The Concise Oxford Dictionary of World Religions (101 page)

), and it died with him.

 
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(Heb., ‘Introduction’). Introductory words of an
Aramaic
poem written by R. Meir b. Isaac Nehorai. It consists of ninety lines, praising God, the Creator and Lawgiver.

 
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(Heb., ‘Binding’ (of
Isaac
)). The story of
Abraham's
intended
sacrifice
of Isaac, told in Genesis 22. In Jewish thought, this incident is regarded as the supreme example of obedience to God's will. Traditionally the
Temple
was believed to have been built over the site where the ‘akeda took place.

 
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À Kempis
(Christian writer)
:

see
THOMAS À KEMPIS
.

 
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(Pañj
b
, ‘continuous hymn-singing group’). A non-political organization emphasizing strict allegiance to Sikh discipline. The Jath
draws inspiration from the devout and learned fighter for Indian independence, Bh
Randh
r Singh (1878–1961). From the Akha
K
rtan
Jath
have come many members of the more political and militant Babbar Kh
ls
, campaigning for an independent state,
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