Midrashim - with Dr. Walter Oakley
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Program #24 - A Gentile Question Part3

I continue with Pirke Avot (Pirke Avot 1:10-12) and the discussion concerning the “Gentile Question.”

I discuss how the sons of proselytes had ascended to the level of Nasi (President) and the Av Beit Din of the Sanhedrin. Likewise, I discuss how that these “sons of Proselytes” were those who taught Hillel and Shammai.

We delve further into the “Gentile Question.” What does the Gentile have to do to inherit the olam haba?

I discuss the idea that Shemayah and Avtalyon were so great in the eyes of HaShem that the tradition of the Torah passed through the sons of Proselytes.

Likewise, I discuss their place as teachers of Yisrael, Hillel and Shammai.

I discuss Yeshua as Disciple of Aaron. I further discuss the relationship of the Book of Acts with this question.

Likewise, I purport the idea that the Gentile question is the result of the 18 edicts of Shammai.

I conclude with a Mishna from Avot 5:22 (scroll down to verse 22) being the disciples, descendants of Avraham. This passage tells us the attributes of the sons of Avaraham being a generous eye, a humble spirit and a meek soul. I purport the idea that Avraham sought gentiles bringing them into relationship with HaShem the One true G-d.

 

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