The Concise Oxford Dictionary of World Religions (718 page)

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Eisegesis
(reading meanings into a text)
:
Eisendrath, M. N.
(1902–73).
US Reform
rabbi
. While he was president of the
Union of American Hebrew Congregations
, he presided over the change in direction of the Reform movement to a new
rapprochement
with tradition. He was also greatly involved in civil rights, social action, and interfaith activities.
Eka
(Skt.). One; the unity (
g Veda
10. 129) which precedes the manifestations of creation.
Eka
(Second patriarch of Ch'an/Zen in China)
:
Ek
da
i
(Skt.). The eleventh day after a full or new moon, when Hindus fast and meditate, especially through the chanting of the name of God.

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