Monthly Archives: January 2007

What is a good way to say it?

Posted on January 31, 2007 by Derek Leman

Just finished my final exam today for “The Shape of Messianic Jewish Theology,” a class I am taking online and through DVD from the Messianic Jewish Theological Institute (mjti.org). MJTI is associated with the UMJC (umjc.net). It was a tough … Continue reading →

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Pt 5: Thoughts From Levine's 3rd Chapter

Posted on January 29, 2007 by Derek Leman

This is part of a series of blogs on Amy-Jill Levine

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Sabbath Meditation: Strangers and Natives

Posted on January 26, 2007 by Derek Leman

Okay, it’s about to be Shabbat. If you are observant, I hope you have laid out your best white tablecloth, set up your candles, and gotten ready your challah loaf and bottle of Manischewitz Concord Grape (or any suitable Merlot … Continue reading →

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Brief Thought: Soulen and the SCN

Posted on January 25, 2007 by Derek Leman

Those interested in hearing more about Amy-Jill Levine’s The Misunderstood Jew, please be patient. I will get more on here about it. I have so much other reading I have to do for my final exam and for some freelance … Continue reading →

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Jacob (James) the Brother of Messiah

Posted on January 25, 2007 by Derek Leman

Here is a topic-du-jour not related to the Amy-Jill Levine book, which we will continue to review and discuss in future posts. The subject of James came up in my life yesterday as I was writing a freelance assignment. I … Continue reading →

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Pt 4: An Issue from Levine's 2nd Chapter

Posted on January 23, 2007 by Derek Leman

This is part of a series of blogs on Amy-Jill Levine

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Pt 3: A Question from Levine's Second Chapter

Posted on January 23, 2007 by Derek Leman

This is part of a series of blogs on Amy-Jill Levine

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El Shaddai and HaShem (Shabbat Meditation)

Posted on January 19, 2007 by Derek Leman

Hope many of you are settling down for Shabbat (the Sabbath). We have delightful smells coming from the kitchen. The house is quiet before the big night. Shabbat soup, chicken, wheat challah, and other foods will soon be eaten. It … Continue reading →

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A Quotation (In Place of an Article)

Posted on January 19, 2007 by Derek Leman

I’ve had a crazy-busy week with appointments and extra studying for a class I’m taking at the Messianic Jewish Theological Institute from Dr. Mark Kinzer (mjti.org). So, while I am still reading Amy-Jill Levine’s The Misunderstood Jew, I keep have … Continue reading →