owfan, and ophinnin), meaning wheels. The Bible does not specifically name the ophanim as angels. However, Jewish apocalyptic writers list them as angels because of three aspects: their eyes are attributes of a living creature, they have supernatural powers, and they exist ...
We don’t read a whole lot of scripture that includes garments made of several colors given to a father’s favorite son. In this article, we’ll dive into what happens in the story of Joseph and the coat of many colors, the symbolism used in the passage, and what it means fo...
Words are powerful; I just said that. Words set to music — those can be even more. Part of that is simply that words-with-tune lock into our minds like few other things! I still know a couple tunes by the Oak Ridge Boys, from the radio stations of childhood car trips.The first ...
How to Read the Bible Part 3: Intro to Literary Genres and the Stories We Tell Ourselves This is part 3 in our series of how to read the Bible. In this episode, Tim introduces us to the three main times of literature styles found in the Bible. Narrative, poetry and prose discourse. ...
(or commentaries on earlier philosophical works) and philosophical commentaries on Scripture. However, when an author engages in different genres of philosophical writing (like these), one naturally wonders whether the one form enables her to address and explore issues that the other does not, or ...
The Bible tells us that our bodies are not our own (1 Corinthians 6:19). They belong to the person who made them, God. OutsideScripture, various thinkers have affirmed this point from their secular perspectives. For example, one of the dialogues written by pre-Christian philosopher Plato fe...
Go with a card that might feature a quote or scripture that supports your romantic and more emotional side. There are many genres of birthday cards to pick from – there are even just general birthday cards available too! What to Write in a Birthday Card Now that you have picked the type...
How to Read the Bible Part 3: Intro to Literary Genres and the Stories We Tell Ourselves This is part 3 in our series of how to read the Bible. In this episode, Tim introduces us to the three main times of literature styles found in the Bible. Narrative, poetry and prose discourse...
own sake, and even of art and culture. "There are better ways to spend one’s time" is a common refrain for those who take this view. Why watch a movie when one could be praying the rosary, reading scripture or the lives of the saints, volunteering at church or in a soup kitchen?
How to Read the Bible Part 3: Intro to Literary Genres and the Stories We Tell Ourselves This is part 3 in our series of how to read the Bible. In this episode, Tim introduces us to the three main times of literature styles found in the Bible. Narrative, poetry and...