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Background for 8th century Isaiah

Posted on October 11, 2009 by jlh

Essentials of Hebrew History All dates are BC (or BCE Before the Common Era) Background 2000-1500?— Abraham, Isaac, Jacob 1300?—          Exodus from Egypt 1200-1020?— The Judges (Deborah, Samson, Gideon, etc.) Israel becomes a monarchy. Three kings rule over a united … Continue reading →

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Whom do you fear?

Posted on September 23, 2009 by jlh

        Left: Isaiah’s lips anointed by the angel (Isaiah 6.7)     Isaiah, the greatest of the writing Hebrew prophets, lived in the eighth century BCE. His children become signs, acts of God incarnate. Here are some … Continue reading →

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Lent is for “lencten”—lengthen what?

Posted on February 26, 2009 by jlh

As, from outside, I endure the extreme misery of my friends, sometimes it gets too much. This week it did. I turned to Victor Hugo’s mythic novel Les Miserables, which I’ve never read, I don’t know, maybe as a way … Continue reading →

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