Whose Son is Messiah ben Joseph?

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Whose son is Messiah ben Joseph? If you’ve read my earlier posts, you’ll know that Messiah ben Joseph is the slain messiah of the rabbis. But where does he come from? Or, to put it another way, whose son is Messiah ben Joseph?

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Why Do They Sing ‘Abide With Me’ at FA Cup Finals?

Abide With Me is sung in Wembley Stadium

You probably know that they sing Abide With Me at every cup FA cup final at Wembley, before the teams appear on the pitch. The band strikes up and the crowd all sing along. But why do they do this? And when did it start?

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Where is the Ark of the Covenant? (No, Really!)

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Some people will tell you that the Ark of the Covenant is lost and gone for ever. And, to be sure, over the last two thousand years, many have sought it in vain. Some even claim that it will never be found. Yet it is not so much lost as well hidden. And the place where it lies is not beyond our power to deduce. Want to know more? It’s all here. (But don’t imagine you’ll be able to turn up and see it any time soon.)

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What Is The Ineffable Name of God?

The Ineffable Name of God YHVH in Hebrew Letters

In the Bible, the Ineffable Name of God is spelled with the letters YHVH. But in biblical times, Hebrew had no written vowels. So how was the name actually spoken? Some folk think it was pronounced Yahweh (or Yahveh). But the evidence for this is so small that it doesn’t hold up at all. In fact, the evidence suggests they pronounced it Yehovah or Y’hovah, with the accent on the final syllable. Don’t believe me? Follow it with me here.

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Why Do The Scots Love Unicorns?

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WHY DO THE SCOTS LOVE UNICORNS?

THE SCOTS love unicorns. Well, who wouldn’t? But the Scots love them more than anyone else. Everyone is talking about it: the BBC, the National Geographic, and the Daily Mail. And, yes, unicorns are everywhere in Scotland. It’s nothing new. You see, the Scots have always loved unicorns, ever since ancient times. But the big question is Why Do The Scots Love Unicorns? Want to know more a bit more? Read on, McDuff…

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