The Holy Stubbornness of Moses
In the Torah, the relationship between God and His chosen people, Israel, is marked by moments of profound intimacy, bold…
Jews, Judaism and Greco-Roman world
Various Greco-Roman authors were unhappy about the great success of Jewish ingathering (conversion) activities in the Roman Empire. Here are…
The Books of Enoch and Their Relevance to New Testament Studies
The Books of Enoch, a collection of ancient Jewish texts attributed to Enoch, the great-grandfather of Noah, occupy a distinctive…
Ask a question. Dr. Eli will answer it.
Greetings, dear friends! I’m thrilled that you’ve been following my blog, where I explore a wide range of topics related…
Deciphering the Sixth Commandment
One of the most pressing questions for those who engage deeply with the Bible concerns the sixth of the Ten…
Jewish Apostle Paul within Roman Empire
The difficulty with understanding Paul’s (apparent) contradictions lies in the following: The letter to the Romans defends and affirms the…
The Hebrew message on Pilate’s cross
In the Gospel of John, chapter 19, verses 16b-22, a pivotal moment in the narrative of Jesus’ crucifixion unfolds, rich…
What was the real name of Jesus?
As a theologian and linguist, I undertake the task of examining the claim that Jesus’ Hebrew name should be rendered…
Are there still Jews in Christ?
Initially, this may sound like a really stupid question, but I cannot tell you how many people over the years…
Shema as key to Paul’s theology
About 10 years ago I had a seismic shift in how I understood the Apostle Paul. Like many, I’d grown…
The art and challenge of Bible translation
Choosing a Bible translation can feel like stepping into a vast library, each shelf lined with versions claiming to be…
An Exploration of Jewish Prayer’s Depth and Devotion
For Christian believers seeking to enrich their spiritual lives, the Jewish prayer known as the Amida offers a profound opportunity…
Apostle Paul and Torah of Moses
My Hesitation As I write on this topic, I do so with “fear and trepidation.” The reason is that this…
Who were the sons of God?
Who Were the Sons of God? The identity of the “sons of God” in Genesis 6:1–2 is one of the…
What is chiastic structure?
The Torah employs a remarkable literary device known as chiasm, a structure that arranges words, phrases, or thematic elements in…
