly approach a town in public, but instead avoided the crowds who continually sought him out.
The Expectation of Sabbatical Redemption within Ancient Judaism and Luke-Acts
Luke-Acts attests to the connection of the movements of John the Baptist and Jesus to ancient Jewish hopes of sabbatical redemption.
(Why) Did Jews Hate Tax Collectors–Or Did They? The Evolution of a Modern Stereotype in Biblical Studies
The popular image of tax collectors ostracized from Jewish society demands a second look.
Jesus’ Words, Evangelist’s Contribution and Implicit Biblical Reference: The Case of Matthew 21:43-44
Evidence from Qumran combined with a likely scriptural allusion suggest a non-ethnic interpretation of Matthew’s editorial additions to the parable of the Vineyard and the Tenants.
Престижната задача на Захария
Не било необичайно свещеник да види видение или да чуе небесен глас в светилището по време на принасянето на тамян. Йосиф Флавий разказва, че докато първосвещеникът и владетел Йоан Хиркан принасял тамян в светилището, той чул глас, който обявил, че синовете му току-що са победили сирийския цар Антиох (Юд. Древ. 13:282).
Йоан назиреят
От Мишната изглежда, че обетът за въздържание дори от определени части от гроздето предполага приемане на целия назирейски режим. Според Назир 1:2 дори ако някой даде обета: „Ще се въздържам от ядене на гроздови семки и люспи от грозде…, той става назирей”.