Shifting the Torah Paradigm

Andrew Michael Denny

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If you have ever wondered where to begin researching the concept of biblical veganism, Shifting the Torah Paradigm is the perfect place to start!
To some, the phrase “Biblical Veganism” is an oxymoron. The idea that a modern dietary trend could be considered biblical poses a problem. After all, several instances in the Bible depict men of God eating animal meat. How then can we take this idea seriously? In this detailed exposition, we will explore common misconceptions about veganism in efforts to sever any confusion. After all, most people who reject biblical veganism only do so out of tradition and have never investigated this matter. Rather, most allow their currently held paradigm of Torah to determine what our Creator originally imagined for humanity.
While variation may exist between our definitions of “vegan,” we can all agree on the primary qualification, that vegans abstain from animal meat. Shifting the Torah Paradigm (STP) reinforces the biblical principle that humanity was originally created to consume a garden diet. Among the Torah community, there are some who insist that we must consume the flesh of certain animals to properly obey the commands, namely our instructions for Passover.
At the same time, those who abstain from animal flesh contend otherwise, that our Creator never intended for humanity to kill and eat from the animal kingdom, whether it is deemed “clean” or “unclean” by Mosaic law. STP maintains that meat eaters have neglected the context by which the entire sacrificial system was instituted. Moreover, the purpose of this book is to explore this unseen storyline by investigating how sacrifice entered the picture and to understand why Yeshua neither taught nor observed this aspect of Torah.

Sujets

• Biblical Commentary
• Philosophie et théologie
• Torá
• Veganismo
• Jewish Christians
• Ebionites
• Veganism
• Religion
• Vegan
• Torah

Informations

• Publié par: LifeRich Publishing
• Date de parution: 07 septembre 2022
• Nombre de lectures: 0
• EAN13: 9781489743787
• Langue: English

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SHIFTING THE TORAH PARADIGM
Exploring Animal Sacrifice in the Context of Creation A Defense for Biblical Veganism
Andrew Michael Denny


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LifeRich Publishing rev. date: 08/31/2022

 
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Contents
Acknowledgements
Reference Key
Foreword
Preface
1.Introduction
a.—The Unseen Storyline—
b.—Vegan Trademarks—
c.—Our Epic Journey Begins—
2.Shifting the Torah Paradigm
a.—Intent vs. Letter—
b.—The Purpose—
3.The Observable Contrast: Plants vs. Animals
a.—The Breath of Life—
b.—Distorting Dominion—
c.—Defining “Food”—
d.—Eaters by Design—
4.The Early Years
a.—Cain & Abel—
b.—Noah—
c.—Abraham—
d.—The Forbidden Fruit—
5.Bloody Exodus
a.—The Passover Paradigm—
b.—Year One—
c.—The Flesh Pots—
d.—Scrutinizing Moshé—
6.The Moral Nature of YHWH
a.—Will vs. Allowance—
b.—Bloody Barbeque—
c.—Accepted vs. Required—
d.—The Flesh Pots (Continued)—
7.Animal Sacrifice Magnified
a.—The Prophets—
b.—The Temple Incident—
c.—Ichthus—
d.—The Flesh Pots (Concluded)—
8.The Community
a.—The Essene Impact—
b.—The Ebionite Imprint—
c.—Scrutinizing Paul—
d.—Spiritual Sacrifice—
e.—Thy Kingdom Come—
9.The Torah of Time
a.—A Composite Work Assignment—
b.—A Single Source Authority—
c.—Staying Grounded—
d.—Conclusion—
 
The Ten Commandments
Memoir
Index of General Themes
Other Publications
Project Development
Content Review
The original manuscript of Shifting the Torah Paradigm was reviewed by Kristy Klein for the purpose of critiquing the content itself. Many places that deserved clarification, revision, or enhancement were made prior to the final submission.
Editorial and Writing Style
The final draft was edited by Renee Mendenhall. Most (not all) suggested changes were made to the text. The nature of the text, including grammar, vocabulary, and sentence structure reflects the author’s style and may not adhere to the Chicago Manual of Style in every case. We apologize for any spelling, punctuation, and grammar errors that may have been overlooked during this process.
Formatting and Design
Interior formatting was originally completed by the author with minor reformatting and cleanup by the publisher. Cover design was originally imagined by the author using existing stock images, font composition, and color scheme (to appear as the negative contrast of Book 1, Crushing Conceptualism in Modern Christianity). Final layout was completed by the publisher’s design team.


Acknowledgements
Special Thanks
Prior to the final submission of my manuscript, there were a few individuals who expressed interest in beta reading. I would like to thank David Ramirez, Renee Mendenhall, Kristy Klein, Patricia Sewell, and Liz Bailey for their time and feedback. Some had the opportunity to read early fragmented chapters that I shared publicly, while some were able to review later versions of the final draft.
Also, there are a few individuals that have supported my ministry, despite any differences in our biblical views. While we may not agree on the contents of this book, I personally admire these individuals for maintaining respect and always encouraging others with a positive attitude. Edward McFail, Anthony Dickinson, Jason Humphreys, Gary Hodges, and Kevin J. Stoll. Their kindness goes a long way.
Additionally, I would like to thank Tracy Osborne for permission to include references from his website and for opening the door to the Gospel of the Holy Twelve, which can also be accessed at netsarim.com.
Finally, I would like to thank Chris and Liz Bailey of Take on The World for their ministry and sleepless hours of kingdom work. Also, for the opportunity to utilize their platform to share many insights within both book volumes.
Extra Special Thanks
To the one who has supported me more than any other, my wife Casey, who has stuck by my side throughout this journey, while selflessly meeting the needs of our children. She has never desired a spotlight and feels more in her element working behind-the-scenes. Yet together, we are learning and growing in this continual pursuit of truth.
Dedication
For my son, Tobias Freeman, and my daughter, Jubilee Virtue. I pray this information resonates with your spirits and that it follows you all the days of your lives. May the Father bring peace and comfort to you both.
Reference Key
U nderstanding that definitions of words and phrases may develop over time, this book uses terms that are both understood by and foreign to the Christian mainstream, including titles for God/YHWH. We may not all share the same ideas about word usage. After all, many readers have come out of a specific church denomination, while others may be affiliated with underground communities where biblical concepts are understood differently, such as our ideas of “church.”
Therefore, I have done my best to use a wide range of vocabulary while carefully considering the most appropriate application. Even the title “Christian” itself is widely disagreed upon by different communities of bible believers. Some believe it has more of a negative connotation, while others have no problem identifying with this label. Depending on what background you have, our ideas of certain labels may be considerably different. Even my own definition of the word “Christian” has shifted over the years, insomuch that my usage in this book is slightly different than my previous title, Crushing Conceptualism in Modern Christianity .
This is quite the plot twist, considering a book series that began with the word “Christianity” in the title. But perhaps the claim in the title is enough to capture the essence of the word throughout each volume. If I am to “crush” the conceptualism of modern Christianity, then naturally my usage of this word suggests that something is lacking among the Christian faith to begin with, including the common definitions of words today. (In this book, chapter 8 explores early Christianity in its purest form and uses this designation to describe what many scholars refer to as “the Jesus movement,” i.e., followers of the “Way.”) At any rate, the following points were added for the benefit of the reader, to better understand my position.
• Name Designations : Acknowledgements to God the Father will appear as “YHWH,” “Yah,” “AHAYAH” (or) “AHYH,” 1 “God,” “God Almighty,” “Father,” or “Creator,” depending on the application, topic of discussion, or even the grammatical flow of each paragraph. Acknowledgements to the Son of God will appear as “Yeshua,” “Christ,” “Messiah,” “Jesus,” or “Son of God.” The purpose for these alternatives is not to establish a doctrinal position necessarily but to allow for diversity, as most believers are aware that God and His Son are known by these names and titles in different theological circles.
• Word Designations: Words and phrases may not be consistent with what is commonly understood by society today. For example, throughout Scripture the word “meat” is most commonly used as a general reference to food and, in most cases, plant-based food items. Therefore, all references to animal meat will be rendered mostly as “flesh,” or “animal flesh,” and sometimes “meat.” References to those w