judaism
Studies involving Jewish Scripture, tradition, and theological themes with relevance to biblical interpretation.
What does the rainbow signify? Paid Members Public
What does the rainbow signify? Roland Clarke Answering this question depends entirely on one's frame of reference! LGBTQ advocates fly the rainbow Pride flag representing their 'beautiful' vision involving diverse peoples, especially, but not exclusively, encompassing various sex/gender types. Their aim is to see everyone
Homeward Bound Paid Members Public
Homeward Bound Roland Clarke At the airport I eagerly anticipated welcoming a friend whom I had not seen for many years. While waiting I noticed how others arrived and were enthusiastically embraced by their relatives and friends. One reunion was particularly touching—they were so deeply moved that they cried
Pondering similarities between Eid and Passover Paid Members Public
Pondering similarities between Eid and Passover Roland Clarke Eid ul Adha is the most important festival of the Islamic calendar. Muslims commemorate the ordeal where God commanded Abraham to sacrifice his son. I have found it interesting to explore three parallels with the annual Jewish festival called Passover. 1. Both
Peace and Hospitality Paid Members Public
Peace and Hospitality Roland Clarke Each year various Olympic and international sporting events are held where people from different nationalities and cultures mingle. Athletes test their sportsmanship on the field, and then, off the field, their personal relationships are enriched as they engage with each other – sometimes forming real friendships.
The Sword and the Jews in Early Christianity and Islam Paid Members Public
The Sword and the Jews in Early Christianity and Islam James M. Arlandson, Ph.D. In this comparative study of the two religions, Jesus and his early followers and Muhammad and the earliest Muslims had interaction with Jews, whose Hebrew Bible (the Old Testament) is the foundation of Christianity and
Proud to be a MUSLIM Paid Members Public
Proud to be a MUSLIM By M. N. Anderson The Qur'an states: The true religion with God is Islam. And whoso desires another religion than Islam, it shall not be accepted of him (Q. 3:84,85). This is so because the word 'Islam' means surrender
The Sources of Islam Paid Members Public
BEGIN NAVIGATION BUTTONS END NAVIGATION BUTTONS iii TABLE OF CONTENTS Page PREFACE Sources of Islam Translations recommended vii xiii INTRODUCTION 1 CHAPTER I. Sources according to Muslim Divines 2 CHAPTER II. Arabian Customs maintained in Islam 4 CHAPTER III. Sabaeans 11 Subjects taken from Jewish Commentators Cain and Abel Abraham
Comparative Index to Islam : NOAH Paid Members Public
NOAH NUH Ar: Nuh, Heb: Noach (), meaning "rest". In Islam, he is given the title "Preacher for God." * Ark and, al-A`raf 7:64; Yunus 10:73; Hud 11:25,37-38,40; bani Isra'il 17:3; al-Anbiya' 21:76; al-