In Greek for the Rest of Us, I give the definition of ἐν as “in, by, with.” The preposition is flexible in meaning, and often translation requires significant interpretation. I have often thought it strange that prepositions were introduced into the Greek language to bring clarity to ...
What is the correct definition of a covenant? A covenant is a formal, binding agreement between two or more parties, often involving promises or commitments. In a biblical context, it usually refers to agreements between God and humans, embodying the covenant meaning of a sacred, enduring promi...
The Bible went with the Christian Church into every land in Europe, bearing its witness to God. Thechurch, driven in part by the power of biblical themes, called men toethicaland social responsibility, to a life answerable to God, to love for all men, to sonship in the family of God,...
Rending one’s garments and delivering memorial addresses and certain other rites to honor the dead are not performed for a suicide. The definition of a suicide, however, requires intent, full wits, non-deficiency in behavior, and non-inebriation (Yorah Deah, 345). There are also exceptions...
For the intellect by its action forms a definition of the thing, or even an affirmative or negative proposition. This intellectual concept in us is called properly a word, because it is this that is signified by the word of mouth. For the external utterance does not signify the intellect ...
” TheChurch Fathersof the 4th centurycefirst employed it in reference to the definitive, authoritative nature of the body of sacred Christianscripture. While the definition of biblical canon seemed clear, the question of whatconstitutedit—within both Judaism and Christianity—remained unsettled for ...