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The Sabbath In The Old Testament, Dana M. Pike
The Sabbath In The Old Testament, Dana M. Pike
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The scriptures consistently depict the significance of sacred space and sacred time in the lives of the Lord’s covenant people. Sacred time is still experienced today, as in the past, through commemorations and celebrations on specific days that are dedicated to God and thus regarded as holy. These days punctuate the passing of ordinary or common time and are intended to help bring focus and clarity to relationships with the divine.
Balaam In The Book Of Numbers, Dana M. Pike
Balaam In The Book Of Numbers, Dana M. Pike
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Balaam, the non-Israelite who prophesied positively about the Israelites, remains an enigmatic biblical figure, at least in part, because we cannot fully or confidently answer several important questions about him. The account of Balaam in Numbers 22–24 is oddly unique and reads like an independent unit, but it connects in several ways with the content and themes of the rest of the book of Numbers. So, however this account developed and was incorporated into the book of Numbers, it can at least be appreciated as part of the organic whole of the book.
Teachings Of Church Leaders On Christ’S Final Seven Statements, John Hilton Iii, Megan Cutler, Emily K. Hyde
Teachings Of Church Leaders On Christ’S Final Seven Statements, John Hilton Iii, Megan Cutler, Emily K. Hyde
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In 1929 Reverend James Reid wrote about the Savior’s directive from the Sermon on the Mount to “pray for them that despitefully use you” (Matthew 5:44). Although many might feel this is an impossible task, Reid offers a reminder: “Yet the words stand, and challenge us today, because He who spoke them passed His own test, and passed it triumphantly. . . . For, as [Luke] tells us, when they crucified Him, and had done their devilish work on his poor body. . . . His first word [on the cross] was a literal prayer for His enemies, ‘Father, forgive …
The Poor And The Needy In The Book Of Isaiah, Dana M. Pike
The Poor And The Needy In The Book Of Isaiah, Dana M. Pike
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When we read Jesus’s pronouncement in 3 Nephi that “great are the words of Isaiah” (3 Nephi 23:1), prophecies about the Messiah and the scattering and gathering of Israel are what may quickly come to mind. However, the book of Isaiah also contains important passages addressing the treatment of the poor and needy. These passages, which particularly focus on one of the many social ills in ancient Israelite society, range from condemning the unrighteous treatment of the poor to promising how the Lord will (eventually) deliver them.1
Recovering The World Of The Bible, Dana M. Pike
Recovering The World Of The Bible, Dana M. Pike
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The pillar of light that fell upon Joseph Smith in the woods near Palmyra, New York, in the spring of 1820 ushered in a new dispensation of the gospel.1 But that light, which shone “above the brightness of the sun” (Joseph Smith–History 1:16), did not just enlighten the world as far as religion is concerned. The light emanating from the pillar in which the Father and Son stood symbolically represents the latter-day, divine illumination of many aspects of life on this earth—past, present, and future.
Israelite Inscriptions From The Time Of Jeremiah And Lehi, Dana M. Pike
Israelite Inscriptions From The Time Of Jeremiah And Lehi, Dana M. Pike
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The greater the number of sources the better when investigating the history and culture of people in antiquity. Narrative and prophetic texts in the Bible and 1 Nephi have great value in helping us understand the milieu in which Jeremiah and Lehi received and fulfilled their prophetic missions, but these records are not our only documentary sources. A number of Israelite inscriptions dating to the period of 640–586 b.c., the general time of Jeremiah and Lehi, provide additional glimpses into this pivotal and primarily tragic period in Israelite history.
The Shepherd And The Exegetes: Hermeneutics Through The Lens Of Psalm 23., Richard M. Davidson
The Shepherd And The Exegetes: Hermeneutics Through The Lens Of Psalm 23., Richard M. Davidson
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The Tower Of Babel Account: A Linguistic Consideration, Dallin D. Oaks
The Tower Of Babel Account: A Linguistic Consideration, Dallin D. Oaks
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The biblical account of the Tower of Babel has generally not been taken seriously by scholars in historical linguistics, but what are regarded by some as problematic aspects of the account may actually relate to claims that have been incorrectly attributed to the account. In fact, the account may not be reporting a sudden· and immediate confusion of languages, or even a sequence in which a confusion of languages led to a scattering of the people. Indeed, a close examination of the account seems to allow an interpretation of events that is compatible with what linguists have observed about [how …
The Argument Of The Order Of Creation In 1 Timothy 2:9-15, Felix H. Cortez
The Argument Of The Order Of Creation In 1 Timothy 2:9-15, Felix H. Cortez
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Jesús: El Rey Prometido, Felix H. Cortez
Su Palabra Permanece Para Siempre, Felix H. Cortez
Su Palabra Permanece Para Siempre, Felix H. Cortez
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Christian's Aren't Perfect ...: Christ's Ministry In The Heavenly Sanctuary, Felix H. Cortez
Christian's Aren't Perfect ...: Christ's Ministry In The Heavenly Sanctuary, Felix H. Cortez
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Reading With Understanding: A Practical Guide To Reading Other People’S Mail: New Testament Epistles, Felix H. Cortez
Reading With Understanding: A Practical Guide To Reading Other People’S Mail: New Testament Epistles, Felix H. Cortez
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¡Fuera En El Primer Strike!: ¿Niega La Epístola A Los Hebreos El Perdón A Quienes Pecan Voluntariamente Después De La Conversión?, Felix H. Cortez
¡Fuera En El Primer Strike!: ¿Niega La Epístola A Los Hebreos El Perdón A Quienes Pecan Voluntariamente Después De La Conversión?, Felix H. Cortez
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Biblical Naming Reports With, Dana M. Pike
Biblical Naming Reports With, Dana M. Pike
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This study reviews the naming reports in the MT r that contain the phrase [Hebrew text] () in order to analyze the current practice of regularly rendering the subjects of these reports as indefinite. Though this is understandable in some cases, I contend that many of these subjects can just as well be understood as definite. Whereas the difference may seem insignificant in some passages, rendering the subject as definite is productive in others. A complete examination of all biblical naming reports is a large and complex undertaking, well beyond the limitations of the present study. This review of the …
Book Review Of The Torn Veil: Matthew’S Exposition Of The Death Of Jesus By Daniel M. Gurtner, Felix H. Cortez
Book Review Of The Torn Veil: Matthew’S Exposition Of The Death Of Jesus By Daniel M. Gurtner, Felix H. Cortez
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“‘See That You Do Not Refuse The One Who Is Speaking’: Obedience In The Letter To The Hebrews., Felix H. Cortez
“‘See That You Do Not Refuse The One Who Is Speaking’: Obedience In The Letter To The Hebrews., Felix H. Cortez
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"The Anchor Of The Soul That Enters Within The Veil": The Ascension Of The "Son" In The Letter To The Hebrews, Felix H. Cortez
"The Anchor Of The Soul That Enters Within The Veil": The Ascension Of The "Son" In The Letter To The Hebrews, Felix H. Cortez
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Problem This dissertation studies the nature of Jesus’ ascension to heaven and its role in the argument of Hebrews. Method The study consists of an analysis of those passages in which Jesus’ ascension is referred to directly (Heb 1:6; 4:14-16; 6:19-20; 9:11-14, 24; 10:19-22) and a study of the imagery Hebrews uses to couch its theology, giving special attention to the role of this imagery in the progression of the argument. The study is both exegetical and theological in nature, seeking to provide an analysis of specific passages as well as systematization of their import. Results The six passages that …
Book Review Of Four Views On The Warning Passages In Hebrews, Ed. By Herbert W. Bateman Iv, Felix H. Cortez
Book Review Of Four Views On The Warning Passages In Hebrews, Ed. By Herbert W. Bateman Iv, Felix H. Cortez
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‘How Beautiful Upon The Mountains’: The Imagery Of Isaiah 52:7-10 And Its Occurrences In The Book Of Mormon, Dana M. Pike
‘How Beautiful Upon The Mountains’: The Imagery Of Isaiah 52:7-10 And Its Occurrences In The Book Of Mormon, Dana M. Pike
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Nestled in the middle of Isaiah 52 is a passage that contains intriguing imagery and brims with joyous hope:
Seals And Sealing Among Ancient And Latter-Day Israelites, Dana M. Pike
Seals And Sealing Among Ancient And Latter-Day Israelites, Dana M. Pike
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When a Latter-day Saint encounters the terms seal and sealing, thoughts of temples and eternal marriage come immediately to mind. In a more secular context, we may look for the "Good Housekeeping Seal of Approval" when purchasing certain products, and we obtain a notary's seal on important documents. What we may not realize is that our use of secular seals and our religious concepts of sealing have a history that can be traced back several thousands of years to the ancient Near East. Knowledge of the history of seals and sealing helps us to understand the figurative use of these …
“The Proverbs,” In 1 Kings To Malachi, Dana M. Pike
“The Proverbs,” In 1 Kings To Malachi, Dana M. Pike
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The book of Proverbs is found in that portion of the Old Testament known as the Writings (material not included in the Law or the Prophets), and is categorized as Wisdom Literature. It is a compilation of instructions and sayings that has as its aim the social, moral, and ultimately, spiritual betterment of people. As an anthology, Proverbs is designed for consultation and study in measured doses.