Daily Archives: May 4, 2020

Introducing Blessed Obscurity

For those who do not yet know, I have started a podcast where I deal with music history as well as contemporary aspects that will be remembered in history called Blessed Obscurity.  You can find the podcast here: https://blessedobscurity.podomatic.com/ If … Continue reading

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Book Review: Messianic Judaism

Messianic Judaism:  A Rabbi’s Journey Through Religious Change In America, by Carol Harris-Shaprio Given that this book is written by a woman who calls herself a rabbi, it would appear as if the most striking aspect of this book is … Continue reading

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Book Review: An Introduction To First Century Judaism

An Introduction To First Century Judaism:  Jewish Religion And History In The Second Temple Period, by Lester L. Grabbe Those looking to this book for insights on Jewish religion and history in the second temple period will be hindered by … Continue reading

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Book Review: Restoring The Jewishness Of The Gospel

Restoring The Jewishness Of The Gospel, by David Stern David Stern is one of the most notable Messianic Jews of the last generation or so, and this book gives his thoughts with regards to how Christians need to better understand … Continue reading

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