Evidence?

I corresponded with Michele's husband Ethan to obtain some more information, and I compared the difference in coverage between the general and Jewish press.

a) you leave the choice to the couch potatoes, who vote what the priest and FOX news tells them.

b) you vote McCain and turn your attention on Iran.

c) you vote Obama, hoping it will make a difference.

d) you start a revolution. (Four is my favorite number, so I had to add something.)

you vote "for" Obama.

LeaNder: Not bad. But the problems start where matters are squeezed too tightly to fit the larger design. Were ideology steamrolls reflection. Like here:

Zionization of US judiciary

The argument over Michele's complaint even echoes the question of Palestine. When Michele or Palestinians attempt to address misappropriation or theft, Greiman and Zionists justify their positions by reference to the 4,000 year old heritage of Judaism even though Shaye Cohen argues that Jewishness begins in the fourth century CE. A case can even be made that Rabbinic Judaism did not crystallize until the 10th century CE.

Could we have the exact Shaye Cohen Source, Joachim? It can't be this:

The Beginnings of Jewishness

LeaNder, why don't you just post your opinion on when rabbinic Judaism started, and give your reasons for thinking so. This ain't MySpace.

LeaNder: OK, Geesh my reaction was a bit heavy. But if something strikes you and you either do not understand or it makes no sense to you. What would you suggest, I should do other than ask?

I think Joachim should be prepared for such a question. It doesn't seem to make sense to suggest that the origins of Judaism and of the Christian religion can be traced back to about the same time frame or century. And 4AC/CE or 10AC/CE circles too much around the famous Anno Domini or the year "0" for my taste.

Strictly that feels as if he wants to harmonize the Jewish and the Christian calenders. And since historically this makes no sense, he should be prepared to give the original source. Even more if he cites a prof in Jewish studies from Harvard.

Oi vey. And this is analysis?!

Are you going to tell us what date you use for the beginning of rabbinic Judaism, or are you keeping it to yourself?