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Spiritual blindness (John 9:35-41)

In this passage, Jesus hears that the man born blind, whom he healed earlier, has been cast out of the synagogue after being interrogated by the Pharisees. Jesus steps in to teach the last part of the whole narrative event. When Jesus seeks him out he asks him, if he believes in the Son of Man...

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Praise the Lord, All You Servants of the Lord (Psalm 134)

Psalm 134:1-3 is a short but profound call to worship. It is part of the Songs of Ascents, a collection of psalms sung by pilgrims on their way to Jerusalem. This particular psalm invites the servants of the Lord to bless him, especially those who minister by night in the temple. It ends with a...

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Behold, how good and pleasant it is (Psalm 133)

Psalm 133 is a short pilgrim psalm attributed to David, celebrating the beauty and blessings of unity among God’s people. It uses vivid imagery to describe how good and pleasant it is to dwell together in unity. The passage emphasizes the sacredness of communal harmony through two key similes: the...

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Social memory

In biblical studies, the term "social memory" refers to the collective process by which communities remember, interpret, and transmit their experiences, beliefs, and narratives related to their religious, cultural, and historical identity. This concept is particularly relevant in examining how...

Pilgrim Psalms

The "Psalms of Ascent," also known as the "Pilgrim Psalms" or "Songs of Degrees," are a collection of psalms in the Biblical Psalter. These are fifteen psalms from Psalm 120 to 134. This designation, found in the titles of each of these psalms, refers to their pilgrim nature. The Psalms of Ascent...

Heptads

The term heptad comes from the Greek word for "seven" and is used to refer to groups or series of seven in various contexts. In the context of the Biblical book of Revelation, heptads refer to several sets of seven that are significant in the symbolism and structure of the text. These...