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Articles related to "Baal"
The Demon in the Jug The Demon in the Jug is a tale of an evil genie, wishes gone bad, and how the Baal Shem Tov and his amulets saved the day. amulets • talismans • charms • jewish • moslem
Israel Baal Shem Tov, Founder of Hasidic Judaism Israel Baal Shem Tov was an 18th century Jewish Rabbi who lived in what is now Ukraine. His ministry formed the basis of what became Hasidic Judaism. kaballah and judaism • 18th jewish rabbis • jewish miracle workers • religion and miracles • tzaddikim righteous man judaism
Gods and Temples in Ugarit From the evidence of the city's religious archives and the archaeological remains of temples, it is possible to rediscover something of the religion of ancient Ugarit. gods • ancient gods • goddesses • gods and goddesses of the near east • mesopotamian gods
The Tophet of Carthage Was the Tophet a graveyard or the site of the ritual sacrifice of Carthage's children to its patron gods? the tophet of carthage • tophet • carthage's tophet • human sacrifice in ancient carthage • sanctuary of baal in carthage
2 Hanukah The Shamash The lights go out suddenly in the city below. Electrical failure is universal. Drat, there's not a candle in the house, when there comes a knock at the door. Enter, none other than the Baal Shem Tov. An article full of goodies to keep you very busy looking through the cybersphere, reading stories, finding galaxies and discoveries you'd never contemplated before. hanukah • hannukah • chanukah • channukah • baal shem tov
The Archaeology of Palmyra, Syria The remains of Palmyra are at first glance typically classical. There are also many elements to the city's architecture that are unique archaeology • palmyra • syria • syrian • semitic
IV-8 Pinchas: Follow The Leader At the end of Parasha Balak, the Israelites become involved in pagan sexual worship of Baal Peor with a little help from Bilaam. Since he can't curse them, he corrupts them. Opening Pinchus, Pinchus nails Zimri, a Simeonite with Cozbi, a Midianite woman, having sex in public with one javelin toss. A plague descends upon the Israelites as punishment for idolatrous worship. A second census is taken on anticipation of entering the Promised Land. Zelophehad, a descendent of Menasseh had five daughters and no sons. They petition Moses for the inheritance of land. The women win. Moses is called up Mount Abarim to confront his death. He asks God to know his successor. Joshua is deputized. The parasha closes with record of sacrifices and festivals. bamidbar • numbers • pinchas • pinchus • phinehas
Breastfeeding Part I: Insights from the Torah and Sages A Torah perspective on breastfeeding children, based on insights and stories taken from the Bible, Talmud and various rabbinical commentaries. breastfeeding • nursing • jewish • judaism • family
Jezebel: Evil Incarnate Queen Jezebel is known as the incarnate of feminine evil. Her story is included in two books of the Bible and gives a gruesome account of the consequences of rebellion and tyranny. jezebel • ahab • omri • ethabaal • baal
III-5 Metzora THE KOHEN and THE METZORA The parasha continues with the themes of Tazria, examining the Metzora exiled outside the community. The Kohen is to go to the Metzora for an examination after the seventh day. If he is healed he is to make a sacrifice and return on the eighth day—the same day as brit milah or circumcision, symbolizing spiritual rebirth and re-entry into the covenant of God. The Eighth Day then is a day of redemption, of renewed commitment to God. The ritual for purification of the Metzora mirrors the ritual of the consecration of the priests with the acknowledgement of rededication of life to God's laws. Man made in the image of God, reaffirms his desire to live in God's image. vayikra • leviticus • metzora • the kohen and metzora • baal teshuva
Ritual abuse: Modern hysteria or ancient practice? Discusses ritual abuse in a historical context, starting with the Ancient Assyrians, until modern times. ritual abuse • history of
3 Hanukah Welcoming the Shabbat Bride Shabbat arrives as the promised bride, bringing with her the serenity and protection of the Shekhinah. Links are provided with educational resources, stories, food and views of the wondrous heavens above us. shabbat • bride • shekhinah • hanukah • hannukah
Abandonment and Infanticide in Ancient Times Although infanticide was common in many ancient Mediterranean cultures, Roman society preferred abandonment and developed laws to regulate the process. abandonment of children in the ancient world • infanticide in the ancient world • roman laws on child abandonment • constantine and child abandonment • converting free infants to slaves
Freemasonary and the Bible Many Christian leaders in churches are also Freemasons. Therefore is it possible to determine whether the rituals practises endorsed are consistent with Christianity? freemasonry and bible • masonary compatible christianity • brotherhood stephen knight • masons police • freemasonry and symbolism politics law
The Phoenicians and Ancient Tyre The "Carriers of Civilization" dominated the Mediterranean for centuries, establishing colonies and trading their dyed textiles as far away as Southern Spain. phoenicians and ancient tyre • tyre and the color purple • carriers of civilization • phoenicians and purple dye • purple as the color of royalty
The Sojourner of Gilead Elijah just appears on the scene, so to speak. We are told little about his early life. Much like Melchizedek, he simply emerges out of obscurity, and nothing is mentioned about his parents, his ancestry or early life elijah • bible • god • romans • scripture
Ugarit Occupied for over 4000 years, Ugarit was the world's first international port, a nexus point not only for goods but Bronze Age technologies and knowledge. ugarit • ugaritic • alphabet letters • letter alphabet • ancient mesopotamia
Luther's Tragic Mistake: Commentary on Parts 6-11 This is the end of week commentary on parts 6 through 11 as they've been posted in this past week. Luther continues with the discussion on circumcision, the fact Gentile believers were no required to submit to circumcision in the Old Testament, and Luther's warning to Christians that the same abuses can also occur with baptism. circumcision • moses • jeremiah • gentiles • baptism
Bertolt Brecht Biography Brief biography of Bertolt Brecht, one of the great German playwrights, famous for The Threepenny Opera musical. bertolt brecht • biography of bertolt brecht • brecht the threepenny opera • brecht works • brecht and gay
Rome and Carthage Compared Rome and Carthage differed in many ways including social, cultural, religious, and military aspects yet the final Punic War determined which power would survive. rome and carthage compared • causes of the punic wars • why rome fought carthage • trade competition in the ancient mediterranean wor • religious differences between rome and carthage
Apology (Parts 33-34): Of the Term Mass; Of the Mass for the Dead Melanchthon focuses on the Mass in general and the Mass for the dead in particular in these two articles of the Apology. Read what the Lutheran camp had to say about these items of Catholic worship. apology • augsburg • mass • dead
5 Hanukah Lighten a Life Sometimes what is need most in life is a friendly word of encouragement to lift the darkness from our souls. The stories of rebbe nachman are well known for encouraging the weary travellers of this world. Links for Hanukah, food, stories and study resources. Only look up to see the universe above. hanukah • hannukah • chanukah • channukah • jewish stories
Luther's Tragic Mistake: Part Ten Luther begins his discussion about the role of the Jews as God's people, beginning with the covenant at Mount Sinai. mount sinai • covenant • law • moses • marriage
Prophet Elijah Faces God on Mt. Horeb Elijah's flight from Jezebel, his meeting with God on Mt. Horeb and the still small voice recorded in 1 Kings 19 picture a prophet in a struggle between faith and doubt. days of elijah • prophet elijah • elijah escapes from jezebel • 1 kings 19 • bible studies
8 Hanukah To Be a Light a memory of Joseph Levine, pianist and conductor, and the influence he had on my life. memoir • inspirational • people of inspiration • joesph levine • pianist
Difference Between Mind and Soul An article in response to an e-mailed question: "What is 'mind'? What is 'soul'? Is there a greater 'mind' out there, and where is reincarnation in all this?" soul • mind • thought • desire • eternal life
A Potted Biography of Bertolt Brecht One of the most influential theatre artists in twentieth century European theatre lived and worked at the heart of last century's biggest theatrical and political changes brecht • nazi • theatre • drama • germany
Affordable and Exotic Holidays in Tunisia Tunisia is a sunny and popular holiday destination with friendly locals, ancient suburbs, historic places of interest to visit and wonderful beaches. holidays in tunisia • tunisia travel • suburbs of tunis • carthage tunisia • sidi bou said tunisia
Aphrodite Aphrodite, goddess of fertility and sensual pleasure, was born from the foam of the sea at Petra tou Romiou. Nowhere was she so passionately worshipped as in Cyprus. aphrodite • goddess of cyprus • mycaenean cyprus • sanctuary at palaepaphos • ancient amathus
Aphrodite, Aphrodite, goddess of fertility and sensual pleasure, was born from the foam of the sea at Petra tou Romiou. In Cyprus she was passionately worshipped. aphrodite • goddess of cyprus • mycaenean cyprus • sanctuary at palaepaphos • ancient amathus
Israel's Independence Day What really makes the Jewish nation a nation, and what will it take for Israel to finally become independent? The answer to both questions is mutual guarantee. jewish nation • israel independence day • israeli • state of israel • kabbalah mutual guarantee
Nabucco – Opera by Verdi Nabucco, an Italian opera by Giuseppe Verdi: Nabucco plot summary, Nabucco character list, and other Verdi opera information. nabucco opera • verdi's nabucco • verdi nabucco • opera verdi • verdi opera
The Chosen People The Chosen People are not a physical nation or race, but people who have been granted a special desire to unite in common love for one another beyond all boundaries. chosen people • the chosen people • people of israel • israel • kabbalah
What's in a name? Naming a child is a task that should not be taken lightly. A name effects the child's very essence, and in fact, the word for soul, neSHaMah, contains the word for name, shem. So a child's name actually effects his inner soul. name • names • customs • jewish • naming
Choosing a Supportive Environment Free Will finally explains, after a heated argument, that the environment is where Free Jim can exercise his free will. free will • free • freedom • free choice • environment
Enjoying Life Is "Let's Just Enjoy!" an answer for our dissatisfaction with established frameworks of behavior, or is it our final destination of realizing that we can't "just enjoy"? enjoy • enjoyment • framework • established frameworks • desires
May Day--Day of Renewal and Remembrance Some of the traditional customs of May Day, celebrated in the Irish way. may day • may bush • may first • may 1st • may 1
Sabbats Definition of Sabbat and their individual meanings. Each of the eight Pagan/Wikkan holidays are briefly explained. References for further reading are given at the end. sabbat • esbat • celebration • holiday • ritual
Small Presses & Fantastic Fiction When the audience for fantastic literature was small, fans became publishers out of frustration. Except for the advent of desktop publishing, it's not so different today horror • lovecraft • donald m. grant • arkham house • gnome press
The Truly Unusual When even Makayla is common, how is a parent supposed to find a name that sets his child apart? Not to fear...if unusual names are needed, this list should help. unusual names • names • etymology • baby names
When God Speaks to Our Leader What responsibilities do we have as Christians and citizens when our political leaders invoke God as the author of a policy of war? christian • politics • war • jesus • sermon on the mount
4 Shabbat Hanukah Elijah Hanavi Elijah comes with the close of Shabbat in the ceremony of Havdalah, separating the day of holinesss from the rest of the week. Links are provided for additional educational resources, Elijah stories, Hanukah recipes and treats and a look up t the wondrous universe where we dicover Elijah's wheel amongst the stars. elijah • shabbat • sabath • havdalah • jewish traditions
IV-3 Beha'aloscha KINDLING SOULS Bela'aloscha includes instructions regarding the Menorah and priestly duties for the Levites, and for Pesach Shaynie, Second Pesach, one month after Pesach. The tribes of Israel move with the Pillar of Clouds. When it rests, they rest, and when it moves, they follow. This at times causes some iconveniences as there is no pre-arranged travel itinerary and they unpack to pack back up or remain in a desolate place longer than they desire. The people complain about a steady diet of manna and demand meat, so they receive quail until they gorge themselves. Moses invites Jethro to remain with them and enter the promised land, but he declines. The seventy elders/leaders are chosen and the Sanhedrin established. At the end of the section, Miriam comments about her brother Moses to Aaron and is punished for Lashon Hara with tzaaras and is exiled outside the camp for a week. beha'aloscha • beha'alotekha • bamidbar • numbers • parasha studies
Let's Get Spiritual: Preparing for the High Holy Days Every morning, as is the custom in many areas, the shofer's cry is heard throughout the town during this month of Elul - "Come, Israel! Return to G-d! Return to Torah!" Find links to other holy day sites, practical advice on teshuvah, and how to prepare for the holiest days of the year. elul • rosh hashanah • yom kippur • pray • daven
How the Cult Programs People: Part Two Second half of article on cult programming cult • illuminati • programming
II-2 Va'iera A Plague on You Moses returns to Egypt and lead the children of Israel to freedom. However, the winning their release will not come easily. Moses must be a diplomat extraordinaire when confronting Pharaoh. The commitment between man and God is a mutual contract, reminiscent of marriage. The first seven plagues come to pass, touching every aspect of human life as Pharaoh refuses to acknowledge that he is not in control of the universe. vaera • va'iera • shmot • shemot • shemos
II-9 Ki Thissa A Golden Opportunity The instructions for the Mishkan and priestly garments hve been given in Terumah and Tetzaveh. Moses returns up the mountain for another Torah Training Seminar, but is absent thirty nine days. The natives are restless. Children without a leader, they turn to Aaron, second-n-command, for creating the Golden Calf. Moses on the mountaintop gets a directive to return. Seeing the ongoing festivities, he breaks the tablets before confronting the cuprits. later he confronts the ire of God and argues for his people. Ki Tissa includes the instructions for incense, the laver, the Law of the Shekel and continuation of Terumah and Tetzaveh in ritual worship. shmot • shemos • exodus • moses • ki thissa
III-10 Bechukotai: Creating a Personal Environment Bechukotai contains a renewal of the Covenant with Israel with its conditions: a Blessing if the Israelites walk in the way of the Lord and a curse, if they do not follow the decrees and commandments. The blessing of Israel appears short (v4-11) in comparison to the Tochacha (v 14-45) or warning; but this is illusive for the blessing includes peaceful habitation, plentitude harvest, political independence and superiority over enemies and national development with sufficient base for future population growth with the assurance of God's presence in the midst. God warns that if Israel despises the statues and breaks the commandments, thereby breaking the covenant made at Sinai, the negative consequences. The positive and negative are paired in polarity, reflecting the dual nature of mankind and his personal determination of his own destiny beginning with his decision in the Garden of Eden. bechukotai • bechukosai • vayikra • leviticus • tochacha
Who and What is the Illuminati? Interview with svali done by editor of Centrex news site on the Illuminati: who and what they are. ritual abuse • illuminati • cult • programming • sra |
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