Honi the Circle Drawer: “A Member of the Household” or “A Son Who Implores His Father”?

What is it about?

This article relates to an exchange between Simon son of Shetach rabbinic leader in Hamonean Palestine and Honi the Circle Drawer who succeeded through unconventional methods to bring rain. It shows that the disagreement the two sages had related to Honi's use of the term "ben bayit" in his relationship to God.

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Why is it important?

This article is important because it provides insight into trends of behavior amongst religious figures defines as "Hasidim". Some researchers see Jesus as belonging to that catagory.