Bible

The keyword Bible is tagged in the following 4 articles.

William Tyndale: Contribution to the English Language and Father of the English Bible

February 23, 2012 - 1892 words | English » Language History

The English language is constantly changing. More and more editions of the Webster’s Dictionary are being published every decade, more vernacular is being considered as “standard English,” and more and more leniency is being advocated for by students... Read Article »

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Language History Of English William Tyndale English Bible

Gender-Specific Language of the Major Prophets in The Hebrew Bible: The Case of the First and Second Isaiah

February 4, 2011 - 11002 words | Religious Studies » Judaism

Prophecy is one of the most important institutions in the Hebrew Bible. The prophet is regarded as the voice of the Lord, bringing God’s will and commandments to the people who often forget to follow the rigors of the Law. The prophets have, also, designated... Read Article »

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Judaism Hebrew Bible Gendered Language First Isaiah Second Isaiah Jewish Prophets

The Matthaean Exception Clause: A 21st Century Interpretation

October 27, 2010 - 4744 words | Religious Studies » Christianity

Sexism is not unique to Christianity; however, in the Christian religion many of those who identify themselves as Christian fundamentalists are more likely to hold sexist views of women. Because the scriptures were written during a time in which women had few rights... Read Article »

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Binding And Loosing Feminism Reinterpret the Bible Divorce Sexism in the Bible Sexism Jewish Code Law Form Criticism Interpretation Bible Marriage Fundamental Law Women Women in the Bible Matthaean Exception

Milk and Honey: How the Old Testament Speaks to a People in Exile

November 20, 2009 - 2289 words | Religious Studies » Old Testament

Mortal glory is fleeting. The Old Testament generally does not concern itself with militant triumph or climactic discovery. It much rather prefers to employ “legends, folktales, artfully constructed stories, and the like”[1] to spin a web of frustration... Read Article »

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Old Testament Judaism Exile Persecution Exodus Wilderness Chosen People Israel Palestine The Old Testament God Bible Religion Religious Studies