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 the content 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).
Apolgetics: 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).
Apolgetics: 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 pastor by calling. Being raised in a home of believers, and spending a lot of time studying in various Churches and Messianic Synagogues in his youth.
Mr. Brown was born in Middle Tennessee, but moved to West Tennessee as a small child. Growing up in a very conservative Torah-keeping home environment, 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. Mr. Brown completed an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in Electrical / Electronic Engineering Technology at Chattanooga State Community College in 2013. After graduation, he spent 4 years as a Controls and Software Engineer, developing desktop software applications for a large manufacturing company in Chattanooga, TN. In 2017, Mr. Brown restarted his formal education by enrolling at Western Governor's University, completing a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Data Management & Data Analytics in the Summer of 2020. Most recently he was accepted into the Rawlings School of Divinity at Liberty University, and is pursuing a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Biblical Languages. (Learn more by checking out [and prayerfully supporting] the Patreon for this). Mr. Brown resides in East Tennessee with his wife, Elisabeth, and five children. He is an ordained Ro'eh (Messianic Pastor) of Nehemiah Restoration Fellowship in Cleveland, TN. (Please check out the fellowship site and visit on Shabbat!) Eventual aspirations after completing the Master of Arts in Biblical Languages, and further continuing into the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Bible Exposition, also at Liberty University. Mr. Brown hopes to utilize formal training and education to further the understanding of the importance of Torah observance to the lives of all believers in Messiah Yeshua, regardless of their ancestry (Jewish or not) and theological background. |
History of this Site |
This site somewhat started as a mere WordPress blog: eklektostouyahweh. From there, it was transitioned to Weebly. Originally it was titled Bechirah (the Hebrew word for "choice"). Later - mostly after realizing how difficult it is for non-TO people to understand and pronounce the word - the site title and address was changed to Torah Apologetics.
If you've visited the site over the years, you've no doubt noticed it has undergone multiple changes over the year. Most recently it not only received a face-lift, but also some of the content was removed. This was done because I (J. A. 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 matter). As a matter of housekeeping, this site is not affiliated with the Griffins, nor their ministry "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. |