Sentences with phrase «old legend in»

There is an old legend in Mexico that on «Dia de los Muertos» the Day of the Dead, the gates of heaven will open and the souls of our loved ones can visit the land of the living.

Not exact matches

Nintendo will stop making its NES Classic Edition console, a retro gaming device introduced in November that reprised older games like Super Mario Bros. and The Legend of Zelda.
But the REAL private dining experience is downstairs in the wine cellar: legend has it that Edgar Allan Poe used to visit, and was inspired by the 200 - year - old wine cellar for his story «The Cask of Amontillado.»
I suspect it's true compound interest has played a big role in turning the oldest investors into legends.
In a post yesterday I suggested that the proliferation of choices for «gender identity» (legend has it that there are now 57 varieties to choose from on facebook) will have the effect of deconstructing the very notion of gender difference — or rather, to use the old and proper terminology, the difference between the sexes, male and female.
As the German Old Testament scholar Hermann Gunkel (1862 — 1932) writes in «Legends of Genesis»:
thinks, that the Tigris and the Euphrates have not a common source, that the Dead Sea had been in existence long before human beings came to live in Palestine, instead of originating in historical times, and so on... We are able to comprehend this as the naive conception of the men of old, but we can not regard belief in the literal truth of such accounts as an essential of religious conviction... And every one who perceives the peculiar poetic charm of these old legends must feel irritated by the barbarian — for there are pious barbarians — who thinks he is putting the true value upon these narratives only when he treats them as prose and history.
All of this is to say, then, that myth and legend in the Old Testament serve for us a historical purpose: the literature of Genesis informs us in a unique way about the faith of the community of Israel, about what Israel believed.
Whatever the original intent of Old Testament myth and legend, it is shaped, preserved and understood in Israel by faith.
IOW, it's the oldest KJ version of myths and legends utilized to control a population, immerse it's followers in a false sense of purpose, embed a fear of an invisible daddy figure and coddle the fear of death.
In the five chapters of this book I have selected and discussed outstanding examples of Old Testament myth, legend, history, prophecy and law in an effort to show that common theological presuppositions underlie all of these varying literary types, and that they must be read and understood as speaking from faith to faitIn the five chapters of this book I have selected and discussed outstanding examples of Old Testament myth, legend, history, prophecy and law in an effort to show that common theological presuppositions underlie all of these varying literary types, and that they must be read and understood as speaking from faith to faitin an effort to show that common theological presuppositions underlie all of these varying literary types, and that they must be read and understood as speaking from faith to faith.
He's on my side of the bed and I'm on his, my ratty old t - shirt bearing the legend ORU Freshman Councilis a castoff from my politically - minded sister more than 10 years ago (because I was not the one in student government, oh,...
«Their recognition of the heavy burden they accepted is reflected in a very old Jewish legend which says that God offered the Torah to every tribe and nation on earth, but only the Jews were willing to put on the yoke of obedience.
We have seen something of the covenant faith of Israel as it is expressed in Old Testament myth, legend and history.
The entire story is given to us in the Old Testament material, including as it does much genuine history as well as a good deal of legend and myth, not to speak of poetic expressions of the relationship between Jahweh and humankind but with reference also to non-Jewish races and nations.
There are many illustrations of their nostalgic attachment to the old ways, such as their tendency to escape into the desert for sports and physical and spiritual refreshment, the practice of sending their children to be reared in Bedouin encampments to protect them from the effects of city life, and the legends of the desert which beguile their evening hours.
As the tradition is now enveloped in legend, there is no way of discovering the historical circumstances of the call of Moses, but we can be reasonably confident that there was such a man, who led a band of Hebrews in a dramatic escape from Egyptian slavery, and one of the oldest elements in the tradition is a song which celebrates the defeat of the Pharaoh's army in the waters of the Sea of Reeds.
The Legends new ownership has made great improvements since taking over the old Temeku Hills golf course in 2011, both members and guests are enjoying fantastic playing conditions once again.
Standouts include The Legends Golf Course, located in the heart of Temecula, featuring 18 holes past five lakes, rolling greens, and a few diverse challenges; Temecula Creek Inn's 27 - hole Championship course that ventures through 300 acres of natural beauty and elevation changes; Journey at Pechanga, repeatedly named one of the «Best Courses You Can Play» by Golf Magazine and GolfWeek for its 72 - par 18 - hole course with challenge and stunning beauty alike; and Cross Creek Golf Course, which features an old - fashioned golf course vibe.
Real Madrid and Brazil legend Roberto Carlos has named his all - time dream XI, with many of his old team - mates featuring in this insanely strong side...
Manchester United flop Anderson sealed a move to native country Brazil with Internacional, while Old Trafford legend Darren Fletcher made the switch to West Bromwich Albion — and captain Wayne Rooney has wished the pair good luck in the next stage of their careers.
Bayern pounced quickly to bring Kimmich on board last year after being impressed with the 20 - year - old's performances for Leipzig, and though the 20 - year - old has been tipped to follow in the footsteps of club legend Bastian Schweinsteiger, he has ambitions of starring a little further forward.
One of his fans is the Arsenal legend Ian Wright, who expressed his annoyance that the 21 year - old wasn't chosen over Mustafi in the defeat to Tottenham a few weeks ago.
The 22 - year - old, who has been compared with Chelsea legend Didier Drogba, has five goals in nine games in all competitions.
However, given David De Gea is available at a cut - price as he heads into the final year of his Old Trafford contract, it isn't expected that Real will match a fee almost double that of the $ 5o million - plus transfer fee that Juventus paid Parma for goalkeeping legend Gianluigi Buffon in the summer of 2001.
Ex-Celtic legend Stiliyan Petrov believes his old club will have nothing to fear having being drawn in the «group of death», the Daily Star reports.
The 26 - year - old was one of the stand - out performers in the Italian top flight in the 2013/14 season, and his combination of superb wing play and goalscoring ability have seen him compared with Arsenal legend Thierry Henry.
The 34 - year - old centre - back was in fine form last season, playing every minute of the Premier League title - winning campaign, but clearly the club legend is in the latter stages of his career and moves to bring in a long - term replacement would appear to be sensible.
Gabigol has 51 goals in 144 total appearances for Santos since making his debut as a 16 - year - old in 2013 — numbers comparable to fellow Brazilian / Santos legend Neymar.
If you recognise Charlotte's surname it's because she's the daughter of former Argentine legend Claudio, and let's just say she's gone for a long old swim in the gene pool.
Makelele is certainly a Premier League legend in his own right and is currently mentoring Abraham at Swansea City where the 20 - year - old striker is spending a season on loan from Stamford Bridge.
Los Angeles awarded Bryant a two - year, $ 48.5 million extension in November, and the Lakers legend will turn 36 years - old in August.
SEE ALSO: Arsenal Boss Picks Battle Of Old Trafford In Invincible Year As His Most Memorable Moment Of Manchester United Rivalry Arsenal Legend's Son Hoping To Become An Invincible Like His Dad Arsenal transfer news
However, since arriving at Old Trafford, Blind has come in for some criticism — not least from United legend and respected pundit Neville — but the versatile player has a response for the Englishman.
Manchester United legend Paul McGrath says Wayne Rooney's status as a guaranteed starter at Old Trafford could be in jeopardy after he was sent off against West Ham on Saturday --(Talksport)
The 36 - year - old Blues legend penned a one - year contract with Championship side Villa after rejecting offers to stay in the Premier League, according to Sky Sports.
The leader of Mexico's Social Democratic Party has said he supports 42 year old Cuauhtemoc Blanco bid to play in the Copa MX final, announcing that they will delay their campaign so the legend can play in the game.
I'd love to see them in the Premier League, a proper old team, and have had some real legends of the game playing for them.
Denis Irwin is a Manchester United legend for his superb displays at left - back, but he also contributed a fair few important strikes in his Old Trafford career.
The in - demand striker could even stay at Chelsea, with the returning Jose Mourinho seeing the 20 - year - old as a possible long - term replacement for Blues legend Didier Drogba.
Kos achilles ramsey hamstring Sanchez is gone and people do get sick and ozil probably needed a day off and why when your the top player maybe you get a little more lee way than the 20 year old tryi ng to make the team ozils mistake was his post arsene is smart and you would rid us of our legend manager and our top international world class players keep wenger in his time will come im sure if you were a player you would love playing for him but we all have our opinions and mine is no more right than anyone else ’s
The 35 - year - old has been with the club since 1998 and has made over 700 appearances for them since, which in turn has cemented his position as a club legend.
18 year old Mbappe is regarded as a top talent in European football right now and he has broken Henry's record that previously named the Gunners» legend as Monaco's youngest ever player and goalscorer.
Wenger has pissed me off more times than i could count in recent years but that's how i want to see him leave, like a club hero and legend and not a stubborn, senile and delusional old man despised by most of his club's fans.
Jones has been at Old Trafford since 2011 when he joined in a # 16million deal from Blackburn Rovers and was tipped by former manager Sir Alex Ferguson to become a United legend after winning the league title in 2013 [via SkySports].
Manchester United legend Phil Neville believes Liverpool's superb recent form may have been a motivation in his old club moving to seal the transfer of Arsenal star Alexis Sanchez.
Garrett spent draft day in his Texas hometown with family, best friends, old coaches, a couple of NFL legends and Guitar Hero.
Fellow Juve centre - back and club legend Giorgio Chiellini has said, «Daniele arrived as a 21 - year - old, has come on a great deal and is on the right track for a guy who has 10 to 15 seasons at Juventus ahead of him,»... «When you arrive here you can't expect to play every game in your first season, that's also how it was for me.
34 years old — still a key player for Barcelona in the twilight of his career, Xavi is a legend of the game and still going strong as he pulls the strings for the Catalan giants.
It was also not meant to be for defending champion and Hall of Famer Patty Sheehan — who went from contender to curiosity in 10 minutes by rifling two balls into the water at 18 on Saturday — and 54 - year - old legend Joanne Carner, whose bid to replace Sam Snead as the oldest tour winner in American golf perished on Sunday at 15 and 17, where she made bogeys.
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z