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It Could Have Been Eleven

But these go to eleven This is Spinal Tap The Prophet Zephaniah- whose book is located in the Hebrew Bible’s Book of Twelve Prophets-delivered some brilliant wisdom. This post-Torah scripture passage is Decalogue-worthy. If the Ten Commandments had not been written in stone and codified in the Torah, this Prophet’s declaration – in the spiritContinue reading “It Could Have Been Eleven”

The Metaphor

“Who is in charge?” “Who is not?” The Hebrew Bible includes much content addressing the relationship between God and Humanity. With the Ten Commandments, a covenant between a deity and the Children of Israel was established. With this covenant, the deity- authority- propounded directives upon the people. These directives- th Decalogue- were further expanded uponContinue reading “The Metaphor”

Procedural Values

You Can Read The Bill After It Passes Nancy Pelosi The mere act of transmission can impart values. While the Decalogue- stand alone- is rich with laws and morals, the wonderous delivery of Ten Commandments to the Children of Israel at Mt. Sinai provides deep and impactful message. With a Rock Star Prophet-Moses- and aContinue reading “Procedural Values”

The Value of Order

“The righteous person shall live though his faith” Habbakuk Laws are merely words. Whether set in stone, written on papyrus, or printed on paper, they standing alone are meaningless. The Prophet Habakkuk addresses this matter in this Ten Commandments’ moment. Is the Decalogue alone of no value? This article explores what gives meaning to law.Continue reading “The Value of Order”

The Visionary End

While the Ten Commandments addressed the Israelite nation’s internal affairs, international policies were also necessary. Foreign policy expression was no easy task; it became further confounded when the Israelite nation splintered into Northern and Southern Kingdoms. As with the Decalogue, was foreign policy also influenced by divine input? The Hebrew Bible contains scripture in whichContinue reading “The Visionary End”

An AI Creation of God’s Image? A Ten Commandments’ Tale

After frequently employing the Jetpack AI Assistant Feedback Tool, I noticed that there was also an AI Image Generator. As the Decalogue contains a provision prohibiting making God’s image, I decided to put this AI Image Generator to a test. Before the test, I wish to share my initial experience with the application. My initialContinue reading “An AI Creation of God’s Image? A Ten Commandments’ Tale”

Matzoh Pizza Controversies 2024 Edition

As Matzoh Pizza season rapidly approaches, Matzoh Pizza Artistry awakes from its slumber. Burnt edges and soggy centers are the annual plague that can destroy this delicious delicacy. To keep the treat special for the Passover holiday, I don’t eat it during the year and save it for the week when it is most needed.Continue reading “Matzoh Pizza Controversies 2024 Edition”

Relationship Advice? A Book of Jonah TCM

“I called, in my distress, to the Lord, and He answered me” Jonah 2:3 Relationships involve level of emotionality. While love is the one most frequently bantered about with unions, there is another feeling that can exist within bonds. “Fear of God” is an emotion that can exist within a Human-Deity relationship. Commentator Dennis PragerContinue reading “Relationship Advice? A Book of Jonah TCM”

Where No Man Has Gone…A Ten Commandments’ Moment from Metzora

Once in awhile, I catch a re-run of the television series Star Trek, The Next Generation. This Star Trek sequel went out of its way to express new world visions beyond those of the original. For example, while the original Enterprise crew engaged in clashes, dark humor and comedic put downs, the Next Generation crewContinue reading “Where No Man Has Gone…A Ten Commandments’ Moment from Metzora”

“You Just Don’t Get It!” A Kings’ TCM

“You Just Don’t Get It! You Just Don’t Get It!” My Former Client testifying Most people “don’t get it”. Is it possible that a two sentence story dismissed for being too gory can be a pathway to enlightenment? Long before Goldilocks and the Bears, there was Elisha and the Bears. While Goldilocks went to theContinue reading ““You Just Don’t Get It!” A Kings’ TCM”