15th February: 6th after Epiphany.
The article reflects on the stories of healing in the Book of 2 Kings 5:1-14 and the Gospel of Mark 1:40-45. It relates the healing of army commander Naaman from skin disease after following the order by the messengers of prophet Elisha to wash his face in the river Jordan. It recounts a story from...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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Sage
[2009]
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The expository times
Year: 2009, Volume: 120, Issue: 4, Pages: 186-187 |
| Further subjects: | B
Bible. Mark
B Friendship B LEPROSY in the Bible B Jesus Christ B Spiritual Healing B BIBLE. Kings, 2nd |
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| Summary: | The article reflects on the stories of healing in the Book of 2 Kings 5:1-14 and the Gospel of Mark 1:40-45. It relates the healing of army commander Naaman from skin disease after following the order by the messengers of prophet Elisha to wash his face in the river Jordan. It recounts a story from the gospel about the risks taken by Jesus Christ by touching a leper man and His power of healing. The author encourages everyone to reach out with a hand of friendship to people with different views and beliefs. |
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| ISSN: | 1745-5308 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: The expository times
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1177/0014524608099804 |