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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 Power of the Nation and its Influence on Native 'First Nations'

November 29, 2010 - 2896 words | Political Science » Nationalism

The term ‘nation’ is notoriously hard to define, not only because it has multiple meanings, but because the prevailing definitions change in response to various social and political factors (Ozkirimli 2000). In its most basic form a nation is conceptualized... Read Article »

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First Nations Nationalism Native American Indian Self-governance Reparation Politics

Birobidjan: The Story of the First Jewish State

April 1, 2010 - 4977 words | History » Jewish History

The world's largest menorah is not in Jerusalem, Lakewood or even in Crown Heights; it can be found in the town square of Birobidjan, the capital city of the eponymous Jewish Autonomous Oblast of the Soviet Union. The menorah is 21 meters high, uses nine 500... Read Article »