I read that. But I thought the next statement was even more telling:
A more penetrating analysis, however, should also explain why God chose this particular sign instead of some other one.
Rabbi Hirsch takes a stab at answering his own question. And in answering it comes to say:
This sign in...
Leviticus 14 gives a series of procedures for the leper and the priest to go through. These procedures had to be adhered to in order for healing to take place. First, the leper offered a lamb for a trespass offering Lev. 14:13. The blood of the lamb was then applied to the right ear, the right...
None of the arguments I have put forward require trust. They are self evidently clear. I think this is why you have retreated into an anti-rationalism.
As to who any with theistic inclinations should trust? The obvious answer is they should trust, or rather appeal to, the source of...
Hi Aqualung,
This is the issue of debate regarding this thread. Are you going to trust Orontes, other male teachers in the LDS Faith, and the modern day prophets, or will you trust God alone thru His revelation of Scripture alone? Do you think Orontes' LDS beliefs can stand the test and light...
It is quite amazing and consistent with the Word of God that a non-thesis, Universalist, Shamanic Panentheist, and a Roman Catholic would rally to the LDS gospel of works to be justified before God. It is also quite clear that those who reject justification by the person and works of Christ...
I should have asked from the beggining what you meant by "nuances". I now realize that you truly are talking about non-doctrinal issues. With that said, I agree with you there.
~Victor
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You know, I think he has a FAR different test in mind:
Matthew 25:34 "Then the King will say to those on his right, 'Come, you who are blessed by my Father; take your inheritance, the kingdom prepared for you since the creation of the world. 35 For I was hungry and you gave me...