Oaths
Why You Must Keep Your Word

Why You Must Keep Your Word

“The Bible doesn’t make any sense.” Dan was trying to get me angry, or at least get my attention. We go back a long way and meet for lunch every month. Dan likes to debate so we talk about everything under the sun. Over the years, I have...

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Tzaraat On Clothing: The First Warning

Tzaraat On Clothing: The First Warning

Leviticus introduces the affliction of tzaraat. Commonly mistranslated as leprosy, tzaraat can afflict the body, a home, or even clothing.  Tzaraat only afflicts clothing made of three materials: wool, linen, or leather. Only sheep's wool...

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Tzaraat: The Messiah’s Affliction?

Tzaraat: The Messiah’s Affliction?

The Torah portion of Tazria (Leviticus 12-13) deals with tzaraat, a disease usually mistranslated as leprosy. Tzaraat is a malady that afflicts the body, clothing, and the walls of houses. The afflicted is diagnosed by the priest and...

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