In 1947‚ three shepherds made what was arguably one of the greatest archaeological discoveries of our modern times: the Dead Sea Scrolls. They had stumbled upon three jars in a cave just inland from the Dead Sea (hence the name) which contained manuscripts of several books of the Bible‚ as well as records from Jerusalem. After the end of the Second World War‚ the Arab Legion began searching for the caves near Qurman‚ Israel where these scrolls had been found (Wikipedia Contributors). Soon‚ researchers
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Enthusiastic in his Pharisaic spirituality‚ Saul would enter a very strict sect of Judaism self-describing himself as a zealot. Some argue that he is referring to himself as a member of the Zealots‚ a fourth sect of Judaism similar to Pharisaic teachings (another Zealot mentioned in the New Testament is Simon the Zealot‚ chosen by the Christ as an apostle); others believe there is inadequate evidence for this and conclude that St. Paul was stating he was simply zealous--loyal
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Prodigal Son is basically a story within a story. This allegorical tale was used as an instructional example for the Pharisees (religious leaders). Jesus used the
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and said unto him‚ Thou wast altogether born in sins‚ and dost thou teach us? And they castb him out. 35 Jesus heard that they had cast him out; and when he had found him‚ he said unto him‚ Dost thou believe on the Son of God?” A. When the Pharisees could not get the man to agree with them that Jesus was a sinner‚ they began to put him down with their lack of knowledge. 1. John 9:2-3‚ “2 And his disciples asked him‚ saying‚ Master‚ who did sin‚ this man‚ or his parents‚ that he was born blind
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All who care about life wonder about what’s next‚ the thought that there has to be something further in life crosses all of our mind’s at least once in our life. Something considerable that all of us are missing‚ something that would cause all of the pain and suffering‚ that all of us individually experience everyday‚ worth it. That was the case for Nicodemus‚ who came to Jesus in the middle of the night‚ seeking that truth that considerable thing that we all look for. Nicodemus believed that He
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A couple of groups moved to the desert caves where they and their faith could be left alone. Yet as time passed new things were practiced‚ baptism was one of them. This acted as a sign of religious cleansing. A very important group known as the Pharisees were educated people who recognized‚ or respected‚ the Torah and the Jewish religious leader‚ known as the rabbis. These people also believed in the resurrection. Yet‚ many people who
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Chapter 1 In the beginning of the chapter‚ John refers to Jesus as the “word”; later John describes that everything “came into being” through Jesus. As John the Baptist was baptizing people he saw Jesus‚ and yelled: “here is the lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world.” Additionally‚ John describes that the “holy spirit” disguised as a dove appeared when Jesus was baptized. Lastly‚ Jesus chooses his first couple of disciples. Chapter 2 In this chapter‚ Jesus was invited to a wedding in
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Jesus Christ Superstar‚ a rock-opera‚ emerged from the imagination of Andrew Lloyd Webber (music) and Time Rice (lyrics)‚which was later brought to life on the big screen by director Norman Jewison in 1973. Filmed on location in Israel‚ the movie is centred around the last seven days of Christ’s life‚ from the time he arrived in Jerusalem up until his crucifixion. The movie is truly from the point of view of Judas Iscariot‚ one of the most infamous of all the 12 apostles. In the film‚ Judas portrays
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understand the parties involved and what brought the two groups to this tragic end. On one hand‚ we have the great Roman Empire and the 10th Legion known as the Legio X Fretensis. On the other hand‚ we have the Sicarii‚ a splinter group of the Hebrew Zealots. The Siege happens toward the end of the first Jewish revolt against Rome. The 10th Legion is charged with mopping up the remaining rebel fortresses‚ Masada being the final one. Faced by overwhelming odds and the inevitable defeat against a far more
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concept of “light” and “darkness” can also be seen in the Dead Sea Scrolls. Here‚ the Essenes view themselves as the “Sons of Light” because they believe they are the right ones‚ representing goodness. Anyone outside of the Qumran community‚ they refer to as the “Sons of Darkness.” In this case‚ the “darkness” signifies outsiders‚ those who are evil and corrupt for not living by the same guidelines as the Essenes. The “sea” and “earth” are another set of moral binaries because as seen in Genesis‚
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