proselytes of the gate

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• PROSELYTES —    converts from heathenism to Judaism, of which there were two classes: Proselytes of the Temple, those who accepted the ceremonial law and were admitted into the inner court of The temple; and Proselytes of the Gate, who accepted only the moral …   The Nuttall Encyclopaedia

• Hillel the Elder — Hillel (הלל) (born Babylon traditionally c.110BCE 10CE [ [http://www.jewishencyclopedia.com/view.jsp?artid=730 letter=H Jewish Encyclopedia: Hillel] : His activity of forty years is perhaps historical; and since it began, according to a… …   Wikipedia

• Seven Laws of Noah — The rainbow is the modern symbol of the Noahide Movement, recalling the rainbow that appeared after the Great Flood of the Bible. The Seven Laws of Noah (Hebrew: שבע מצוות בני נח‎ Sheva mitzvot B nei Noach) form the major part of the Noachide… …   Wikipedia

• Proselyte —    Is used in the LXX. for stranger (1 Chr. 22:2), i.e., a comer to Palestine; a sojourner in the land (Ex. 12:48; 20:10; 22:21), and in the New Testament for a convert to Judaism. There were such converts from early times (Isa. 56:3; Neh. 10:28; …   Easton's Bible Dictionary

• Cultural and historical background of Jesus — Scholars examine the cultural and historical background of Jesus in order to better understand Jesus, his ministry, and the origins of Christianity. This examination treats the New Testament as one of many documents, written and perhaps later… …   Wikipedia

• Proselyte — Proselyte, from the Koine Greek προσήλυτος/proselytos , is used in the Septuagint for stranger , i.e. a newcomer to Israel ; [] and in the New Testament ( [http://www.blueletterbible.org/cgi bin/words.pl?word=4339 Strong s G4339] ) for a convert… …   Wikipedia

• pros´e|lyt´er — pros|e|lyte «PROS uh lyt», noun, verb, lyt|ed, lyt|ing. –n. a person who has changed from one opinion, religious belief, or cause, to another: »These proselytes of the gate are as welcome as the true Hebrews (Charles Lamb). –v.t. 1. to convert… …   Useful english dictionary

• pros|e|lyte — «PROS uh lyt», noun, verb, lyt|ed, lyt|ing. –n. a person who has changed from one opinion, religious belief, or cause, to another: »These proselytes of the gate are as welcome as the true Hebrews (Charles Lamb). –v.t. 1. to convert from one… …   Useful english dictionary

• DIASPORA – SECOND TEMPLE PERIOD — During the period of the Second Temple, Jewish history was mainly concentrated in Ereẓ Israel. Whatever may or may not have been the relative population figures inside and outside the country, the main currents which were subsequently to shape… …   Encyclopedia of Judaism

• Cornelius — • A centurion of the Italic cohort, whose conversion at Cæsarea with his household is related in Acts 10 Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Cornelius     Cornelius      …   Catholic encyclopedia

• RIGHTS, HUMAN — The following article deals with the subject of human rights, their essence and the contents of various fundamental rights as reflected in the sources of Jewish Law. The interpretation of Israel s Basic Laws concerning human rights in accordance… …   Encyclopedia of Judaism