+ Original Sin
The doctrine of original sin is grounded in the teaching: "For since death came by man, the resurrection of the dead also came by man. For as in Adam all die, so also in Christ all will be made alive." (1 Corinthians 15:21–22, WE…
The doctrine of original sin is grounded in the teaching: "For since death came by man, the resurrection of the dead also came by man. For as in Adam all die, so also in Christ all will be made alive." (1 Corinthians 15:21–22, WE…
As the story unfolds, there will be occasional discussions of doctrinal topics. I aim to explain important points as simply as possible; however, as previously mentioned, my explanations are by no means definitive. My intention is to use o…
1. Zechariah Although Zechariah is not a major figure in the Bible, he takes centre stage in this story. I was struck by how puzzling it seemed that he was rendered mute simply for doubting Gabriel’s words, especially given the blameless d…
1. Mikveh A mikveh is a bath used for ritual purification in Judaism. It utilises natural water and was commonly found in areas with Jewish communities. It remains an essential part of Jewish tradition to this day. This purification refers…
The Sadducees emerged during the Hasmonean dynasty, claiming descent from Zadok, the High Priest under David and Solomon. They comprised high-ranking priests and nobles. When a dispute arose between John Hyrcanus I and the Pharisees over t…
1. The Concept of Dates in the Bible The Jewish understanding of dates differs from what we generally recognise. For Jews, a day begins at sunset, so a day is counted from one sunset to the next. However, this does not mean they refer to e…
During the New Testament era, Judea was home to several influential groups, including the Pharisees, Sadducees, Essenes, and Zealots. According to the Jewish historian Josephus, there were about 6,000 Pharisees, 4,000 Essenes, and only a s…
I would like to take a moment to talk about Joseph and Mary, as some readers may find this portrayal unfamiliar or even somewhat unsettling. In truth, everything we genuinely know about Joseph and Mary comes from the Bible. Concerning thei…
During the reign of Antiochus IV Epiphanes of the Seleucid Empire, the Jews suffered severe religious persecution. Antiochus IV, who styled himself as the embodiment of Zeus, banned Jewish sacrifices, circumcision, and the observance of th…
The approximately 400 years between the prophet Malachi—who wrote the final book of the Old Testament—and the era of the New Testament are known as the Intertestamental Period. As no canonical scriptures were written during this time, many…
Hello, Welcome to this blog, where I translate the book “Jesus, His Story”, originally published in South Korea in 2018, into various languages for readers around the world. This book is rooted in the historical and cultural context of its time and…