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Chapter 10b - THE ANGEL OF THE LORD

Chapter 10b - THE ANGEL OF THE LORD

Continued from Chapter 10a Trinitarians cite this passage as further evidence of their allegation that the term “angel of the Lord” refers to part of a triune deity. To them, the text seems to indicate that the angel who appears as a fiery manifestation to Moses is the same being as the God who afterwards speaks to him. However, on further examination, the textual evidence leans in favor of the view that this angel of the Lord functions here solely as a fiery manifestation which attracts Moses’
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Chapter 14 - A SECOND MOSES

Chapter 14 - A SECOND MOSES

Continued from Chapter 13 (Deuteronomy 18:15, 18) The Torah declares that “The Lord your God will raise up for you a prophet like me [Moses] from among you, from your brethren, to him you shall listen…. I [the Lord] will raise up for them a prophet like you from among their brethren; and I will put My words in his mouth, and he shall speak to them all that I shall command him” (Deuteronomy 18:15, 18). Christians allege that these verses are a prophecy that refers to Jesus. This tendentious in
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Zalman Kravitz
Chapter 22e - Isaiah 53:1

Chapter 22e - Isaiah 53:1

Continued from Chapter 22d 53:1: “Who would have believed our report [literally, “what we have heard”]?” As we enter chapter 53, a change of speakers occurs. In Isaiah 52:13-15 God is the speaker, now in verses 1-8 it is as if it were the representative spokesman for the Gentile nations who is speaking. The spokesman declares: “Who would have believed our report?” The Gentile nations, as expressed through their spokesman, can scarcely believe what they have to say let alone expect others to b
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Zalman Kravitz
The Council of My Nation - Law and Chosenness - Adding to The Law

The Council of My Nation - Law and Chosenness - Adding to The Law

2. The Rabbinic institutions – adding to the Law We now move to the next Christian objection directed specifically at the Rabbinic institutions which are so prominent in Judaism. Moses specifically commands the people “do not add onto that which I command you” (Deuteronomy 4:2, 13:1). How then can the Rabbinic leaders legislate new decrees and institutions? Is this not a direct violation of Moses’ command? This question should not be directed at Judaism, but rather, scripture itself should be
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Zalman Kravitz
The Council of My Nation - Law and Chosenness - Christian Objections to the Oral Law

The Council of My Nation - Law and Chosenness - Christian Objections to the Oral Law

E. Christian Objections to the Oral Law We now move on to those Christian objections directed against the Jewish belief in the unwritten teachings of Moses. This group of Christians recognize the eternal validity of the Law of Moses. These people accept that the Law of Moses in its entirety is incumbent upon all Jews at all times. Their difference with Judaism lies in their rejection of those teachings of Moses which are not recorded in the Five Books. The basis of this rejection is rooted in t
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Zalman Kravitz

Zalman Kravitz
The Council of My Nation - Law and Chosenness - Christian Objections to Observance of the Law

The Council of My Nation - Law and Chosenness - Christian Objections to Observance of the Law

Christian Objections to Observance of the Law We now move on to address those Christian objections directed against general observance of the Law. What are the Christian objections that have been directed against general observance of Law? What is the truth behind these Christian objections. We find out here. The New Covenant The classic Christian argument against observance of the Law is based on the new covenant passage of Jeremiah 31:30. Christians read this passage as an annulment to th
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Zalman Kravitz
The Council of My Nation - Law and Chosenness - Introduction

The Council of My Nation - Law and Chosenness - Introduction

THE LAW AND THE CHOSENNESS OF THE JEWISH PEOPLE Introduction Let us now move on to the subject of the Law. Here too, God spares no words in emphasizing the centrality of the Law in our relationship with Him. Abraham was chosen because of his obedience to God’s voice (Genesis 26:5). The chosen-ness of Israel centers on our obedience to the commandments (Deuteronomy 26:18). Obedience to the Law is equated with life (Deuteronomy 30:30), with good and righteousness (Deuteronomy 6:24), and with ete
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Zalman Kravitz
The Council of My Nation - Idolatry - The Angel of the Lord

The Council of My Nation - Idolatry - The Angel of the Lord

B. The Angel of the Lord Let us move on now to those passages in which God seems to be interchangeable with an angel. In chapter 18 of Genesis three men appear to Abraham. It turns out that two of these men were actually angels (Genesis 19:1). But who was the third one? According to some Jewish commentators (Rashbam, and Ibn Ezra), the third man was actually an angel who is called by God’s name. It is this third angel whom Abraham was speaking to and addressing as “Lord”. The Christians argue
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Zalman Kravitz

Zalman Kravitz