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Pillar Of Fire (play)
Pillar of Fire can refer to: * Pillar of fire (theophany), a manifestation of God in the Tanakh * Pillar of Fire International, a Methodist Christian denomination * ''Pillar of Fire'' (novel) by Judith Tarr * '' Pillar of Fire (film)'' the English title of ''Amud Ha'Esh'' a 1959 Israeli film * ''Pillar of Fire'' (documentary), mini series on the history of Zionism and Israel * '' Pillar of Fire: America in the King Years, 1963–65'', the second volume of Taylor Branch's trilogy on Martin Luther King, Jr. * ''Pillar of Fire and Other Plays'' by Ray Bradbury ** A short story included in the anthology '' S Is for Space'' * ''Pillar of Fire'' (ballet) by Antony Tudor * ''Pillar of Fire'' (sculpture), an outdoor sculpture in Washington, D.C. * A sculpture of stylized flames by Egon Weiner at the site of origin of the Great Chicago Fire of 1871 * ''The Pillar of Fire'', an 1899 French short silent trick film See also * Tactical High Energy Laser, formerly known as Pillar of Fire pr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pillar Of Fire (theophany)
The pillars of fire and cloud are a dual theophany (manifestation of God) described in various places in the first five books of the Hebrew Bible. The pillars are said to have guided the Israelites through the desert during the Exodus from Egypt. The pillar of cloud provided a visible guide for the Israelites during the day, while the pillar of fire lit their way by night. Biblical narrative The pillars of cloud and fire are first mentioned in chapter 13 of the Book of Exodus, shortly after Moses leads the Israelites out of their captivity in Egypt. The narrative states that the pillar of cloud went ahead of them by day to guide their way, and the pillar of fire by night, to give them light. The Pharaoh, however, brings an army in pursuit of the Israelites, and catches up to them at their encampment beside the Red Sea. The pillar of cloud intervenes to keep the army from approaching during the night; it positions itself behind the Israelites, casting light upon their camp while ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pillar Of Fire International
The Pillar of Fire International, also known as the Pillar of Fire Church, is a Methodist Christianity, Christian denomination with headquarters in Zarephath, New Jersey. The Pillar of Fire Church affirms the Articles of Religion (Methodist), Methodist Articles of Religion and as of 1988, had 76 congregations around the world, including the United States, as well as "Great Britain, India, Liberia, Malawi, Nigeria, the Philippines, Spain, and former Yugoslavia." The denomination runs radio stations, a printing press, and educational institutions including a seminary. In the early 20th century, Pillar of Fire was known for its support for women's rights; in the same century, it was known for supporting the Ku Klux Klan and its racist platform. In 1997 and 2009, Pillar of Fire repudiated the denomination's former association with racism in the United States, racism and requested Forgiveness#Christianity, forgiveness from God for formerly holding this position. In the present-day, wor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pillar Of Fire (novel)
''Pillar of Fire'' is a 1995 historical fantasy novel by Judith Tarr. It deals with the reigns of Egyptian pharaohs Akhenaten and Tutankhamun and the Exodus from the perspective of a Hittite slave girl of Ankhesenpaaten. It draws heavily on Ahmed Osman's suggestion that Moses and Akhenaten were the same person. The idea of Akhenaten as the pioneer of a monotheistic religion that later became Judaism has been considered by various scholars starting with Sigmund Freud's views in '' Moses and Monotheism''.Freud, S. (1939). Moses and Monotheism: Three Essays.Montserrat, (2000) Tarr comments in the endnotes that she was surprised at how little she had to tweak historical fact to write the story. The audiobook version, published in 1998, ran for approximately 22 hours and was read by Anna Fields. Synopsis Set in ancient Egypt the narrative is based on the notion that Moses and the Pharaoh Akhenaten were one and the same. Narrated in the third person from the viewpoint of a Hittit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pillar Of Fire (film)
Pillar of Fire can refer to: * Pillar of fire (theophany), a manifestation of God in the Tanakh * Pillar of Fire International, a Methodist Christian denomination * ''Pillar of Fire'' (novel) by Judith Tarr * '' Pillar of Fire (film)'' the English title of ''Amud Ha'Esh'' a 1959 Israeli film * ''Pillar of Fire'' (documentary), mini series on the history of Zionism and Israel * '' Pillar of Fire: America in the King Years, 1963–65'', the second volume of Taylor Branch's trilogy on Martin Luther King, Jr. * ''Pillar of Fire and Other Plays'' by Ray Bradbury ** A short story included in the anthology ''S Is for Space'' * ''Pillar of Fire'' (ballet) by Antony Tudor * ''Pillar of Fire'' (sculpture), an outdoor sculpture in Washington, D.C. * A sculpture of stylized flames by Egon Weiner at the site of origin of the Great Chicago Fire of 1871 * ''The Pillar of Fire'', an 1899 French short silent trick film See also * Tactical High Energy Laser, formerly known as Pillar of Fire pro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pillar Of Fire (documentary)
''Pillar of Fire'' ( he, עמוד האש, or ''Amud Ha'Esh'') is a documentary television series of the Israel Broadcasting Authority (IBA), named after the Pillar of Fire, the biblical phenomena which led the ancient Israelites to the Promised Land during their exodus from Egypt. It was produced by Yaakov Eisenmann and edited by Yigal Loussin and presents the History and narrative of Zionism from the late 19th century until the establishment of the state of Israel in 1948. It first aired during the winter and spring of 1981 on Israeli Channel 1 over a period of five months, and attracted its biggest rating at the time. It was later broadcast on CUNY TV in the United States in 1988 in English narrated by Ian McKellen and it was announced by the German Minister of State to be aired as part of wide array of events to mark Israel's 60th Independence Day (Yom Ha'atzmaut). It is still being re-aired at times, on the Israeli History Channel through the Israeli cable TV and satellite te ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
America In The King Years, 1963–65
The United States of America (U.S.A. or USA), commonly known as the United States (U.S. or US) or America, is a country primarily located in North America. It consists of 50 states, a federal district, five major unincorporated territories, nine Minor Outlying Islands, and 326 Indian reservations. The United States is also in free association with three Pacific Island sovereign states: the Federated States of Micronesia, the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau. It is the world's third-largest country by both land and total area. It shares land borders with Canada to its north and with Mexico to its south and has maritime borders with the Bahamas, Cuba, Russia, and other nations. With a population of over 333 million, it is the most populous country in the Americas and the third most populous in the world. The national capital of the United States is Washington, D.C. and its most populous city and principal financial center is New York City. Paleo-America ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
