Between Divine Mandate and Historical Conflict The received Old Testament corpus presents a theocratic structure with three distinct authorities: the prophet, the priest, and the …
John the Baptist appeared at a moment when religion had become increasingly identified with institution, ritual, inherited authority, and the Temple system. Yet John himself …
The three authorities in the Jewish system – between divine mandate and historical conflict The Old Testament presents a theocratic structure with three distinct authorities: …
1. The Prophet and the Philosopher – Two Completely Different Sources of Truth In the logic of Scripture, prophecy comes from God, and the prophet …
The Christian world calls him an “apostle.” Official theology elevates him alongside Moses and Isaiah. But what many do not dare to admit is that …