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Originally Posted by Bennett
that was my point. why mention they were "Jewish Priests"?
What else would they be?
Am I missing some other predominant religion that was around?
It just seems like unnecessary information.
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The Pagan Roman religion was around.
And why does it matter if the Hebrews were responsible or not? Why is it such a big deal?
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Originally Posted by Elecman.exe
The term "Rabbi" was not used for Jewish priests during the time of Jesus Christ.........DUMMY
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And I suppose you know Greek and Aramaic?
Be not ye called Rabbi, for one is your Master, even Christ, and all ye are brethren. --Matt. xxiii. 8.
Origins of the term:
[Middle English rabi, from Old French, from Late Latin rabb, master, from Greek rhabbi, O my master, from Hebrew, and Aramaic rabbî, my master rab, master (from rab, to become great. See rbb in Semitic Roots) + -î, my.]