Philosophy of Language

Philosophy of Language

The Enchanted Circle: Divine Sophia’s Call to Dance, Laugh, and Heal

Sophia is still dancing within the Circle drawn on the face of the deep.

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Oct 05, 2024
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The word “Paradise” comes from the Old Persian "pairidaeza", which meant “enclosed garden” or “walled enclosure.” It first appears in the Bible in Septuagint — the Greek translation of the Old Testament. This word combines “pairi-” (around) and “-daeza” (wall or enclosure).

Paradise is an enclosure — a place surrounded by a wall. It’s an en…

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