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The Rabbinic Understanding Of Palm Sunday
Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 11, 2025 (message contributor)
In the Talmud, you can see how the Rabbis tried to harmonize some of the prophesies of the Old Testament, including Palm Sunday. They did not understand the two comings:
R. Alexandri said: R. Joshua b. Levi pointed out a contradiction. it is written, in its time [will the Messiah come], whilst it is also written, I [the Lord] will hasten it! — if they are worthy, I will hasten it: if not, [he will come] at the due time. R. Alexandri said: R. Joshua opposed two verses: it is written, And behold, one like the son of man came with the clouds of heaven whilst [elsewhere] it is written, [behold, thy king cometh unto thee … ] lowly, and riding upon an donkey! — if they are meritorious, [he will come] with the clouds of heaven; if not, lowly and riding upon an donkey. King Shapur [I] said to Samuel, 'Ye maintain that the Messiah will come upon an donkey: I will rather send him a white horse of mine.' Babylonian Talmud: Tractate Sanhedrin Folio 98a
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Surprise Attack
Contributed by James Chandler on Feb 20, 2007
Earlier this week, I was wrestling my 14 year old son. I accomplished the near impossible feat of tackling and pinning him to the floor. Just when I thought that victory was mine, my 12 year son decided to jump in and throw himself onto my back. I ...read more
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Surprise Attack
Contributed by James Chandler on Feb 20, 2007
Earlier this week, I was wrestling my 14 year old son. I accomplished the near impossible feat of tackling and pinning him to the floor. Just when I thought that victory was mine, my 12 year son decided to jump in and throw himself onto my back. I ...read more
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Surprise Attack
Contributed by James Chandler on Feb 20, 2007
Earlier this week, I was wrestling my 14 year old son. I accomplished the near impossible feat of tackling and pinning him to the floor. Just when I thought that victory was mine, my 12 year son decided to jump in and throw himself onto my back. I ...read more
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I Can Remember My First Fight. It Was In The 5th ...
Contributed by James Chandler on Feb 20, 2007
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