Jan 24, 2012

The Hellenistic Jewish literature is the best evidence of the influence exercised by Greek thought upon the "people of the book." The first urgent need of the Hellenistic Jews in Alexandria was a Greek translation of the Hebrew Bible...

Mar 7, 2010

N.T. Wright talks about what’s actually important in Genesis.
 
 
 
 

Aug 1, 2008

My question was, "Is the Angel of the Lord Who appeared to Moses in the burning bush a manifestation of God?" "Of course it is!" came the rapid answer. "Is He created or uncreated?" The reply shot back, "Of course uncreated! We Jews do not believe that God reveals Himself by means of creatures!" I quickly responded, "That is our Orthodox doctrine of the Holy Trinity."

Jul 29, 2008

Dura Europos in Syria was founded by Alexander's lieutenant, Seleucus Nicator. The town was captured and destroyed by the Sassanids in 256 AD. The site did not attract significant attention until 1921, when mural paintings were discovered, notably synagogue frescoes dating from 235 AD...

Mar 29, 2008

There are no religious laws that require us to kiss a ritual or holy object. There is only the force of custom as it develops through the ages. In varying degrees kissing has become an optional commonplace among the Jews as an expression of religious devotion...