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Oct 29, 2024

Joshua J. Perez is a staff writer for AltarnateMedia, as well as the founder of Branch of Messiah Ministries, his personal organization, which was launched to aid in the mission of theologically reconciling the religions of Judaism and Christianity. Having grown up in a multi-faith household (Christian and New-Age), he spent his childhood and teenage years searching for the one true G-d, often having more questions than answers. At just fourteen years old, he was moved to put his faith in the Master and the God of Israel. He became instantly convicted on the importance of the Torah and the ongoing validity it has in the life of a disciple of Yeshua. This set him on a lifelong journey in pursuit of understanding and interpreting the Bible through the Hebraic lens they were written. Joshua has published numerous articles aimed at achieving this goal and is set to continue his academic journey by receiving a formal education pertaining to Biblical studies. For more information, please visit his website.

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Jul 2, 2026 ∙ 26 min
The Two Messiahs
One of the biggest objections that comes from Judaism to those who believe Yeshua (Jesus) was the Messiah is the fact that there are many prophecies left unfulfilled by him that the Messiah is supposed to complete. For example, the Messiah is supposed to regather the dispersed of Israel [1], bring world peace [2], rebuild the Holy temple [3], and usher in the Messianic era [4]. All of which, Jesus evidently did not do. This presents a major problem for us who believe in Jesus, especially...
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Jun 11, 2026 ∙ 71 min
On the Jewish Principle of Agency
Introduction In the Hebrew Scriptures and the writings that they inspire, there is a plethora of figures of speech and cultural paradigms that, in most cases, are lost on the average Western reader. This is the very reason why, for every biblical topic, there’s always more than one viewpoint or interpretation. In my view, most of these exegetical differences stem from the intellectual departure of Christianity from the Jewish roots from which it came. It is paramount to note that while the...
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May 19, 2026 ∙ 5 min
Is the Sabbath still on Saturday?
Introduction This question is often asked by the "Hebrew roots" crowd (who typically reject any form of Rabbinic tradition), who agree with the principle of keeping the Sabbath, but argue that the traditional Sabbath observed in Judaism today is on the incorrect date. They claim that there is no historical evidence that the Sabbath day commanded in the Torah takes place on our modern Saturday, and that those who practice Friday evening to Saturday evening Sabbath are blindly following Jewish...
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Nov 30, 2025 ∙ 17 min
What is Tefillin?
Introduction As Torah Observance is becoming increasingly popular amongst Christianity, one of the most common questions asked is, “What are Tefillin, and where can they be found in scripture?” In this article, I aim to address this question and demonstrate its relevance to the lives of God’s people. What are Tefillin? “Tefillin” (תְּפִלִּין) is an Aramaic word that comes from the root word “tefillah” (תְּפִלָּה), meaning “prayer”. Tefillin (also known as phylacteries in English) are small...
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Nov 27, 2025 ∙ 15 min
The Prayer Jesus Taught
In this article, I will be building upon the article titled “The Prayer Paul Taught” written by Seamus McGowan, where he argues based on 1 Corinthians 11:2 that Paul taught those of the church of Corinth to pray the Amidah (Shemoneh Esrei). I highly recommend reading through his article before reading mine; however, I will do a summary of what the Amidah is and what its contents are. Click here for a link to Seamus' article, and here for an English translation of the Amidah itself. What is...
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Nov 7, 2025 ∙ 7 min
Life After Death: Lazarus, The Rich Man, and Abraham's Bosom
Joshua Perez, William Turner The story of Lazarus, the rich man, and Abraham's bosom is a text frequently cited by Christians who believe we are judged immediately after death (either going to heaven or the lake of fire), or that the dead are in a state of consciousness. The story is recorded in Luke chapter 16, where we read an interesting narrative about two men who lived very different lives. Lazarus lived a life of poverty and suffering, while the rich man lived a lavish life full of...
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