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
В современном языке термин «святость» часто несет этический подтекст. Такие фразы, как…
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…
Grace of God in Jewish Prayer
One of the enduring themes in replacement theology, the belief that Christians…
Is Shabbat for Christians in any way?
The question of Sabbath observance, particularly as it pertains to the day…
Divorce in Christianity and Judaism
Divorce is a deeply complex and emotionally charged topic, one that carries…
The Feasts of the Lord and the Jewish roots of Christianity
The resurgence of interest in the Jewish roots of Christianity and the…
The Jewish and Christian Shared Prayer Heritage
The “Our Father,” also known as the Lord’s Prayer, is the most…
Is Mary really the New Eve?
The notion that Mary, the mother of Jesus, might be considered a…
Did Peter live as a Jew?
After comparing his journey in Judaism and Jewish ancestral ways—both before and…