Mary the Mother of Jesus
The wife of Joseph and mother of Jesus.
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Matthew
A tax collector who became one of Jesus' 12 disciples.
Melchizedek
The priest-king of Salem encountered by Abraham.
MERCY
MercyMercy is a term used to describe leniency or compassion. God’s mercy is frequently referred to or invoked in both the Old and New Testaments.…
MESSIAH
The MessiahThe Messiah was the one who, it was believed, would come to free the people of Israel from bondage and exile. In Jewish thought…
Michal
Younger daughter of Saul given to David as wife.
MIDRASH
MidrashMidrash in Judaism refers to methods of interpretation or exegesis. Midrashic exegesis is intended to derive a deeper meaning from a text. More in Judaism…