Ecological Theory, Self-Complexity, and Jewish Identity: Implications for Research and Practice. Jeffrey S. Kress Maurice J. Elias Abstract Ecological theory highlights the reciprocal interaction between individuals and their environment. In this paper, we show how this theory can be useful in the exploration of Jewish identity outcomes and influences on Jewish identity. In particular, ecologic...

Jewish bioethics in the contemporary era emerges from the traditional practice of applying principles of Jewish law (Halacha) to ethical dilemmas. The Bible (written law) and the Talmud (oral law) are the foundational texts on which such deliberations are based. Interpretation of passages in these texts attempts to identify the duties of physicians, patients and families faced with difficult he...

Due to the lack of written records or inscription, the origin and affiliation of Indian Jewish populations with other world populations remain contentious. Previous genetic studies have found evidence for a minor shared ancestry of Indian Jewish with Middle Eastern (Jewish) populations. However, these studies (relied on limited individuals), haven't explored the detailed temporal and spatial ad...

Abstract Several recent studies on Justin’s Dialogue with Trypho the Jew have argued that should not be read as a witness to state of theological debate between Jews and Christ-followers in second century. Such arguments conclude Justin does engage actual Jewish perspectives, but rather reconstructs hypothetical Judaism from second-hand, polemical sources, or merely uses Trypho’s “Judaism” stan...

In this essay, I explore how Christians can relate to the Sabbath in a way that adequately expresses Christian traditions about sacred time while showing respect for distinctly Jewish practices. My basic claim is sanctification of presents an entirely new challenge Christianity does not view Judaism as superseded or outdated. Thus, ask: What should be meaning commandment Christians? How sanctif...

Article history: Received 11 January 2016 Accepted 1 April 2016 We present evidence establishing that Hans Eysenck was half Jewish. He went out of his way to conceal this fact and to disavow his Jewish ancestry until the publication of his full-length autobiography in 1990, long after he retired, when he revealed that one of his grandparents was Jewish. Using specialized genealogical techniques...

This article discusses the theological virtue of hope in relation to Christian expectation God's coming reign. Hope, as distinct from optimism and all sorts individualistic hopes, refers gift future. Hence, tension between expecting reign, on one hand, challenge living constructively here now, other engages approaches hope. It is argued that divine love, rather than faith, provides main source ...

Christological discourse holds a central place in the wider theological due to centrality of doctrine Christ establishment Christian message. This effect places integral value on task formulation if at all we intend stabilize theology. The core message is inherent ministry, death, and resurrection Jesus Christ. In as much primary sources Christology remains biblical narrative, there significant...

1The Feinstein Institute for Medical Research, North Shore–Long Island Jewish Health System, Manhasset, NY; 2Department of Haemato-Oncology, King’s College London, London, United Kingdom; 3Department of Medicine, North Shore University Hospital, North Shore–Long Island Jewish Health System, Manhasset, NY; 4Department of Medicine, Hofstra North Shore–Long Island Jewish School of Medicine, Hempst...

Thermodynamics is an exact macroscopic theory with no known exceptions. It has a long history of development that includes many famous Christian scientists. Recent developments in theology have occasionally invoked thermodynamic quantities or concepts in ways that are not consistent with either good science or theology. The present article presents a brief introduction to both classical and sta...