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Hello, my name is James. I have encountered a widespread claim among Christians that there was a first century Jewish marriage custom in which the son builds a "huppah" and does not know the time when his father will give his okay on the work so that he can fetch his bride. This is used to explain why the Son in Mat 24:36 says that he does not know the day or hour of his return to fetch the church but only the Father. Do you know where the evidence is (Mishna or other source) for this supposed custom? I cannot find it. According to Rela M. Geffen in "Celebration and Renewal: Rites of Passage in Judaism", Jewish tradition says that the father builds the huppah. I am confused. Could you help me? Thank you in advance.
Hi James,
This sounds like an attempt by certain Christians to explain away the Rebbe's clear statement. Believing as they do that Rebbe Y'shua (Jesus) is God incarnate they must explain away the verses to the contrary. This is but one of several places where he is clear that he is HaShem's inferior.
Typically first century marriages were arranged and orchestrated by the parents and/or temple leadership. I suspect someone is being creative here.
~ Rabbi Yochanan
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Messianic Rabbi Yochanan Levine
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I will be happy to discuss all aspects of Christianity, Judaism, biblical doctrine, prophecies, etc. The Bible offers a wealth of information to us! So if you are wondering what the Bible has to say about any topic drop me a note.
After 40 plus years of study and research I have concluded that the religion taught by Y'shua (Jesus) is best defined as authentic Messianic Judaism. This is the approach I bring to these questions. If you are interested in a Messianic Jewish perspective I'm here to answer.
I have hands-on experience with several different Christian denominations as well as with Judaism, the Noahide movements, Islam and more.
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Ordained Messianic Jewish rabbi, three Christian ordinations (Baptist, Calvary Chapel and from an independent Christian Church), an MA in Religious Studies, an ordination in Ministry and Spiritual Counseling from the Interfaith Seminaries, 42 plus years of sincere seeking/practice and 14 years answering questions and posting studies online.
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