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THE CHALLENGE OF TEACHING IN THE CHURCH AMIDST A WORLD IN CRISIS.

When reflecting on education, those of us born and raised under a specific school system usually start with the bias that everything is fine, as if it had always been this way. However, this assumption becomes a barrier to clearly analyzing the current situation. This...

A NEW ELIJAH REAPPEARS AT THE THRESHOLD OF TIME

With this article, we seek to understand when John began his preaching. This is a fact often viewed through the lens of a modern calendar, without taking into account 1st-century daily life, such as: Temple shifts, harvest seasons, imperial edicts, etc. To achieve...

THE CHRONOGRAPH OF 354: PROCLAIMING CHRISTMAS AS A DECREE OF STATE

Traditional history often presents the origin of Christmas as the result of a natural evolution of Christian devotion. However, a rigorous analysis of the Chronograph of 354 (which contains the record of festivities from the year 336 AD) reveals a far more pragmatic...

THE MOST REAL ASPECT OF CHRISTMAS? ITS CONTROVERSY

Christmas, with its lights, carols, and festive spirit, is today one of the most widespread celebrations in Christianity. However, its acceptance was not universal at the dawn of the 16th-century Protestant Reformation. For many of the early Reformers, December 25th...

IN DEFENSE OF PHILON OF ALEXANDRIA: The Rabbi Who Surpassed the Luminaries of Hellenic Philosophy

In the bustling crucible of 1st-century AD Alexandria, Greek philosophy was the currency of the intellectual elite. Thinkers like Plato, Aristotle, and the Stoics dominated conversations regarding cosmology, ethics, and the purpose of life. For a Jew devoted to the...

SELICHOT IN THE MOUNTH OF ELUL (August or September): A PATH OF SPIRITUAL PREPARATION

The word Selichot means “forgiveness” or “supplications.” These are special prayers of repentance raised during the month of Elul as preparation for the solemn days of Yom Teruah and Yom Kippur. This time is viewed as a unique opportunity to review our hearts,...

Tu B’Av: THE BIBLICAL DAY OF CONJUGAL LOVE

There are dates that, although little known, possess a deep symbolism and a message that transcends time. One of them is the 15th of Av, known as Tu B’Av, a day that in ancient times was linked to union, love, and marriage. The Talmud tells us that on this day,...

THE “EIGHTH DAY” AN APOCALYPTIC AND ESCHATOLOGICAL CONCEPT IN EARLY CHRISTIANITY

The common interpretation of the Eighth Day in early Christianity today is that it simply refers to the first day of the week (Sunday), the day of Christ’s resurrection, and that this observance directly replaced the Jewish Shabbat (Sabbath). However, a rigorous...

CIRCUMCISION AS TAUGHT BY PAUL

As we know, during his time in Corinth, Paul planted a congregation and eventually had to confront the situations commonly faced by everyone who served the Lord under His Great Commission, just as he did. Many in this church misinterpreted freedom, so he decided to...

ECUMENISM IN THE POST-CHRISTAN ERA

Today, we hear many Christians and religious groups in general advocating for the need for unity among believers in God, in some cases even regardless of the specific religion. It is a reality that we see more divisions among believers every day, and each group wants...