The participle παραπεσóντας has played a central role in the interpretation of Hebrews 6:4–6. Through the long history of interpretation a disagreement has surfaced concerning its rendering into English, an issue amply reflected in the literature as well as in English versions. …
Researchers are noting that within the past two decades Americans are increasingly identifying as nonreligious and are reporting an awareness of the secularization of American life. Many individuals who no longer identify as religious and leave their religious communities, calle…
This study examines the basis of accusations of unbelief (takfir ) in the Mamluk period (648-922/1250-1517) in order to uncover the conditions promoting its emergence and discuss the groups liable to such accusations. Takfir is initiated by any Muslim on the basis of the Qur'ani…