prophetic literature

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The Emerald's Allure

Is green the color of heaven and the angels? Green has significant, spiritual meanings--in nature, in various faiths and cultures, and even in the Wizard of Oz.

Related Topics: Angel, Angels, Ptolemy Tompkins, Angels on Earth, Guideposts, Guideposts Magazine, Color, homesickness, color green, green eyeglasses, transparent green stone, otherworldly landscapes arent, emerald, green summer homecomings, ancient, glowing emeralds appearing

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Why We De-versified the Bible

Bible literacy is lower than ever. Who’s to blame? Try Bible publishers.

Related Topics: Bible, Christian

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'The Prophets' War Is Not Over'

Norman Podhoretz takes a close look at the classical prophets.

Related Topics: Faiths, Prophet, God, Bible, prophetic literature, Worship, classical prophecy, prophetic canon, Sin, virtuous country, favorite prophet

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Rock Stars as American Prophets?

A legendary critic says it's musicians, authors, and filmmakers who are perpetuating the idea of Americans as 'chosen people.'

Related Topics: Entertainment, Music, Language, Promise, American myth, religious language, American story, Expectations, Popular Culture, contemporary American life, Disappointment, musical American landscape

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Rethinking Isaiah

The book of Isaiah makes for great literature--but it doesn't foretell the coming of Christ.

Related Topics: Faiths, Literature, Christians, Vision, prophetic literature, Book, thirty nine chapters, God, wise pass, verse familiar, Peace

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Perils of the Popess

A French historian concludes that the story of Pope Joan is just that--a story. But what a tale it was!

Related Topics: Faiths, Catholic, boureau, Women, Joan of Arc, Catholic priests, Story, French historian, Pope, papal coronation rituals, coronation ceremonies, Catholics

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Tainted Tzedekah

Scandals surrounding a big Jewish donor make people wonder: Does Judaism teach that good works can trump sleazy dealings?

Related Topics: Faiths, Judaism

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Loose Canon Archive: July 2005

Charlotte Hays's daily weblog on religion, spirituality, and politics.

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How Do You Pick a Pope?

Conservative or liberal? North or south? Manager or communicator? The factors that cardinals will consider when choosing a pope

Related Topics: Faiths, Catholic, Pope, Cardinal, Politics, developing world, modern world, Church, African candidate, Canon Law, popes death, Catholics

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Scholarly Smackdown:
Did Paul Distort Christianity?

Related Topics: Faiths