As nothing can grow without the dust of the soil, so the nations cannot exist without Israel, through whom they receive their blessing. As sand mixed in bread injures the teeth, so those who persecute Israel suffer for it. As sand cannot be burned in fire, but turns into glass, so Israel cannot be consumed in the fire of Gehenna, but emerges stronger from Purgatory.
~ Talmud, Pesikta Rabbati, 11, 5
The most important questions that will ever be asked in this world are those regarding the identity of Jesus of Nazareth. Who was he? What was his mission? Why did he die? Was he resurrected?
Jesus, himself, asked his disciples, “Who do men say that I am?” Below you will find some of the answers that have been offered;
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