Tag Archives: Talmud

Teachings of Jesus — Matthew 23:13-15

Posted on September 22, 2018 by ehurst

Jesus continues His condemnation of the Scribes and Pharisees. This time we examine three short items not often understood very well by Western Christians. Jesus came as the Messiah to restore the ancient ways of the Covenant. His teaching was … Continue reading →

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War on Revelation 05

Posted on August 31, 2018 by ehurst

We need a lore of truth that becomes our mental reflex. With it we need a body comparisons and contrasts with the current lies. Lies are the nature of this fallen realm of existence. It is not possible to know … Continue reading →

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Teachings of Jesus — Matthew 19:16-30

Posted on July 21, 2018 by ehurst

(Note: Having made a fresh study of this passage, my explanation will be different from what I’ve published in the past.) The passage begins with precisely the question this whole series has been addressing: Who shall enter into the Eternal … Continue reading →

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Realistic Expectations of Israel

Posted on July 21, 2018 by ehurst

I’m not finished yet reading Shahak’s Jewish History, Jewish Religion, recommended by Ron Unz in the article I linked a few posts back, but I need to pass on a couple of things from it. Keep in mind that Israel … Continue reading →

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Brave, Brave Man

Posted on July 16, 2018 by ehurst

I’m not going to say too much about this, just offer the link: American Pravda: Oddities of the Jewish Religion Let’s watch and see what happens to Ron Unz for daring to report objectively what so many others already know. … Continue reading →

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Teachings of Jesus — Matthew 12:22-37

Posted on April 21, 2018 by ehurst

We’ve noted often that the adoption of Hellenized reason perverted the humble mysticism that once characterized Hebrew religion. Reason is inherently arrogant, convinced it can handle all truth that matters, that it is fully competent and indisputable. With this deep … Continue reading →

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Teachings of Jesus: Matthew 10:16-22

Posted on March 3, 2018 by ehurst

We continue with the same context as in the previous lesson: Jesus gives His disciples a commission to share His haggadah on the Galilean preaching circuit. This is all under the Covenant of Moses, but specifically fitting in with rabbinical … Continue reading →

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Sermon the Mount 11

Posted on December 16, 2017 by ehurst

Model Prayer 6:9-15 So what would your private prayer sound like? On the one hand, memorizing this passage as some kind of sacred liturgy is a huge mistake. Nothing here suggests it, much less commands it. Rather, Matthew chose Greek … Continue reading →

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Sermon on the Mount 6

Posted on November 11, 2017 by ehurst

Reputation for Honesty 5:33-37 The corrupt oral traditions in Jesus’ day saw the Pharisees and friends holding forth a catalog of various oaths. Each one was supposed to be appropriate for different contexts. These men were swearing on everything imaginable: … Continue reading →

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