In addition to the social exclusion, leprosy was often viewed as a divine punishment, adding a spiritual dimension to the suffering of the afflicted. This belief was widespread in cultures across the ...

Fish were not only a source of sustenance but also had a role in ritual magic and folk religion in the ancient Near East. Fish symbols represented life, renewal, and abundance. Fishermen, as primary ...

1. The Kingdom of God as Present and Future Reality Jesus’ declaration that “the kingdom of God is at hand” (hē basileia tou theou ēngiken) is deeply theological. In Jewish eschatology, the Kingdom of ...

Dive into a thrilling journey through the complete Revelation series. It works. It works. Okay, everybody cheer. Yay. Loud cheer. Yay. Okay, where is everybody? All right, so it’s working. So mark ...

When we decided to veer off the VF proper, the one everyone takes, we didn’t think it through. We just went. I am funny that way. You know. “the road less traveled.” We went from Vercelli to Genoa in ...

First-century Jewish view s on demon possession were deeply rooted in cultural and religious practices. Historical records, such as those from the historian Josephus, describe detailed accounts of ...

Yesterday I walked from Canterbury to Rome. 16.7 miles. And I broke one promise. Not to be stupid. I saw a broken sign that said Foot Path. I was on foot and I saw a path…behind a broken fence. I ...

Life on the VF was drudgery at best, boring at worst. But, still I enjoyed it and all I gained from it. I was looking back thru some pix I took, specifically the day I finished. Having kids and that ...

900-Year-Old Churches and Fast-Talking Guides: A Unique Travel Experience Sometimes I get bored. We left at 6 am. Stopped at a patisserie along the… Bill Belew November 14, 2024 Gospel of Mark News ...

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I’m also only 11 days in on this 80+ day journey. I do want to go deep. Before that I want to find my feet, the confidence that I can continue. I think I can. Being honest here. I’m still not sure ...

That is what I think Jesus is doing when he prays. He is the Creator of the universe, but he has imposed limitations on himself when he became fully man. Yet, he is also a rabbi to his followers. How ...