“well wishers” to The Writing on the Wall have tried to tell me I’ve been a little harsh on one Joel Osteen (namely our landmark series on “Victoria’s Secret“).
8. Jewish Perspectives on Greek Culture and Ethnicity 9. The Use and Abuse of the Exodus Story 10. Persia Through the Jewish Looking-Glass 11. Greeks and Jews: Mutual Misperceptions in Josephus’ Contra Apionem 12. Tacitus and the Defamation of the Jews Jewish Experience in a Pagan...
There is a third and fourth reason I wrote this story. Thirdly, I wanted to give readers a glimpse of Gilded Age Europe and the horseracing world of England and France. I plan to write more of this in a sequel as well. It was so much fun to share more about the Gilded Age history...
That they are not of a prominently spiritual nature is clear from the story of the Prophet and the old woman. The latter solicited Mohammed to intercede with God that she might be admitted into paradise, whereupon he replied that old women were not allowed in paradise; which dictum — ...
The Greek word is “hilasterion” which means appeasing or expiating. Another meaning for the word propitiation can also be mercy-seat. Paul when writing to the Romans expounded on why the wrath of God would fall on all of mankind who suppress the truth in unrighteousness.He also makes th...
Mystics are religionists who profess a pure and sublime devotion, accompanied with a disinterested love of God, free from selfish considerations; and who believe that the writings which reveal to them the story of the supernatural have a mystic and hidden sense, which must be sought after in ...
And while those who know more are welcome to chime in, I doubt that on this issue Catholic/Orthodox/Jewish scriptures have much different content, except perhaps in Satan’s “origin story” and fall from Heaven. I will be using the English Standard Version here for reasons of familiarity. ...
Introduction (do not start with the Scripture reference but start with an illustration or story (no jokes) to get into the topic), 2. Read passage (keep the passage down to two or three verses to keep the audience focused), 3. Reading for genre (begin the heart of the paper and ...
A place to find Biblical refreshment and strength for your soul, in Jesus' name. "As iron sharpens iron, So a man sharpens the countenance of his friend." - Proverbs 27:17 (NKJV)
The story of the Apostle Peter’s visit to a home of Gentiles is a very, very important study. However, one needs to carefully study and understand the events prior to his visit, as well as his words and later actions during the visit and finally the reason why the Lord pushed Peter ...