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About our Methodology

The Etz Chaim Torah Study Group approaches the entire Bible, including the books of what is usually called the "New Testament," as Hebraic texts. In order to be properly understood, these texts must be interpreted in the historical, literary, cultural and religious context that their authors wrote them in. Such a method of interpretation involves a great deal of study into the Judaism of the prophets, the Messiah and his early followers. It also means a solid understanding of the Torah, as found in the first five books of the Bible, and expanded on in the remainder of the Tenakh ("Old Testament"). A great deal of attention is given to historically parallel religious texts, including the Talmud, Midrash Rabbah and Zohar, as well as later Jewish Torah scholars such as Rashi, Maimonides and Nachmanides. These studies are not stagnant. We are continually publishing updates. We invite anyone who has a desire to learn more about the Hebrew Scriptures, to follow along, submit ideas or send in questions. If you are new to Torah-based Messianic studies, we strongly urge you to begin with the Matthew study and build from that point.