Sentences with phrase «near the temple of»

He pictured what is usually touted as library patrons» eagerness to buy books as something that turns up only when those books aren't available for a free read at the nearest temple of learning:

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Signs of the tourism boom abound in Siem Reap, the town near many of the hundreds of temples constructed during the Khmer Empire, which once stretched from Myanmar to Vietnam.

Rather, the temporal Temple was a dwelling place for the Spirit that now rests upon those who believe thus the rending of the veil in the temple and the subsequent near - razing of the temple at Jesus» death (how is that for confirmation by God the Father that it was His initiative and in Jesus was there the finality of the Great Work of Saving Power upon the latter's resurrection).

Indeed, for a first - century audience, more attuned to the «differential charge» locations within Greco - Roman cities could possess, such temples would have appeared all the more impressive, occupying, as they did, crucial sites in their symbolic geography (in Athens, for example, the cult temple was constructed in the Acropolis, near the Parthenon, in the historic and religious heart of the city).

(For example, given Wright's understanding of what the Reformers meant by «literal,» I wonder if they wouldn't be open to scholarship that interprets Genesis 1 as an ancient Near Eastern temple text — see John Walton's The Lost World of Genesis One — rather than a scientific explanation for origins.)

The cleansing of the temple comes near the beginning of Jesus» ministry in the Fourth Gospel, near the end in the others.

These temples that preach in Jesus name and claim that Jesus is the «Messiah» or «Christ» and that the «Time is near» or Time of the coming of Jesus is near are none other than the religions!

c) In line with Americans RIGHT TO EXERCISE THEIR RELIGIOUS FREEDOMS firstly DEMAND that MUSLIMS TO OPT - OUT OF THEIR RELIGION, and also CALL for letting proponents of other faiths to propogate their religion near Mosques and Islamic organizations just as the Muslims do near churches, temples, synagogueOF THEIR RELIGION, and also CALL for letting proponents of other faiths to propogate their religion near Mosques and Islamic organizations just as the Muslims do near churches, temples, synagogueof other faiths to propogate their religion near Mosques and Islamic organizations just as the Muslims do near churches, temples, synagogues.

«The kingdom has drawn near,» Jesus» first proclamation, was followed by healing of bodies and minds; by freeing persons who felt bound; by challenging authorities, religious and secular, when they stepped beyond their limits (the cleansing of the temple; on paying tax).

Since many people think that the temple stood where the Dome of the Rock — one of the most holy places of Islam — is located, or at a place near it, Jewish terrorists several times have stormed the mosque to destroy it.

Niehaus has some interesting insights into the role of the temple and the priesthood in the Ancient Near East, and this helps us understand the role of the Garden and Adam in Genesis 2.

While it may be too early to tell, the shooting deaths of seven people at a Sikh temple near Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Sunday will most likely add further fuel to the debate.

For example, the creation account of Genesis 1 is arguably more meaningful and more profound when we understand it, not as a modern science text, but as an ancient Near Eastern temple text that honors Elohim as ruler over creation.

Then through all of the vicissitudes of actual life in the ancient Near East, God made himself a people from those forebears — delivering them from slavery in Egypt, protecting them against their enemies, leading them through the terrors of the wilderness, entering into covenant with them, giving them his guiding presence in the covenant law, bringing them into a land flowing with milk and honey, giving them a Davidic king to be their protector of justice in peace and in war, and finally taking up his own dwelling in their temple on the Mount of Zion.

Walton, who is a scholar of both the Ancient Near East and the Bible, argues that Genesis I is a temple cosmogeny (creation of the cosmos) text that forms the 12th division of Genesis, and in many ways parallels other cosmogeny texts.

Our family isn't vegetarian (we eat seafood and sometimes organic dairy) but we eat a mostly plant based diet and live in Thailand, where there are pockets of vegans who run restaurants near the temples.

They tore down the statue of him that had been erected near the grounds of the temple of the Lacinian Hera, and they converted his house into a prison.

her ankles are still crossed, but her hands have become fists and are up near her temples in the manner of Floyd Patterson.

Someone set off a heavy - duty firecracker in the plastic box, located near Congregation KINS, a Jewish temple at 2800 W. North Shore Ave., said Sgt. Raymond Callahan of the police civil rights unit.

There is no evidence of agriculture near the temple, hinting that religion came first in this instance.

Among the regions that became active was a patch on the surface of the brain near the temples.

Although the exact origin of the date palm is lost in antiquity, it is known to have been used in construction of the temple of the moon god near Ur in Southern Iraq (Mesopotamia) as early a 4000 BC.

From the left section, pick up a 2 - inch section of hair from near your temple and start Dutch braiding it.

Pick up a 3 - inch section of hair from near your temple, braid it very loosely, and pin it at the back of your head.

Pick up a 2 - inch section of hair from near your left temple and start Dutch braiding it.

Pick up a 2 inch section of hair from near your left temple, split it into 3 strands, and Dutch braid it by flipping the side strands under the middle strand and adding more hair from the top of your head with each subsequent stitch.

From your left section, pick up a 2 inch section of hair from near your temple and split it into 3 strands to Dutch braid it.

Ancient Egyptian Pyramids; Giza, the site of the Great Pyramid and the Sphinx Most pyramids are located near Cairo, with only one royal pyramid being located south of Cairo, at the Abydos temple complex.

As the date of the apocalypse nears, several strangers travel to a temple in Mexico to prevent an ancient prophecy from destroying the world.

The bulk of the story takes place in Mexico, in Cancun, near the Mayan temple ruins in the Yucatan Peninsula, where four young Americans tourists go to the hidden temple where a brother one of their newfound German friends has been said to be visiting.

The swimming pool is a secular temple of near - nakedness, and sex perfumes everything like the tang of chlorine.

For example, in eastern North America, probably near the spot known today as St. Louis, the Cahokia people constructed tall mounds of earth that served as temples or meeting places.

It decorated the front of the temple to the goddess Sulis Minerva, which stood near a sacred hot water spring.

The Lhasa Apso is originally from the remote mountains of Tibet — particularly near the sacred city of Lhasa — where they were bred as sentinels and companions for temples and Buddhist monasteries, with special efforts taken to fix a type closely resembling a lion in color and shape.

As a result of its early near - loss and re-creation, some say the Birman comes from temples in Burma, while others claim it is a breed entirely manufactured in France using Siamese and black - and - white longhairs.

This temple was built in 16th century by the Javanese priest Danghyang Nirartha who built many temple near the sea around the island such as Rambut Siwi Temple in west of Bali, Pulaki Temple and Ponjok Batu Temple in North of Bali.

The Hotel Near to the hotel Cuzco countryside, the hills of Sacsayhuaman Inca temple and the maze of streets and squares Hispanic neighborhood of San Blas.

Afternoon rides to a multiday trek through Laos, you can discover temples rarely seen by foreign eyes, refuel at roadside fresh fruit stands on the Chinese island of Hainan, or refill your water bottles at a fresh spring near Kyoto, Japan.

Beautiful residence near Paestum south of Amalfi, which is an ideal place to stay to visit the magnificent Greek temples of Paestum Campania.

Ubud, near Bali's cool central upland, is a treasure trove of cultural landmarks, ranging from ancient temples and Read More»

Visit Siem Reap and experience authentic Cambodian hospitality at Hillocks Hotel & Spa, situated near the renowned 12th century ruins of a UNESCO World Heritage site Angkor Temples.

The Temple of Poseidon near Athens at Cape Sounion is probably one of the most beautiful temples you will see in all of Greece.

Situated on secluded location between Canggu and Tanah Lot, near Cemagi Beach, overlooking picturesque panorama of volcanoes in the distance and rustic sea temple (Pura Bata Ngandang) which is situated on dramatic coastline with stunning...

Situated on secluded location between Canggu and Tanah Lot, near Cemagi Beach, overlooking picturesque panorama of volcanoes in the distance and rustic sea temple (Pura Bata Ngandang) which is situated on dramatic coastline with stunning sunset view, Villa Semarapura is truly an epitome of serene and beauty befitting its name «Semarapura» (abode of love).

El Castillo, the great temple, stands near the center of Chichen Itza.

The first stop is Jati Luwih which is well known for it's stunningly beautiful rice terraces, then to the Beratan Lake where you can see the picturesque Ulun Danu temple and then proceed to Gitgit multi-tier waterfall; continued with sight seeing in the city of Singaraja and a visit to Buddhist Monastery near Lovina, you will spent your North Bali idyllic night at Sunari Villas & Spa in Lovina.

Ganesh temple Khajrana (3 Kms) and Meghdoot Upvan (4 Kms) are some of the popular sightseeing attractions located near the hotel.

Places of interest will be visit during Bali Uluwatu Tour is visit the Uluwatu Temple is one of Balinese Hindu Temples located right on the petrifying hill with the crevasse exist in the right and left side, then the tour continue to enjoy Watching the Kecak and Fire Dance Performance near the temple in open air theatre, is a spectacular traditional Balinese dance with the group of people playing this dance with fire game, and then the tour will continue to visit Jimbaran Bay Beach for having the delicious Seafood Dinner on the beach, is a beautiful beach located in the southern part of Bali with seafood restaurant along the beach.

After that we will enjoy the watching dance performance of Kecak dance near the temple, after visit watching the dance we will continue the trip to visit Jimbaran beach for having delicious seafood dinner on the beach.

Start your ride near the renowned Mount Batur Volcano, overlooking Kintamani Lake, and cycle down through 30kms of forest trails, ancient Hindu temples, villages, rice fields, and plantations, sampling exotic fruits at their natural source.