The women around Jesus veiled themselves according to the practice of the women around the earlier prophets. Their garments were loose and covered their bodies completely, and they wore scarves which covered their hair. In Genesis 24:64-5 : “And Rebekah lifted up her eyes, and when she saw Isaac, she alighted from the camel, 65and said to the servant, ‘Who is the man yonder, walking in the field to meet us?’ The servant said, ‘It is my master.’ So she took her veil and covered herself.” Paul wrote in his first letter to the Corinthians, “5 But any woman who prays or prophesies with her head unveiled dishonours her head—it is the same as if her head were shaven. 6For if a woman…
Religions and Beliefs
If God is able to do anything, He could become a man and a son!
If God is able to do anything, Hecould become a Man and have a Son! Logically speaking, the answer is NO because the concept of God becoming man contradicts the basic meaning of the term “God.” People commonly say that God is able to do all things; whatever He wants to do, He can do. In the Bible of Christians it is said, “… through God all things are possible (Matthew, 19: 26; Mark 10: 27, 14: 36).” The …
The Probability of Macro-evolution
Introduction: Science has accomplished enormous progress and achievements in genetics since the turn…
Hijab in the Bible and Torah (part 2 of 2)
Modern Jewish women who cover their hair ascribe various meanings to the act. For some it…
Hijab in the Bible and Torah (part 1 of 2): Hijab in Christian Denominations
The literal meaning of hijab is to veil, to cover or to screen. It encompasses more…
Jesus in the Holy Quran
Muslims and Christians believe different things about Jesus (peace be upon him). For Christians, he is…
A theoretical dialogue between a Muslim and a Christian (part 2 of 2)
Expressions of truth and steps of conversion. Part 2. Abdullah: Yes, especially their misunderstanding of…
The Concept of God in the Bible
Dr. Zakir Naik:1. God is One The following verse from the book of Deuteronomy contains an…
Original Sin
The concept of original sin is completely foreign to Judaism and Eastern Christianity, having…
