Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun Excommunication from the synagogue.
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The application of herem is described in the Book of Deuteronomy:
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Hebrew word herem, derived from a verb which means (1) to consecrate or devote; and (2) to exterminate.
Easton's Bible Dictionary M.G. Easton 1897
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In Deut. 7: 26 an idol is called a herem = anathema, a thing accursed.
Easton's Bible Dictionary M.G. Easton 1897
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It is called herem, and it means total annihilation.
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It is called herem, and it means total annihilation.
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It is called herem, and it means total annihilation.
NPR Topics: News 2010
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It is called herem, and it means total annihilation.
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It is called herem, and it means total annihilation.
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The "rulers of the synagogue" had it in their power to punish by excommunication, scourging and death. (a) Excommunication from the synagogal community was termed herem,, ’anáthema, (see Anathema).
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 14: Simony-Tournon 1840-1916 1913
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In any event, it is similarly odd that many of Boteach's critics who are eager to put him in herem excommunication for having the chutzpah to publish a book about Jesus of Nazareth are the same Chabad Lubavitch members who seem to be placing their bets that the late Lubavitch rebbe is the messiah.
Rabbi Jason Miller: Jesus, We Can Finally Talk About Jesus Rabbi Jason Miller 2012
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