A Rabbi Looks at Jesus' ParablesIntended to appeal to both Christians and Jews,A Rabbi Looks at Jesus' Parables is an introduction to the teachings of Jesus, and compares the similarities and differences in Jesus' thinking to other Jewish sources from first-century Palestine. Each chapter uncovers hidden messages within each of Jesus' parables, and discusses each parable within its first-century religious and historical context. The book attempts to build bridges of understanding between Christians and Jews by exploring the notion that we share a common history. |
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... behavior . He had to undo the harm he had created . Later in the discussion Rabbi Hanina said , " The Torah teaches you proper conduct , specifically that a groom should not go into the marriage canopy [ should not have intercourse with ...
... behavior . He had to undo the harm he had created . Later in the discussion Rabbi Hanina said , " The Torah teaches you proper conduct , specifically that a groom should not go into the marriage canopy [ should not have intercourse with ...
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... behavior growing up , people would have noticed and remembered and not been astonished . And that provides some insight into the question the townspeople asked about Jesus : " Where then did this man get all this ? " 10 He didn't learn ...
... behavior growing up , people would have noticed and remembered and not been astonished . And that provides some insight into the question the townspeople asked about Jesus : " Where then did this man get all this ? " 10 He didn't learn ...
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... behavior on God's laws . Like Isaiah , Jesus was talking about repentance . To understand Jesus ' answer to his disciples , we must first understand the passage Jesus quoted from Isaiah . Moses , Isaiah , and Jesus When Moses was ...
... behavior on God's laws . Like Isaiah , Jesus was talking about repentance . To understand Jesus ' answer to his disciples , we must first understand the passage Jesus quoted from Isaiah . Moses , Isaiah , and Jesus When Moses was ...
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... behavior . His fervent wish was that they would listen and avoid the devastation . As Jews in the first century understood it , the half - verse was an affirmation of God's mercy . The people could listen and understand , repent and ...
... behavior . His fervent wish was that they would listen and avoid the devastation . As Jews in the first century understood it , the half - verse was an affirmation of God's mercy . The people could listen and understand , repent and ...
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... behavior . As such , Satan worked on God's behalf . In no sense was he a demonic power.20 The image changed over time . Satan instigated Job's misfortunes . He incited people to do evil . Repeatedly he attempted to undermine the rela ...
... behavior . As such , Satan worked on God's behalf . In no sense was he a demonic power.20 The image changed over time . Satan instigated Job's misfortunes . He incited people to do evil . Repeatedly he attempted to undermine the rela ...
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