E: 11/09 TODAY 5PM Win Chambers Dictionary of Beliefs and Religions (HELP!)

Melli

GUARDIAN CLICKY

We're giving away 10 copies of Chambers Dictionary of Beliefs and Religions. To win this sumptuous prize (and you must live in the UK to participate), you should answer all of the following questions correctly. As there'll probably be more than 10 brainboxes among you, a random draw of winning entries will be made to determine who gets the books. The competition's only open for one day, so get answering and good luck!

Sorry - I need help with this one, or I'll be googling until I have to leave for the school run!

In Taoism, who had a famous dream about a butterfly? Chuang Tzu

Which of the gospels, in its original form, does not have an account of the resurrection appearances of Jesus? Mark

Which biblical figure "fell asleep" at the end of her life, rather than dying, according to Orthodox churches? The Virgin Mary

Which Old Testament prophet was given a scroll by God, which he was then asked to eat? Ezekiel

bhafc810

In Buddhism, what is the word for a nun?

• bhikkuni

nursey71

Which biblical figure "fell asleep" at the end of her life, rather than dying, according to Orthodox churches?


Answer: The Virgin Mary (see here)

comping_cat

I think What is the meaning of Arabic root from which the word Sharia is derived? is to follow.

from here - In its fullest sense, the Shari'ah is therefore virtually synonymous, and can be used interchangeably, with the word Din, which can only inadequately be translated as 'religion'. Din literally means 'way of life', 'submission', 'following' or the 'Way'. Though the word Shari'ah in its various derivative forms is found in five places in the Qur'an, (1) its extensive use only came into vogue much later; for the words Islam and Din were more commonly employed to express the same meaning in the early days of Islam.

nursey71

Which of these famous people did TH Huxley not put on his list of famous agnostics?

He certainly quoted Hume and Descartes in his essays, and so am beginning to think the answer is Socrates. If I can't find any more info before 5pm then I'll go with this answer!

just_thrifty

Which of these famous people did TH Huxley not put on his list of famous agnostics?

I put Descartes for this one- he was a Roman Catholic all his life....

Melli

Thanks so much for all your help! I really appreciate it :beer:

I ended up on the 'phone for most of the afternoon, sorting something out, and didn't get a chance to google after the first 4 answers.