Genesis/Bereshith 11:10-32 – From Shem to Avram

[Regular commentary is from Pentateuch and Haftorahs, ed. Dr. J.H. Hertz; translation is Everett Fox, The Five Books of Moses, with commentary indicated by “EF”; additional commentary from Robert Alter, The Five Books of Moses, indicated by “RA.”–Admin1.] ——————————————- [RA]  10-26.  There are ten generations from Shem to Abraham (as the universal history begins to focus down to a national history) […]

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Discourse – Christian to Sinaite/Sinaite to Christian- 14

[Continuing the exchange between Sinaite BAN@S6K and her long-time missionary friend “CF” who first converted her from her Catholic faith to evangelical Christianity, hereunder are:  CF’s latest email dated July 17, and BAN’s response to “CF” dated July 21–Admin1.]   ——————–     “Starting from Scratch”     My much loved BAN and VAN,   […]

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Must Read: A.D. 381: Heretics, Pagans, and the Dawn of the Monotheistic State by Charles Freeman

[This book is the 3rd book by Charles Freeman that we are recommending for background reading on the beginnings of Christianity.  It is available in ebook form and is downloadable on the kindle app from amazon.com.  Here are some 3 reviews that give you an idea of what to expect.] Book Description Publication Date: February 5, […]

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