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
Jewish prayer is the rhythmic pulse of Judaism, a discipline that shapes the worshiper’s relationship with God through daily, intentional…
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…
The Fleeting Mist of Life
Мимолетный туман жизни: переосмысление הבל в Коэлете Книга Кохелет, известная в христианской традиции как Екклесиаст, открывается поразительным и мрачным заявлением:…
Whom did Cain marry?
The question of whom Cain married, as presented in Genesis 4:17, is one of the most enduring puzzles in biblical…
Did Jesus really declare all food clean? Part 2
This part of this 2-Part series can be accessed here. The missing verse The scene changes from Jesus’ confrontation with…
Jewish Rachel and Christian Mary: Part 1
(Следующая статья — глава из моей книги «Еврейские корни Марии: другой взгляд на культовую еврейскую женщину».) В качестве справочной информации…
The Divine Womb: Understanding God’s Mercy in Biblical Hebrew
One of the most profound and recurring themes in the Hebrew Bible is the concept of God’s “mercy,” expressed through…
Is Bible monotheistic?
Alright, let’s dive into this. I’m taking your question—“Is there really only one god?”—and running with it, expanding it to…
Jewish Rachel and Christian Mary: Part 2
This article is part II article with the same title and also it is a part of the chapter in…
The narrative of Noah’s drunkenness and the curse of Canaan
The Narrative of Noah’s Drunkenness and the Curse of Canaan: A Theological and Linguistic Analysis The account in Genesis 9:20-29…
Who were the Nephilim?
In the previous few verses (Gen 6:1-2) we read about the mysterious group called “the sons of God” taking the…
Abraham offers Isaac to God
Abraham’s Journey of Faith: The Context of the Akedah Abraham’s story in Genesis is a series of trials that forge…
