Comments on: The Jerusalem Temple

By: Guest

Guest — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 20:36:11 +0000

NOTE: According to many Christian resources, "an Islamic mosque stands on the site" of the Jerusalem Temple, but Muslim sources may refer to the same structure as a shrine or "most holy shrine."

By: Guest

Guest — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 15:20:11 +0000

Cookie, I appreciate your encouragement and your question. I've promised to research other topics first, such as the origins of humankind and what it means to "remember" the Sabbath and I'm not sure what else, so I don't know when we'll return to the subject of Jesus as The Lamb of God. However, the September 4 article, "Fulfilling the Jewish Feasts," touches on the topic as does a previous Bible Talk article that's apparently not archived on CE. If you'll email me at the address shown above, I'll be glad to send you a copy. Also, please clarify what you mean by "they." Am I correct in understanding that your concern involves the confusion that occurs when a variety of titles for Jesus are used to refer to his ability to take away the sins of the world? In other words, Bread of Life, which is indeed one of his many titles, has great significance yet does not refer to his ability to take away sin. Thanks for letting me know - Mary.

By: Guest

Guest — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 00:19:11 +0000

Excellent exigesis! Now, how about taking on the "Lamb of God" issue? At Mass, the cantor has (and uses, unfortunately), a variety of titles–i.e., Bread of Life, Prince of Peace, etc.–which are followed by "takes away the sins of the world". Only, "they" DON'T! It is "The Lamb of God Who takes away the sins of the world"! To understand that, one needs to understand the background from the Passover. Please?