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Chapter 27 - DOES HOSEA 1:7 MENTION TWO DIVINE PERSONALITIES?

Chapter 27 - DOES HOSEA 1:7 MENTION TWO DIVINE PERSONALITIES?

Continued from Chapter 26 (Hosea 1:7) Some Christians contend that two divine personalities appear in Hosea 1:7: “But I will have mercy upon the house of Judah, and will save them [Israel] by Y-H-V-H their God [’Eloheihem].” The claim is made that if one should promise another that he will do a certain work by a third person, it would be quite evident that the one who promised the work is different from the one through whom he does it. Hence, the conclusion that the Lord who speaks is differe
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Zalman Kravitz

Zalman Kravitz
Chapter 41b - IS GOD SITTING NEXT TO HIMSELF?

Chapter 41b - IS GOD SITTING NEXT TO HIMSELF?

Continued from Chapter 41a God cannot be separate from Himself The privilege of sitting at the right hand is a mark of distinction (1 Kings 2:19). The terminology “sit at My right hand” is used here as an idiomatic expression showing God’s favoritism toward David. When God invites David to “sit at My right hand,” it is to show the privileged position enjoyed by David in his relationship with God. It is not to be taken as literally indicating anyone actually sitting at God’s right hand. Simil
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Zalman Kravitz

Zalman Kravitz
Chapter 43 - WHAT IS HIS NAME?

Chapter 43 - WHAT IS HIS NAME?

Continued from Chapter 42 (Proverbs 30:4) Christians argue that Proverbs 30:4 is a prooftext for the divine origin of Jesus. But, who says this passage is messianic and who says that even if it were that it refers to Jesus? Their allegations are self-serving presumptions not based on what the text actually says. Admitting to a self-deficiency in wisdom and understanding, Agur, the son of Jakeh, puts forward a set of rhetorical questions, the answers to which he feels all who seek knowledge sh
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Zalman Kravitz

Zalman Kravitz
Even if He takes your soul

Even if He takes your soul

...Even if He takes your soul When the Romans took Rabbi Akiva to be executed, it was time to recite the morning "Sh'ma" (declaration of our total embrace of G-d's unity, from Deuteronomy 6 - Hear O Israel, the L-rd is our G-d, the L-rd is One! And you shall love the L-rd your G-d with all your heart, and all your soul and all your might...) The Romans began to flay his skin with iron combs as he was reciting the "Sh'ma" and taking upon himself the yoke of Heaven. His disciples said to him, "Ou
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Zalman Kravitz

Zalman Kravitz
Responding to Missionaries and Cults On Campus and in Israel

Responding to Missionaries and Cults On Campus and in Israel

Many college students and students "doing their year" in Israel have contacted Jews for Judaism to speak about run-ins they have had with missionaries and cult recruiters. It may have been someone they met on the street, at a cafe,in the library or cafeteria or over the Internet, and often, at college, by a roommate, dorm-mate or new "friend" from class. It is often referred to as "friendship evangelism". A Jewish student is befriended by a warm and outgoing Christian or recruiter. As rapport a
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Zalman Kravitz

Zalman Kravitz
Did Israel suffer primarily because of its own sins?

Did Israel suffer primarily because of its own sins?

The Jewish interpretation of Isaiah 53 maintains that the suffering servant of Israel suffered because of the persecutions by the Gentile nations. I understand that the nations overdid it when persecuting Israel but didn't Israel suffer primarily because of its own sins? Please explain. Answer: It is true that the Jewish Scriptures show that there are times when the nation of Israel undergoes suffering as divine retribution for sin. But, it also shows that suffering is not always an indication
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Zalman Kravitz

Zalman Kravitz
Who is the suffering servant of the Lord?

Who is the suffering servant of the Lord?

Who is the suffering servant of the Lord? Let's find out. Answer: The fact is that the identity of the servant has already been established by Isaiah in PREViously stated passages. In Isaiah 41 :8-9; 44:1-2, 21; 45:4; 48:20; 49:3 the prophet identifies Israel as the servant. Moreover, the history of Israel, down through the ages shows that the servant is, none other than Israel personified. Chapter 53 reiterates this fact by providing an historic overview of the tragedies and triumphs of the
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Zalman Kravitz

Zalman Kravitz