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Grok (/ ˈ ɡ r ɒ k /) is a neologism coined by the American writer Robert A. Heinlein for his 1961 science fiction novel Stranger in a Strange Land.While the Oxford English Dictionary summarizes the meaning of grok as "to understand intuitively or by empathy, to establish rapport with" and "to empathize or communicate sympathetically (with); also, to experience enjoyment", [1] Heinlein's ...
Marcion called God 'the Stranger God', or 'the Alien God' in some translations, as this deity had not had any previous interactions with the world, and was wholly unknown. See also the Unknown God of Hellenism and the Areopagus sermon.
The biblical term "proselyte" is an anglicization of the Koine Greek term προσήλυτος (proselytos), as used in the Septuagint (Greek Old Testament) for "stranger", i.e. a "newcomer to Israel"; [1] a "sojourner in the land", [2] and in the Greek New Testament [3] for a first-century convert to Judaism, generally from Ancient Greek religion.
Like a stranger pulling over to help when your car breaks down on the freeway, neighbors joining in on the search for your lost dog or the waiter who discretely lets you know that you’ve got a ...
Slain God Valþognir Slain Receiver Vegtam Wanderer or Way-tame Baldrs draumar (6, 13) Veratýr Veratyr God of men, God of being Gylfaginning, Óðins nǫfn (8) Viðfräger Wide Famed Viðrir Vidrir Stormer Gylfaginning, Skáldskaparmál, Lokasenna (26) Hrafnagaldr Óðins (9) Viðrímnir, Viðhrimnir Contrary screamer or 'wide hoary-beard'
Paul di Filippo called the character "the Heinlein mouthpiece in Stranger in a Strange Land". [5]Alexei Panshin found Harshaw to be a poorly drawn character. "Jubal Harshaw, too, is lessened by his super powers -- doctor, lawyer, etc; his multiple training seems a gratuitous gift from Heinlein without reason or explanation. . . .
Jesus sought me when a stranger, Wandering from the fold of God; He, to rescue me from danger, Interposed His precious blood; How His kindness yet pursues me Mortal tongue can never tell, Clothed in flesh, till death shall loose me I cannot proclaim it well. O to grace how great a debtor Daily I’m constrained to be!
A ger toshav ("resident alien") is a Gentile (non-Jew) living in the Land of Israel who agrees to follow the Seven Laws of Noah. [21] The theological basis for the seven commandments of the Noahic Covenant is said to be derived interpretatively from demands addressed to Adam [22] and to Noah, [23] who are believed to be the progenitors of humankind in Judaism, and therefore to be regarded as ...