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| After the destruction of the Temple in 70 C.E., the reconstruction of Jewish thought was undertaken by the Pharisees, while the Sadducees simply disappeared from the historical scene. The Pharisees shaped the later history and character of Jewish life and thought. It was perhaps their concept of God's Kingdom, and their altruistic view of their fellow man that led to the declaration of the Jewish social and religious ethic after the destruction of the Temple, i.e. that study of Torah, recitation of daily prayers, and acts of tzedakah (charity towards one's fellow man) replaced the sacrifices of the Temple.
| | written by: Roy B. Blizzard, Jr., Ph.D. - posted: September 17 2003 | | More... |
| Why do Christians believe what they believe? From whence came the ideas that are prevalent today in Christianity? Where did they originate and how did they develop? In this article we want to trace the development of Church doctrine. For those unfamiliar with Church history, some of the words, topics, and discussions will seem strange, if not ridiculous. Read the material very carefully. Terms are very important. Why? Because they give you an insight into the Western, or Greek, mind from which most Church doctrine developed. As you read, I think you will find it interesting to see how these ideas developed and to realize how much present-day Church doctrine developed from these early controversies or discussions, resultant from an attempt on the part of the Western Church to understand Jewish, or Eastern/Oriental, ideas and concepts. I think the information will provoke some thought and, hopefully, you will find it helpful. I have titled the information, "Heresies, Controversies, and Schisms in the Early Church."
| | written by: Roy B. Blizzard, Jr., Ph.D. - posted: September 17 2003 | | More... |
| For those unfamiliar with Church history, some of the words, topics, and discussions seem strange, if not ridiculous. Read the material very carefully. It is very important. Why? Because It will give you an insight into the Western, or Greek, mind from which most Church doctrine developed. As you read, I think you will find it interesting to see how these ideas developed and to realize how much present-day Church doctrine developed from these early controversies or discussions, resultant from an attempt on the part of the Western Church to understand Jewish, or Eastern/Oriental ideas and concepts. I think the information will provoke some thought and, hopefully, you will find it helpful. The following is part II of "Heresies, Controversies, and Schisms in the Early Church."
| | written by: Roy B. Blizzard, Jr., Ph.D. - posted: September 17 2003 | | More... |
| Prophecy. It is the "in" thing. People are talking
about it, writing about it. "Prophetic News", The
"World in Prophecy", "End Times Newsletter", plus a
spate of others cross my desk every month. People
want to know about it. People want to hear about
it. People want to read about it. It is exciting. It is
sensational. It lets us know that the end is near and
helps us to prepare for Messiah's coming which, by
all accounts, will be "soon."
| | written by: Roy B. Blizzard, Jr., Ph.D. - posted: September 17 2003 | | More... |
| Love. What an interesting word, one we use so
frequently and yet so lightly. What does it mean?
What do you mean when you say to someone, "I
love you?" I always wonder when someone comes
up and says to me, "I love you," or "I love you with
the love of the Lord," or "I love you in Jesus." I
wonder what that person just said. What did they
really mean? I am certain that, in most instances,
the person has no idea what they mean.
| | written by: Roy B. Blizzard, Jr., Ph.D. - posted: September 17 2003 | | More... |
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