Kanna Zen
The Concise Oxford Dictionary of World Religions
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Kanna Zen (Jap.; Chin., Kʾan-huachʾan). Zen based on the contemplation of words, a description of Zen in which the
kōan is pre-eminent. In time, it became virtually synonymous with
Rinzai, in contrast to
Sōtō, which was termed
mokushō zen.
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Bereans Restore a Grave Situation
News Wire article from: Targeted News Service; 10/30/2008; 568 words
; Berea College issued the following news release: Berea College students recently teamed up with citizens of Rockcastle County to restore the Walker Newcomb Cemetery where black soldiers of the Civil War are buried. Recently members of the Rockcastle and Mt.Vernon communities have decided to join
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Bereans Talk About Presidential Inauguration
News Wire article from: Targeted News Service; 1/27/2009; 257 words
; Berea College issued the following news release: On Jan. 19 a group of students, staff and faculty departed Berea to attend the Presidential Inauguration in Washington, D.C. the following day. Click here to view some of their thoughts about the historic event:
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Readers write
Magazine article from: Canadian Mennonite; 4/27/2009; ; 700+ words
; ...Finally, the author's counsel to act as the Bereans did in interpreting Scripture in community results in sectarianism. As long as Bereans consult only with other Bereans (and Mennonites with other Mennonites), we...
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The appalachian commitment and ownership at Berea College, 1855 - 1912
Magazine article from: College Student Affairs Journal; 10/1/2000; ; 700+ words
; ...to be the catalyst that would ignite local furor against the Bereans. Fearing that there were equally zealous abolitionists in...Peck, 1980). Although the exile was not permanent, and the Bereans made intermittent visits to Madison County throughout the Civil...
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CHURCH STRIVES TO OPEN MINDS AS WELL AS HEARTS.(News)
Newspaper article from: Daily News (Los Angeles, CA); 2/16/2008; 700+ words
; ...said the Rev. Stan Ferguson, who has led the Northridge congregation since July. "Be Bereans, from Acts 17:11, is what we encourage. The Bereans searched and examined the Scriptures. That is one of our values. Wrestle with your faith...
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CAR HIT AT UNMARKED CROSSING.(NEWS)
Newspaper article from: The Cincinnati Post (Cincinnati, OH); 5/10/1997; 387 words
; ...warning gates or lights, said Deer Park Police Chief Michael Bereans. The train, sounding its horn and whistles, hit the car...the car 350 feet before it was able to stop, police said. Bereans said there have been ongoing efforts by local officials to...
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Local Religious Events
Newspaper article from: Sacramento Observer; 10/2/2002; 512 words
; ...located at 2665 Del Paso Boulevard Tickets are $ 23.50, $27.50 reserved and are available at The Gospel Connection and Bereans. For more information call (916) 452-6168 or (916) 410-5902. NOVEMBER 2 FASHION SHOW Unlimited Fashion's Sixth...
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Author Pagels' agenda
Newspaper article from: Lancaster New Era Lancaster, PA; 3/31/2004; 334 words
; ...the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." (John 14:6) We should examine scripture as the Bereans did with Paul's words, to see if, indeed, Elaine Pagels knows what she is talking about. And she is a professor of religion...
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Beverly Hess, apartment manager
Newspaper article from: Lancaster New Era Lancaster, PA; 8/18/2003; 343 words
; ...and managed an apartment building. A member of Kirkwood Presbyterian Church, she taught Sunday school and belonged to the Bereans Group. She was active with the children's release-time Bible program in the Solanco School District. Mrs. Hess enjoyed...
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Why so much misunderstanding? Keeping the Faith
Newspaper article from: News Sun, The (Waukegan, IL); 4/11/2008; ; 478 words
; ...does not overlook ignorance. Rather, he commands all men everywhere to repent. The solution is found in Acts 17:11. The Bereans learned the truth because "they received the word with all readiness, and searched the Scriptures daily..." Are you willing...
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Bereans
Book article from: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church
Bereans, also known as Barclayans and Barclayites . A religious sect founded at Edinburgh in 1773 by J. Barclay and so called from their...
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Beroeans
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
Beroeans see Bereans .
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John Barclay
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
John Barclay 1734-98, minister of the Church of Scotland and founder of the Bereans or Barclayites. His Without Faith, without God (1769) and other works were unacceptable to his presbytery, and he was prohibited...
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Barclay, John
Book article from: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church
Barclay, John (1734–98), founder of the ‘ Bereans ’ (q.v.) or ‘Barclayites’. While he was assistant to A. Dow, the Presbyterian minister...
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