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Yeshua, the Pharisee
The Pharisaic roots of Yeshua shed light on his teachings and those of his apostles. By presenting Yeshua in this context, it clarifies ambiguous statements and aids Christian understanding while also fostering greater comprehension of his identity within Orthodox Judaism.


From Midrash to Manuscript
Briefly summarized, The narrative outlines an encounter Yeshua had with some Pharisees in which they brought him a woman they claimed had been caught in the act of adultery and attempted to trap him by asking what should be done with her after having explained to Yeshua that the law commands she be stoned.


The Sick & The Healthy
A very telling encounter which Yeshua has with Pharisees in the Gospels which often gets either overlooked or ignored is in Matthew 9. It...


Rabbinic Messianic
Rabbinic Messianics remain within the bounds of traditional Judaism. We observe all halachah (Jewish law) and affirm the unity of G-d as...


Before Abraham was, I am
The statement in John 8:58, " Before Abraham was, I am , " has often been interpreted within Christian theology as a claim to divinity....


Fulfill or Abolish
In the fifth chapter of Matthew’s Gospel, Yeshua uses a word that has ignited significant debate and controversy within the evangelical church, particularly over the last decade. As one of the most hotly contested passages in the Gospels, it warrants close examination—although many readers may already be familiar with it. Do not think that I came to abolish the Torah or the Prophets! I did not come to abolish, but to fulfill. Matthew 5:17 At first glance, this statement may


Matthew 23: The Seat of Moses and The Statements of Woe
Most will agree that this idea of tithing spices is not specified in the written Torah...


Who's Golden Rule is it?
The alignment of Yeshua's teachings with Pharisaic principles, particularly regarding the commandment to love one's neighbor...


Jesus, The Equal Peer
Jesus clearly hated the Pharisees! Right? This mindset is reflective of the common misunderstandings of almost all of Christianity.


This Is My Blood
In the "This is my body" article, we established that Jesus is speaking metaphorically in such a way that, as John's gospel presents it, ...


Against a Rabbinic Messiah
A Response to the most common arguments against a Rabbinic Jesus Was Yeshua (Jesus) a Pharisee? Discussions like this are why legitimate...


This is my body
Often in Christian circles, many people repeat words and phrases but they don't always know what the phrase really means. Some of these...


The Two Great Commandments
One of the most famous and well-known stories from the Gospels is the time when Yeshua “silenced” both Sadducee and Pharisee alike with...
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