LECTURES ON THE BOOK OF AMOS The historical background The prophet Amos is the first on the list of classical prophets‚ who included Hosea‚ Isaiah as well as Jeremiah. He is the first among the prophets whose oracles have come down to us in the form of a whole book‚ according to M.L. Barre‚ the New Jerome Biblical Commentary. It goes without saying that Amos inaugurated a movement which left an indelible mark on Israelite religious land scape‚ as seen in the new dimensions of the 8thcentury prophetic
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Prophet Muhammad is the founder of the Islamic faith‚ and also the messenger of God. He is also known as the greatest prophet. Prophet Muhammad was born in 570 AD in the city of Mecca in Arabia. He was born into a noble Quraish tribe‚ but at a young age‚ he became an orphan‚ and was raised by his uncle. At around 595 AD‚ a wealthy widow asked Muhammad to be the manager of her trading supplies to Syria. After Muhammad completed the task‚ she offered him marriage. Even though she was 15 years older
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THE PROPHET MUHAMMAD’S LAST SERMON [pic] (This Sermon was delivered on the Ninth Day of Dhul Hijjah 10 A.H in the Uranah Valley of mount Arafat ) Note: Found on the Net‚ but without source or copyright information. Please contact halsall@muray.fordham.edu if you have information "O People‚ lend me an attentive ear‚ for I don’t know whether‚ after this year‚ I shall ever be amongst you again. Therefore listen to what I am saying to you carefully and TAKE THIS WORDS TO THOSE WHO COULD NOT BE PRESENT
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can be boiled down to a few resonating themes and overall beliefs‚ if a person takes the time and has the patience to do so. This paper will dive into an analysis of Ezekiel 34 and John 10:1-21 as it comes from a person who has never truly read the bible. Historically‚ the book of Ezekiel took place during 593-573 B.C. with Ezekiel 34 taking place approximately during 585 B.C‚ just before the destruction of Jerusalem in 586 B.C . During this time Israel was experiencing political
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the conflict persists‚ where it came from‚ and how anyone could benefit from such a religious struggle. In this report‚ I will be explain the infamous religious dispute that is Shia and Sunni Islam as explained in Lesley Hazleton’s book “After the Prophet”. The best way to explain where we are‚ is to explain how we got here. It all begins with a man. His full name Siddhartha Gautama‚ he lived his life peacefully. Wandering‚ and sharing what he learned to all. He was a gentle and caring soul that learned
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The Prophets Jeremiah & Ezekiel God inspired the prophets to tell the people what they needed to know and do in order to follow His will. God inspires the prophets Jeremiah and Ezekiel to reveal to the Israelites why they will become captives to Babylon‚ His anger against false prophets‚ and the restoration of Israel. In chapter 25 of Jeremiah‚ Jeremiah is inspired to go out to the people of Judah. The prophets had told the people of Judah earlier‚ "Turn now‚ each of you‚ from your evil
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Teaching Methods Used by Our Prophet Mohammad S.A.W Our Prophet Mohammad S.A.W used several ways of teaching‚ which we must follow to become a highly effective teacher. Few of the methods are discussed below: Method of questioning and dialogue To gain the attention and test the knowledge of the people and to kindle their curiosity‚ the Prophet used to pose them with questions and answer it later. Ibn Omer reported that once Prophet asked his companions the name
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Celebration of Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday RLGN 3190 April 15‚ 2014 The message of Islam has spread across many lands with differing cultures and varying interpretations of the divine word of Allah. The entity that unites all the variances of the religion is the Prophet Muhammad. Unlike the rest of the topics that surround the religion‚ his importance as the pioneer of Islam is unique and unquestioned. It can reassuringly be claimed that the unique position of the Prophet is monumental
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believe his goal to worship the only God. Also the prophet Muhammad had many strategies to resolve conflict amongst a group. Muhammad (PBUH) was born in Mecca in 570 AD. His father died shortly before his birth‚ and he lost his mother at the age of six. He was then raised by his uncle Abu talib. For whom he worked for as a shepherd at the age of 9 and then he worked as a trade marker. At the age of 40 Muhammad (PBUH) received his call to become a prophet. And he received the word of God through the angel
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Life in Madinah of Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H) Masjid-e- Nabwi The first significant event after the migration of Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H) was the construction of the mosque of the Prophet. It not only acted as a spiritual centre for worship‚ but also the political and military headquarters for the new state. It soon developed into an institute of learning where discussions and seminars were held. A social institution where Muslims learnt and practiced discipline‚ unity and brotherhood.
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