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Neshamah and Ruach, the Ultimate Backbone of Humans

Neshamah and ruach are the two components possessed by every single human being. Together they confer humanity on humankind. Neshamah and Ruach are the essential constituents that endow humans with their humanity. The goal of this chapter is to show the reality and inseparability of this twosome spirit duo. We will discuss the exact role […]

Spirit in the Bible is Very Controversial and Misunderstood

The word spirit in the Bible is sometimes mistranslated and often misinterpreted. It’s time for scriptural enlightenment. What does spirit in the Bible refer to? How does spirit in the Bible relate to neshama? “Study to show yourself approved to God, a workman that needs not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth” […]

The Coherent Definitive Definition of a Human Being

Sorry, this is an error please click here to see this week’s post. Thanks 🙂 The meaning of to be human is to possess the five features of consciousness. It is a psychological and biblical definition. The Explanation has solved the first part of the mind-body problem. To be human signifies being endowed with consciousness […]

What it Means to be Human. The Astonishing Ultimate Meaning

The meaning of to be human is to possess the five features of consciousness. It is a psychological and biblical definition. The Explanation has solved the first part of the mind-body problem. To be human signifies being endowed with consciousness which confers five characteristics: how humans function, reasoning, socialization, rulership, and purpose for life. (Mind-Body […]

5 Types of Reasoning. Your Life Depends on Right Choice

You’re a thinking creature, but strangely not always logical. Here are 5 types of reasoning. Which type are you? And where it’ll lead you. Your choice among the 5 types of reasoning is crucial. Let’s examine them and see which one leads to life, real abundant life, ultimately, with all the benefits. Are you going […]

Human Rulership has the Responsibility for People & Resources. Why?

Human rulership has the management of themselves, other people, the environment, and Earth. Where did it come from and why? Who decided on human rulership for governing other people, the world, and its natural reserves? It’s no mystery that we’re in a huge mess when it comes to the peace and prosperity of people and […]

Social Relationships. Puzzling Humans Love & Hate. Why?

Social Relationships are one of the most fundamental identifiers of humans. What is their origin? Why so important and conflictual? God blew His own neshama (Job 32:8) into the first human (Gen. 2:7). Why? Because It is the primary agent that confers God’s image on humankind (Gen. 1:26). What God does on His perfect spiritual […]

Human Nature. How Creative Humans Worldwide “Should” Work

Consciousness establishes the blueprint for human nature. People’s behavior has a definite pattern. Here’s how it works When God breathed neshama, the breath of life, into the first human, He conferred on them certain features or abilities. In the last chapter, we saw the ability to create a purpose for one’s life. Now we’ll see […]

What is the Purpose of Life? Why Humans Crave an Answer

The purpose of life. 2.5 billion entries in Google and only floundering results. Why do people care about their life’s purpose? Neshama is the divine essence (breath of life) God infused into human beings (Genesis 2:7). It confers on humans five human features. The first overriding element our consciousness revolves around is the purpose of […]

Neshama is Translated Inspiration. Discover Deeper Meaning

Inspiration isn’t a bad translation for Neshama. But it hides the most basic element of humans. Here it is. Genesis 2:7 exposes the elementary components of a human being. And inspiration is not one of them. The only two mentioned there are afar and neshama, dust, and “divine breath or essence.” It’s time to grasp […]