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Meanwhile, in the Gospel of Thomas (another influential work), Jesus goes further, casting childlessness as a divine blessing: ‘The days will come when you will say, “Blessed is the womb which has not conceived and the breasts that have not
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“When exploring tales of gods, spirits and folk deities, one encounters a myriad of versions. There’s the rendition embraced by the common folk, another espoused by religious authorities to propagate the faith, and yet another, the academic and anthropological perspective, which may diverge from popular beliefs. Consequently, discerning the truth amidst these varied narratives poses a formidable challenge.”
― Daiva: Discovering the Extraordinary World of Spirit Worship
― Daiva: Discovering the Extraordinary World of Spirit Worship
“What is at stake is whether the reform of our common life is led by governments elected by and accountable to the people, or rather by wealthy elites claiming to know our best interests.”
― Winners Take All: The Elite Charade of Changing the World
― Winners Take All: The Elite Charade of Changing the World
“Learning without thinking is useless. Thinking without learning is dangerous. Confucius, Lúnyŭ (Analects), ii. 15”
― Empires of the Word: A Language History of the World
― Empires of the Word: A Language History of the World
Joshua’s 2024 Year in Books
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