Young argues that the best way to understand what Jesus was teaching in his parables is to try to hear him as he spoke to his people.
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Which is the most accurate English translation of the Bible?
I have had difficulty deciding which Bible to read. I had been strongly advised to read only the King James Version as being the best translation available.
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By the Finger of God
Jesus’ ministry of miracles and deliverance occasionally brought him into conflict. One of the most intriguing controversies concerned the accusation by a group of Pharisees called “Jerusalem scribes” that Jesus had accomplished the healing of a dumb man with the aid of the prince of demons.
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Book Review: David Flusser’s Personal Perspective on Brad Young’s Jesus and His Jewish Parables
Anyone who wants to be a good worker in the field of Jesus’ parables should begin by studying Brad Young’s Jesus and His Jewish Parables.
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Which Bible Translation?
Which translation is best cannot be answered without determining what the questioner means by “best.”
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Understanding Parables
The rabbis taught, “Do not underestimate the value of parables, because by means of parables a person can master the words of Torah” (Song of Songs Rabbah 1:8).
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The Role of Women in the Temple
According to Jewish religious law, women were allowed in every area of the Temple precincts in which men were allowed.
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Hebrew Nuggets, Lesson 21: Israel (Part 3)
Part three of a four-part series on the Hebrew word Israel.
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