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Hebrew is spoken by more than six million people. The majority of these live in the modern state of Israel but it Hebrew is also spoken by Jewish communities around the world in varying levels of proficiency. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , ,
The Old Testament is also known as the Hebrew Bible. Written between 12th and 2nd Centuries BC, the bible includes the histories, and prophecies of ancient times. Originally, the bible was written in classic Hebrew. So, the names in the bible are originally in classic Hebrew which is also known as biblical Hebrew.
A Mezuzah/Mezuza is a combination of piece of parchment and a designed decorative case in which the parchment is put. The parchment or the Mezuzah scroll contains Hebrew verses from the Torah (Deuteronomy 6:4-9 and 11:13-21) The beginning of the prayer is the phrase: "Hear O Israel: God is our God; God is one These words are said in Jewish prayer every morning and evening and contain the primal statement of what it means to be a Jew. A mezuzah is affixed to the doorframe of Jewish homes to fulfill the Biblical commandment (Mitzva) that says the Mezuzah should be affixed on every doorway in the home apart from bathrooms or places too small to be a room. Related Article Tags: , , ,
A Kippah (in plural Kippot or Kippahs) is the Hebrew word for skullcap and know in Yiddish as Yarmulke. This is a thin rounded skullcap worn by Jewish men and boys and in sometimes by both men and women in Conservative and Reform communities. Related Article Tags: , , , ,
The audio bible has revolutionized sharing God's Word. No longer do you need to be a proficient speaker to share the love of God with others. Related Article Tags: , , , , , ,
Aramaic is a Semitic language spoken by people associated with North-Western Mesopotamia. It was the official language of the Assyrian, Babylonian, and Persians Empires. It replaced the Hebrew language during and after the Babylonian Exile. At a later time, the Jews had to translate the Old Testament into Aramaic so that the Jewish populace will be able to understand the Bible. Both versions of the Talmud were written in Aramaic. The Christian Bible spread in the Near East among Aramaic speaking people. Related Article Tags: , , , , ,
The Hebrew word for "day" is the word "Yom." Young earth creationists have always argued that the word used for the days of creation can only mean a 24-hour day. In this article, we will examine the uses of Yom in the Old Testament, and show that it can mean a wide variety of time periods.
First, one must understand that the Hebrew language is not nearly is diverse as our English language. Related Article Tags: , , , ,
The Hamesh hand or Hamsa hand is a popular motif in Jewish jewelry. Arab cultures often refer to it as the Hand of Fatima, which represents the Hand of G-d. Related Article Tags: , ,
An article about Jewish funerals.
The ancient baby names come from old civilization like Roman, Greek, India, Hebrew, Egypt, and China. These civilizations were a prominent empire thousands of years ago. Each civilization takes turn to dominate huge land and region.
This article looks at the importance of biblical baby names, how they may affect a person's life, and how the bible may be a treasure trove of overlooked names for today's parents.
Need printable bible trivia for a party or another occasion? Here are some bible related trivia questions with the answers. The bible related questions can be used for fun trivia quizzes. Print them out and use for your special occasions or even to keep the kids busy. It’s a great family activity too! Related Article Tags: , , , , , , , ,
A Mother's Day Prayer For A woman Who Has No Child. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
In Hebrew, Jewish Meditation is called hitbonenut or hisbonenus. Usually, these are most clearly explained in the Hasidic and Kabbalistic texts. Hebrew pertains to one of the many dialects under the languages of Canaanite. It flourished as the Israel's spoken language between tenth century BCE and third or fourth CE (the Byzantine Period) upon the extinction of several Canaanite dialects. Related Article Tags: , , , , ,
For the first time in history, a book is written to show that the language of the Quran is in fact Aramaic, not Arabic. Aramaic renders interpretations that are totally different from those rendered by Muslim commentators throughout the last fourteen centuries. The book is titled, "The Qur'an: Misinterpreted, Mistranslated, and Misread. The Aramaic Language of the Qur'an". Related Article Tags: , , , , , , ,
The Old Testament is the Holy Scripture of Christianity, Islam and Judaism. The Jewish Rabbi Jesus Christ is the awaited Messiah of Christianity and Islam. (Koran 3:40-43). Yesterday, April 8, 2007, Easter 2007, Pope Benedict XVI said, "Brothers and sisters in faith, who are listening to me from every part of the world! Christ is risen and he is alive among us. It is he who is the hope of a better future." Related Article Tags: , , , ,
Given the big numbers that major studios have to turn to make a return on a movie, it's hardly a wonder that they keep turning to what they, in their needy hearts, consider the biggest subjects available. Here they can find one topic after another that, treated cannily enough, is guaranteed to outrage the sensibilities of millions of comparatively sincere and innocent people - and, as a result, garner enough free publicity to ensure that just another mundane redo of Biblical history will become a must-see movie for millions. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
Looking for a creative Valentine's gift? If you're a pastor or church leader, here's why teaching your people about biblical financial stewardship is an act of love. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , ,
Muhammad's encounter with the archangel Gabriel may not have been an isolated incident. New researh into the secret world of Jewish mysticism (Kabbalah) uncovers signs that around the time of Muhammad the early mystics had similar-type encounters (supernatural phenomena) with the prophet Elijah in nearby Babylonia. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , , , , , ,
For hundreds of years Christians have appealed to the dates formulated by the 17th century bishop, James Ussher. Using biblical genealogies from Genesis 5 and 11, and other supporting Biblical passages, he pieced together a timeline for Biblical events. Many Bibles have this timeline in the margins, indicating the estimated year that the events on that page occurred. Related Article Tags: , , ,
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