The Hebrew scriptures, as used in a strictly Christian context.
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How do Jewish scholars differ from Christian scholars in their approach to the Tanakh?
What are the characteristic differences between how Jewish scholarship approaches the text of the Tanakh (Old Testament) and that of Christian scholars? If their approach was the same I assume they ...
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What is the significance of “east” in the Scriptures?
There seems to be some significance to the east in the Scriptures.
The garden is planted in the east of Eden
Cherubim are stationed on the east side of the Garden of Eden
Parts of the burnt offering ...
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“You are gods” in John 10:30-36
In John 10:30-36 (NASB), Jesus responds to an accusation of blasphemy by quoting the Old Testament:
30I and the Father are one.”
31The Jews picked up stones again to stone Him. 32Jesus ...
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Old Testament connection between circumcision and (re)birth? [closed]
In the New Testament, spiritual circumcision is equated with the new birth.
Does a circumcision-birth connection exist in the Old Testament or Tanakh? I've thought about posting this at Judaism.SE or ...
