As a jewel of gold in a swine's snout, so is a fair woman which is without discretion.
☦️Proverbs 11:22

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Weird and satanic ??

Looks like an interesting read:

"The Invention of the Jewish People" by Shlomo Sand is a controversial and thought-provoking book that challenges traditional narratives about Jewish identity and history. Sand, a historian at Tel Aviv University, argues that many of the common beliefs about the origins and continuity of the Jewish people are modern inventions.
Here are ten key lessons and insights from the book:
1. The Myth of a Homogeneous Jewish People: Sand argues that the concept of a singular, homogeneous Jewish people with a common origin is a modern invention. He suggests that Jewish identity has always been diverse, with various groups converting to Judaism throughout history.
2. The Khazar Hypothesis: One of Sand’s most contentious points is the revival of the Khazar hypothesis, which posits that the Ashkenazi Jews of Eastern Europe are largely descended from the Khazars, a Turkic people who converted to Judaism in the 8th or 9th century. This challenges the traditional belief in a direct descent from the ancient Israelites.
3. The Role of Conversion: Sand emphasizes the significant role that conversion played in the spread of Judaism. He argues that large-scale conversions in the ancient world created diverse Jewish communities, which undermines the idea of a pure, ethnically distinct Jewish lineage.
4. Invented Traditions: Sand contends that many Jewish traditions and narratives, particularly those that emphasize a continuous and unbroken lineage from ancient Israel, were constructed in the modern era, particularly in the 19th and 20th centuries, to serve nationalist purposes.
5. The Exile Myth: Sand challenges the widely held belief in a mass Jewish exile after the destruction of the Second Temple in 70 CE. He argues that there is little historical evidence for a large-scale forced displacement and that many Jews remained in the region or migrated voluntarily over time.
6. Nationalism and Identity: The book explores how Jewish nationalism, particularly Zionism, influenced the construction of Jewish historical narratives. Sand suggests that the desire to create a cohesive national identity led to the reinforcement of certain myths and the suppression of alternative histories.
7. Historiography and Political Agendas: Sand critiques the historiographical methods used to study Jewish history, arguing that many historians have been influenced by political agendas. He calls for a more critical and nuanced approach to understanding the past.
8. Cultural and Religious Plurality: Sand highlights the cultural and religious plurality within Jewish communities throughout history. He points out that Jewish practices and beliefs have varied widely across different regions and periods.
9. The Role of Memory and Myth: The book examines the powerful role of memory and myth in shaping collective identities. Sand argues that historical myths can have a profound impact on contemporary politics and social cohesion.
10. Reimagining Jewish Identity: Ultimately, Sand calls for a reimagining of Jewish identity that embraces its historical complexity and diversity. He advocates for an understanding of Jewishness that is less focused on ethnic purity and more on cultural and religious pluralism.
"The Invention of the Jewish People" by Shlomo Sand offers a provocative and challenging perspective on Jewish history and identity. By questioning long-held beliefs and examining the political and ideological motivations behind historical narratives, Sand encourages readers to critically engage with the past and reconsider the foundations of collective identity.

“If you desire freedom, then try first to free yourself from yourself.”
☦️Saint Nikolai Velmirovich

“The only person who is free is the one who lives for Christ.”
☦️Saint John Chrysostomos

“In truth there is only one freedom – the holy freedom of Christ, whereby He freed us from sin, from evil, from the devil. It binds us to God. All other freedoms are illusory, false, that is to say, they are all, in fact, slavery.”
☦️Saint Justin Popovich

Remember that the Lord can tolerate any of your sins except pride.
☦️Saint Nikodemos

#pridemonth

Sacred Scripture itself confirms that sulfur evokes the stench of the flesh, as it speaks of the rain of fire and sulfur poured upon Sοбом by the Lord. He had decided to punish Sοбом for the crimes of the flesh, and the very type of punishment he chose emphasized the shame of that crime. For sulfur stinks, and fire burns. So it was just that Sοбомιτεs, burning with perverse desires arising from the flesh like stench, should perish by fire and sulfur so that through this just punishment they would realize the evil they had committed, led by a perverse desire.
☦️Saint Gregory I

“Let him be crucified! Let him be crucified!” ?

I’m tempted to mess with the Rapturists ?