Introduction – Issue 39
Blessed are those who hear the word of God and follow it. (Luke 11:28 NASB) Fifty years ago my father, Elliot Klayman, heard the “word of God” and chose to follow it. This unique volume is offered in celebration of the momentous significance that his decision carries for this world and the world to come.…
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Elliot Klayman is well known for his kindness and generosity. I have 50 years of experience to attest to this observation. Whether you have a health need, a legal need, or a prayer need, he is always ready to step up and assist by giving you his full attention. He is truly a giving person…
Read MoreReconciling the Antisemitism of the Church Fathers with Their Devotion to Messiah
Introduction Throughout history, those who have presented themselves to society as devout Christians have taken some very undevout positions. Many slave owners in America were not only born-again Christians but held services for their slaves. And after slavery, many white Christians continued to harbor racist sentiments against blacks. In the Middle Ages, the bishops forbade…
Read MoreRabbi Elliot Klayman Curriculum Vitae
Books and Articles in Books What the Rabbis Know about the Messiah: A Study of Genealogy and Prophecy. Cincinnati: Messianic Publishing, 2011 (editor). What the Rabbis Know about the Messiah: Student Workbook. San Diego: Messianic Publishing, 2018 (co-author). What the Rabbis Know about the Messiah: Teachers Manual. Columbus: Messianic Publishing, 2002 (co-author). “Jewish History and…
Read MoreIs Jesus of Nazareth Still King of the Jews? New Testament Christology and the Jewish People
Elliot Klayman has been a pillar of the Messianic Jewish movement since its inception in the final decades of the last century. He has also been a trusted, respected, and beloved friend to many. I count myself among them, and am grateful for the opportunity to express my appreciation for Elliot with this short article. While…
Read MoreThe Wedding at Cana and the Glory of God
Introduction “On the third day . . .” These words open the account of the Wedding at Cana, where Yeshua changed the water into wine (John 2:1–11).1 Noteworthy in this passage is the interaction between Yeshua and his mother over the shortage of wine. Yeshua’s reply to his mother is surprising, “Woman, why do you…
Read MoreThe Death of Messiah: Human Agency and Divine Necessity
In the first days of 2020, the website of the influential evangelical magazine Christianity Today ran a bold critique of antisemitism entitled, “Killing Jesus’ Brothers and Sisters.” The op-ed was a clear and forthright—and welcome—condemnation of historical antisemitism as it has been conveyed through centuries of Christian doctrine and rhetoric. The op-ed’s positive impact, however,…
Read MoreFaded Ink and Torn Parchment: What the Cairo Genizah Can Tell us about Jewish Life Under Islam and Beyond During The Early Middle Ages
For much of the medieval period, the majority of the world’s Jewish population lived under Islamic rule, and these Jewish communities were responsible for many of the institutions, texts, and practices that would define Judaism well into the modern era.1 According to Norman A. Stillman, “The first two centuries of the Islamic era represented a…
Read MoreJohn 18–19: Esther Redux? Scripture Coding in the Trial and Execution of Yeshua
Prologue Scene: A cat is playing a violin. A cow is flying in the sky, near the moon. A dog, looking on, is laughing. A plate with legs is running. What do these disparate unexpected occurrences have in common? Why would they form a “group”? If you cannot answer these questions, perhaps you need to…
Read MoreThe Son of Abraham in the First Gospel
The first Gospel begins with the words, “An account of the genealogy of Yeshua the Messiah, the son of David, the son of Abraham” (Matt 1:1).1 It is not difficult to see how the theme “son of David” pervades Matthew’s magnum opus. The term appears ten times, and Yeshua is portrayed as the shepherd-king of…
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