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In reply to the discussion: Does the book of Isaiah say anything about Jesus of Nazareth? [View all]pinto
(106,886 posts)13. Interesting website. Linguistically, historically I'm interested in the course of bible translations
and the various renditions that have resulted over time. And realize that religion has become politicized to an alarming degree. Not a new event for sure, but one we see increasingly evident worldwide.
Yet some of the comments on the site about Israel are pretty alarming, as well. Not sure I get the overall gist of the site. Seems contradictory or at least a conflation of things in re: the Hebrew bible, Israel, current events, apocalyptic concepts, etc.
What's the background on the website? Thanks. ~ pinto
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Jesus being "from Nazareth" or being a "Nazarene" is mentioned 28 times in the NT.
SarahM32
Aug 2012
#12
K&R - I want to hear from someone who knows the answers to the poster and the commenters.
northoftheborder
Aug 2012
#4
Handel uses several exclusively Old Testament texts--and this is one. nt
Thats my opinion
Aug 2012
#8
Interesting website. Linguistically, historically I'm interested in the course of bible translations
pinto
Aug 2012
#13
Again you are speaking of "The Book of Isaiah" as if it is a singular production
intaglio
Aug 2012
#34
There's an introduction to the 1611 King James Bible by its translators indicating
Petrushka
Aug 2012
#40
Thanks for the link. Just discovered what the "messenger for the Spirit of truth" believes . . .
Petrushka
Aug 2012
#46
FWIW: The writer of those articles, refers to himself in the thrid person, saying . . .
Petrushka
Sep 2012
#52
"...when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all truth." ??
Petrushka
Sep 2012
#56
So, in other words, you will not address the facts, and simply ignore the truth?
SarahM32
Sep 2012
#58