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Sumer
Sumer was an ancient civilization that flourished in southern Mesopotamia from the late fourth millennium BC to the early second millennium BC. It left behind cuneiform writing, city-states, and ziggurats. It is frequently discussed in studies of the biblical background in connection with the land of Shinar and Ur of the Chaldees in Genesis.
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- Epic of GilgameshHistory
The Epic of Gilgamesh is an epic poem recounting the quest of Gilgamesh, a king of ancient Mesopotamia, for eternal life. Because its flood story resembles the account of Noah's flood in Genesis, it is frequently discussed in biblical studies.
- District Superintendent (Methodism)Church Offices
A district superintendent is a pastoral office in Methodist churches. The holder represents a district (district conference) made up of several congregations, provides pastoral care for the churches and pastors of that area, and oversees its administration.
- Psalm SuperscriptionsBible
Psalm superscriptions are short headings placed before the text of many psalms. They identify the psalm's author or affiliation, the type of song, performance instructions, and the circumstances of its composition.
- Replacement TheologyDoctrine & Theology
Replacement theology is the theological view that God's covenant relationship with Israel was transferred to the church after Jesus Christ. It is also called supersessionism.
- Special RevelationDoctrine & Theology
Special revelation is a theological term for God's disclosure of Himself and His saving will through particular means such as prophecy, historical events, Jesus Christ, and Scripture, as distinguished from general revelation through nature and conscience.
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