In the Temple, Antiochus sets up an idol of Zeus, the "abomination of desolation" (1:54). Mattathias, a zealous Jewish priest, refuses to partake of the pagan sacrifice which is being forced on him.
Advent is once more upon us (pun intended!), and with it comes two sets of confusion: the idea that Advent is the ...
Photo Credit: Reddit Opinions came in quickly, and they were all over the board. "As a long time landscaper, eww," one person wrote. "Red mulch is an abomination." Another agreed, saying: "I refuse to ...
“All these things” embraces not only the razing of the temple, but also the “abomination of desolation” or “desolating sacrilege”. That term draws on Jewish prophecy and history, including the ...
These are the best locations to mine rich orichalcum veins in Guild Wars 2 for maximum crafting or profit margins.
Poor connectivity, security concerns and small size of units have proven a deterrent for potential homebuyers, leaving occupancy in Narela limited to 15% Standing atop the terrace of a 13-storey ...
Mir, the Siberian cat gifted to Japan's Akita Governor by Russian President Vladimir Putin in 2012, has passed away at age 12. The feline, named "peace" in Russian, was given in return for an ...
Theory of mind is typically defined as the ability to understand the thoughts, beliefs, desires, and emotions of other people. This understanding allows individuals to predict how others will feel ...
He knows the fanbase has high expectations for the team and can get caught up thinking this season has been "an abomination." And Lynch admits the team has to learn from games like last week (in ...
13 The high places which were before Jerusalem, which were on the right of the mount of destruction which Solomon the king of Israel had built for Ashtoreth the abomination of the Sidonians, and for ...