The Holy Land contains many sacred sites for Jews‚ Christians‚ and Muslims that can be traced back to the origin of each religion. The land in itself is an identity for Jews. They believe that the Holy Land as a gift‚ that was given when God made a covenant for Abraham. The land was the promised land‚ where God would deliver and fulfill the promise of the Torah. The land is also where God revealed himself. Jews‚ themselves and their religion can not survive without the Hold Land. It is their center;
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Holy War Essay Holy war. How can the word holy be put together with the word war? In the Old Testament though‚ holy war is presented in such a good light. You were going to war for Yahweh’s command. Holy war was only engaged when Yahweh summons Israel to war. Holy war was initiated when something became a threat to Israel’s loyalty to Yahweh or something became dangerous to Israelites faith. War and killing was what seemed necessary to protect Israelites from swaying towards the Canaanite religion
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The Holy Cross The holy cross is a very important and very familiar symbol in the Christian faith. The cross that hangs against the red brick wall in the main sanctuary of my home church (A.P. Shaw United Methodist) has aroused my curiosity since I was a child. As long as I can remember this enormous wooden cross has hung there overlooking the congregation as if Christ himself was keeping watch. Directly beneath the cross is an altar holding a Holy Bible‚ candles‚ a prayer
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Holy Eucharist The Holy Eucharist which is also known as Holy Communion. We always celebrate this sacrament every Sunday and the masses which we are obliged to attend. The priest always gives us sermons and there are lessons that we acquire from them. We are always reminded that Jesus sacrificed Himself for us for the atonement of our sins. It is also a way for us to be closer to Him. Nowadays‚ some people are not giving importance to the mass and just say it’s a waste of time. But for me
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The Quran is a Book of Guidance. The Holy Quran was presented to Prophet Muhammad (Sallallahu ’alahi wa Salaam) through angel Jibreel alaihissallam. The Quran was given to Prophet Muhammad (Sallallahu ’alahi wa Salaam) by Allah in the month of Ramadan. Allah also revealed three more books called Taurat‚ Zaboor and Injil . The Surahs which were revealed in Makkah were called Makki surahs while the surahs which were revealed in Madinah were known as Madani surahs. The Quran has 114 surahs altogether
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The Importance of Holy Week for Catholics. Holy Week is the week in the catholic liturgical calendar before Easter Sunday. It begins on Palm Sunday and ends on Holy Saturday. During Holy Week Catholics remember the last week of the life of Jesus. It gives them an opportunity to recall what Jesus did and taught. During Holy Week there are special liturgies such as the Stations of the Cross which are intended to build up to the resurrection on Easter Sunday. Also‚ holy week is a time of prayer and
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Holy Thursday – Notes Introduction "Holy Thursday" is a poem by William Blake‚ first published in Songs of Innocence and Experience in 1794. This poem‚ unlike its companion poem in "Songs of Innocence" (1789)‚ focuses more on society as a whole than the Holy Thursday ceremony. In "Holy Thursday" Blake expresses feelings towards the society around him; England in the 18th Century and the emotional‚ spiritual and moral poverty. Summary The poem begins with a series of questions. The poet asks
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HOLY MOLY 1 PHI 200 August 27‚ 2012 HOLY MOLY 2 In this paper I will attempt to explain how the concept of holiness emerges and define Euthryphro’s definitions of piety as he explains them to Socrates‚ along with Socrates’ responses‚ what
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Idol of Jealousy The prophet Ezekiel was shown a vision of the temple. In this vision‚ the prophet saw various activities/services/ministries that were happening in the temple. While Ezekiel saw these activities/services/ministries that were happening in the temple‚ it was also revealed to him God’s perspective concerning these activities/services/ministries. The truth is God’s perspective and human perspective concerning the same events are different. The many people involved in the temple and
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Priests This was exclusively reserved for priests. In this area was the altar on which the birds and animals were sacrificed. Only domestic animals would be sacrificed. This included pigeons and doves‚ the offerings of poor people. The Holy of Holies This was the innermost and most sacred part of the Tempe. A large veil covered its entrance. Only the high priest was allowed to enter‚ and he only went in once a year‚ on the Day of Atonement‚ Yom Kippur. He offered sacrifices and asked God’s
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