To: bpr-list@philologos.org (BPR Mailing List)
Subject: [BPR] - What's New at BPR?
From: bpr-list@philologos.org
Date: Fri, 28 Apr 2000 08:54:57 -0500

Bible Prophecy Research
Additions and updates made since April 13, 2000
Issue #44
April 28, 2000
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Hi everyone...

Just a couple of items to mention with this newsletter.
Before we do that, however, I wanted to address some
confusion that I believe occurs from time to time. Seems
some folks get Moza and me confused. Funny, I don't
think we look anything alike. <g>

Seriously, my name is (owner-bpr@philologos.org). I
mainly take care of the list and website operation and
maintenance. The list is handled manually and run from a
software program on my computer, which means that Moza,
unfortunately, living in another part of the U.S., does not
have access to the program itself. If list members have
questions regarding subscriptions or list problems in
general that requires interaction by me, they should try
to contact me directly.

Moza (moza@butterfly.mv.com or research-bpr@philologos.org)
is the one who generally does the bulk of the writing
for the BPR web site. I would guess that 95% of BPR
material is a result of her studies and interests.
She's excellent at finding information and has helped
me out personally in finding answers to questions a
number of times. As a result of her efforts in typing up
Hyslop's "The Two Babylons" and making it available to the
public, the idea of Philologos.org was born. It is through
Philologos that we try to make previously undistributed
public domain works of religious and/or historical value
available. Philologos, for me personally, has turned out
to be a very rewarding experience.

And there you have the "team" of Philologos/BPR.

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Now, What's New?

> Added: Ten Sermons on the Second Advent by E.W. Bullinger
http://philologos.org/__eb-tssa

We've added another public domain work to the Philologos
site. This is small collection of sermons by Bullinger,
published in 1892. While I disagree with several of his
conclusions, I do find his work interesting to read. The
appendix was particularly interesting as it gives
historical information and statistics related to various
Jewish activities, such as birth rate, financial success,
education, etc. as compared to that of the "nations." This
data is provided in support of Bullinger's idea that the
restoration of Israel is an ongoing, gradual process which
he believed was being partially fulfilled in his time. The
anticipation that Bullinger felt for the coming together of
Israel as a nation again is evident. I can imagine the
excitement he would have felt, had he been alive, in
seeing Israel was again established in her homeland.

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> Added: "... the just shall live by faith..."
http://philologos.org/bpr/files/f008.htm

A portion of the Talmud is included in this file, that
relates several Rabbis discussing the "guiding principle"
or "essence" of the Torah.

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BOOK RECOMMENDATION

The Mystery of Romans: The Jewish Context of Paul's Letter
by Mark D. Nanos

Paperback (May 1996)
Fortress Press
ISBN: 080062937X

Winner of the National Jewish Book Award
for Jewish-Christian Relations

Synopsis:
Paul's letter to the Romans is an example of Jewish
correspondence, addressing believers in Jesus who are
steeped in Jewish ways —whether of Jewish or gentile
origin. Arguing against those who think Paul was an
apostate from Judaism, Nanos maintains Paul's continuity
with his Jewish heritage.

Amazon Customer Comments:
"This book will open the book of Romans to many that have
never seen the absolute Jewishness of Paul's writings.
Reading this book should be a must for all, and especially
for all those that think Paul intended Christianity to be a
new religion separate from Judaism."

"This is a book that Christians need to read. The way to
understand what Paul is saying in his letters is to
understand that Paul wrote from a Jewish perspective.
Christianity does have Jewish roots."

BPR Review: Paul's letter to the Romans has turned out to
be one of the most misunderstood books in the Bible. His
words have been interpreted in such diverse ways as to
launch various religious movements and theologies that are
completely contradictory to the message that Paul intended.
One such example would be "Replacement Theology." Such
ideas are based in part on anti-Semitism, and in part on a
misunderstanding of Paul.

The author notes that Paul is not well liked. "Jews often
perceive him as a traitor, or worse. Christians often
consider him arrogant and manipulative, at the very least,
and among scholars and those sensitive to the integrity of
the Jews and Judaism his perceived disregard for and
betrayal of his Jewish heritage and the Jewish people is
justifiable cause for suspicion."

Mark Nanos "locates in the author of Romans a very
different Paul: a thoroughly Jewish Paul, functioning
entirely within the context of Judaism, giving priority to
Israel..." With this mindset, "The Mystery of Romans"
starts to reveal a message different from what history and
Christianity has perhaps taught us.

"The Mystery of Romans" is a fascinating book based on
brilliant scholarship. One of the most rewarding chapters,
Chapter Three, asks and answers the question: "Who were
the 'weak' and the 'strong' in Rome?" It was this chapter
alone that opened up a new understanding of Romans for me
personally.

Every once in a while you come across a book that you wish
every Christian would read. This is such a book.

For more information and a Table of Contents please see:
http://philologos.org/guide/books.htm

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JEWISH CALENDAR

Upcoming Events:

27 Nisan (May 2, 2000)
Yom Hashoah - Holocaust Remembrance Day

28 Nisan 2488 (April 14 1282 BCE)
Traditional date marking the fall of the walls of Jericho.

May 05
Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower Peak
 
1 Iyyar 2448 (April 17, 1313 BCE)
According to tradition, this was the date of the first
population survey of the Israelite people taken by Moses.
 
2 Iyyar 2928 (April 18, 833 BCE)
Traditional date on which King Solomon began building the
Temple in Jerusalem.

3 Iyyar (May 8, 2000)
Yom Hazikaron - Memorial Day

5 Iyyar (May 10, 2000)
Yom Ha'Atzmaut - Israeli Independence Day

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To: bpr-list@philologos.org (BPR Mailing List)
Subject: [BPR] - April 29, 2000 TV Programs
From: bpr-list@philologos.org("Moza")
Date: Fri, 28 Apr 2000 19:10:55 -0400

8:00 PM Eastern

 HIST - HISTORY UNDERCOVER - "John Paul I and His
   Mysterious Death" - The sudden death of Pope John Paul I
          gives rise to rumors of a murder plot.(CC)(TVG)

9:00

 TLC - KING OF THE STRIP - A billionaire plans to recreate
   the canals and palaces of Venice in Las
          Vegas.(CC)(TVPG)

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