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The Problem of Circumcision
How Torah Observance is Self-refuting
The idea of Torah Observance is pretty simple at first glance: the commands God gave in the Torah are still applicable and binding upon believers today. When you dig deeper, however, you encounter a problem. There are several self-contradictions and logical errors that are very difficult to reconcile. I grew up Torah Observant myself, and…
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Polycrates, Victor, and the Ishtar Myth (Part 3 of 4)
Examining Easter and the Quartodeciman Controversy – Part 3
In the last few articles, we learned about as much as we can about the dispute between Polycarp and Anicetus. Now, let’s fast forward about 100 years and look at the second time this “Quartodeciman” controversy came up. This time, the argument was between Polycrates the Bishop of Ephesus, and Pope Victor of Rome. I’ll…
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Passover Seder or Eucharistic Celebration? (Part 2 of 4)
Examining Easter and the Quartodeciman Controversy – Part 2
In my last article, I began responding to an article written by Lee Miller of House of David Fellowship. We looked at the story of Polycarp and Anicetus and discovered that contrary to Mr. Miller’s claim, there was nothing to conclusively support the idea that Polycarp observed the Jewish Passover. Towards the end of the…
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To Observe Or Not To Observe? (Part 1 of 4)
Examining Easter and the Quartodeciman Controversy – Part 1
Easter Sunday has historically been considered by Christians to be the pinnacle of the liturgical year. It is the culmination of more than a month of prayer and fasting, and commemorates the most important event in the history of Christianity: the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Unfortunately, some dispute that this is the actual reason for…
"Fight to the death for truth, and the LORD God will fight for you." -Sirach 4:28
