Yell | צָעַק (Tsa’aq) | Verb

Etymology and Semantic Analysis The word ‘yell’ in English typically conveys a loud, often sharp cry, especially one that expresses pain or alarm. In the Hebrew Bible, the word often translated as ‘yell’ is צָעַק (Tsa’aq), a verb that carries a range of meanings primarily associated with crying out, calling aloud, or shouting, often in […]

Acts of the Apostles

15th-century Byzantine-Pentecost masterpiece, Christian Museum, Athens

The Acts of the Apostles 1:1 In my initial composition, O Theophilus, I chronicled everything Jesus embarked upon, both in action and teaching, 1:2 up to the moment of His ascension, after imparting His commands through the Holy Spirit to the apostles He had chosen. 1:3 Following His suffering, He presented Himself alive with numerous […]

On Life in Christ. Second Discourse (B’) – Kabasilas Nikolaos

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By the most wise and learned and in all respects most holy Lord Saint Nikolaos Kabasilas, also called Chamaetos On Life in Christ, (B’) Second Discourse: What benefit does divine baptism provide for this life? In the previous discourses it has been shown that the sacred life consists in the holy mysteries. Let us now […]

On Life in Christ. First Discourse (A’) – Kabasilas Nikolaos

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Of the most wise and learned and in all respects most holy Lord Saint Nikolaos Kabasilas, also called Chamaetos On Life in Christ, (A’) First Discourse: that it consists through the divine mysteries, of baptism, chrism and divine communion. Life in Christ is conceived in this life and takes its beginnings here; but it is […]