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Apologetics


Isaiah 53 and the Messiah: Did Ancient Jewish Sources See a Suffering Messiah?
Did ancient Jewish cources ever interpret Isaiah 53 referring to the Messiah? This article explores early Jewish writings and Jewish traditions.
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5 days ago3 min read


Messiah, son of Joseph
Some Jewish writings speak of a suffering figure called Messiah son of Joseph who suffers before the final redemption. This article explores ancient rabbinic sources behind this idea.
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5 days ago4 min read


Did Ancient Jewish Writings Expect a Suffering Messiah?
Did ancient Jewish sources ever describe a suffering Messiah? The article explores passages from rabbinic writings and the Talmud that discuss a Messiah connected with suffering and humility.
shapirodavidalan
6 days ago3 min read


When Signs Stopped
Rabbinic writings in the Babylonian Talmud record unusual signs that reportedly stopped during the forty years before the destrutction of the Second Temple in AD 70. What do these traditions mean?
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6 days ago3 min read


Did I lose my Jewish identity when I found Jesus?
Many Jewish people fear that believing in Jesus means losing their Jewish identity. The article explores whether faith in Jesus means abandoning Jewish history. cutlure, and heritage.
shapirodavidalan
Feb 274 min read


Why the Gospels Don’t Read Like Legends
Many legends grow more polished over time, but the Gospels contain raw and embarrassing details that historians associate with real testimony. Why don't the Gospels accounts read like myths?
shapirodavidalan
Feb 205 min read


Faith Is Not the Opposite of Thinking. It’s the Courage to Follow the Evidence
Faith is often portrayed as the opposite of thinking, but the search for truth can lead through questions, evidence, and honest inquiry. Real faith is the courage to follow the evidence where it leads.
shapirodavidalan
Feb 204 min read


The Bible Was Written for Hearing Before It Was Written for Reading
Before most people could read, Scripture was heard in community. The Bible was first spoken, remembered, and shared aloud long before it became a privately read book.
shapirodavidalan
Feb 66 min read


Faith Was Never Meant to Be Fragile
Faith was never meant to be fragile or protected from questions. Throughout Scripture, figures like Abraham, Job, and Jacob wrestled with God, showing that honest questioning can deepen faith rather than destroy it.
shapirodavidalan
Feb 14 min read


Isaiah 53 and the Messiah: A Jewish Reading Few Ever Hear
As someone raised Orthodox Jewish, I was not encouraged to study Isaiah 53 closely. When it was mentioned, the explanation was simple: the “suffering servant” is Israel. Case closed. But when I later read the passage carefully, slowly, and in context, I found that the text itself resisted that conclusion.
shapirodavidalan
Feb 14 min read


Is The Bible Historically Reliable? A Jewish Perspective
Is the Bible historically reliable? From a Jewish perspective, this article explores manuscript evidence, archaeological discoveries, and fulfilled prophecy that support the historical trustworthiness of Scripture.
shapirodavidalan
Jan 315 min read
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