The Torn Veil of Tradition - The Hidden Truth about the Eternal Instruction
This is the English translation of the theological and historical study originally published in: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23887856 This comprehensive theological and historical study examines the true nature of the biblical Torah, contrasting the original Hebrew understanding of Torah as divine "Instruction" or "Direction" with the rigid, legalistic interpretations inherited from Greek (Nomos) and Latin (Lex) translations. The work explores the permanence of the Creator's instructions under the New Covenant, arguing that the Ruach HaKodesh (Holy Spirit) writes the eternal Torah onto the hearts of believers rather than abolishing it. Furthermore, the text provides a meticulous, context-driven exegesis of the Apostle Paul's most complex letters (such as Romans, Galatians, and Colossians), distinguishing between Justification (achieved solely by unmerited grace through faith in the Messiah) and Sanctification (practical obedience to the Torah as the fruit of a transformed life). It addresses historical shifts, including the impact of Greco-Roman philosophy and the Council of Nicaea, and concludes with a practical didactic framework categorizing commandments for modern application.
Authors
- Claudio de Carvalho Cavalcanti Junior (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-4809-1755)
Institutions
- Kyushu International University (JP)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
- Published
- 2026-11-03
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23922680
- Primary Topic
- Biblical Studies and Interpretation
- Type
- preprint