An Aramaic Reading Of Genesis
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Studies In Genesis
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A wise man hears one word and understands two.
- Jewish Proverb
This is the first of a series of posts unraveling the complexities of the translation of Genesis. Starting with the very first words, a reading of Hebrew or Aramaic reveal that there is much more to the text than the English translation "In the beginning..." conveys...
Why Noah Cursed Canaan
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Studies In Genesis
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In Genesis 9:25, Noah said “Cursed be Canaan; a servant of servants shall he be to his brothers.”
Through the years scholars have debated about why Noah cursed his grandson Canaan instead of Ham when Ham was the one who committed the offense. This post looks at Biblical and historical accounts, genealogies, and rabbinical viewpoints to gain a deeper understanding....
Reading Emotions
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Biblical Astronomy
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There are different ways to read emotions. You can feel them or you can observe them.
Sometimes emotions are abiding and sometimes fleeting. Today's prompt is to decipher what Meg Price's dog is feeling. If you are a writer, explain it in words. If you are an artist, create a similar emotion in an image. Are you a musician? Create a simple melody th...
Things Out Of Place
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General
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Alignment and order are important. Alignment is your position; order is your queue.
I saw a red leaf today--an oddity in the first week of July. It was out of place, sitting beneath a conifer tree without a deciduous tree or plant anywhere around to account for its presence....
