The Hebrew message on Pilate’s cross
In the Gospel of John, chapter 19, verses 16b-22, a pivotal moment…
What was the real name of Jesus?
As a theologian and linguist, I undertake the task of examining the…
Are there still Jews in Christ?
Initially, this may sound like a really stupid question, but I cannot…
Shema as key to Paul’s theology
About 10 years ago I had a seismic shift in how I…
Hebrew metaphor of the long nose of God
As the Jewish year drew to a close, our community gathered to…
The art and challenge of Bible translation
Navigating the world of Bible translations today feels like walking into a…
An Exploration of Jewish Prayer’s Depth and Devotion
For Christian believers seeking to enrich their spiritual lives, the Jewish prayer…
Apostle Paul and Torah of Moses
My Hesitation As I write on this topic, I do so with…
Who were the sons of God?
Who Were the Sons of God? The identity of the “sons of…
What is chiastic structure?
The Torah employs a remarkable literary device known as chiasm, a structure…
Did Jesus really declare all food clean? Part 1
Did Jesus Cancel the Laws of Kashrut? The reason a particular Christian…
The Fleeting Mist of Life
The Fleeting Mist of Life: Reinterpreting הבל in Qohelet The book of…
Whom did Cain marry?
The question of whom Cain married, as presented in Genesis 4:17, is…
Did Jesus really declare all food clean? Part 2
The missing verse The scene changes from Jesus’ confrontation with the Judean…
Jewish Rachel and Christian Mary: Part 1
(The following article is a chapter in my book The Jewish Roots…