Governing is not merely the administration of resources; it is the attempt to direct the human will—a task that has proven to be the most complex in the history of creation. From the courts of antiquity to modern structures, the exercise of power has faced an...
At the conclusion of interpreting Nebuchadnezzar's dream, Daniel utters a sentence that remains a challenge for both academia and the pulpit today: “The dream is certain, and its interpretation is sure” (Dan 2:45). Within these words lies the backbone of our faith:...
Most contemporary readers assume that "Christian" is the original and definitive name for the followers of Jesus. However, this is a truth filtered through Greek. When we dig beneath the layer of Koine Greek in which the Apostolic writings have reached us, we discover...
The Torah (Law of Moses) contains 613 commandments (mitzvot), and referring to them as a simple set of "rules" is to underestimate their profound complexity and purpose. Classical Jewish tradition classifies these commandments into categories so that we can understand...
The Fast of Gedaliah, known in Hebrew as Tzom Gedaliah, is one of the minor fasts of the Jewish calendar. While its origin lies in a historical tragedy, its significance goes beyond simple mourning, offering profound lessons on betrayal, decision-making, and the...
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...
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...
In this article, I wish to reflect on this crucial moment in history. Its impact marked a before and after in the trajectory of humanity. This event unfolds in the context of one of the festivals that God commanded His people to celebrate. It is the story of Passover,...
With the arrival of dusk today, April 22, 2024, we begin the 14th day of Nisan according to the biblical calendar. If we were in the third year of Jesus' ministry, we would be immersed in excitement and expectation, as tomorrow we would need to bring our lamb to the...
The Passover dinner is an important moed (biblical festival) gifted by God to the descendants of Abraham. This festival was given during the Israelite slavery in Egypt so that anyone who obeyed the steps given by God that night could protect their firstborn from...
Passover was established by God as a moed (in Hebrew, 'an appointed time' by God of festivity in His calendar). The context of this festival is found in the book of Exodus, chapter 7 and onwards. In this story, God sent Moses to convince Pharaoh to let the Israelites...
The Reformation is recognized as one of the most important historical events of the modern era, praised in many fields, not only religious but also political and academic. And indeed, they are not wrong. For many, in a positive sense, they view this period as an event...
Throughout the evolution of human thought and its constant quest to understand the world, we have gone through periods of change in how we think and perceive reality. From the Renaissance to modern challenges, we have witnessed influences in philosophy, theology, and...
In ancient times, there were numerous individuals who, in one way or another, made significant contributions to the development of science and the modernization of society up to the present day. Although not all of them were Christians, they all lived within the...
THE FATE OF THE ANUSIM As we have seen, the Arab period of Al-Andalus was very prosperous for Muslims, Christians, and Jews. However, several factors worked against Christianity at that time, including Catholic celibacy. Both imams and rabbis led normal lives and...