Torah Apologetics
Torah Apologetics is operated by Jonathan Brown. This website features posts written by yours truly, as well as various resources and links to teachings, study aids, and other materials that I have personally benefited from. It has inherited most of its content that was formerly published on the Bechirah ministry site, and the EklektosTouYahweh WordPress blog prior to that. (Side note: I guess I had trouble finally deciding on a name).
Torah: in Hebrew, תורה, means "instruction" or as it is most commonly translated, "law." However, it also refers to the first five books of Scripture: Bereshiyt (Genesis), Shemoth (Exodus), Vayyiqra (Leviticus), Bemidbar (Numbers), and Devarim (Deuteronomy). In a more broad sense, it can also refer to any instruction or command given by God (sometimes referred to on this site as YHWH, representing the four-letter Divine Name, יהוה, Yahweh).
Apologetics: from the Greek απολογια (apologia), means "spoken [verbal] defense." It is often used in contexts of defending one's faith or doctrine. Apologetics (the anglicized form of the word) as used here refers to the verbal or written defense of Scriptural doctrine and faith.
Torah: in Hebrew, תורה, means "instruction" or as it is most commonly translated, "law." However, it also refers to the first five books of Scripture: Bereshiyt (Genesis), Shemoth (Exodus), Vayyiqra (Leviticus), Bemidbar (Numbers), and Devarim (Deuteronomy). In a more broad sense, it can also refer to any instruction or command given by God (sometimes referred to on this site as YHWH, representing the four-letter Divine Name, יהוה, Yahweh).
Apologetics: from the Greek απολογια (apologia), means "spoken [verbal] defense." It is often used in contexts of defending one's faith or doctrine. Apologetics (the anglicized form of the word) as used here refers to the verbal or written defense of Scriptural doctrine and faith.
About Jonathan Brown |
Jonathan Brown is an engineer and analyst by trade, a writer by passion, and a teacher by the grace of Adonai. Jonathan was raised in a home of believers, and spent a lot of time studying in various Churches and Messianic Synagogues in his youth.
Mr. Brown was born in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, but moved to West Tennessee as a small child. Growing up in a very conservative Torah-keeping home environment in rural West Tennessee (about 30 miles east of Memphis), Mr. Brown was home-schooled from Kindergarten through 12th Grade. He is the second oldest of 6 children. Mr. Brown started his college career dual-enrolling during his senior year of high school. He enrolled in College Algebra and English Composition courses, followed by courses in Computer Fundamentals, C++ programming, Digital Circuits, and more, at Southwest Tennessee Community College in Memphis, TN. He then transferred and completed an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in Electrical / Electronic Engineering Technology with a concentration in Automated Control Systems at Chattanooga State Community College in 2013. After graduation, he spent 4 years as a Controls and Software Engineer, developing desktop software applications and PLC controls programs for a large manufacturing company in Chattanooga, TN. In 2017, disappointed that he had not yet completed a Bachelor's degree, Jonathan restarted his formal education by enrolling at Western Governor's University, earning a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Data Management & Data Analytics in the Summer of 2020. During this same time, he began working as an analyst and developer in the financial industry for a personal lending company. In January of 2021, Jonathan began grad school at the Rawlings School of Divinity at Liberty University. In May 2022, he earned his M.A. in Biblical Languages: Language Exegesis (Graduate with High Distinction). He has plans to eventually obtain a doctorate in the field of Biblical/Theological Studies as well. In August of 2022, Jonathan and his wife, Elisabeth, and their five children relocated from Chattanooga, TN to Denton, TX (a suburb of Dallas-Fort Worth). In October of the same year, he re-enrolled at Western Governor's University for an MBA in IT Management, looking to expand his career in tech and finance. Jonathan has many times said, "I want to be successful. I want to have more, so that I can do more. I know that to whom much is given, much will be required. I want to be a useful contributing member of the Kingdom of Yeshua." Mr. Brown continues to write and develop Biblical and theological teaching material in his spare time, and is an ordained Ro'eh (Messianic Pastor) of Kehillat Yeshua Ministries (formerly Nehemiah Restoration Fellowship). He also continues to work in the financial industry. |
History of this Site |
This site somewhat started as a mere WordPress blog: eklektostouyahweh. From there, it was transitioned to Weebly given the limited functionality of WordPress at the time. After the transition to Weebly, it was titled Bechirah (the Hebrew word for "choice"). Later - mostly after realizing how difficult it is for non-Messianic people to pronounce the word - the site title and address were changed to Torah Apologetics.
If you've visited the site over the years, you've no doubt noticed it has undergone multiple changes. Most recently it not only received a face-lift, but also some of the content was removed. This was done because I (Jonathan Brown) can no longer endorse some of the materials I referenced in some places, or because of doctrinal positions that I once held that I no longer believe are factual. I apologize if I have, at any point, misled someone. I always try to maintain a teachable heart, and as the Father has worked in me, I have tried to stay diligent to His direction and, most importantly, true to His Word. Some of the posts were removed because they need revision. Others because they were more flawed than correct (in my view now, after further study on the various matters). As a matter of housekeeping, this site is not affiliated with the Griffins, nor their page "Kingdom in Context" in any way. They came along after this site was established and began producing videos in a series they called "Torah Apologetics." But again: we are not affiliated. |