GNOSTICISM
Gnosis means “knowledge,” although it often refers to secret or mystical knowledge revealed to a specialized few. “Gnosticism” is a generalized term of reference to…
Archives: Glossary Terms
Goliath
The Philistine giant from Gath, slain by a stone from David's sling.
GRACE
GraceGrace is the unmerited gift of God’s love and acceptance. In Martin Luther’s favorite expression from the Apostle Paul, we are saved by grace through…
Hagar
Sarah's maidservant, Abraham's concubine, Ishamel's mother.
Haggai
Prophet who urged rebuilding the Temple after the exile.
HALLEL
To sing hallelujah is to express praise to God. “Hallel” means praise, while “jah” is a shortened form for Jahweh. Anyone who has read the…
Hannah
The mother of the prophet Samuel.