Sentences with phrase «background history and traditions»

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So it seems all the more difficult to accept the Bible as authoritative just because somebody — tradition or the early Church — says so, when in fact these somebodies did not know as much about the Bible's history and background and diverse elements as we do today.

Higher criticism includes an analysis of the literary genre of the text, its historical background, the history of the oral tradition behind the text, and the cultural and psychological factors at work on the author and editor (or editors) of the text.

This book covers the culinary traditions of Ecuador, Mexico, Peru, Cuba, and Spain and not only delves into the recipes but is full of the history and background of these places and how they are forever intertwined.

History tells us that many tight - knit ethnic groups such as those of Hispanic and African - American background are more reliant on traditions when it comes to meeting and finding a suitable mate for a long - term relationship.

A special volume from The Hindu provides 360 - degree coverage and background, presenting the event in the context of history, traditions and rituals.