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  1. Ehav4Ever

    The meaning of (אלהים) "elohim" according to Jewish and Ancient Sources

    This thread will be used to discuss what ancient Israeli / Jewish sources state about the "term" (אלהים) "elohim" including its etymology, meaning, and uses in Jewish texts. Please be aware, this will be using actual source material and not sites like wikpedia and such that are not accurate in...
    • Ehav4Ever
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    • ancient elohim hebrew israel jewish sources language orthodox judaism torah torath mosheh
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    • Forum: Orthodox Judaism DIR
  2. Ehav4Ever

    The Challenge of Translation / Especially of Ancient Texts

    Often when people only know a single language they take for granted what a translation and what it is not. One of the areas that I found this to be case in when it comes to ancient texts. The below video, I think, does a good job of discussing this challenge when it comes to ancient texts from...
  3. AnthonyGiarrusso

    What was Goliath from the David and Goliath story?

    What was Goliath from the David and Goliath story? Was Goliath a giant, a very strong man with big muscles, or a 7 foot tall obese person?
  4. ManSinha

    A (religious) perspective on creation - for theists and atheists - from the RigVeda

    I have been a lurker and a mute witness to the to-and-fro discussions about creation from a religious as well as a non-religious perspective. There are often comments made that "Gods and Religion are man-made" Many of the religions postulate a creator - also elevated to the status of God -...
  5. Twilight Hue

    So, where are the testaments of Satan??

    Are there any ancient scrolls, clay tablets,or testaments that are said to be existing from the same time frame of ancient Christianity that focuses solely on God's adversary, whether that be Satan or Lucifer, or what other name may apply? We know there are snippets about Satan and Lucifer...
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