When asking people what the meaning of the Book of Job is, the answer is rapidly given in simplistic terms, "the patience of Job." ... The middle section of the story is what makes the more intelligent people think of the implicit meanings. ... If a man acts according to the rules, then he will be rewarded with prosperity and health. If a man acts unjustly, or against the rules he will be poverty stricken and unhealthy. ... Additionally, since the readers know that The Satan played a large role in placing the mishaps on Job, readers are stifled as to what role God plays in retributive just...

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William Faulkner's "Barn Burning," takes place in the Deep South during the 19th Century and is a story about the relationship between a father and son. ... The meaning of the fire is taking into many ways, the character's personality and the Biblical beliefs. ... In Christianity, fire represents the Holy Spirit, which came down upon the apostles at Pentecost as "tongues of fire" (Acts 2:3). ... Abner meaning "the son of fire/burning." ... (Loges) Figuring not only that this story is out of the south and so is Faulkner, that the Bible Belt of the South would play a role in this story...

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But the fact that Adam was created before Eve has significance to Paul and other Old Testament scholars; it signifies role distinction between the two sexes. ... In Acts 21: 8 - 9, Philip, one of the seven deacons, is said to have four daughters who prophesied. ... There is also the case of Precilla and Aquila described in Acts Chapter 18. ... We can only surmise that she played a significant part in the growth of this church, since no men were initially converted. These passages all call into question the real nature of the moratorium on teaching and the meaning of no a...

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However, despite their similarities, they differ in meaning and interpretation. ... "16 He then called Noah ignorant, for Noah was weak and made a snap judgment asking for God to smite all non believers without considering what may come of it. ... Even though these acts of injustice may have been done with a slight difference in both stories, the acts were none-the-less committed in an equally impactful way. ... "21 Having doubts, Moses asked Yahweh what he should do if they don't believe him. ...

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It is seen in biblical history, that god did not stop the disobedient acts of Adam and Eve. ... The acts which were performed in the tales exemplified the ideas of violence and vengeance. ... His plays aimed at upholding moral values (love) and learning to appreciate the fullness of them rather than resulting to a meaningless and barbaric slaughtering of men. ... The stories extended to the confrontations between David and Saul. ... Between 1600 and 1700 B.C.E, a Babylonian proverb stated. ...

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The growing complexities of life and the dramatic changes brought about by socio-economic transitions in India have played a major role in increasing the vulnerability of children to various and newer forms of abuse. ...

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