Further Notes on "For the Record"

In case you haven’t been following the comments, additions and explanations about the original posting of “Constantine’s Creed,” I want to encourage you to go to the blog comments on that post.  There is a link to a Patristics site on the authenticity of the authorship, and some other remarks, and then my response plus…

For the Record

In case there was any doubt about the authenticity of the claim that the Church not only endorsed but demanded a renunciation of Jewish customs and culture in order to be a Christian, here is the official record: Constantine’s Christian Creed “I renounce all customs, rites, legalisms, unleavened breads and sacrifices of lambs of the Hebrews,…

Kingdom Calling

No, this isn’t a post about the Kingdom of heaven.  But for all of you in the United Kingdom, I will be in Oxford from November 23 oft to 26 and in London at the Aloft Hotel, 1 Eastern Gateway, Royal Victoria Dock, from Nov 26 to 30.  If anyone wants to meet, please let…

Next Year in Jerusalem

If you’re going to Israel with us in April, NOW is the time to talk with Linda Moore and get the reservation done.  We have only a very few spaces left before we close the door and book the tickets.  If you haven’t decided yet, don’t wait.   Call Linda now at 800-876-9502 Ext. 100

Further Thoughts on Sinful Nature

It’s worth reflecting on Heschel’s remarks concerning the Christian doctrine of sinful nature, especially since this doctrine contains implications that are antithetical to Judaism.  If what Christianity teaches about the federal headship of Adam and the subsequent guilt passed to all generation is true, then it is no wonder that Judaism cannot accept Christian doctrine…

South Africa Update

Just some news about the upcoming teaching tour in South Africa.  Thanks to generous donations from several readers, the ticket has been purchased and I will be back in South Africa in January 2012.  And thanks to Luzette, my schedule is packed!  We have already had to turn down invitations from 7 other locations because…