As It Is Written is an ebook downloadable from amazon.com. It is authored by Shawn Lichaa who combined his writings with two other Karaites Nehemiah Gordon and Meir Rekhavi to explain the Judaism they have embraced which appears to take a purist approach to the interpretation of the Hebrew Scriptures. Purist, in the sense that […]
Read more[This article is part of a doctoral dissertation entitled, Dramatic Ironies and Illusions in the Book of Exodus: A Profile of a Nation’s Identity, Responsibility, and Destiny, written by Sinaite ELZ@SK6.] ———————— Responsibility is the state of being accountable, the duty or liability to render satisfaction to that which is expected. Contextually, it […]
Read more[This article is part of a doctoral dissertation entitled, Dramatic Ironies and Illusions in the Book of Exodus: A Profile of a Nation’s Identity, Responsibility, and Destiny, written by Sinaite ELZ@SK6.] ————————- Destiny is the purpose or end to which anything is appointed. The destiny of the nation of Israel is examined on God’s […]
Read more[Continuing the discourse between Sinaite couple BAN/VAN@S6K and their missionary friends “CF”/”AF” —- here is the sequel. We will keep posting their exchange until one gives up on the other and if they never do, so much the better, as we can always learn from both sides of any issue. This is only one example […]
Read more[Picking up from the last exchange between Sinaites BAN/VAN and their missionary friends “A” and “C,” the dialogue continues.–Admin1.] ——————— Dear [BAN] We heartily agree with your statement, “Jesus taught the Torah and always advocated obedience to it. He was a Jew, lived as a Jew and worshiped as a Jew. He was the […]
Read more[It just doesn’t add up, “1+2+2=11+1+1”— it was not meant to, just wanted to get your attention and actually, what equation does represent is Yaakov, 2 wives, 2 concubines, 11 sons when he sets out for his return trip, a youngest son born to beloved wife Rahel, and a daughter Dinah. Does it figure? Continuing […]
Read more[Just like the series Journey of Faith, ‘Becoming Israel’ is the Sinaite’s reading of the chapters that focus on the life of the third patriarch, Yaakov/Jacob who is later renamed “Israel”. The intent is to share our discussions and insights as introduction to subsequent posts that feature the three commentaries. Translation is Everett Fox, The Five […]
Read more[This series “Journey of Faith” reflect the Sinaite perspective on specific characters who figure prominently in the narratives that trace the beginnings of the nation of Israel. It also presents scriptural text uninterrupted by commentary. Translation by Everett Fox, The Five Books of Moses.—Admin1..] ————————- Third generation from ‘Abraham, after Yitschaq, the one who would […]
Read more[This Journey of Faith series give the Sinaite’s perspective on the major players in the Genesis narratives showing the interaction mostly on the horizontal level. These are insights shared from our group discussions. This also allows for straight reading of scripture without interruption from commentary. Translation is by Everett Fox, The Five Books of Moses.–Admin1.] —————————————————— […]
Read more[Translation: EF/Everett Fox, The Five Books of Moses.–Admin1.] Here ends the life and spiritual journey and witness of the ‘father of all nations’, and the progenitor of the people of Israel. The account is brief, as it should be. It merely states his age at death, how content he was at his end of life (on […]
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