Tanakh

It is now opinions of many biblical scholars and historians that Moses did not write the first five books also known as the Torah or the Pentateuch of the Old Testament which is also known as the Tanakh. There exists a theory that the original authors consisted five different groups all from various locations in the Kingdom of Israel and the Kingdom of Judah and who contributed to the writing of the Torah over a period of centuries. This theory is what is now known as the Documentary Hypothesis.

Truth, what is truth? This question itself has a thousand answers, no person can ever be sure of what truth is rather, truth can be justified, it can checked for reliability with strong evidences and logic. If the evidence proves to be accurate then it can be established that a certain answer is the truth. However, have we ever tried to think about what intrigues us to seek the truth? To think about a question and set foot firmly on the path of knowledge. Definitely it has! That was the very cause

Prophet Research Form: Micah A. Settings 1. Political Situation – Micah prophesies during three kings of Judah; Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah., circa 740 BCE. Isaiah also prophesied in Judah during this period. Micah did not belong to the Jerusalem elite and as an oracle of YHWH he spoke of Israel’s religious sins. Micah viewed Jerusalem as morally corrupt where the rulers abused the downtrodden (not much has changed). He proclaims the end of Jerusalem because of the open market, (socialism was a

Since the beginning of human life on Earth, one question has bothered our society more than anything else. This question, as easiest as it might sound, is the one question that had driven our society more and more towards new ideas, new inventions, and new perspectives. Is the one question that while trying to give an answer to it, has defined us: from reasonable to unreasonable, from the most intelligent creation that has ever walked on the face of the Earth, to simply: beasts

Ideas on Cultural Hospitality in the Quran The virtues within the Qur’an regarding hospitality and generosity seem to be a product of the landscape of pre- Islamic Arabia. Indeed, the arid environment and tribal configuration of the society required that neighbors help each other, strangers or travelers be given food, and wealth be distributed evenly throughout the clan. The communities that settled along the trade routes of the Arabian Peninsula relied on merchants returning to their community

The three religions that stem from Abraham The three religions that stem from Abraham, the Father of nations is “Christianity,” “Islam,” and “Judaism,” three of the most popular religions in the world. Christianity Christianity was founded through the religion known was judaism. Christianity was a way of teaching, life, death, and the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. Christianity has many different forms and branches with variety in practices and beliefs. The three big branches of Christianity

"YOU MUSTN'T READ FROM THE BOOK OF THE DEAD!" is highly advised but only in movies, for in Ancient Egypt it was a custom to read from the Book of the Dead. The Book of the Dead was known to Ancient Egypt as Reu nu pert em hru,, translated it means Book of coming forth by day. In Ancient Egypt life after death was promised to every one. Archaeologists have discovered more than 25,000 copies of the Egyptian book of the dead the oldest text dating from 1500 BC. These texts were found in coffins of the

Completely Different but Surprisingly Similar Judaism, Christianity, and Islam are all three different religions that many may not think can even be compared. At a glance, the religions are derived from different locations, the members of the religions look and act different, and some of the widely known practices are what make the religions so distinct. However, they are more similar than most people think. In the core of the three religions, many of their beliefs and practices show to be extremely

Sunlight beams through arched windows encased in stained glass; reflecting rays of red, blue, green, and yellow throughout the entryway. Below our feet, a wood floor echoes as we walk, and silences with a step onto the red carpet. Dark mahogany pews stand at attention to our left and right. Directly above on the back wall, a stained glass image of a woman standing over an infant in a cradle, sunlight illuminating her delicate features, she gazes down at the child. Her thin angelic lips slightly open

There are many religious and belief systems throughout the world, but there are three of these religions that are closely related more than any other religion in our current era. These religions have found their roots into the basis of governmental structures, laws and traditions concerning social behavior and ethics, and are being practiced all around the world, the three groups account for almost four billion followers. In the past, countries, and nations have claimed to take belief in one of