Why Jesus called gentiles dogs?
Two Gospels—Mark and Matthew—drop us into a striking encounter between Jesus, a Judean rabbi, and a Greek woman from the…
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…
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, is often interpreted as a blanket prohibition against…
How can salvation be from the Jews?
The Samaritan-Judean Divide: Historical and Religious Context The encounter between Jesus and the Samaritan woman at Jacob’s well in Sychar (John…
Pilate’s washing of hands as act of defiance
As a theologian and specialist in the Second Temple Period, I aim to expand and deepen the exploration of Pontius…
The Importance of Hebrew Names and Mary as Virgin Israel
The Gospel of Luke uses Hebrew names and theological imagery to present Mary as a symbol of “Virgin Israel,” a…
The Hebrew meaning of Holiness
В современном языке термин «святость» часто несет этический подтекст. Такие фразы, как «святее тебя», подразумевают моральное превосходство, подразумевая, что те,…
Can We Ask Mary and the Saints to Pray for Us?
I’d like to share a humorous anecdote I came across, originally told by a Russian Jewish stand-up comedian, Gary Guberman.…
Elizabeth and Sarah: Parallels of Faith in Luke’s Gospel
The Gospel of Luke intricately weaves the stories of Mary, Elizabeth, and their Old Testament counterparts, particularly Sarah, to highlight…
Mary and the Arc of the Covenant
The Catholic claim that Mary of Nazareth is the New Ark of the Covenant is a profound theological proposition, particularly…
Grace of God in Jewish Prayer
One of the enduring themes in replacement theology, the belief that Christians have supplanted Jews as God’s covenant people, is…
