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Epati takes down a book and opens it. Hunter watches him. Many Cook Islanders are big people; Epati is big. He gives Hunter the book. It’s open at a photo of a beautiful necklace of black pearls. ‘That is the Manihiki Necklace,’ says Epati. ‘It’s from the island of Manihiki. Manihiki is a thousand kilometres from Rarotonga, but it’s ...
In the Bible, the name Richard is often associated with characteristics such as bravery, leadership, and wisdom. It can symbolize strength and honor, reflecting a person of noble qualities and virtues.
Sep 12, 2013 · As the people were gathered at the Temple in prayer, the Spirit of God came upon a prophet (20:14) who encouraged them not to fear and assured them that God would undertake for them in this battle without their fighting at all (20:15-17; not God’s usual means!).
The name Richard is of Germanic origin and means “brave ruler” or “powerful leader.” In the Bible, Richard is not a name that appears specifically, but it can be associated with characteristics such as strength, courage, and leadership, which are often valued in biblical teachings.
He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him. And he is before all things, and in him all things hold together.
These were the words that Richard Bancroft, Archbishop of Canterbury and director of the King James Bible translation, wrote in his letter to officials at Cambridge University in July of 1604—just six months after James had commissioned the new Bible at the Hampton Court Conference.
Richard MacAndrew has worked in ELT for over 40 years. He has taught in Finland, Sweden, Malaysia and Great Britain. He has written a variety of books for many different publishers, including a number of readers. He has twice won a Language Learner Literature Award from the Extensive Reading Foundation.
