Enoch Seminar – Sept 16, 2025 | Session Theme: Luke-Acts and Hebrews within Judaism
Day 2 Takeaway
The discussions of Luke-Acts and Hebrews remind us that the New Testament emerges from within Judaism, not outside it. Both works affirm Israel’s Scriptures, Temple, and covenantal life, even as they proclaim Jesus as central to God’s plan. Harsh critiques, priestly debates, and covenantal re-readings belong to the intra-Jewish discourse of the first century. For Christians today, these insights undermine supersessionism and invite readers to see the New Testament as a set of deeply Jewish texts that honor Israel’s ongoing role in God’s purposes.
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