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  1. Harel13

    Was Jesus really a Jewish rabbi?

    In more recent times, I see more and more Christians claiming that not only was Jesus a learned scholar, but he was actually a rabbi. This is evidenced, in their view, from the fact that he's called "rabbi" by some in the NT. In Judaism, though, this is not a feasible view. Not because there's...
  2. SalixIncendium

    One Teacher or Many?

    Which is better? Is it better to have one guru, sage, master, pastor, mullah, rabbi, etc. (whatever you call the spiritual teacher on your path) when it comes to spiritual realizations or understanding? Or is is it better to learn from many? In my chosen profession, I have had many...
  3. TheoDixon

    How have rabbis been important in the development of Judaism?

    Hey folks, I have an essay entitled 'In what ways did the Rabbis play a critical role in the development of Judaism?'. If anyone could point me in the right direction that'd be helpful, I'm aware of the Mishnah and Talmud however don't have much knowledge of how either of these changed from oral...
  4. SalixIncendium

    Religious Intermediaries

    When I was a child in a Catholic household, I had to confess my sins to a priest, and when asked, I was told because he was closer to God. I had to confess these sins so later in the day or the next day, I could be given communion by, yes, a priest. I never really understood why I couldn't...
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