Sublime

Pythagoras was said to be the son of Apollo and a mortal woman called Parthenis, whose name derives from the word parthenos, meaning 'virgin'.[

American antisemitism during the decades that followed the mass migration was, as Fermaglich puts it, “private” and therefore “insidious.” In the earlier part of the twentieth century, such discrimination was not subtle, appearing in job advertisements with the warning “Christians Only” or at hotels and restaurants posting signs declaring “No Dogs

When ambassadors from the King of Persia arrived in Macedonia, Philip was absent, and Alexander entertained them. His engaging manners greatly charmed them, and he became their intimate friend.

“Where do these Jews find their arrogance?” “They’ve always been stubborn,” Trajan said. “They want few things, but those few they insist upon.”

“You’re on. Gotta warn you, though, I’m not much into shopping for recreation.” Cornelia puzzled, “But you . . . you are Jewish?” “Oh, sure.” “Practicing?” “Nah, I know how to do it pretty good by now.”

woman is forbidden to enter the synagogue and would be obliged to pray at home in order to fulfill her daily obligations.