Be that as it may, the symbol of the fish is popularly acknowledged in Jewish circles as “a symbol of both good luck and fertility" [Dennis, G.W.: The Encyclopedia of Jewish Myth, Magic and Mysticism, Llewellyn Publications, Woodbury 2007]. The Talmud (Bavli Berachot 20) tells us the “Evil Eye” has no effect on fish, hence the popularity of this symbol in amulets against the “Evil Eye.” In this regard images of fish at one time featured quite prominently at the entrances of private residences, e.g. those of the Jews in Djerba, North Africa. On the other hand, we are told that the fish is a symbol of immortality, and that “the Jewish motif of the Feast of Leviathan might reflect the actual practice, in various religious traditions, of a fish dinner as a foretaste of immortality,” hence its appearance on graves and ancient synagogues [Wineman, A.: Mystic Tales from the Zohar, The Jewish Publication Society of America, 1997].

Amongst the North African Jewish folk customs, an early 20th century traveller named Nahum Slouschz made reference to “a whole series of beliefs which have sprung from the cult of the fish, a cult the traces of whose ancient predominance may be found scattered across the whole Mediterranean. Thus, the Jewish fortune-tellers practise divination with fish. At Tunis, even at Tangiers, there are certain kinds of fish which it is forbidden to eat, on account of their use in divination. It is not in good taste to use the word ‘hut’ (fish), its use is replaced by the phrase Mta el hara or el bahra (beings of the sea)” [Slouschz, N.: Travels in North Africa, The Jewish Publication Society of America, Philadelphia 1927].

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​️Title: Olive Kitteridge [2014]
Rating ⭐️: 8.3 / 10
Release Info: February 3, 2015 (Germany)
Genre: 🎭 Drama, Psychology
Language: English
Country of Origin: 🇺🇸 United States
Story Line: A middle-school math teacher Olive and her marriage with Henry which spans 25 years.
Stars: Frances McDormand, Richard Jenkins Ann Dowd.

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The Origins of the Jesus Fish

“I am the living bread that came down from heaven; whoever eats this bread will live forever; and the bread that I will give is my flesh for the life of the world.”

- John 6:51

KNOWLEDGE OF THE TRUTH IS RESERVED TO A FEW.
ONLY THOSE WHO "SEE" AND DO NOT "REMOVE" KNOW THE TRUTH.

SAUL. \ ... truth is the most sincere, most divine of all; indeed the divinity and sincerity, goodness and beauty of things is the truth; which neither by violence is removed, nor by antiquity is corrupted, nor by occultation is diminished, nor by communication is dispersed: because sense does not confuse it, time does not wriggle it, place does not hide it, night does not interrupt it, darkness does not hold it; indeed, by being more and more challenged, more and more it resurrects and grows. Without defender and protector he defends himself; and therefore she loves the company of a few and wise men, she hates the multitude, she does not show herself to those who do not seek her out for herself, and she does not want to be declare to those who humbly do not expose themselves to him, nor to all those who fraudulently investigate her ; and therefore a very high dwelling, where all row and few see.

Neutrality

A balanced approach contributes to a more effective solution to problems in all spheres of life. If you wish the person to meet you halfway and start trusting, show him during the conversation that you are ready to listen to him and take arguments and ideas.

By maintaining an adequate and neutral position, you will demonstrate self-confidence and interest in the interlocutor.

Stephan Kessler 1622-1700
King of Cyrus in the Temple of Bel. Book Daniel 14.1-22