The argument that Jesus is superior to Moses (3.1ff.) would have more weight with Jews than with anyone else. ... The purpose of this study is to demonstrate how Second Temple Jewish literature, Qumran library in particular could help in understanding the high priest motif in Hebrews. ... He explains how Jesus the Son can also be Jesus the Priest in 4.14-5.10; in 5.1-4. He further explains that a high priest mediates between the people and God with sacrifices. ... In view of this, the next section will focus on how the author used references from the Old Testament to build his argument. 1.2. ...

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You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might." This is the most well-known passage of the Hebrew Scriptures, known in Jewish tradition as the Shema. ... There are three key passages that make up the Shema: Deuteronomy 6:4-9, 11:13-21, and Numbers 15:37-41. ... For example, it is suggested that the three passages of the Shema should be said with full concentration, but if this cannot be done, then only Deuteronomy 6:4 must be repeated with full attention. ... A second insight can be seen in Berakhot chapter one as to how the law is po...

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In all of the religions of the world, one of the primary questions that they are to answer is that of the meaning of life and life after death. As long as man has been self-aware and cognizant of the passage of time, he has operated with the knowledge that he, at some time as a mortal man, must end his life and die. ... For example, a dietary mitzvoth is one that forbids the boiling of meat with milk. ... When faced with separation, exile or slavery, as is often detailed in their history, one of the strongest ways that a culture can remember their roots and religion is to make every act in...

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