The Jewish Studies Blog
Jesus’ Messianological SelbstverstÄndnis: Fulfilling...
by James T. Mace “But it is mainly the deeds of a love so noble that lead many to put a brand upon us. See, they say, how they love one another.” (Tertullian, Apol. 39.7) Such a sentiment towards the church is not too widespread today. The world is not enough attracted to the truth […]
Why Was Sardis So Sure Of Itself? (rev. 3:1-3)
3:1 “To the messenger at the assembly in Sardis write… Sardis was located about 17 kms south of the city of Thyatira. The city was positioned at the crossroads of some of the most important roads in Asia. It was located at the foothills of Mount Tmolus in the Hermus River valley, a natural corridor that […]
Building The Temple And Reuniting All Israel
by James T. Mace This paper is an evaluative research essay in response to Scott W. Hahn, Kinship by Covenant. The Davidic covenant and its fulfillment by Jesus is a key aspect which I will address, particularly regarding the temple and the reunification of the kingdom. First I will summarize Hahn’s position on these two […]
What Is The Morning Star In Revelation 2:26-29?
TL;DR: In Revelation 2:26-29, the ‘morning star’ is a promise Jesus makes to faithful believers, symbolizing a share in his royal authority over the nations, rooted in Psalm 2:9. 26 He who overcomes, and he who keeps My deeds until the end, to him I will give authority over the nations; 27 And he shell rule […]
The Tolerance Of Jezebel In Thyatira (rev. 2:19-24)
19 ‘I know your deeds: your love, faith, service, and steadfast endurance. In fact, your more recent deeds are greater than your earlier ones. 20 But I have this against you: You tolerate that woman Jezebel, who calls herself a prophetess, and by her teaching deceives my servants to commit sexual immorality and to eat […]
Receiving The Hidden Manna And The White Stone (rev. 2:17)
TL;DR: Revelation 2:17 promises faithful believers ‘hidden manna’ and a ‘white stone with a new name,’ symbols rooted in Jewish tradition representing God’s provision and a unique, personal relationship with Christ. 17 He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To the one who conquers I will give some […]
What Is The Throne Of Satan?
12 “And to the angel of the church in Pergamum write: ‘The words of him who has the sharp two-edged sword. 13 “‘I know where you dwell, where Satan’s throne is. Pergamum was a city that prided itself on several temples dedicated to the Roman Imperial cult. In the Roman period, the city of Pergamum, a former […]
Why Do Religious Male Jews Cover Their Heads?
Religious male Jews cover their heads with platter-shaped cap (yarmulkah), usually made of cloth to distinguish between them and their Creator. The custom of wearing such “yarmulkah” (also known as “kippah”) is itself not rooted in the Hebrew Bible as is the case with tzitzit – tassels, hanging from the corners of male clothes (Num. 15:38). […]
