The Divine Womb: Understanding God’s Mercy in Biblical Hebrew
One of the most profound and recurring themes in the Hebrew Bible…
Why Jesus called gentiles dogs?
Two Gospels—Mark and Matthew—drop us into a striking encounter between Jesus, a…
Is Bible monotheistic?
Alright, let’s dive into this. I’m taking your question—“Is there really only…
Jewish Rachel and Christian Mary: Part 2
This article is part II article with the same title and also…
The narrative of Noah’s drunkenness and the curse of Canaan
The Narrative of Noah’s Drunkenness and the Curse of Canaan: A Theological…
Who were the Nephilim?
In the previous few verses (Gen 6:1-2) we read about the mysterious…
Abraham offers Isaac to God
Abraham’s Journey of Faith: The Context of the Akedah Abraham’s story in…
Jesus’ Teaching on Oaths: A Call to Truthfulness Rooted in the Torah
Jesus’ statement in Matthew 5:34–37, part of the Sermon on the Mount,…
How can salvation be from the Jews?
The Samaritan-Judean Divide: Historical and Religious Context The encounter between Jesus and the…
Pilate’s washing of hands as act of defiance
As a theologian and specialist in the Second Temple Period, I aim…
The Importance of Hebrew Names and Mary as Virgin Israel
The Gospel of Luke uses Hebrew names and theological imagery to present…
The Hebrew meaning of Holiness
In modern parlance, the term “holiness” often carries an ethical connotation. Phrases…
Can We Ask Mary and the Saints to Pray for Us?
I’d like to share a humorous anecdote I came across, originally told…
Elizabeth and Sarah: Parallels of Faith in Luke’s Gospel
The Gospel of Luke intricately weaves the stories of Mary, Elizabeth, and…
Mary and the Arc of the Covenant
The Catholic claim that Mary of Nazareth is the New Ark of…