symbolism

[seeking4truth]

Lots of discussions mention text which have both a literal and a symbolic meaning.

Is there something symbolic in the apparent fact that fathers seem to be absent in the life of Moses or Jesus.

What about old men becoming fathers of prophets?

Wives being adulterous or just bad?

The slaying of innocent babies too?

Fights between brothers?

Is the Bible just a history book or is there something more to be understood?

 

[seeking4truth]

barren wives not just bad - sorry

 

[Jayhawker Soule]

If I give you a story, particularly a story of sufficient complexity and merit,

and if I tell you that every sentence, every word, every letter, and the rendering of each letter was dictated by an omniscient God,

and I challenge you to find the symbolism(s) sequestered in the narrative,​

you will find them in abundance. This can be interesting - even instructive - irrespective of whether or not the symbolism was intended by the author.

In Hebrew the first letter [aleph] is essentially silent. Why? Surely that is not an accident.

In the Torah, the first letter is bet, the second letter in the Hebrew alphabet. Sure there's a reason why HaShem chose it to be like that.

 

[Gjallarhorn]

In the beginning, God made an abjad, and it was okay for the time being.

 

[seeking4truth]

If I give you a story, particularly a story of sufficient complexity and merit,

and if I tell you that every sentence, every word, every letter, and the rendering of each letter was dictated by an omniscient God,

and I challenge you to find the symbolism(s) sequestered in the narrative,​

you will find them in abundance. This can be interesting - even instructive - irrespective of whether or not the symbolism was intended by the author.

In Hebrew the first letter [aleph] is essentially silent. Why? Surely that is not an accident.

In the Torah, the first letter is bet, the second letter in the Hebrew alphabet. Sure there's a reason why HaShem chose it to be like that.

This sounds like what I believe about the Holy Quran too. It's author is Allah and the understanding of it requires a living relationship with him.

 

[goodhunter819]

P(1)unconventional on mentioning the Air Walk symbol for me a Tee Pee symbol it is American Indian brave culture and the word air walk for me is another way of saying spirit walker which some of us know is an Indian term as you can read in part two of what I said , I know that is not its original meaning but neither was the Raiders when they started, now used by Gs and no I am not saying I am a G no, I am a Brave and I know not of any sexual symbol associated with my intent, so you cannot blame me for what some crazy blanco hombre want to see? , I don’t mean to be offensive but it is a defect of white western consumerism that they pervert the meaning of religious or cultural symbols. I mean look at what some of the music subculture scene did to the image of their crucifix they even perverted the idea of the Ghost Dance which was banned b the Federal government , they totally perverted its symbolism, but as for me this symbol is it is just a Tipi of the Indian warrior culture

 

[goodhunter819]

P(2) reference my point

For other uses, see Tipi (disambiguation).

also tepee[2] and teepee[3][4]) is a conical tent, traditionally made of animal skins, and wooden poles.[5][6] The tipi was used by the nomadic tribes of the Great Plains in North America.[7][8][9] Tipis are stereotypically associated with Native Americans in the United States in general, however, Native Americans from places other than the Great Plains mostly used different types of dwellings.[1][note 1] The tipi is durable,[10] provides warmth and comfort in winter,[11] is cool in the heat of summer,[note 2] and is dry during heavy rains.[12][13] Tipis could be disassembled and packed away quickly when a tribe decided to move and could be reconstructed quickly upon settling in a new area.[14][15][note 3] This portability was important to Plains Indians with their nomadic lifestyle.[16]

Modern tipi covers are usually made of canvas.[1] Contemporary users of tipis include historical reenactors, back-to-the-land devotees, and Native American families attending powwows or encampments who wish to preserve and pass on a part of their heritage and tradition.

Spiritwalker Definition

• An Indian spiritwalker derives his name from the belief that he is one who walks with the spirits to receive guidance and wisdom
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• so when you see me stop with the neurotic ideas