...establish a new capital, Jerusalem, and through a tragic process, brings the Ark there. In chapters 11-24, we observe the sinful side of King David during his reign, and how...
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The Book of Samuel
Book of Wisdom
...particular provide background for the teaching of Jesus and for some New Testament theology about Jesus. Many passages from this section of the book, notably 3:1–8, are used by the...
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Who was St. Teresa of Avila?
...her life. The convent had a new statute showing Jesus being scourged at the pillar, and when she saw that, it shook her ‘to the root of her being’. She...
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The Most Holy Name of Mary
...Aramaic Maryam; in the Greek Old Testament, Mariam; and in Greek and Latin New Testament, Maria. Of course, the name “Mary,” being the name of the Blessed Mother, deserves special...
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