Introduction The Holy Scriptures of the Abrahamic Religions introduce us to the conception of an afterlife, which we can call “paradise,” although more accurately described as Olam Ha-ba (“World to…
What holiday is Eid al-Adha for Islam? Eid al-Adha ( Arabic : عيد الأضحى lett . “Feast of Sacrifice,” Farsi: عید قربان) is the second and largest of the holidays…
Text borrowed from the magisterial work of Prof. F.E. Peters About the Professor F.E. Peters is Professor of History, Religion and Middle Eastern Studies at New York University. A native…
Topical studyOrphans, Widows, and ForeignersIn the Holy Scriptures, caring for those without family, economic, or social protection is not a marginal gesture: it is a concrete test of justice, mercy,…
Topical studyAnxiety and WorriesAnxiety can narrow our vision until a feared future seems more real than the present. Scripture does not shame the troubled heart: it invites us to breathe,…
Introduction Satan, also known as the Devil (also called Lucifer in Christianity) is an entity in the Abrahamic religions that tempts men into sin or falsehood. In Judaism in Christianity…
Introduction Kīmīyā-yi Sa’ādat (Persian: کیمیای سعادت English: The Alchemy of Happiness) is a book written by Abū Ḥāmid Muḥammad ibn Muḥammad al-Ghazālī, a Persian theologian, philosopher, and prolific Sunni Muslim…
Gender Masculine Scripts יוֹסֵף (Ancient Hebrew) From Ioseph, the Latin form of the Greek Ἰωσήφ (Ioseph), which was from the Hebrew name יוֹסֵף (Yosef) meaning “will add,” from the root…
The epithet “Seal of the Prophets” (Arabic : خاتم اﻟﻨﺒﻴﻴﻦ Khātim an-Nabiyīn) is a title given to Mohammed by a verse in the Qur’an: Mohammad is not the father of…
Introduction An-Nisāʾ (النِّسَاء, “The Women”) is the fourth chapter of the Holy Qur’an, comprising 176 verses. Its title reflects the extensive treatment of women, family responsibilities and justice, particularly in…
Timeline Date (CE) Event c. 570 Born of Muhammad Mohammed born into the Quraysh tribe in Mecca. 610 First Revelations of the Quran Muhammad is believed to have received…
Sefer Yetzirah The Law (Torah) tends to depict GOD as a human-like being who can speak and interact with people on earth, and the image of an old bearded man…
A JOURNEY THROUGH THE GOSPELASH KIDZ! · THE GOSPEL FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH Good news for a growing heart A child in Bethlehem. A teacher beside the lake. A message…
GOD has revealed through the Qur’an His Names so that the believers can better understand the Almightiness of the Creator. The 99 Names of GOD (Arabic: أَسْمَاءُ ٱللَّٰهِ ٱلْحُسْنَىٰ ʾasmāʾu…
Gender Masculine Scripts Ζαχαρίας(Greek) Greek form of ZECHARIAH. This form of the name is used in most English versions of the New Testament to refer to the father of John…
Join our study community by entering your email address: updates, reflections, and paths toward peace.
