Introduction Nizami Ganjavi, a highly esteemed poet and writer of medieval Central Asia, has enchanted readers with his culturally rich and historical works. Born in the shadows of the 12th…
Intro A theological/philosophical question that many thinkers and scholars have in common is, “Who really are we?” And “who we used to be?” For a mind that seeks spiritual elevation,…
Proverbs are a wonderful way to gain insight into the lives of other cultures. Through proverbs, we can see how much common philosophy is shared across cultures. Meanwhile, proverbs demonstrate…
A collection of Jewish proverbs that express the wisdom, but also the characteristic humor of this people. The Yiddish (or Judeo-German) is a Germanic language spoken by Jews originating in…
Can one be religious without depending on religions? Yes. Can one be Muslim and believe in the Gospel and the Torah? Yes, of course. Can one grow up in a…
William James (January 11, 1842 – August 26, 1910) was an American philosopher and psychologist, and the first educator to offer a psychology course in the United States. James is…
Girolamo Maria Francesco Matteo Savonarola (Ferrara, 21 September 1452 – Florence, 23 May 1498) was an Italian religious, politician and preacher. Belonging to the order of the Dominican friars O.P.,…
Ignatius of Antioch (Greek: Ἰγνάτιος Ἀντιοχείας, Ignátios Antiokheías; c. 35 – c. 107), also known as Ignatius Theophorus (Ιγνάτιος ὁ Θεοφόρος, Ignátios ho Theophóros, lit. “the GOD-bearing”) or Ignatius Nurono (lit. “The…
Introduction Matthew the Apostle (Hebrew: מַתִּתְיָהוּ Mattityahu or מתי Matt, متى Arabic “Gift of YHVH”; Greek: Ματθαῖος; Coptic: ⲙⲁⲧⲑⲉⲟⲥ, Matthaios; also known as Saint Matthew and as Levi) was, according…
John Chrysostom (in Greek: Ἰωάννης ὁ Χρυσόστομος) Born 349 – Died 14 September 407), Archbishop of Constantinople, was an important Early Church Father. He is known for his preaching and public…
Pope Benedict XVI (Latin: Benedictus XVI; Italian: Benedetto XVI; German: Benedikt XVI; born Joseph Aloisius Ratzinger; 16 April 1927) served as Pope and sovereign of the Vatican City State from…
The waves are many and the surging sea dangerous. But we are not afraid we may be drowned. For we are standing on the rock. Let the sea rage as…
Naomi (Hebrew: נעמי) Standard Hebrew Noʻomi is Ruth’s mother-in-law in the Bible (Old Testament Book of Ruth). The etymology of her biblical Hebrew name (נָעֳמִי), which means “good, pleasant, lovely,…
Melchizedek, Melkisetek, or Malki Tzedek (/mɛlˈkɪzədɛk/; Hebrew: מַלְכִּי־צֶדֶֿק malkī-ṣeḏeq, “king of righteousness”), was the King of Salem and priest of El Elyon (“GOD Most High”) mentioned in the 14th chapter…
Aldo Romeo Luigi Moro (23 September 1916 – 9 May 1978) was an Italian statesman and a prominent member of the Christian Democracy party. He served as 38th Prime Minister…
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