Tag Archives: Jewish mysticism

“We Saw His Star in the East” (Matthew 2:2)

Posted on February 1, 2025 by cdsmiller17

The Messiah’s Star Returns (May 3, 1583 O.S.) Where is the newborn king of the Jews? We saw his star at its rising and have come to do him homage. New American Bible I was watching a YouTube video about … Continue reading →

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Did Jesus’ Sacrifice Make a Jewish Ritual Unnecessary?

Posted on January 11, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur) When the scapegoat was selected on Yom Kippur to symbolically carry the people’s sins to the desert, a crimson cord was tied around its horns. While the practical purpose of this cord was to distinguish the scapegoat from the goat … Continue reading →

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“I Am The Way, The Truth and The Life”

Posted on May 29, 2024 by cdsmiller17

“No One Comes to the Father, Except Through Me.” (John 14:6) My understanding of this saying is that Jesus was hinting at his position in the Jewish Kabbalah Tree of Life, namely Beauty, the heart centre of the MIDDLE way. … Continue reading →

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If My Uncle Wrote About It, I Probably Knew It, Too

Posted on May 28, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Philo (c. 20 BCE – c. 50 CE) I was watching a YouTube video of Aaron Abke being interviewed for a channel called “Know Thyself”, which is quite significant, at least to me. He was quoting Essene beliefs, written by … Continue reading →

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גלגול הנשמות: “Cycle of Souls”‎

Posted on May 24, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Gigul Neshamot: Reincarnation I had an interesting discussion with my optometrist, yesterday. He asked what I do on my computer everyday, and I told him about writing these posts. For ten minutes we shared Jewish knowledge and he said the … Continue reading →

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Can a False Jewish Messiah Prove the Truth about Jesus?

Posted on September 14, 2023 by cdsmiller17

Sabbatai Zevi (August 1, 1626 – September 17, 1676) It’s not something just for the present believers of Christ’s return: in the 17th century, European Jews longed for their own Messiah, to lead them from their slavery and bring them … Continue reading →

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