Introduction While both make predictions regarding future events, there is a profound difference between a prophet and an astrologer. The prophet is an emissary of GOD, devoting his existence to…
The word Epiphany comes from the Greek ἐπιφάνεια (epipháneia) meaning “manifestation” or “appearance.” In classical Greek it was used for the appearance of a Divine manifestation to a worshipper (a…
Introduction In the Ten Commandments GOD, after giving the command not to make idols, describes himself as a “jealous GOD.” “You shall not bow down before them or serve them,…
Exodus 32, 7-14 7 Then the LORD said to Moses, “Go down, because your people, whom you brought up out of Egypt, have become corrupt. 8 They have been…
The Sana’a palimpsest (also also called manuscript or Ṣanʿā’ 1 or DAM 01-27.1) is one of the oldest Quranic manuscripts in existence. Part of a sizable cache of Quranic and…
When times turn out to be challenging, true believers stand out in perseverance and forbearance against those who become instead stressed and depressed. And while people of other cultures and…
The Twelve Tribes of Israel (Hebrew: שבטי ישראל “Shivtei Yisrael”) according to Abrahamic Religions Scriptures are the households of the descendants of the biblical patriarch Jacob, also known as Israel….
The word of the LORD came to me: “Son of man, set your face toward Gog, of the land of Magog, the chief prince of Meshech and Tubal, and prophesy…
Many Christians believe that the return of Christ will take place in Isarele to guide believers during the Holy War which will see an eschatological clash between good and evil,…
ʾIn shāʾ ALLAH (Arabic: إن شاء الله, is the Arabic language expression for “GOD willing” or “if GOD wills”. The phrase comes from a Quranic passages which states that believers…
HaShem (in Hebrew: השם) is a term that literally means “The Name”. It is used to avoid referring to the Name of GOD. It is also used to avoid writing…
It has never been clear where the difference between religious and secular opinions is at the end of life. Death is part of life, just as the French physiologist Claude…
Cassino is an Italian municipality in the province of Frosinone, southern Lazio, is the second largest city in the province by number of inhabitants (about 40.000). For centuries it remained…
Nobel Prizes have been awarded to over 900 individuals, of whom at least 20% were Jews, although the Jewish population comprises less than 0.2% of the world’s population. Jews have…
Only few researchers and historians could not agree that the donation of Constantine I, the document that allowed the Church of Rome for centuries to govern the population, is not…
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