Torah

From Covenant to χάρις: A Theological Drift

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From Covenant to χάρις: A Theological Drift preview

The Greek term χάρις (charis), commonly translated “grace” in New Testament literature, did not originate as a neutral or uniquely biblical concept. Rather, it emerges from a deep pre-biblical semantic and religious history embedded in Greek mythology, social economy, and philosophical anthropology. Prior to its adoption as a translation-equivalent for the Hebrew חֵן (ḥēn), charis … Read more

Did Constantine Change the Sabbath?

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Did Constantine Change the Sabbath? preview

The claim that Constantine “changed the Sabbath” needs to be weighed carefully, especially since there is no scriptural or apostolic instruction that ever authorizes such a change. In the Torah, the Sabbath is clearly the seventh day, set apart (qodesh) at creation itself and given as a covenant sign—later described as ʿôlām (עוֹלָם), meaning enduring … Read more