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To: Emile Vidrine who wrote (7079)	4/27/2007 2:45:48 PM
From: Cage Rattler	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 20106

Thanks for the reply. That's pretty much what I figured -- I am reasonably familiar with Tanach, so the comment on blaspheming Jesus Christ or the Messiah in the "Old Testament" sounded inane. The rabbinical opinions of the past reflect in-depth interpretations of the Hebrew text by exceptionally learned scholars. If anyone is sincerely interested in traditional commentaries perhaps the writings of Rambam or Ramban would be more representative of truth. I would argue that the Hebrew language is far more complex than Greek, Latin, English, etc. Those unfamiliar with Hebrew’s grammatical subtleties, including the meanings of the Hebrew letters, may find themselves grateful for the insights and opinions of such intellectual giants. This issue raises another interesting comparison of Judaism with some other religions. Judaism lacks an absolute human authority corresponding to a Pope who speaks for Catholicism. And thankfully there are not rabbis corresponding to the ranting mullahs who speak for Islam with hate-filled fatwa’s. The Judges you mention probably correspond to the approach to interpretation taken by Moses after "coming up out of Egypt." I am unconvinced that the Babylonian writings reflect anything of significance about Judaism; it appears interesting and sensational in a “National Enquirer” style. I am totally unfamiliar with the very strange aspects of the specific references you mentioned. I will check out the site in more detail, but on the surface they appear a little south of the sanity line. Obviously, and not unlike some professing other religions, there are Jews who are "Jews" only in name or on high holidays. I would submit that they are probably no more serious about the practice of Judaism than an atheist or agnostic – and beyond a questionable birthright, they are no more Jews than you are.