The Theological Significance of the State of Israel

The Ecumenical Theological Research Fraternity in Israel, from its inception in 1966 until today, has constantly observed and evaluated developments in Christian attitudes toward Judaism in official statements by various Christian churches, starting with...  »»              
                     

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"We find in Jewish literature diverse and even opposing views of asceticism, including the question as to whether the biblical Nazirite (Numbers 6) must offer a sin-offering (hatat) because he is holy or because he's a sinner. A spectrum of views on asceticism may similarly be found among such medieval thinkers as Bahya ibn Paquda, Judah Ha-Levi, Rambam (Maimonides) and Ramban (Nahmanides).  »» 

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