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Stone Vessels & Jewish Purity

Ancient customs of ritual purity in Second Temple Judaism.

Stone Vessels & Jewish Purity

Ancient customs of ritual purity in Second Temple Judaism.

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First century Judaism had as a uniting symbol the Jewish Temple in Jerusalem. The Temple centralized the giving of sacrifices, and the various annual celebratory festivals of Israel. Though the Temple and festivals were important, there was much more to ancient Judaism than this unifying
Esau’s “Blessing” & Fulfillment

Was Isaac’s prophecy over Esau ever fulfilled?

Esau’s “Blessing” & Fulfillment

Was Isaac’s prophecy over Esau ever fulfilled?

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With failing vision, the elderly Isaac inadvertently blesses his younger son Jacob rather than the intended recipient, Esau (his firstborn). And he declares over him first a promise of agricultural prosperity: “May God give you of the dew of heaven, of the fatness of the
Resurrection vs. Resuscitation

What sets Christ’s bodily resurrection apart from other bodily raisings in the Bible?

Resurrection vs. Resuscitation

What sets Christ’s bodily resurrection apart from other bodily raisings in the Bible?

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Within the Biblical record are at least nine instances of specific individuals being raised from the dead. Three of these are found in the Old Testament and include the raising up of a widow’s son by Elijah in 1 Kings 17, the raising up of
The Refiner’s Fire

What does Malachi mean when he compares the Messiah to a refiner’s fire and a fuller’s soap?

The Refiner’s Fire

What does Malachi mean when he compares the Messiah to a refiner’s fire and a fuller’s soap?

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Throughout the Old Testament Jesus Christ is referred to by many names and titles. And each one of them reveals something about Him. Two of these names appear in one of the final chapters of the Old Testament. Malachi declares of Him: “But who can