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Islam Introduction
Welcome to an examination of Islam from the perspective of a faithful Catholic trying to understand more fully one of the three global monotheistic faith traditions that share a common ancestor in the biblical figure of Abraham. We are going to use at least three sources so that we get different perspectives on this important Continue reading
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Jesus and the Dead Sea Scrolls – Week 2
Two or only One Messiah? The scrolls suggest the Essenes were looking for a returning Aaron as the return of the true High Priest and a returning David as the return of the King. There were other themes of expectation: that a combination priest-king in the order of Melchizedek would return for the final Jubilee Continue reading
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Something’s Coming
In the 1950s musical West Side Story, the lead character Tony sings a song called “Something’s Coming” which shares the sense of excited expectation we should have on the fourth Sunday of Advent. Tony sings, “Something’s coming, something good. Something’s coming, I don’t know what it is but it’s going to be great.” Here in Continue reading
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Angels
Helen’s Text/Notes Angels from A dogmatic catechism 1874 – How do you define the Angels ? They are created, spiritual, complete, and intelligent substances. What does the name Angel signify ? A. Angel means messenger; therefore, the name Angel is given to the Celestial Intelligences, not as the proper name of their nature, but as Continue reading
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