Jewish & Other Imperial Cultures in Late Antiquity - Introductio An Online Exhibition from the Center for Advanced Judaic Studies 2007-2008 Fellows at the University of Pennsylvania Introduction This year has been the Center's first sustained focus on Judaism in Antiquity, and we aimed to study in a decidedly interdisciplinary mode. Instead of a year on the rabbis and their world, we have focused instead on the imperial context of which Judaism was but one small piece. How does this perspective change the sort of evidence and questions we bring to this era of seminal transformation in Jewish culture, law, society, art, and practice? The idea has been to foster vibrant reciprocity. Natalie Dohrmann
A Loveletter to My Husband A simple, inexpensive way to express my love to Jim is to write a loveletter to my husband. All it takes is a few minutes of my time, a meaningful greeting card or sheet of stationery, and a loving heart! The most fun time for me to write a loveletter to my husband is when there is no special day or event that makes Jim expect to get a note or card from me. Jim gets my written expression of love as a pleasant surprise! You may be thinking “But I’ve never been good at creative writing” or “I’m terrible at grammar and spelling”. Your husband will appreciate the effort you make especially when writing is out of your comfort zone. The most important part of your loveletter is the emotion and feeling behind the message and the fact that you’ve been thoughtful enough to take time to express your love and commitment to your husband. Use your calendar to remind yourself to take opportunities to write a loveletter to your husband. Find a quiet place where you can be alone.
Messiah Truth: A Jewish Response to Missionary Groups Messianic Judaism: A Christian Missionary Movement Messianic Judaism is a Christian movement that began in the 1970s combining a mixture of Jewish ritual and Christianity. There are a vast and growing numbers of these groups, and they differ in how much Jewish ritual is mixed with conventional Christian belief. One end of the spectrum is represented by Jews For Jesus , who simply target Jews for conversion to Christianity using imitations of Jewish ritual solely as a ruse for attracting the potential Jewish converts. On the other end are those who don't stress the divinity of Jesus, but present him as the "Messiah." The movement has received criticism from mainstream Christian leaders, for these groups claim to believe in the New Testament and yet gloss over the distinction between the two communities instituted in that work, and for the deceptive tactics used to gain Jewish converts. Like the Christian Missionary, one of the major roles of the Messianic Jew is to proselytize others.
Free Love Letters to Inspire You The following free love letters are all original to us--non hallmark, we like to say! They are here so that you can freely "cut and paste", or use phrases, imagery, and words for your own loveletter to that special person. These free love letters are categorized under topics--but most of them could easily be adapted to any situation: the key is creativity! Free Love Letters: Absence From Each Other Dear _______ , I want your absence to be a reminder to me—reminding me that I love you so much that it hurts when you’re not with me. It seems the times we are together are so short—yet the few stolen moments we will have with one another will compel us to look forward to the time we will be together forever! A lifetime together lies shortly ahead; it all seems to be a blessing too great for me to receive! Perhaps now I should share with you how much I am affected when you tell me that you love me! Dear ______ , While I’m writing this note, you’re away… and I’m here thinking about you. Wow! I Love…
Jewish Roots of Eastern Christian Mysticism The interdisciplinary seminar on the Jewish Roots of Eastern Christian Mysticism is designed as the internet version of an ongoing research seminar of graduate students at the department of theology of Marquette University (Milwaukee, USA). The seminar is directed by Andrei Orlov, a professor of Judaism and Christianity in Antiquity (Marquette University). The seminar started in March 2002 as an attempt to investigate Jewish mystical traditions in the eastern Christian theological and liturgical texts. It was thought that the seminar would help initiate and inspire the discussion about the Jewish influences on eastern Christian mysticism among a broader audience. The internet version of the seminar was constituted on April 17, 2002. It is a regular text seminar consisting of scholars and graduate students of ancient languages, systematic theology, philosophy, patristics, biblical exegesis, and Judaism. Themes are announced and resources pertaining to them are posted on this webpage.
25 Marriage Resources My Readers Personally Recommend | Intimacy in Marriage Posted on Wednesday, July 6th, 2011 I asked and you spoke up! Below are 25 marriage resources that many of you personally recommended. All of these are not specifically on sex, but obviously the more you strengthen your marriage, the more likely it is that sexual intimacy will improve as well. If possible, I linked directly to the author's or ministry's website. If you want to recommend a resource you don't see listed here, please add it to the comment section. As I always say... no one resource has all the answers, and you may disagree with some things in a resource. Let's be about encouraging one another toward the kind of marriage and intimacy that God envisions for us. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 7. 8. iMarriage by Andy Stanley 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. (Okay... This is a list of just some of the resources out there people! It's ridiculously encouraging that there are so many resources available. Tags: Leave a Reply
Pentateuchal Targumim at NTCS International Organization for Targumic Studies Bylaws 1. The International Organization for Targumic Studies (hereinafter IOTS or the Organization) is constituted for the study of the targumim, ancient Jewish translations of Hebrew Bible into Aramaic, from any academic approach, methodology or purpose. It also includes the study of subjects related to research into the targumim. 2. 3. Business Meetings 4. 5. 6. 7. The Officers and the Executive Committee 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. Miscellaneous 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. Ideas Warning: You may be here a while with all these fun ideas to spark the romance! Click on each category label and read your heart out!
More than Romance | Kyria Can your spouse be your best friend too? Karen O'Connor My husband gently stroked my hair as we cuddled in bed one chilly morning. I pinched his "love handles" in retaliation! "Aren't you glad?" "Sure am." We didn't fall in love right away. We also disagreed and argued. Friendship, as I see it, is something to look for at the start of a relationship and to commit to for the long haul. "Easy for you to say," my friend Lena once told me with a playful huff. Can You Become Friends After You Marry? According to women I spoke with, yes you can—over time and with persistence. not a subscriber? Subscribe for only $9.95 yearly! Start here for complete access to Today's Christian Woman—a mentor to help you love God more deeply and live fearlessly. Next Steps Downloadable resources to go deeper Connecting Women The success of many of our church ministries depends on the depth of friendships women make.
Save My Marriage | A New Beginnings | Couples Workshop For Troubled Marriages » Great Sex and a Wonderful Marriage Sex is vastly popular. It’s pursued by many outside of love and outside of marriage. The more you focus on yourself, your feelings, your comfort and pleasure, the easier it is to pursue sex in the wrong way. How sex can be self-destructive. Pursuing sex outside the marriage may signal a sexual addiction. The sex act between a husband and wife is powerful. It can be an incredible, exhilarating experience of mutual intimacy and passion. Afraid the passion has left your marriage? Relationships: Separation Skip Navigation Focus on the Family® Helping Families Thrive™ broadcast about us Make a Donation Help Home Ask a Question Browse by Topic How Can We Help? Search Search Tips popular questions Contact Us Can't find the answer you're looking for? Help Videos Join Focus on the Family as we discuss some of life's toughest issues. Watch Help Videos Focus on the Family® Featured Websites From Focus on the Family Visit Our Global Sites Previous Next Subscribe Shop Connect Donate Explore Topics For Kids Media Focus Websites