Theme

The Fear of the Lord

The 'beginning of wisdom' that every tradition distinguishes from terror — the awe of the small soul before the unbearable nearness of the Holy.

Judaism

"The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction."
Proverbs 1:7
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"...Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man."
Ecclesiastes 12:13
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"The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do his commandments..."
Psalms 111:10
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Christianity

"There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear..."
1 John 4:18
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Islam

"This is the Book about which there is no doubt, a guidance for those conscious of Allah."
Al-Baqarah 2:2
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