Naaman's disease has not defined him yet must still affect him. ... He would cure him of his leprosy" (2 Kgs 5:3). ... To better understand Naaman's actions it is important to understand what a shame it was to have leprosy and how lepers were generally treated in the Bible. In Scripture, leprosy is a portrait of sin and those who carried the disease were shunned from society and sent to live in the outskirts of town. ... In verse 8 Naaman arrived at Elisha's house and he was told by one of Elisha's messengers, to wash himself 7 times in the Jordan River to be cleaned...

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Although Odysseus was perhaps the greatest epic hero of his time, views on what exactly defines a hero would change over time. ... His purpose would be defined in the book of John. ... Suddenly, a man with leprosy approached Jesus. ... And instantly the leprosy disappeared." ...

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He is also said to have performed miracles such as curing leprosy and blindness as well walking on water. ... I am not sure about Islam, although the book does talk about "Allah saving someone from the Fire" and "Fire" being defined as Hell (http://muslim-canada.org/islam_christianity.html). ...

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He is also said to have performed miracles such as curing leprosy and blindness as well walking on water. ... I am not sure about Islam, although the book does talk about "Allah saving someone from the Fire" and "Fire" being defined as Hell (Nawawi page 232). ...

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• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School