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Lancelot Brenton's English edition of the Septuagint: Introduction

Lancelot Brenton's English edition of the Septuagint: Introduction

The following essay is reproduced from Lancelot Brenton's English edition of the Septuagint, first published as The Septuagint Version of the Old Testament, according to the Vatican Text, Translated into English (London: Samuel Bagster, 1844). An Historical Account of the Septuagint Version by Sir Lancelot Charles Lee Brenton (1807-1862) The earliest version of the Old Testament Scriptures which is extant, or of which we possess any certain knowledge, is the translation executed at Alexandria
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Zalman Kravitz

Zalman Kravitz
Angels & Angles

Angels & Angles

By Aron Moss Question: My religious observance has started to become neurotic. I am forever worried if I am doing things one-hundred-percent right. Did I say the correct blessing? Did I wash my hands correctly before the meal? Did I accidentally violate the Shabbat? I am scared that I'm becoming compulsive. On the  hand, I do want to take Jewish law seriously. Can I be fully observant and not go mad? Response: Being careful about mitzvot is a very good thing. When it comes to fulfilling the
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Zalman Kravitz

Zalman Kravitz
Question of the Week: Is being Religious Synonymous with Neurotic?

Question of the Week: Is being Religious Synonymous with Neurotic?

My religious observance has started to become neurotic. I am forever worried if I am doing things 100% right. Did I say the correct blessing? Did I wash my hands correctly before the meal? Did I accidently break Shabbos? I am scared I am becoming compulsive. On the other hand, I do want to take Jewish law seriously. Can I be fully observant and not go mad? Answer: Being careful about mitzvos is a very good thing. When it comes to fulfilling the Divine will, every detail matters. But there is a
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Zalman Kravitz

Zalman Kravitz