Medicine in Ancient Judaism: Why does G-d attempt to kill Moses in Exodus 4?

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Directly after the burning bush scene, G-d inexplicably tries to kill Moses (Exodus 4:24-26). Fortunately, Moses’ life is saved by Zipporah’s enigmatic “Bridegroom of Blood” ritual. Commentators both ancient and modern have proposed many solutions by filling in the gaps, proposing reasons such as Moses’ failing courage or procrastination. But what did this episode mean … Continue reading Medicine in Ancient Judaism: Why does G-d attempt to kill Moses in Exodus 4?

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The Jewish Christian relationship: parent and child or siblings?

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  T The Jewish Christian relationship: parent and child or siblings? Canon Guy Wilkinson CBE • Bristol Whilst the Church of England from 1942 with the formation of the Council of Christians and Jews has issued numerous statements condemning antisemitism, it was not until 2019 that the C of E’s Faith and Order Commission published its … Continue reading The Jewish Christian relationship: parent and child or siblings?

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