The National-Religious sector ( dati Leumi ), no slouches either on the religious observance front, are proof positive that army service is a biblical commandment, not just a good thing to do. Indeed, ...
The Jews before the 2nd century A.D. did not appear to have a rigidly defined OT canon. In the words of James King West, a Protestant Bible scholar: The Scriptures of Judaism were not, therefore ...
Even Pope Francis has drawn criticism for inaugurating a Vatican nativity with baby Jesus wrapped in the scarf that has become a symbol of pro-Palestine activism.