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The Jesus' Wife Papyrus
The suggestion of Jesus Christ as being married is puzzling.
Is there such a tradition in Islam or in Judaism or in Orthodox Christianity of Him as marrying and producing His own family?
DerdriuMarriner, on 04/15/2024
Understanding Sacrament
Thank you!
That's interesting that matrimony is a later sacramental addition.
Some online sources opinionate Judaism as sacrament-less. Other sources present Jewish matrimony as a covenant.
Would early Christians have viewed matrimony as a ...
DerdriuMarriner, on 04/15/2024
Walks for a Ruby Wedding
Thank you for your answer about raisin-, blueberry-, bilberry-sporting tea cakes in response to my previous question.
The third paragraph to the first subheading, Elterwater, invokes a bacon sandwich.
Unitedstatesian bacon sandwiches typically ...
DerdriuMarriner, on 04/15/2024
Tegg's Nose Cheesecake
Thank you for your comments March 8, 2022, in answer to my previous, same-day questions.
Years 2022, 2023 and 2024 saw me following your recipe not more or less, but exactly (;-D!) because of reliable, tasty bilberry and mascarpone sources.
My ...
DerdriuMarriner, on 04/15/2024
Different Versions of Red Riding Hood
Ar first it seems so, if we compare just Perrault (woodcutters, bread and butter) and Grimm (hunter, cake and wine), but versions went through so many retellings that the correct (although a bit simplified) answer is no.
Tolovaj, on 04/15/2024
Different Versions of Red Riding Hood
The third paragraph to your introduction advises us that "Well, there are hundreds of Red Riding Hoods out there. Some differ by small yet important details (like the content of the girl's basket or the profession of the rescuer), others add or ...
DerdriuMarriner, on 04/15/2024
Savoury Waffle Journal
No! I am in the middle of the festival season. As soon as I can, I will get writing again.
Thanks for asking
Jo_Murphy, on 04/15/2024
Beauty and the Beast - How Different Artists Saw the Beast Differently
Blue has many meanings (like all colors), in this case it fits out-of-this-world, heavenly, and melancholic feelings.
Tolovaj, on 04/14/2024
Beauty and the Beast - How Different Artists Saw the Beast Differently
Madam Barbot de Villeneuve's version is much longer, with six brothers and six sisters. It was not written as an educational tool but more as a fairy tale, typical for the 17th century with numerous descriptions and decorative elements. Such ...
Tolovaj, on 04/14/2024
Beauty and the Beast - How Different Artists Saw the Beast Differently
Beauty has a background, so fashionable dress can still fit. On the other hand, the story clearly states that the castle was loaded with dresses for nobility. So, in her case, everything goes.
Tolovaj, on 04/14/2024
Beauty and the Beast - How Different Artists Saw the Beast Differently
Snow White is an example of riches-to-rags-to-riches, Hansel and Gretel is rags-to-riches. Yes, I am working on that.
Tolovaj, on 04/14/2024
Sacred Gardens
Yes. There is a now dessicated valley which local people claim to be the site of Eden, but I cannot recall its name.
frankbeswick, on 04/14/2024
Safety in British Mountains
I have not seen the film.
frankbeswick, on 04/14/2024
Sacred Gardens
Your introduction describes the Garden of Eden as in modern Iran.
Is there any tradition about where in modern Iran?
DerdriuMarriner, on 04/13/2024
Safety in British Mountains
Thank you for your comment below in answer to my previous, same-day question.
Fire is the means that elementary-school and Sunday-school teachers invoked for divine-impelled worldwide destruction.
Might you have seen the film The coming ...
DerdriuMarriner, on 04/13/2024