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  A major tenet of the Jewish faith is the expectation of the Messiah, who is destined to usher in the blissful Messianic Era. Thus far, the Jews insist, he has not come. 
Christians, however,
claim that in the first century C.E. there lived a Jew who was this anointed
Messiah. Thus, he was given the title "Christ," a derivative of the Greek
word "Christos," meaning "the anointed."In the New Testament, the events of Jesus' life and death are associated with various passages in the Hebrew Bible, creating the impression of prophecy and fulfillment. It is generally assumed that the veracity of these accounts must be a matter of faith. Indeed, for centuries the Church forbade its followers to even read the Hebrew Bible. However, faith is justifiable only when something cannot be determined by knowledge. And since the authenticity of Christianity rests primarily on existing records, a comprehensive study program can feasibly be undertaken to ascertain its validity. This endeavor must include: a) an examination of the Hebrew Bible verses quoted in the New Testament or used traditionally by missionaries to see if they are indeed Messianic prophecies, and if so, whether they were fulfilled by Jesus; b) an in--depth analysis of the New Testament; and c) a comparison of the New Testament to other first-century religions. Hence, the contents of this anthology. 
FOREWORD By Rabbi Gabriel Marzel THE MISSIONARY'S PRIMARY purpose is to proselytize others. Naturally, the more people he convinces, the more successful he is. Therefore, it behooves him to prey on such vulnerable individuals as the lonely, the elderly, the poor, the emotionally unstable, the naive, or those who are just untutored in Scripture. These unfortunates are lured into accepting missionary doctrines out of emotional need, not intellectual conviction. For even after a superficial reading of missionaries' textual "proofs" within context, one sees that their doctrines are founded solely upon misquotations and mistranslations of Hebrew Scripture. Many missionary cults use psychological indoctrination or "brainwashing" techniques to obtain their quotas. This process usually begins by luring their victims to the cult's center, away from family, friends, and familiar surroundings. Upon arriving, they are assigned a "companion" of the opposite sex, who is to program the cult's beliefs, accomplishments, and goals into their thought processes by monotonous repetition day and night. Subjects are also deprived of sleep and food, thereby substantially lowering their mental and physical resistance. During this period, the other cult members make them feel loved, wanted, needed, and "privileged" to help bring the cult's "sacred" message to the world. Within a few days, each innocent victim is mentally and physically broken, and becomes one of them! One can only feel saddened at this unfortunate phenomenon, especially, because if only these people had been armed with prior knowledge of missionary tactics -- particularly how they misinterpret the Hebrew Bible to serve their goals - all of this would have been avoided. Therefore, I wholeheartedly urge that Their Hollow Inheritance, which is encyclopedic in scope, be as widely distributed as possible, for only the knowledgeable are immune from this missionary onslaught. This anthology, written in a clear and concise format, is designed to to serve as a reference manual - to know at a glance what Christian missionaries espouse, and how to answer them. Their Hollow Inheritance features:
Concord Magazine
Wellsprings Magazine
N'Shei Chabad Magazine
 1. G--d, L--rd, A--noy, Shad--i, Elokim, Kel: Names of the Creator. Because of their sacredness, they are not spelled out. 2. Hebrew Bible: The Jewish Holy Scriptures, known as the Old Testament. 3. Israel/Children of Israel: The Jewish people, who are the descendants of Israel (Jacob), the grandson of Abraham. Israel and Jacob are synonymous, as seen in Genesis 32:29-"And [the angel] said: `Your name shall no longer be called Jacob, but Israel, for you have striven with G--d and with men, and have prevailed.' " The Jewish people and the Land of Israel (also known as the Holy Land) were divided into two monarchies: 4. The Kingdom of Judah: Ruled by the House of David, this kingdom occupied the southern sector of the country and consisted of the tribes of Judah and Benjamin. When the First Temple was destroyed, these tribes were exiled to Babylon (II Kings 25:11). They returned seventy years later (Ezra 2:64) and remained in the Holy Land until the Romans conquered Jerusalem and exiled them among the nations in 68 C.E. Many returned to their homeland in 1947. 5. The Kingdom of Israel: This kingdom consisted of ten tribes-Reuben, Simeon, Issachar, Zebulun, Dan, Naphtali, Gad, Asher, Manasseh, and Ephraim. They occupied the northern region of the country, until they were exiled to Assyria(II Kings 15:29). Who and where they are today is a mystery. 6. Josephus: A first--century Jewish historian and general who defected to the Roman army during its invasion of Jerusalem. Under Roman jurisdiction and censorship, Josephus wrote his famous History of the Jews. Filled with both animosity toward rabbinic Judaism and supplication of the Gentiles, his works are considered authoritative by non--Jews. 7. Torah/Written Torah/Law: The first five Books of the Hebrew Bible-Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy-which contain the 613 laws given to Moses for the Jewish people. 8. Oral Tradition: The unwritten hidden meanings of letters, words and verses of the Hebrew Bible, along with the laws and customs taught to Moses on Mount Sinai and transmitted orally throughout the generations. 9. Talmud: A compilation and detailed discussion of the Oral Tradition, which could no longer remain oral once the Jews were dispersed throughout the world. The reader is advised not to pronounce the names Krishna, Buddha, and Jesus: Exodus 23:13
...make no mention of the name of other gods, nor let it be heard out of your mouth. Individuals whose belief in Jesus is emotionally rooted are advised to consult an experienced anti--missionary counselor as a supplement to this work. 1. The Hebrew Bible verses quoted by Christian missionaries appear in bold and are referred to as "verses under discussion." Genesis 1:1
In the begining G--d created the heavens and the earth.Wherever their true meaning is contextual, they are quoted within context. Genesis 4:1
And the man knew Eve, his wife, and she conceived and bore Cain; and she said: "I have
acquired a man with the L--rd."2. If the verses quoted in the ensuing discussion are from the Hebrew Bible, they appear in the following typeset: Isaiah 44:6
I am the First, and I am the Last, and besides Me there is no G--d.3. If the verses quoted in the ensuing discussion are from the New Testament, they appear in the following typeset: John 10:31
The Jews took up stones again to stone him.Copyright ©1990 by Michoel Drazin All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be translated, reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without expressed written permission from the publisher. Except for a reviewer who wishes to quote brief passages. First edition 1990 (Gefen Publishing House, Ltd.) Second edition 1993 Third edition 1995 Typeset by Targum Press ISBN 965--229--070--X  The author expresses his deepest gratitude to the following individuals for their advice, encouragement, and editorial assistance: Elka Leah Drazin, Carmel Kahati, Baruch Lipsitz, Rachel Shahmoon, Zev Wadden and Daniela Zilkha. O L--rd, my strength and stronghold, my refuge in day of trouble, nations shall come to You from the ends of the earth and say: "Our fathers have inherited nothing but lies, vanity, and worthless things. Shall a man make for himself gods? Such are no gods!" Jeremiah 16:19--20  |
