Biblical Hebrew Forum

["Dora Smith" <villandra AT austin.rr.com>]

I haven't been following this since I made my own comment (on Semitic
languages having no vowels) several days ago.   The fact that theology is
very much part of the study of Hebrew vocabulary doesn't excuse being
provocative, and I don't know who has or has not been being provocative.

But for the record, theology is the entire reason to pin down Hebrew
vocabulary.   It often matters what the working really is.

What was meant by the people of Sodom seeking to "know" the Angel is one
example.
Yours,
Dora Smith
Austin, Texas
villandra AT austin.rr.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "wattswestmaas" <wattswestmaas AT eircom.net>
To: <b-hebrew AT lists.ibiblio.org>
Sent: Friday, April 29, 2005 1:25 PM
Subject: [b-hebrew] ME BEING PROVOCATIVE?


> SOMEONE WROTE:
>
> Whoa.
> If you think that your statement below has relevance to this list (the
> subject is Biblical Hebrew, not theology) please provide evidence for your
> claim.
> Otherwise it is not appropriate to discuss on this list, and I will assume
> that you are aware it is wildly provocative.
>
> In a message dated 4/28/2005 1:32:15 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
> wattswestmaas AT eircom.net writes:
>
> The  hebraic concept of atonement is: THE SACRIFICE OF THE INNOCENT,  NOT
> THE
>  SACRIFICE OF THE GUILTY.
>
> RESPONSE FROM CHRIS WATTS:
>
> I am completely taken by surprise by the above reaction. I was very
shocked
> and sorry that an administrator would think that I would behave so.  Allow
> me to say this please that I would NEVER KNOWINGLY be provocative or
> insulting on such a formal list.  I value this list!!
>
> I really think I need to clarify the above remark very clearly indeed;  My
> ONLY INTENTION was to counteract Jack's remark as I am sure and hope you
> have read by saying that scripture as is emphatically shown throughout
> LEVITICUS clearly demonstrates that the INNOCENT (ANIMALS) were always
> sacrificed to take away the GUILT of sin in the lives of the people who
> sacrificed.  Never the sinner (the guilty) being sacrificed for the other
> guilty person.
>
> I really hope that this is clear.  And its relevance to the ongoing debate
> with Jack was also clear I do believe. Chris.
>
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