The word “feliz” means “happy” or “merry,” while “Navidad” means “Christmas.” Put together, the phrase is a simple and joyful way to wish others happiness during the Christmas season.
The last time the Ark of the Covenant was definitively seen, according to biblical sources, was in ancient Jerusalem during the reign of King Josiah in the late 7th century BCE. After the Babylonian conquest, the Ark vanished from both scripture and history, leaving behind a legacy of mystery.
Gold, being universally prized, reflects the principle’s role as a “gold standard” for ethical behavior. It is not just one rule among many, but the rule that encapsulates the spirit of all others.
In 2012, the Episcopal Church authorized blessings for same-sex unions. This was followed by the 2015 General Convention, which allowed for the marriage of same-sex couples in all Episcopal churches, following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide.
An intriguing detail in Caleb’s genealogy is that he is called a Kenizzite (Numbers 32:12; Joshua 14:6, 14). The Kenizzites were a non-Israelite people who lived in Canaan before the Israelite conquest.