1644 Massachusetts -- Passed the “Against Blasphemy of the Name of God” statute that extended to law against blasphemy to Indians and pagans, as well. It defined “blasphemy of God’s name” as “the obstinate denial of Him, cursing Him, or reproaching His `holy religion’ of Christianity.” It defined “heresy” as “obstinately held errors of opinion that tended to subvert Christianity and destroy people’s souls.” Continue reading at - https://mailchi.mp/2b1a8a7e427f/the-challenges-of-clashing-religious-and-political-standards
Blogs about the life of the real Jewish Jesus whose actual name was Yeshua. View his life, teachings and movement in the cultural context of first century Galilee and Judea. Using a Linguistic Model to more accurately understand what his words meant to his original Jewish apostles, followers and audiences.