A Celebration of the Temple oil lasting for 8 days or was it about Religious Freedom? Was it one or the other, neither or a combination of both? You may be familiar with the story around Chanukah, or a version of it. It has been my experience when having a conversation about Chanukah, most of my … Continue reading Chanukah – “A Dedication” or “A Celebration”
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Is Hellenism Alive and Well Today?
The Sea of Galilee (The Kinnereit) What is Hellenism? When Alexander the Great was concurring the then known world, the typical practice was to take slaves from the concurred land or move a portion of the people to another location under your control. However Alexander the Great is not known for this practice. His objective … Continue reading Is Hellenism Alive and Well Today?
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