Although the theme of this study is messianic expectation in second temple Jewish era, the focus will be on the 'priesthood' and 'kingship' portrayed in Hebrews 8.1,2 and the significance of the 'messiahs' in the Qumran texts. 1. ... Vast as the source may be, this study will only concentrate on the Qumran texts due to the limitations mentioned earlier on at the beginning statement. Therefore, in the next section we will explore the concept of priestly traditions in the Second Temple Jewish literature particularly the Qumran texts. 2. ...

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This element becomes a recurring theme in a great portion of religious texts, especially in the Bible and the Koran, both of which are celebrated in a wide construct as being among the main sources of religious literature. ... Throughout history, individuals and governments have interpreted the holy texts in many different ways. People often look to these texts not only in time of need for answers and understanding, but for inspiration as well. ... Among the separate scriptures, they hold similar pivotal figures that make up the religious doctrine texts. These pivotal figures show how the te...

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In this text, the teachings of each major world religion's response to the questions of life, death, evil and suffering will be considered. ... More recently compiled works by Rabbis interpret the laws to how they apply to modern day living (Judaism: Background, Basic Beliefs and Sacred Texts [06/04/03]). ... Jews possess a firm belief in an afterlife, or the world to come (Judaism: Background, Basic Beliefs and Sacred Texts [06/04/03]). ...

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William Blake, one of the greatest Romantic poets, was born in London and lived there most of his life. During his life he witnessed many things that affected him. He acknowledged the power of his country but the poverty prevalent there worried him. He did not go to school but he was taught at home...

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Judaism What I learned from my investigation of Judaism is that according to Deuteronomy 12:3, Jews are told not to deface or erase the name of G-d. Therefore, as a respect to this religion I will not write the name to protect it from being defaced or erased or thrown in the trash as copies of my papers often do. G-d has many names all pronounced differently but Jews do not usually pronounce or speak freely of the names except in study or worship. The four letter name of G-d is often spoke of as Yah instead of its original four letters that have an no vowels and a vh attached. This is the...

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The Halakah is formally consists of the "mitzvoth" or commandments, that are directly derived from the teachings of the Torah, studious analysis of the text and possible meanings, and through the expositions formulated by rabbinical discussions through the early history of Judaism of which the Talmud is comprised. ...

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Jewish religious and cultural history and biblical authority have made the Bible one of the most important means by which woman's place in society has been defined down through the centuries. Not only is the Bible itself a partial historical document of the Jews, the way it has been received and ana...

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After learning about the Holocaust, I've asked myself many times how this could have happened. Why would anyone believe it's acceptable to massacre an entire people? This is my reasoning for writing my paper on how Christian theology influenced anti-Semitism. Much of the Holocaust appears to have it...

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