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NASB | Genesis 11:16 ¶ Eber lived thirty-four years, and became the father of Peleg; |
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Genesis 11:16 ¶ When Eber had lived thirty-four years, he became the father of Peleg. |
Subject: When did the hebrew become jew and why |
Bible Note: Bill, Yes, that is true. The Old Testament (TaNaK) is filled with the idea that Gentiles would become members of the Assembly. The books of Moses (or the Torah) is filled with laws pertaining to the Ger, or the non-Israelite who binds himself the the LORD. Therefore, Paul is correct to state that the Gentiles have been grafted in. However, the predominate theology of the day was the belief that a Gentile had to become "Jewish" nationally (as if that were possible.) Their teaching wasn't that Gentiles convert to the worship of the One true God, but to become Israel. "All Israel is saved." was a Text (forget the prophet that is quoted) which they used to proclaim that all Israel had a place in the World to Come and any non-Israelite would need to become one to have that place. That's an oversimplification, but in the end, Paul had the Theology foreseen in the Torah, Prophets, and Writings spot on. I really have a hard time understanding the rationale with modern day Jewish theology concerning this issue. I've not had the privileged to speak with a well-grounded Jewish theologian, but I'd like to ask many questions to find out how they deal with many of these issues. I do know their writings and how they explain Ruth and Rahab; but, there is so much more it's so hard to see how it's missed. Love to learn...MJH |
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Bill Richardson |