12 “This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. For better viewing click HERE. In the previous section, we established the fact that from the stand point of Jesus, the number twelve for his apostles was not a coincidence. He is the Good Shepherd of Israel who established and delegated […]
“I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser. 2 Every branch in me that does not bear fruit he takes away, and every branch that does bear fruit he prunes, that it may bear more fruit. 3 Already you are clean because of the word that I have spoken to you. For better viewing […]
“Brothers, I can speak confidently to you about our forefather David, that he both died and was buried, and his tomb is with us to this day…” Acts 2:29 For better viewing click HERE. Various sites for David’s tomb were suggested by popular traditions over the ages and the one which became generally accepted was the place now called Mt. Zion. The name “Zion” appears in the Hebrew Bible in reference to the original, ancient Jerusalem, not […]
For better viewing click HERE. “Then (after the Ascension) they turned back to Jerusalem from the hill called the Mount of Olives, which is within a Sabbath’s day journey, near Jerusalem. When they entered, they ascended to the upper room where they were staying…” (Acts 1:12-13) Painting by Andrea da Firenze, 14th c., Descent of […]
1 “Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me. 2 In my Father’s house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? 3And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and […]
To answer this question we need to recall the story of dedication of Solomon’s Temple. In response to Solomon’s prayer, God’s glory filled the newly build and dedicated Temple in Jerusalem (2 Chronicles 6). The building was empty before Solomon offered the prayer and after it was filled with God’s glory to such a degree […]
For better viewing click HERE. This essay contest is open to students registered full or part time during the 2013-2014 academic year in an accredited undergraduate university or college program anywhere in the world. Papers may be submitted in English or Hebrew. Topic: Jews, Christians and Religious Persecution We invite papers from any academic discipline focused […]
21 After saying these things, Jesus was troubled in his spirit, and testified, “Truly, truly, I say to you, one of you will betray me.” 22 The disciples looked at one another, uncertain of whom he spoke. For better viewing click HERE. The very thought that someone from his most intimate circle of disciples could betray him […]
As a first project in 2014, we are beginning the work of localization of Jewish Studies for Christians into different languages of the world. We have invested into a program/plug in that will allow us to delegate managing and translations of articles/posts to various volunteers in our study group. If you are able and willing […]
The short answer is nothing. While genuinely a Jewish institution, the word itself is not in Hebrew, but rather, in Greek. Just like thousands of other loanwords, this word made its way into dozens of other languages. The word synagogue is never actually mentioned in the Hebrew Bible, but is frequently mentioned in the New […]
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