Haberim vs Amme Ha-Arez - I am the way 

This slide show illustrates the polarized culture of Israel 2000 years ago... in Jesus' day.
The lower class Amme Ha-Arez were untouchable. The upper class Haberim were the elites.
This was the context of Jesus' promise to Thomas that there was a place of honor for him in God's house.
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