| Book of Ezekiel The Book of Ezekiel is a book of the Hebrew Bible named after the prophet Ezekiel, a prophet from the sixth-century BC. This book records Ezekiel's preaching. His name (Hb. Yekhezqe’l) means "God strengthens" or "May God strengthen". Ezekiel lived out his prophetic career among the community of exiled Judeans in Babylon. He belonged to the priestly class and was married (see Ezk. 24), but it is doubtful that he had any children. Book_of_Ezekiel
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| Alcohol intoxication Drunkenness, or inebriation, is the condition of being intoxicated by consumption of alcoholic beverages to such a degree that mental or physical faculties are altered or impaired.Severe drunkenness may lead to acute alcohol intoxication. Common symptoms may include slurred speech, impaired balance, poor coordination, flushed face, reddened eyes, reduced inhibition and uncharacteristic behavior. Alcohol_intoxication
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| Esther For the biblical book, see Book of Esther. For the opera, see Esther by Hugo Weisgall.Esther (), born Hadassah, was a Jewish queen of the Persian Empire in the Hebrew Bible, the queen of Ahasuerus (traditionally identified with Xerxes I), and heroine of the Biblical Book of Esther which is named after her. The name Esther comes from the Persian word "star". Esther
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| Epistle to the Philippians The Epistle to the Philippians (or simply Philippians) is a book included in the New Testament of the Bible. It is a letter from St. Paul to the church of Philippi. It is one of the authentic Pauline epistles, written c 62. Epistle_to_the_Philippians
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| First Epistle to the Corinthians The First Epistle to the Corinthians is a book of the Bible in the New Testament, often referred to simply as 1 Corinthians. The book is a letter from Paul of Tarsus and Sosthenes to the Christians of Corinth, Greece. This epistle contains some of the best-known phrases in the New Testament, including (depending on the translation) "all things to all men" (9"through a glass, darkly" (13"when I was a child, I spoke as a child, I felt as a child, I thought as a child" (13 First_Epistle_to_the_Corinthians
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| First Epistle of Peter The First Epistle of Peter is a book of the New Testament. It has traditionally been held to have been written by Saint Peter the apostle during his time as bishop of Rome or Bishop of Antioch, though neither titles are used in the epistle. The letter is addressed to various churches in Asia Minor suffering religious persecution. Some scholars believe the author was not Peter, but an unknown author writing after Peter's death. Estimates for the date of composition range from 60 to 112 AD. First_Epistle_of_Peter
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| Book of Genesis The Book of Genesis (Greek:Bereshit (Hebrew:Hebrew Bible/Christian Old Testament, and the first of five books of the Jewish Torah or Pentateuch. The narrative runs from the creation of the world to the descent of the children of Israel into Egypt, and it contains some of the best-known biblical stories, including Adam and Eve, Cain and Abel, Noah's Ark, the Tower of Babel, and the biblical Patriarchs. Book_of_Genesis
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| Jeroboam Jeroboam (yarobh`am; Hieroboam in the Septuagint; commonly held to have been derived from riyb and `am, and signifying "the people contend," or, "he pleads the people's cause" - alternatively translated to mean "his people are many" or "he increases the people"; or even "he that opposes the people") He was the first king of the break-away ten tribes or Northern Kingdom of Israel, over whom he reigned twenty-two years. Jeroboam
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| Jonah Hebrew Bible (Tanakh/Old Testament) and Islamic Qur'an, Jonah ( ; , Yunus or يونان, Yunaan ; Latin Ionas ; "Dove") was a prophet who was swallowed by a great fish. Jonah
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| Rule of Saint Benedict The Rule of Saint Benedict (Regula Benedicti) is a book of precepts written by St. Benedict of Nursia for monks living communally under the authority of an abbot. Since about the 7th century it has also been adopted by communities of women. During the 1500 years of its existence, it has become the leading guide in Western Christianity for monastic living in community, in Orthodoxy, Catholicism and (since the time of the Reformation) in the Anglican and Protestant traditions. Rule_of_Saint_Benedict
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| Second Epistle to the Corinthians The Second Epistle to the Corinthians is a book in the New Testament, written by Paul the Apostle. Second_Epistle_to_the_Corinthians
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| Second Epistle of Peter The Second Epistle of Peter is a book of the New Testament of the Bible, traditionally ascribed to Saint Peter, but in modern times widely regarded as pseudonymous.The first New Testament book to treat other New Testament writings a scripture, II Peter was one of the last letters included in the New Testament canon (so the Roman Catholics place it – right after Revelation); it quotes from and adapts Jude extensively, identifies Jesus with God, and addresses a threatening heresy which has arisen because the promised end and salvation did not occur, as had been promised, in the time of the first generation of believers. Second_Epistle_of_Peter
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| Salvation In religion, salvation is the concept that God or other Higher Power, as part of Divine Providence, "saves" humanity from spiritual death or eternal damnation by providing for them an eternal life (cf. afterlife). Some religions claim that salvation can be attained by using only inner human resources such as meditation, accumulation of wisdom, asceticism, rituals, or good deeds. Salvation
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| Last Supper In the Christian Gospels, the Last Supper (also called the Lord's Supper) was the last meal Jesus shared with his Twelve Apostles and disciples before his death. The Last Supper has been the subject of many paintings, perhaps the most famous by Leonardo da Vinci. Last_Supper
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| The nature of God in Western theology The nature of God in monotheistic religions is a broad topic in Western philosophy of religion and theology, with a very old and distinguished history; it was one of the central topics in medieval philosophy.The Abrahamic faiths, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, all affirm monotheism, or belief in one God. The_nature_of_God_in_Western_theology
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| Fishing For the computer security term, see Phishing.Fishing is the activity of catching fish. Fish are normally caught in the wild. Techniques for catching fish include hand gathering, spearing, netting, angling and trapping. The term fishing may be applied to catching other aquatic animals such as shellfish, cephalopods, crustaceans, and echinoderms. Fishing
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| Sermon on the Mount Talk:Sermon_on_the_Mount
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| First Council of Ephesus This article covers the Ecumenical council of 431. For the council of 449, see Second Council of Ephesus.The First Council of Ephesus was held in 431 at the Church of Mary in Ephesus, Asia Minor. The council was called due to the contentious teachings of Nestorius, bishop of Constantinople. First_Council_of_Ephesus
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