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write to the churches 13 And, behold, two of them went that same day to a village called Emmaus, which was from Jerusalem about threescore furlongs. 14 And they talked together of all these things which had happened. 15 And it came to pass, that, while they communed together and reasoned, Jesus himself drew near, and went with them. 16 But their eyes were holden that they should not know him. 17 And he said unto them, What manner of communications are these that ye have one to another, as ye walk, and are sad? 18 And the one of them, whose name was Cleopas, answering said unto him, Art thou only a stranger in Jerusalem, and hast not known the things which are come to pass there in these days? 19 And he said unto them, What things? And they said unto him, Concerning Jesus of Nazareth, which was a prophet mighty in deed and word before God and all the people: 20 And how the chief priests and our rulers delivered him to be condemned to death, and have crucified him. 21 But we ...

Mock the Dead (aka publish a paper of your best appreciation)

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"... The positivism of modern science has obsessed us with this idea that the Egyptians are beset with this morbid preoccupation with death, the gloom and the tomb. The grisly mummy image, you know, that we got with the Egyptians. Nothing could be further from the truth. Resurrection, not death is the theme here. Look at this man. He's striding forth with purpose and gladness. His eyes looking forward. The hands above his head are raised in the Ka-gesture which is the salute to the spirit moving into the higher realm ... the upper world, is the Ka . You see, when you enter the presence of a great one you raise both hands to show that you are not armed. Also, that you bear no ill will and that you trust him completely. He is coming into the presence of the Father, you always call him the "Father," with complete trust and confidence. That's followed by the hepet, or the "embrace." . Then you embrace him and you become one with him. You become his son. I h...