by Shmuel Parzal | Apr 21, 2024 | Uncategorized
In Yahwist theology, you have to remember that YHVH has no gender – YHVH is neither male nor female. You therefore cannot separate out maleness and femaleness from God; to do so is to suggest that the God of Israel is not One, but is instead divisible. So is Wisdom...
by Shmuel Parzal | Apr 18, 2024 | Uncategorized
The twentieth passage of the Sefer Yeshua is based on Lk 17.20-21, and Th 113.1-4. Thomas 3.3 also has one verse in common, but that passage will be covered under the commentary for the next passage, SY 21. 20. 1People enquired of Yeshua and said, ‘When will the...
by Shmuel Parzal | Apr 11, 2024 | Uncategorized
The nineteenth passage of the Sefer Yeshua is based on Mt 23:12 and Lk 14:11, 18.14b. Its likely origin is therefore the Q-Gospel. 19. 1Yeshua said, ‘Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, 2and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.’ Overview This pericope ends...
by Shmuel Parzal | Apr 9, 2024 | Uncategorized
Shalom my dearest sisters and brothers, Depending on when the New Moon is sighted in Israel, biblical New Year will either start this evening (Tuesday 9th Apr) or tomorrow evening (Wednesday 10th Apr). In preparation for celebrating the Sovereignty and Majesty of YHVH...
by Shmuel Parzal | Apr 4, 2024 | Uncategorized
The eighteenth passage of the Sefer Yeshua is based primarily on Lk 14:34-35, but it is very similar to Mt 5:13-14 and Mk 9:50a. The Lucan version is used in the Sefer Yeshua, while the Matthean version is used in the Scroll of the Preaching (which is my...
by Shmuel Parzal | Apr 3, 2024 | Uncategorized
When any innocent person is killed in wartime, it is a tragedy. Regarding the aid-workers who were recently killed in Gaza, I am absolutely certain that there will be an inquiry in Israel as to what happened, and I hope that any person responsible will be brought to...
