Psalms of David It is Hallowe'en. That strange day which is full of imagery from mostly Celtic sources, with other later additions from America, has its origins in the Christian festival of All Hallows' Eve, from which it gets its name, the day before All Hallows' Day, from which Hallowe'en gets its name, or All …
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Names of God – part 52: The Ancient of Days
'Attiq Yomin Names of God - part 52 The Ancient of Days 40 Blogs of Lent: 22 This is the only name in this series which is taken from the Aramaic language, rather than Hebrew, and also the only one from a apocalyptic book. Apocalyptic books differ from prophetic books in the Jewish tradition. Prophesy …
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Christmas songs
It is OK, I am not talking about those pop songs which have been playing on repeat in supermarkets and boutiques since October. Shop workers, you have my sympathy. Nor am I going to pull the lyrics apart because they do not represent Palestine as it was then. I want to look at what is …
Judgement
I am the alpha and the omega 40 blogs of Lent, day 26 John to the seven churches that are in Asia: Grace to you and peace from him who is and who was and who is to come, and from the seven spirits who are before his throne, and from Jesus Christ the faithful …
Making an ass of myself 