The term “Palestine” has ancient origins, but took on a specific political meaning in the Roman era. In 135 AD, after crushing the Jewish Bar Kokhba revolt, Roman Emperor Hadrian renamed the province of Judea to “Syria Palaestina.” This act was a deliberate attempt to mock and hurt Jewish identification …
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What is the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Really About?
by Dr. Eitan Bar 9 minutes readThe Israeli–Palestinian conflict is often described in the language of geopolitics—borders, security, refugees, and international diplomacy. But beneath these visible disputes lies a far deeper conflict, one that spans millennia: a theological battle over God’s covenant, His promises, and His chosen people. At the heart of this conflict lies a …
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Israel-Gaza War: Reflections from a Jewish Follower of Jesus
by Dr. Eitan Bar 7 minutes readIf there is one Hebrew word the world seems to recognize, it is SHALOM. It echoes in greetings and farewells, sung in synagogues, whispered in prayers, stitched onto banners, and spoken in longing. It is most often translated as “peace,” but this English equivalent only touches the surface—like calling the …
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Passover Haggadah Celebration for Christians (Free bonus)
by Dr. Eitan Bar 0 minutes readThis is a complimentary bonus for those who have purchased my book, “Haggadah for Christians: Celebrating a Christ-Centered Passover Seder.” Enjoy! 🙂 P.S. Smartphones are fine, but it looks much better on a PC or tablet. messianic-christian-passover-haggadah-jewish-free-digital-download-2024.pdf
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