Daily Archives: December 31, 2009

Hillel Teaches the Alphabet, Word-Play on Genesis 1:31, Qumran and the Temple

Posted on December 31, 2009 by jamesbradfordpate

This is one of those days when I need to turn off my computer!  I’ve gotten myself into a little blogging feud, which you can read in Who or What is a Biblioblogger? By Dr. Hector Avalos, Iowa State University and … Continue reading →

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Keep Hope Alive, Date of Mekhilta, Sifre Contra Romans 9-11, Bad Cola

Posted on December 31, 2009 by jamesbradfordpate

1.  Henry Sloninsky, “The Philosophy Implicit in Midrash,” HUCA 27 (1956) 235-91. According to Sabbath 31a (from the Babylonian Talmud, I assume), every Jew at the Day of Judgment will be asked if he continued to hope for salvation.  One … Continue reading →

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