Hanukkah, the New Testament, & Jewish Identity: With Dr. David Rudolph - Messianic Jewish Scholar

Описание: In this conversation, we sit down with Dr. David Rudolph, leading Messianic Jewish scholar, to explore Hanukkah, the New Testament, and Jewish identity—and why this matters for Jews and Gentile Christians today!

We begin by looking at Jesus celebrating Hanukkah in the Gospel of John, and then trace two additional passages in the New Testament where Hanukkah is clearly alluded to, yet are frequently read past or missed entirely by Christian readers. These passages open a window into the world of Second Temple Judaism and help us better understand the context in which Jesus lived, taught, and walked.

From there, our conversation turns to Jewish identity: what it meant in the first century, how it was shaped by zeal for Torah, and why Jewish identity still matters today. Dr. Rudolph helps clarify common misconceptions, challenges supersessionist assumptions, and offers a thoughtful framework for understanding what it means to be Jewish in light of Messiah.

This episode is for anyone wrestling with questions like:

Did Jesus really celebrate Hanukkah?
Where does Hanukkah appear in the New Testament?
Why does Jewish identity still matter after Jesus?
How should Gentile believers understand Torah, Jewish practice, and Israel today?

If you want a deeper, more faithful reading of the New Testament, one that honors its Jewish roots, this conversation is essential.

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