On sci.lang we are often presented with lists of resemblances between far-flung languages (e.g. Basque and Ainu, Welsh and Mandan, Hebrew and Quechua, Hebrew and every other language, Basque and every other language), along with the claim that such resemblances "couldn't be due to ...
12 And the Lord make you to increase and abound in agape/love one toward another, and toward all men, even as we do toward you: 13 to the end he may establish your hearts unblameable in holiness before God, even our Father, at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ with all his sain...
The conversion process for becoming a Conservative Jew involves extensive study, living a Jewish life, circumcision (for men), examination by a rabbinic court, and immersion in the ritual bath.
Unlike in other Christian denominations, Amish people do not seek to become ministers. For one, it is seen as out of their individual control (in God’s hands), and such an aspiration might also be viewed as arrogant or presumptuous. Frankly, for most Amish men, a position in church mini...
[xli]In Judaism the book of Ruth is thought to exemplify the virtue of gemilut- hasadim or “unbounded charity toward others.” The fact that this book is read during the liturgical season that celebrates the giving of the law indicates that the Jewish tradition was not ignorant of the dee...
Perhaps this is why the Gospel for today emphasizes charity. Christ’s kingly ministry is exercised most not in dominance or power, but in lowly service—“as you did it to one of the least of these my brethren, you did it to me.” And this should come as no surprise, for this is...
Who is gimel in the Bible?It is written like a vav with a yud as a "foot", and is traditionally believed to resemble a person in motion; symbolically, a rich man running after a poor man to give him charity. In the Hebrew alphabet gimel directly precedes dalet, which signifies a ...
entry in top spot. Whether we like to admit it or not – Wiki is probably one of the greatest influencers in the world. Everyone knows media outlets such as the Sun and Daily Mail contain some inaccuracy – but would anyone in their right mind suggest that they do not influence people?
A German baker isn’t likely to endorse his whole day’s profit on strudel over to your favourite charity merely because you enter his shop with a big “Guten Tag” (“Good day”), but an Albanian baker might if you enter with “Tungjatjeta.” You won’t knock French socks off with...
6.That our own exposure to judgment should make us cautious in passing judgment on others (Matthew 7:1-5). 7.That it is the part of charity to put the best construction on their conduct. "Believeth all things; hopeth all things." Eli exhibited a want of knowledge, consideration, chari...