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  2. Marzēaḥ - Wikipedia

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    The latest reference to the marzēaḥ is the Madaba Map from the 6th century AD: [4] the settlement ΒΗΤΟΜΑΡΣΕΑ Η ΚΑΙ ΜΑΙΟΥΜΑΣ (Betomarsea ē kai Maioumas) shown in the map near the Dead Sea is identified as "House of Marzēaḥ". [52] [68] Some link this place to Baʿal-Peʿor mentioned in the bible, who is the god of death.

  3. Veneration of the dead - Wikipedia

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    Filipino Catholic and Aglipayan veneration of the dead finds its greatest expression in the Philippines is the Hallowmas season between 31 October and 2 November, variously called Undás (based on the word for "[the] first", the Spanish andas or possibly honra), Todos los Santos (literally "All Saints"), and sometimes Áraw ng mga Patáy (lit.

  4. Honorifics for the dead in Judaism - Wikipedia

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    The Hebrew transliteration is zikhrono livrakha (m.) / zikhronah livrakha (f.) (Hebrew: זיכרונה לברכה ‎ (f.) / זיכרונו לברכה ‎ (m.)). It is often abbreviated in English both as OBM and as Z"L. The Hebrew abbreviation is ז״ל ‎. In the past, it was common to use this expression for living people as well. [10]

  5. Jewish eschatology - Wikipedia

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    The Hebrew Bible, at least as seen through interpretation of Bavli Sanhedrin, contains frequent references to resurrection of the dead. [18] The Mishnah (c. 200) lists belief in the resurrection of the dead as one of three essential beliefs necessary for a Jew to participate in it:

  6. What is Day of the Dead? Ultimate guide to traditions, dates ...

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    Day of the Dead celebrates the belief that the spirits of the deceased return to the world of the living during this time. It is a joyful and colorful occasion that embraces death as a natural ...

  7. Bereavement in Judaism - Wikipedia

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    This aspect of the meaning of levayah conveys the suggestion of a commonality among the souls of the living and the dead. [ 8 ] Yemenite Jews , prior to their return to the land of Israel, maintained an ancient practice during the funeral procession to halt at, at least, seven stations before the actual burial of the dead, beginning from the ...

  8. Yahrzeit candle - Wikipedia

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    A yahrzeit candle, also spelled yahrtzeit candle or called a memorial candle, (Hebrew: נר נשמה, ner neshama, meaning "soul candle"; Yiddish: יאָרצײַט ליכט yortsayt likht, meaning "anniversary candle") is a type of candle that is lit in memory of the dead in Judaism. [1]

  9. Bible translations into Hebrew - Wikipedia

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    Bible translations into Hebrew primarily refers to translations of the New Testament of the Christian Bible into the Hebrew language, from the original Koine Greek or an intermediate translation. There is less need to translate the Jewish Tanakh (or Christian Old Testament ) from the Original Biblical Hebrew , because it is closely intelligible ...