Definition and Terminology. In the gnosticism of the second century "three elements must be observed, the speculative and philosophical, the ritualistic and mystical, and the practical and ascetic" (Harnack, l.c. p. 219). These three elements may all be traced to Jewish sources. The ...
On terminology of Mishnaic Hebrew: W. Bacher, Die Aelteste Terminologie der Jüdischen Schriftauslegung, 1899; P. Rieger, Versuch einer Technologie und Terminologie der Handwerke in der Mischnah, 1894; H. Vogelstein, Die Landwirtschaft in Palästina zur Zeit der Mischnah, 1894; J. Krengel...
Much of its thinking and writing therefore is heavily laden with Christian orientation and terminology. Sharing a general theological framework, most Christians read these words and think of the same–or similar–ideas. However, Jews neither start with nor share the same theological beliefs. Jewish ...
Quotations of more than 40 words should be set off clearly as block quotations, either by indenting the left-hand margin or by using a smaller typeface. Material in block quotations should not be enclosed in quotation marks, and any quoted material within a block quotation should be treated as...
as well as the transliterated Hebrew terms from sacred texts that reflect differing pronunciations. The Dictionary also explains terms that are often misused, sheds light on the meaning of clusters of terminology, and delineates the etymology and pronunciation of many words, making this Dictionary an...
Part of the issue is also a confusion of terms and terminology. The general definition of 'priest' is simply one who presides over religious or cultic rituals, but the specific anthropological definition is one whose position is to make sacrificial offerings to a deity. Many people ignorant of...
4. Due to YouTube taking down my Video, “The Real IRS Scandal,” charging me with “Hate Speech,” I am now working with some of my lawyers (very draining AND expensive) on an Appeal. Please pray that I get YouTube’s arbitrary decision reversed. “Hate Speech” terminology is a JE...
Wagner, Richard. “Opera and Drama.” Translated by William Ashton Ellis. 2019. In this programmatic text, Wagner clarifies the intense relationship between sounds and words, music and verbal text, which is fundamental to his perception of the music drama and the opera of the future. Originally...
motivate us to be the best we can be. They are our cheerleaders when we do well, and console us when we sinned. The Sages have an important task in where they have to represent us well; they have to instruct us to say the proper terminology in court so we can get the optimal ...
Without a clear-eyed attention to empirical evidence and an openness to debate based on facts and logic, in Sowell's terminology, we are forever consigned to the realm of "luxury beliefs." Related Topics: Intellectuals, Social Issues receive the latest by email: subscribe to the free jewish ...