1) On page 191, why does Jacobs refer to the red heifer as not just "zany" but also "potentially dangerous"? What is his hang up with this particular idea of the bible?
Red Heifer can be seen as a divine permission to rebuild the third temple at the Temple Mount, which is currently under the administration of Muslims. so if Re heifer arrives and Jews try to build it, it would cause a conflict between two parties.
the description of how the world would end in accordance to Revelation should not be taken literally, which is the epic battle between Jesus and Anti christ brought by the third temple. it's symbolic for something else such as history of Roman invasion.
2) How does the following verse describe the author's dilemma as he is half way through his "spiritual journey"?
Because this people draw near with their mouth
and honor me with their lips, while their hearts are far from me,
and their fear of me is a commandment of men by rote.
-Jacob was confused if he felt spiritually connected because of repetition of prayers to God or he actually loved God. He didn't know if he truly became spiritual or this is a mere alternative to his rational mind, which caused boredom in him.
3) How does the author compare the Bible to wikipedia? Do you agree? Explain.
3) How does the author compare the Bible to wikipedia? Do you agree? Explain.
Both have many authors and editors and passages are evolved throughout the history by many people.
I agree with this hypothesis. I've never believe that the Bible is words of God, but collection of many socalled prophets, who were actually great philosophers, because it's evident that the Bible is written by humans, even though it's said that God gave them the lessons. I also believe in the theory that the Bible is just one of renowned legends among the region and Jesus was an outstanding spiritual leader.
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