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There is a certain Ḥayah [angelic being] in the firmament, who bears the sign of truth upon its forehead during the daytime, whereby the angels know that it is day, and in the evening, it bears the…
Contributor:
Abraham Jacob Paperna
Places:
Žitómir, Russian Empire (Zhytomyr, Ukraine)
Date:
1863
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When you see the planets and constellations circling heaven at all hours, do not imagine that they are speeding, like a runner in a valley, to show off their prowess. No, it is a sublime cause that…
Contributor:
Judah Zarco
Places:
Constantinople, Ottoman Empire (Istanbul, Turkey)
Date:
1560
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I have seen other stars
with a tail before,
but the people were frightened
by this awesome torch.
As an omen of war
it does sadden my heart.
Let us turn to our God,
let us try to please Him.
Contributor:
Yakob Yoná
Places:
Salonica, Ottoman Empire (Thessaloniki, Greece)
Date:
1910