05-10-2008, 05:39 PM
Paul Younan Wrote:No, they were not observant. That does not excuse them from not becoming Shomer HaTorah again.Dawid Wrote:Paul Younan Wrote:Where does Josephus tell you they were when he was alive?I realise that you're going to indicate the COE. But I think it is clear that the COE is not observant of many mitswoth, which I believe is required.
+Shamasha
Was the House of Israel observant of any mitswoth ?
Do you think we are speaking of Jews here, or those pagan Hebrew tribes who were banished in punishment?
You didn't answer my question. Where did Josephus say they were when he was alive?
+Shamasha
They were in Mesopotamia and Asia, correct? I don't remember what Josephus said about it.