Category: Theology
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Aramaic in the New Testament
Abba Matthew 21:9, 15; Mark 11:9–10; John 12:13 ὡσαννά Hosanna = “Save us!” — Cf. Psalm 118:25–26 אָנָּ֣א יְ֭הוָה הֹושִׁ֘יעָ֥ה נָּ֑א אָֽנָּ֥א יְ֝הוָ֗ה הַצְלִ֘יחָ֥ה נָּֽא׃ בָּר֣וּךְ הַ֭בָּא בְּשֵׁ֣ם יְהוָ֑ה בֵּ֝רַֽכְנוּכֶ֗ם מִבֵּ֥ית יְהוָֽה׃ — See Psalm 86:2; Jeremiah 31:7; Didache 10:6. Akeldama Matthew 27:16 Βαραββᾶς Barabbas < בַּר אַבָּא Barnabas Acts 1:23; 15:22b Βαρσαββᾶν Barsabban =…
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7 Layers of Jurisdiction
Six layers of jurisdiction sit upon the plot of ground on which I stand: Metro and Trimet are included in this list because they are given the power to tax, which is a function of government. A seventh layer is closer, more local, and more intimate than either of these and, at the same time,…
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Bibliography | Canons, Creeds, Confessions & Catechisms | Part 2
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Bibliography | Canons, Creeds, Confessions & Catechisms | Part 1