Jerusalem
Jesus prophesied the destruction of the Jerusalem Temple. See this impressive documentary..
The Siege of Jerusalem (70 AD) – The Great Jewish Revolt [FULL DOCUMENTARY]
When Christians Were Jews: The First Generation
Paula Fredriksen is Professor of Scripture at Boston University and Distinguished Visiting Professor of Comparative Religion at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. In her latest work When Christians Were Jews: The First Generation Fredriksen writes: ‘The Paul of history stands… Read More ›
Updated Article – The Book of Daniel
بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمٰنِ الرَّحِيْم The Book of Daniel: A Critical Examination (2nd Edition) Originally published: September 16, 2016 Updated: May 7, 2020 “And at the temple he will set up an abomination that causes desolation, until the end that is… Read More ›
Addendum to Al-Isra and the “Temple” in the Islamic Sources: A Response to Sam Shamoun
Addendum to Al-Isra and the “Temple” in the Islamic Sources: A Response to Sam Shamoun Originally posted on the Quran and Bible blog بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمٰنِ الرَّحِيْم “Exalted is He who took His Servant by night from al-Masjid al-Haram to… Read More ›
“Not one of his bones will be broken”: How the Gospel of John Misappropriated the Passover Sacrifice
“Not one of his bones will be broken”: How the Gospel of John Misappropriated the Passover Sacrifice Originally posted on the Quran and Bible Blog بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمٰنِ الرَّحِيْم “These things happened so that the scripture would be fulfilled: “Not… Read More ›
Other Jewish miracle-working Sons of God
Jesus was not the only one thought to be a miracle-working son of God, even within Judaism in his own day. His two most famous peers were probably Honi the “circle-drawer” and Hanina ben Dosa, both of whom are known… Read More ›
David in the Islamic Sources: A Defense of the Prophet from Sam Shamoun’s Slander and Poor Research
David in the Islamic Sources: A Defense of the Prophet from Sam Shamoun’s Slander and Poor Research Originally posted on the Quran and Bible Blog بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمٰنِ الرَّحِيْم “And David gathered that We had tried him: he asked forgiveness… Read More ›
Paul as Jewish Theologian
Lecture given at Yale university to undergraduates. Very insightful. The Apostle Paul’s description of the Jewish Law in his letter to the Galatians demotes it from being an expression of Jewish faith to an object of idolatry (!!) and one… Read More ›
The Most Embarrassing Verse in the Bible?
When I was a committed Christian I enjoyed reading the incredibly well-written and absorbing books by CS Lewis. I don’t mean the The Chronicles of Narnia, those classic novels for children, but his theological works. He has rightly been acclaimed… Read More ›
Al-Isra and the “Temple” in the Islamic Sources: A Response to Sam Shamoun, Part III-C
Al-Isra and the “Temple” in the Islamic Sources: A Response to Sam Shamoun, Part III-C Originally posted on the Quran and Bible Blog بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمٰنِ الرَّحِيْم “Exalted is He who took His Servant by night from al-Masjid al-Haram to… Read More ›
Al-Isra and the “Temple” in the Islamic Sources: Response to Sam Shamoun, Part III-B
Al-Isra and the “Temple” in the Islamic Sources: Response to Sam Shamoun, Part III-B Originally posted on the Quran and Bible Blog بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمٰنِ الرَّحِيْم “Exalted is He who took His Servant by night from al-Masjid al-Haram to al-Masjid… Read More ›