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Are the Gospels reliable? Can the whole New Testament be trusted to tell the truth about Jesus Christ? After all, some modern critics say that eyewitness testimony is unreliable. But that accusation is missing the truth about ancient historical records. In this episode, we dig into the truth about eyewitness testimony when it comes to modern criminal investigations and ancient historical accounts to see exactly why the modern argument doesn’t hold up. We’ll look at how ancient testimony can be weak and unreliable and how the New Testament proves that the text given to us is reliable on the basis that all other historical accounts are based. 🔥 Leave a comment below with your thoughts, questions, or pushback. 🔥 Hit the Like button to help this message reach others. 🔥 Share this video with a friend who need to hear it! 🔥 Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE and turn on notifications so you don't miss our upcoming deep dives. What to watch next? Does The Bible Destroy World Religions With Facts? — https://youtu.be/nB0QN7FWZos Did Jesus Rise From the Dead? 5 Facts Even Critics Agree On — https://youtu.be/6pQtzvaxusQ _______________________________ ⏱️ Video Chapters: 00:00— Is Eyewitness Testimony Really Unreliable 03:19—Why Ancient Eyewitness Testimony Can’t Be Compared To Modern Testimony 04:33—How Ancient Cultures Remembered Events Better Than Modern People 06:00—The Truth About Ancient Testimony That Explains Everything 07:08—The Difference Between Ancient Writers And Modern Historians 08:31—The Historical Reliability of The Gospels Accounts 09:55—The Differences Between Gospel Accounts Prove They Are True 11:08—How Ancient Testimony Is Weaker And How The New Testament Is Strong 16:48—Biblical Eyewitness Testimony Is Better Than Modern Eyewitness Testimony 19:24—The Truth About Biblical Testimony _______________________________ 🛒 My research tools and sources (affiliate link): https://www.amazon.com/shop/kristadams * As an Amazon Associate, I may earn from qualifying purchases. Subscribe for more deep biblical insights and Christian content. 🔔 Stay Connected: 👉 Website: https://www.kristadams.com 👉 Instagram: / krist_adams 👉 Facebook: / kristadams 👉 Podcast: https://podcast.kristadams.com _______________________ I have a great mini book for new believers: https://tinyurl.com/4534n88f _______________________ #ChristianApologetics #BibleReliability #GospelReliability #NewTestament #BiblicalHistory #apologetics #biblestudy #bibletruth #evidencebased #jesuschrist
The Real Reason We Can Trust the New Testament
🔥What if the most influential rabbi in Jewish history admitted—in his own words—that he was altering traditional interpretations of Scripture specifically to combat Christian arguments? In this explosive series finale on Rashi: The Rabbi Who Erased Jesus, we uncover what might be the ultimate "smoking gun" in the historic debate over Messianic prophecy. By diving into early manuscripts and critical academic translations, we examine Rashi's own commentary on Psalm 2, where he admits to altering the interpretation to combat Christians. We look past centuries of edited texts to explore the original rabbinic literature—including the Targum Jonathan, Talmud (Sanhedrin 98b), and multiple Midrashim—revealing how these ancient Jewish voices originally viewed passages like Isaiah 53 and Psalm 22 before Rashi's defensive shift standardized a collective national reading. Furthermore, we look at the stunning historical record left by Rashi's own grandson, Rashbam, who documented a candid confession from Rashi regarding the finality and accuracy of his own plain-text (peshat) commentaries. Whether you are looking at these texts from a Jewish tradition or a Christian perspective, this video invites you to step past centuries of institutional frameworks and engage directly with the unfiltered text of the Hebrew Scriptures. _______________________________ ⏱️ Video Chapters: 00:00 — Did Rashi Know He was Erasing Jesus 02:05—Rashi on Psalm 2: The Smoking Gun Quote 05:35—Ancient Rabbinic Literature Before Rashi 08:45—Rashbam’s Secret Confession About Rashi’s Commentary 10:21—How Rashi’s Commentary Dominated Church History 11:51—Isaiah 53 Debate: A Traditional Jewish Dispute 14:16—The Danger of Reading Commentary Over Scripture 16:06—Coming Up: Dead Sea Scrolls & Messianic Requirements 17:43—A Warning for Christians: Bending Scripture for Tradition 19:38—An Invitation to Read Messianic Prophecy Unfiltered 21:41—How To Help Get This Message Out _______________________________ 🛒 My research tools and sources (affiliate link): https://www.amazon.com/shop/kristadams * As an Amazon Associate, I may earn from qualifying purchases. __________________ If this episode or this entire series has challenged, encouraged, or deepened your understanding of Scripture, please: 🔥 Leave a comment below with your thoughts, questions, or pushback. 🔥 Hit the Like button to help the algorithm share this message. 🔥 Share this video with a friend who loves deep biblical history! 🔥 Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE and turn on notifications so you don't miss our upcoming deep dives biblical history. 📘 RESOURCES & SOURCE LIST: Find the complete source list, academic citations, and how to get Mayer Gruber's critical translation of Rashi's Psalms commentary here: https://betweenthelines-shop.fourthwall.com/ _______________________________ 📌 SERIES: The Rabbi Who Erased Jesus ▶ Episode 1: https://youtu.be/LwSyf_dzDhA ▶ Episode 2: https://youtu.be/YP9Y8AuOocM ▶ Episode 3: https://youtu.be/p3A6z8AoMg0 ▶ Episode 4: https://youtu.be/qoXC_70H0e8 ▶ Episode 5: https://youtu.be/hXGosQdBzH0 ▶ Episode 6: This video. _______________________________ Subscribe for more deep biblical insights and Christian content. 🔔 Stay Connected: 👉 Website: https://www.kristadams.com 👉 Instagram: / krist_adams 👉 Facebook: / kristadams 👉 Podcast: https://podcast.kristadams.com _______________________ I have a great mini book for new believers: https://tinyurl.com/4534n88f _______________________ #Rashi #MessianicProphecy #Isaiah53 #Apologetics #BibleStudy #BetweenTheLines #ChurchHistory #JewishHistory #JesusResurrection #Apologetics #MessianicProphecy #BiblicalTruth #judaism #jesuschrist #christianhistory #bibletruth #bibletruthandprophecy #christianpodcast #biblestudy #biblicalhistory #jesuscrucifixion #JesusIsMessiah #RabbinicJudaism #Isaiah53 #Daniel9 #Psalm22 #Zechariah12 #MessiahRevealed #EarlyJudaism #JesusInTheOldTestament #JewishMessiah #MessiahInScripture #ProphecyFulfilled #MessianicHope #JudaismAndJesus
Did Rashi Maliciously Reinterpret Messianic Scripture?
How did a medieval interpretation of messianic prophecy completely reshape Rabbinic Judaism and define how alternative readings are viewed today? In Episode 5 of our series on Rashi, we explore the legacy his legacy and uncover how his context-driven commentaries shifted from a temporary protective shield against medieval Christian persecution into absolute, timeless tradition. We break down the historical catalyst behind this theological shift—revealing how Rashi’s school, the Tosafists (including his grandsons Rashbam and Rabbeinu Tam), systematically normalized a new way of reading the Hebrew Scriptures to strip away Christological proof-texts. Discover how the 15th-century printing press revolutionized Jewish education by cementing Rashi's text on the page of standard Rabbinic Bibles and the Talmud, effectively transforming a medieval innovation into canon. We also look at how Maimonides (Rambam) built a parallel theological wall in the Sephardic world through his 13 Principles of Faith and the Mishneh Torah, permanently drawing boundaries against a supernatural Messiah. Finally, learn how ancient messianic interpretations found in the Targums and early Midrashim were pushed to the margins, reclassified as homiletic allegories, or avoided entirely to preserve communities under extreme pressure. This is the untold history of how interpretation became absolute dogma. ________________ ⏱️ Video Chapters: 00:00 - How One Rabbi’s Interpretation Changed Judaism 00:52 - The Battle Over Messianic Prophecy 03:07 - How Disciples Canonized Rashi's Commentary 06:21 - The Printing Press: How Rashi Replaced Alternative Views 08:37 - How Rashi Shuffled the Liturgy: Isaiah 53 & Daniel 9 11:15 - Maimonides vs Christianity: The 13 Principles of Faith 14:01 - Why Rabbis Avoided Ancient Messianic Midrash 16:56 - The Historical Irony of Modern Prophecy Debates ________________ 📌 SERIES: The Rabbi Who Erased Jesus ▶ Episode 1: https://youtu.be/LwSyf_dzDhA ▶ Episode 2: https://youtu.be/YP9Y8AuOocM ▶ Episode 3: https://youtu.be/p3A6z8AoMg0 ▶ Episode 4: https://youtu.be/qoXC_70H0e8 ▶ Episode 5: This video. ▶ Episode 6: Coming soon. ________________ 🛒 My research tools and sources (affiliate link): https://www.amazon.com/shop/kristadams * As an Amazon Associate, I may earn from qualifying purchases. Subscribe for more deep biblical insights and Christian content. 🔔 Stay Connected: 👉 Website: https://www.kristadams.com 👉 Instagram: / krist_adams 👉 Facebook: / kristadams 👉 Podcast: https://podcast.kristadams.com _______________________ I have a great mini book for new believers: https://tinyurl.com/4534n88f _______________________ #Rashi #RabbiRashi #RabbiShlomoYitzchaki #RabbinicJudaism #MessianicProphecy #JewishHistory #ChurchHistory #apologetics Isaiah53 #Psalm22 #Daniel9 #Zechariah12 #Rashi #MessianicProphecy #ChristianApologetics #BiblicalProphecy #JewishHistory #SufferingServant #BibleStudy #ChristianFaith #BetweenTheLines #toviasinger #JudaismAndJesus #HebrewBible #BiblicalHistory #JesusTheMessiah #ChristianityAndJudaism
How Rashi's Commentary Replaced the Hebrew Bible
Rashi's commentaries became the standard way Jews explain away messianic prophecy. But what about the rabbis who disagreed with him? In Episode 4, we uncover the dissenting voices — Jewish rabbis before, during, and after Rashi who refused to erase the Messiah from Isaiah 53, Psalm 22, Daniel 9, and Zechariah 12. These rabbis saw what Rashi tried to remove, and they said: "This does not fit. This is not right." What you'll discover: • What the Targum Jonathan, Talmud (Sanhedrin 98b), and Midrash Rabbah taught about Isaiah 53 BEFORE Rashi — and why it sounds unmistakably Christian • Rabbi Joseph Kara and Ibn Ezra: the contemporaries who pushed back on Rashi's "Israel as servant" reading • Nachmanides (Ramban) called Rashi "completely mistaken" — here's why • Rabbi Moshe Kohen ibn Crispin, Rabbi David Kimhi (Radak), and Rabbi Moshe Alshech — the later voices who kept the messianic reading alive • Psalm 22, Daniel 9, and Zechariah 12: how each was read messianically before Rashi's fortress of interpretation sealed them shut • The double-edged sword: when the same rabbis who disagreed with Rashi still used his arguments in public debate This isn't just history. This is evidence that the scriptures themselves refused to be locked away — and the truth refuses to be pushed aside. 📌 SERIES: The Rabbi Who Erased Jesus ▶ Episode 1: https://youtu.be/LwSyf_dzDhA ▶ Episode 2: https://youtu.be/YP9Y8AuOocM ▶ Episode 3: https://youtu.be/p3A6z8AoMg0 ▶ Episode 4: This video ▶ Episode 5: Coming next ________________ CHAPTERS: 00:00—Did Rashi Ignore Jewish Tradition About The Messiah? 02:03—The Messianic Inheritance Before Rashi 03:38—Isaiah 53 Before Rashi: The Jewish Messianic Reading 06:12—Isaiah 53 After Rashi: The Rabbis Who Disagreed 13:19—Psalm 22 Prophecy: What Jewish Rabbis Believed Before Rashi 18:11—Daniel 9 Prophecy: The Messianic Reading Rashi Replaced 25:11—Zechariah 12: "They Will Look Upon Me Whom They Pierced" 28:40—The Double-Edged Sword: When Rabbis Used Rashi's Own Arguments 30:18—Why This Matters: The Truth That Refused to Be Silenced ________________ 🛒 My research tools and sources (affiliate link): https://www.amazon.com/shop/kristadams * As an Amazon Associate, I may earn from qualifying purchases. 🔔 Subscribe for deep-rooted Christian commentary that goes beyond the surface. Enjoying the video? Want to support what I do? https://buymeacoffee.com/kristadams 📥 FREE RESOURCE: Download all citations and quotes from this episode (plus many more not covered): https://betweenthelines-shop.fourthwall.com/ _______________________ I have a great mini book for new believers: https://tinyurl.com/4534n88f _______________________ #Isaiah53 #Psalm22 #Daniel9 #Zechariah12 #Rashi #MessianicProphecy #ChristianApologetics #BiblicalProphecy #JewishHistory #SufferingServant #BibleStudy #ChristianFaith #BetweenTheLines #toviasinger
The Forbidden Messianic Prophecies Rashi Sealed Shut
For nearly a thousand years, a specific theological shield has shaped how the Jewish people read their own Bible. In this episode, we examine how Rashi shifted medieval Jewish thought from messianic interpretations to a national focus across four critical scriptures. Before the 11th century, the mainstream rabbinic consensus—found in authoritative texts like the Targum Jonathan and the Talmud—frequently saw the Messiah in these verses. However, the rise of intense social pressure during medieval disputations led to a dramatic re-evaluation of the Suffering Servant and the "Pierced One". We break down the historical and linguistic evidence surrounding: Isaiah 53: The strategic pivot from an individual Messiah to the collective nation of Israel. Psalm 22: How the "pierced" vs. "lion" translation debate holds up against findings from the Dead Sea Scrolls. Daniel 9: The resetting of the 70 weeks countdown to stop before the arrival of Jesus. Zechariah 12: Why a once-future prophecy was locked into the past as a memory rather than a hope. Was this 11th-century shift a genuine discovery of Plain Meaning (Peshat), or was it a tactical defense built to survive Christian polemics? ________________ CHAPTERS: 00:00—The Four Passages That Rashi Changed 01:09—What The Torah Said Before Rashi’s Shift 02:46—Isaiah 53: From Messiah To The Nation 04:36—Psalm 22: Pierced Hands or a Lion’s Attack? 07:25—Daniel 9: The Countdown Stopped Short 09:27—Zechariah 12: The One They Pierced 11:01—Did Rashi Really Focus On Peshat? 12:15—The Ripple of Rashi’s Interpretations 13:26—Rashi’s Interpretations Were Just Polemic Arguments? 14:28—The Result of Rashi’s Teachings ________________ 🛒 My research tools and sources (affiliate link): https://www.amazon.com/shop/kristadams * As an Amazon Associate, I may earn from qualifying purchases. Subscribe for more deep biblical insights and Christian content. _______________________ Get the Free Citation List Here: https://betweenthelines-shop.fourthwall.com/ _______________________ I have a great mini book for new believers: https://tinyurl.com/4534n88f _______________________ #MessianicProphecy #Isaiah53 #Rashi #BiblicalHistory #Apologetics #JewishHistory #ChurchHistory #BibleStudy #EndTimesProphecy #JesusInTheOldTestament
The Secret History of Why Jews Stopped Seeing Jesus in Scripture
What if messianic prophecies like Isaiah 53, Psalm 22, and Daniel 9 were once sources of hope—but later became weapons used against the Jewish people? And what if one rabbi changed how those passages were read in order to protect his community? In this episode, we examine why Rashi (Rabbi Shlomo Yitzchaki) reinterpreted key messianic texts and how historical pressure, persecution, and Christian polemics reshaped Jewish readings of prophecy. This episode explores what Jewish interpretation looked like before Rashi, what changed in medieval Europe, and why those changes still shape Jewish and Christian conversations about Jesus today. This is episode 2 in this series. ________________ CHAPTERS: 00:00— How Messianic Prophecy Became a Weapon Against the Jews 0:109—How Jews Interpreted Messianic Prophecy Before Rashi 02:46—How Christians Used Jewish Scripture to Argue for Jesus 05:19—Life for Jews in Christian Europe Before the Crusades 07:42—The Crisis Facing Jewish Leaders and Teachers 08:35—Why Rashi Reinterpreted Isaiah 5309:23—How Rashi Reframed Psalm 22, Daniel 9, and Zechariah 12 10:49—Was Rashi’s Interpretation Truly the Plain Meaning? 11:52—How Rashi’s Defense Became Jewish Tradition 12:43—Understanding Rashi’s Motive Without Accepting His Conclusions 13:37—How Rashi’s Interpretations Shaped Judaism After His Death 14:15—Why Messianic Prophecy Looks Different Today ________________ 🛒 My research tools and sources (affiliate link): https://www.amazon.com/shop/kristadams * As an Amazon Associate, I may earn from qualifying purchases. Subscribe for more deep biblical insights and Christian content. Get the Free Citation List Here: https://betweenthelines-shop.fourthwall.com/ _______________________ I have a great mini book for new believers: https://tinyurl.com/4534n88f _______________________ #Rashi #RabbiRashi #MessianicProphecy #Isaiah53 #Psalm22 #Daniel9 #Zechariah12 #JudaismAndJesus #JewishHistory #HebrewBible #BiblicalProphecy #ChristianityAndJudaism #JesusTheMessiah
Why The Most Influential Rabbi Erased Jesus From the Torah
Why does Judaism reject Jesus if the Hebrew Bible appears to point toward Him? And how did messianic prophecies like Isaiah 53, Psalm 22, Daniel 9, and Zechariah 12 come to be read so differently over time? In this episode, we begin a historical investigation into Rashi (Rabbi Shlomo Yitzchaki)—the medieval rabbi whose biblical commentaries reshaped Jewish interpretation during a time of intense religious pressure in Christian Europe. By examining Rashi’s world, his interpretive methods, and the historical forces surrounding him, this episode lays the foundation for understanding how Jewish and Christian readings of the Messiah ultimately diverged. _______________________ 📖 CHAPTERS: 00:00— Who Was Rashi? The Rabbi Who Reinterpreted Messianic Prophecy 01:35—Rashi’s World: Jewish Life in 11th-Century Christian Europe 02:20—Rashi’s Family Legacy and Jewish Identity Under Christian Rule 02:53—Where Rashi Was Trained: Medieval Yeshivas of Mainz and Worms 05:51—How Rashi’s Commentary Became Central to Jewish Bible Study 06:25—Christian Europe, Jewish Survival, and Biblical Interpretation 08:13—The First Crusade and the Massacre of Jewish Communities 09:21—Why Rashi Reinterpreted Messianic Prophecies About Jesus 10:58—Understanding Rashi Without Agreeing With His Conclusions 11:53—Rashi’s Lasting Influence on Judaism and Messianic Belief 13:12—Why Rashi Still Shapes Judaism’s Rejection of Jesus ________________ If this opened your eyes, drop a comment and let me know your biggest takeaway. And don’t forget to share this with someone who needs to hear it. ________________ Get the source & resource list: https://betweenthelines-shop.fourthwall.com/products/rashi-1 ________________ 🛒 My research tools and sources (affiliate link): https://www.amazon.com/shop/kristadams * As an Amazon Associate, I may earn from qualifying purchases. Subscribe for more deep biblical insights and Christian content. 🔔 Stay Connected: 👉 Website: https://www.kristadams.com 👉 Instagram: / krist_adams 👉 Facebook: / kristadams 👉 Podcast: https://podcast.kristadams.com _______________________ I have a great mini book for new believers: https://tinyurl.com/4534n88f _______________________ #Rashi #RabbiRashi #RabbiShlomoYitzchaki #MessianicProphecy #Isaiah53 #Psalm22 #Daniel9 #Zechariah12 #JudaismAndJesus #HebrewBible #JewishHistory #BiblicalHistory #JesusTheMessiah #ChristianityAndJudaism
The Real Reason Jews Rejects Jesus as Messiah
Nephilim. Fallen angels. Sons of God. Giants in the earth. Genesis 6 is four verses long — and it's generated two thousand years of theories, debates, and rabbit holes that most people never come back from. In this episode we go straight into the text. We look at what the Hebrew word Nephilim actually means (scholars genuinely disagree), who the sons of God might be, why the Nephilim show up again after the flood in Numbers 13, and where the elaborate Watchers narrative actually comes from — because it's not from your Bible. We take the Book of Enoch seriously. We look at the three main interpretations held by serious theologians across church history. And then we ask the question that matters most: what does the Bible actually say — and what does it deliberately leave open? If you've been down the Nephilim rabbit hole, this might be the most honest conversation about it you've heard. And if you're new to it, this is the right place to start. ________________ 📖 Chapters 00:00—Intro 01:20—What Scripture Talks about the Nephilim 03:01—Nephilim: What Does It Actually Mean? 05:15—Who are the Sons of God in the Bible? 09:37—Do Nephilim Appear in the Bible After the Flood? 11:38—Where Did The Theories About The Nephilim Actually Come From? 13:50—What the Bible Clearly Says about the Nephilim Theory 15:37—The Most Important Part About The Nephilim ________________ 🛒 My research tools and sources (affiliate link): https://www.amazon.com/shop/kristadams * As an Amazon Associate, I may earn from qualifying purchases. Subscribe for more deep biblical insights and Christian content. 🔔 Stay Connected: 👉 Website: https://www.kristadams.com 👉 Instagram: / krist_adams 👉 Facebook: / kristadams 👉 Podcast: https://podcast.kristadams.com _______________________ #Nephilim #Genesis6 #FallenAngels #SonsOfGod #BibleStudy #BookOfEnoch #BiblicalGiants #WhatTheBibleSays #ChristianPodcast #OldTestament
The Nephilim: What the Bible Actually Says (And Doesn't)
North Korea Christianity history — this is how Pyongyang went from the "Jerusalem of the East" to the world's worst persecutor of Christians. Join me as we look at the 1907 Pyongyang Revival, Kim Il-sung's Christian upbringing, and the rise of Juche as a counterfeit religion. Before the missiles and prison camps, Pyongyang was home to more Protestant missionaries than any city in Asia. Over a hundred churches. And a revival that shook the nation. So what happened? In this video, we trace the rise and fall of Christianity in North Korea and look at the shocking truth about the man who dismantled it all. What you'll learn: • Why Pyongyang was called the "Jerusalem of the East" • The surprising Christian background of Kim Il-sung • How Juche was built to replace the Christian faith • What life inside North Korea looks like today • How you can help persecuted Christians 🙏 Support persecuted Christians: www.opendoorsus.org 👉 Subscribe for more history and faith content: www.youtube.com/@UCpmkBA5Zxy1StcHgwM9_9TQ ________________ CHAPTERS: 00:00—Pyongyang Wasn't Always Like This 01:28—The 1907 Pyongyang Revival: How It Started 06:03—How Christianity Took Over Korea 08:22—How Kim Il-sung Destroyed the Korean Church 11:19—Juche: North Korea's Fake Religion 13:55—Life Inside North Korea Right Now 16:22—What Can We Learn From North Korea? ________________ 🛒 My research tools and sources (affiliate link): https://www.amazon.com/shop/kristadams * As an Amazon Associate, I may earn from qualifying purchases. Subscribe for more deep biblical insights and Christian content. 🔔 Stay Connected: 👉 Website: https://www.kristadams.com 👉 Instagram: / krist_adams 👉 Facebook: / kristadams 👉 Podcast: https://podcast.kristadams.com _______________________ I have a great mini book for new believers: https://tinyurl.com/4534n88f _______________________ #NorthKorea #Christianity #ChristianHistory #KimJongUn #ChurchHistory #Pyongyang #Revival #ChristianPersecution #KimIlSung #Juche #HiddenHistory
North Korea's Forgotten Revival: A History Erased
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