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12 Days of Christmas: Day 5
The fifth day of Christmas, with the golden rings, are to symbolize the Torah, the first five books of Moses (these books are called the Pentateuch in the Greek).
law gospel • moses • torah • pentateuch • fifth day of christmas

5. The Old Testament--Moses as Author
A look at the Mosaic authorship of the first five books of the Bible--Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy. This set of five books is also referred to as the Pentateuch.
pentateuch • moses • lutheran • genesis • exodus

You're A Dead Man, Abimelech
This is no re-run, Abraham really tried this same stupid stunt more than once. When Abraham said his beautiful wife Sarah was his sister, someone else decided they wanted her for themselves! Maybe we should change the name from Canaan Land to Melrose Place!
abraham • genesis • sarah • bible • pentateuch

History of North French Miscellany
In the magnificent and luxurious North French Miscellany every page is a work of art. This Hebrew manuscript has travelled Europe and has a long and fascinating history.
north french miscellany • british library • british museum • facsimile editions • pentateuch

Sacred – Books of Three Faiths – British Library
An exhibition of lavishly illustrated, exceptionally rare Muslim, Christian and Jewish manuscripts is on at London's British Library and runs from 27 April - 23 Sept 2007
qur’an manuscripts • medieval illuminated manuscripts • sultan baybars qur’an • lisbon hebrew bible • books of genesis

I-12 Vayechi Ephraim and Manasseh
Parasha Vayechi ends the First Book of Moses with the Blessing of Jacob on his children. Joseph brings his two sons to Jacob for his final blessing. Jacob switches hands, blessing the younger, Ephraim with his right hand and Manasseh with his left. The Blessing of Jacob provides the spiritual inheritance of Israel. Includes links for further study.
manasseh • menashe • ephraim • bereshit • breishit

II-5 Yisro The Man at the Top
Jethro comes to meet the Israelites camping under Mt Sinai.When he arrives in the camp, he discovers a strange thing. Moses is sitting outside his tent arbitrating the complaints of the Israelites. One man; six hundred thousand complaints. "What's this?" asks Jethro as he scans the long line of would-be complainers. Jethro advises Moshe in how to set up a legal system with upper and lower courts that are accessible by the common meat-grinder. Later, Moshe ascends the mountain and returns bringing the Ten Commandments to the Children of Israel, establishing the basis of the social system, giving equal space for divine and human relationships.
shemot • shmos • exodus • old testament • bible studies

II-6 Mishpatim The Value of Life:
The Ten Commandments are concerned with man's relationship with God and man's relationship with fellow man. Mishpatim contains social laws regarding compensation for loss: inflicted loss on personal properties, damages caused by public hazards and neglect; damages inflicted by the person himself and failure to contain or restrict potential damage. Mishpatim includes social, religious, financial, criminal and family laws. Interpretation of Mishpatim is in the Talmud Tractate, Nizikin, divided into Bava Kamma, Bava Metzria and Bava Batra. The heart of the law is to live in harmony with one's fellow man.
mishpatim • laws • exodus • shemot • shemos

III-9 Behar Support Your Local Neighbor
Behar institutes the Sabbatical and Jubilee Years, respectively the seventh and fiftieth years. Six years the Israelites may tend their fields and vineyards, but the seventh the land lays fallow. The harvest is left to the poor and needy, but not gathered for commerical means. The Jubilee year falls on the seventh interval of Sabbatical Years (7 x 7 + 1) on the eighth year. Eight is the number of redemption, dedication and renewal. Brit milah/circumscision is made on the Eighth Day. The Metzora is purified on the Eighth Day just as the dedication of the temple and consecration of Aaron's sons happened on the Eighth day. During the Eighth, properties are returned to original owners and debts absolved. Indentured servants are freed.
behar • behar-bechukotai • jubilee year • shabbat year • freedom

IV-8 Pinchas: Follow The Leader
At the end of Parasha Balak, the Israelites become involved in pagan sexual worship of Baal Peor with a little help from Bilaam. Since he can't curse them, he corrupts them. Opening Pinchus, Pinchus nails Zimri, a Simeonite with Cozbi, a Midianite woman, having sex in public with one javelin toss. A plague descends upon the Israelites as punishment for idolatrous worship. A second census is taken on anticipation of entering the Promised Land. Zelophehad, a descendent of Menasseh had five daughters and no sons. They petition Moses for the inheritance of land. The women win. Moses is called up Mount Abarim to confront his death. He asks God to know his successor. Joshua is deputized. The parasha closes with record of sacrifices and festivals.
bamidbar • numbers • pinchas • pinchus • phinehas

V-1 Devarim: Final Words of Moses
Devarim opens the last book of the Torah with "these are the words that Moses spoke..." In the other four books of the Torah, the Israelites are instructed by the words of God through Moses's mouth; but in Devarim, Moses addresses the community of Israel directly. Deuteronomy is a Mosaic repetition of the laws given in Exodus 19-23. Deuteronomy is is associated with the "lost scroll" that was publicly presented with the recostruction of the Temple after the Exile (2 Kings 22:8) and the reforms of Josiah (ca 622) who restricted sacrifice to Jerusalem and removed foreign cult elements from the worship. There is debate regarding the age of the scroll's origin. Devarim opens at the eve of Moses's death and contains a long narrative broken up into speeches covering the nation's history, travels, laws and the importance of loyalty to God. Moses opens his valedictory address with a rebuke regarding the past transgressions of Israel, recalling the disastrous mission of the spies, blaming the children of Israel for his inbility to enter the Promised Land and his death on the plains of Moab.
devarim • deuteronomy • books of moses • moses; death • moses' valedictorian speech

The Torah - the Sacred Scriptures of the Jews
The first five books of the Tanakh, called the Torah, are considered by many Jews to have been divinely inspired through Moses; but how did they come into existence?
the torah • sacred scriptures • written law • the pentateuch • the tanakh

Facts About the Book of Psalms for Bible Study
Even though the psalms were written long ago, there are some interesting facts known about them that can be used in Bible study sessions or youth group activities.
facts about book of psalms • bible study book of psalms • information on poems of praise • scriptural songs of praise • writers of the psalms

Why We Left Lutheranism--Misapply & Violate the 10 Commandments
How do Lutherans view the Ten Commandments? What role do the commandments play in a theology that proclaims "by grace alone?" And is the Lutheran interpretation of the commandments inconsistent?
ten commandments • grace • love • fulfill • sermon on the mount

Biblical Prose: Narrative and Discourse
A short article on Biblical narrative and discourse. The aim of the article is simply to introduce the reader to the topic of narrative and discourse pointing out ideas that have been seen in the previous articles.
biblical prose • narrative • discourse • lectio divina • old testament

Cheesecake Ingredients for Shavuot Treats
In 2009 Shavuot will begin at sunset on 28th May and end at sunset on 30th May. Cheesecake and dairy foods are traditionally eaten during this festival.
cheesecake • shavuot treats • shavuot dates • shavu'ot • shavuos

How to Make Cheese Blintzes
Dairy foods are the order of the day during the Jewish Festival of Shavu'ot. This recipe is for a very popular and traditional dish that can be either sweet or savoury.
shavu'ot • jewish cooking • how to make cheese blintzes • cheese blintzes • torah

Mt. Sinai in Ancient Near East History
Throughout Ancient History, certain mountain tops came to be associated with the gods whether in Greece or Japan. For Some Near Eastern people, Sinai was such a place.
mt. sinai in ancient history • importance of mt. sinai • moses at mt. sinai • physical features of mt. sinai • mt. sinai and hermit christians

Luther’s Small and Large Catechisms: Historical Background
A brief look at the structure and mission of Luther's Small and Large Catechisms. In these books Luther again places the Scriptural onus of religious education back to the fathers, and builds his people to fulfill their roles as part of the "priesthood of all believers."
luther • small catechism • large catechism • enchiridion • creed

Sodom and Gomorrah in Historical Context
Although the Genesis 19 account of the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah may provide a lesson in morality more than history, the event occurred and prompts investigation.
sodom and gomorrah • destruction of sodom • why sodom was destroyed • causes of the destruction of sodom • why god destroyed sodom

The Twelve Days of Christmas Bible Verses
The Twelve Days of Christmas is more than a popular holiday song. Verses may represent Bible verses and Christian lessons.
twelve days of christmas • xmas holiday • song lyrics • bible verses • partridge pear tree

Opening New Horizons through Preaching
A discussion of the role of preaching, specifically using one of the common lectionaries. What is the preacher expected to say when he or she steps to the pulpit? Where does the material come from?
bible • worship • gospel • revelations • scripture

Andreas Carlstadt: The Reformation Goes Radical
A look at Andreas Carlstadt, a radical in the Reformation camp. Very early in the Reformation movement in Europe--even in Wittenberg--factions between Rome and Reformers polarize. This was a dark day in Wittenberg.
carlstadt • luther • wittenberg • iconoclasts • sacraments

Levi ben Gershon, or Gersonides
Levi ben Gershon, or Gersonides, was a gifted scholar, advancing our understanding of the fields of mathematics, astronomy, and philosophy in the Middle Ages.
gersonides • levi ben gershom • levi ben gerson • ralbag • gersonides biography

IV-2 Naso Holier Than Thou
Parasha Naso contains several distinct sections including the law of Sotah, the suspected adulteress, on sexual purity and the vow of the Nazarite. The section concerning the suspected adulteress is amplified by Rabbinic law and expounded on in Talmud and the Mishneh. According to Rabbinic ruling, a man could not accuse his wife of adultery unless he had two sets of witnesses and could identify the suspected lover, making it difficult to make any kind of charge against the wife. The Rabbis were averse to capital punishment. The ordeal of Sotah was abolished at the time of destruction of Second Temple ( ca 70 CE) being tied to temple worship.
naso • bamidbar • numbers • law of sotah • adulteress

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