05-31-2008, 06:56 PM
Shlama all--
I am not sure what the issue is either. Depending on context, I have been known to reference both "cross" and "execution stake". In my upcoming translation, I tend to favor the latter and state my reasons for doing so but I don't ignore the Christian majority tradition on the matter either.
It is a fact though that what is linked in the execution of Y'shua is in Tanakh reflected in Deuteronomy as being "hung on a tree" and this is quoted by Rav Shaul in that context, through the prism of that particular reference. Whether this is equally fine with two pieces of wood nailed together from a tree (cross-ified) or not is something I will not broach here because of general theological restrictions.
In the future, don't just reference my book, but give me the page. I have TWO books with "Ruach Qadim" in the title:
1) Aramaic Origins of the New Testament
2) The Path to Life
I assume you mean #1 but if even I cannot be sure and I WROTE these books, I can 100% guarantee others here have no idea what you are talking about. For their sake, more than my own, please define your terms. I take major exception with such a broad based charge whose sole purpose seems to be to cast aspersions because there is no way to respond efficiently. If you don't want to explain, I suggest it is better for all concerned to not bring it up at all. Otherwise, you just create confusion and no chance to move forward.
Shlama w'burkate
Andrew Gabriel Roth
I am not sure what the issue is either. Depending on context, I have been known to reference both "cross" and "execution stake". In my upcoming translation, I tend to favor the latter and state my reasons for doing so but I don't ignore the Christian majority tradition on the matter either.
It is a fact though that what is linked in the execution of Y'shua is in Tanakh reflected in Deuteronomy as being "hung on a tree" and this is quoted by Rav Shaul in that context, through the prism of that particular reference. Whether this is equally fine with two pieces of wood nailed together from a tree (cross-ified) or not is something I will not broach here because of general theological restrictions.
In the future, don't just reference my book, but give me the page. I have TWO books with "Ruach Qadim" in the title:
1) Aramaic Origins of the New Testament
2) The Path to Life
I assume you mean #1 but if even I cannot be sure and I WROTE these books, I can 100% guarantee others here have no idea what you are talking about. For their sake, more than my own, please define your terms. I take major exception with such a broad based charge whose sole purpose seems to be to cast aspersions because there is no way to respond efficiently. If you don't want to explain, I suggest it is better for all concerned to not bring it up at all. Otherwise, you just create confusion and no chance to move forward.
Shlama w'burkate
Andrew Gabriel Roth