Scholar in Hebrew Bible ๐ฎ๐ฑ & Attachment Theory ๐ โข PhD candidate @UniofExeter โข husband, Dad to 6, Army officer, Doctor of Music โข Follower of Yeshua ๐๐ป
@rabbriansamuel The prohibition against women teaching was in a synagogue setting where scripture is read and Midrash occurs. In this setting a woman teaching would be exercising spiritual authority over her own husband. The modern โworship serviceโ is foreign to the biblical model.
@rabbriansamuel The fact that the Apostles wanted to find a replacement for Judas to ensure there would be 12 Apostles instead of 11 is telling- the Apostles were a recapitulation of the tribes.
@rabbriansamuel The gates in โthe gates of hell shall not prevailโ is a reference to secular city government bc that is where the legal โchurchโ (assembly/congress) of elders took place. The idea is that Peterโs spiritual eldership (the Apostles) will not be overruled by civil gov.
@rabbriansamuel This is why when interpreting and applying the Tanak, the NTโs commentary on Hebrew Bible passages should always take precedence over the Gemara in points of conflict.
@rabbriansamuel The binding and loosing is a reference to the Apostles taking over the role of the Sanhedrin to interpret and apply Torah in light of Christ. The New Testament is this role in action.
@rabbriansamuel I completely agree. I have never been convinced that fighting for life and being comfortable are mutually exclusive in most cases. The enhanced dignity & amenities that hospice provides should be given to everyone, not just terminal patients.
Just realized that when Jesus says โupon this rock I will build my church and the gates of hell will not prevail against it,โ GATES is a reference to the ancient location where the city elders held court. Jesus is saying hellโs government wonโt beat His government.
@rabbriansamuel Shabbat happens every week whether we observe it or not bc God blessed the 7th day. God always shows up to meet w/ us. The only difference is whether we come or not.
@miss_sifuna@rabbriansamuel Romans would have despised Nazarite hair as effeminate. Paul is speaking in Roman terms in Corinthians and wouldโve not likely intended his statements to preclude Nazarite vows, which he participated in in Acts.