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  2. Mantle (monastic vesture) - Wikipedia

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    The mantle was originally a cape worn simply to ward off the cold. The mantle was first mentioned in the Old Testament, as a garment worn by several prophets including Elijah and Elisha. In 2 Kings 2:11–14, the mantle passing from Elijah the prophet, to Elisha, his successor, symbolizes the passing of prophetic authority:

  3. Elijah - Wikipedia

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    Elijah (/ ɪ ˈ l aɪ dʒ ə / il-EYE-jə) [a] or Elias was a prophet and miracle worker who lived in the northern kingdom of Israel [14] during the reign of King Ahab (9th century BC), according to the Books of Kings in the Hebrew Bible.

  4. List of mythological objects - Wikipedia

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    Mantle of Elijah, the waters of which, touched by the Mantle (monastic vesture)mantle, divided, so as to permit both to pass over on dry ground across the Jordan River. (Abrahamic religion) Mantle of Tegau Gold-Breast, Tegau Gold-Breast (Tegau Eurfron, wife of Caradoc) was a Welsh heroine. Her mantle would not serve for any woman who had ...

  5. Were John the Baptist and Elijah the same man? - AOL

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    Dec. 2—Jesus told a crowd in Matthew 11:7-14 that John the Baptist had been "the Elijah who was to come" and that has led many people to wonder if John was the actual re-appearance of the great ...

  6. Saint symbolism: Saints (A–H) - Wikipedia

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    Elijah: habit and mantle of the Carmelites, cave, scroll, chariot of fire: Eliphius: Bishop's attire, with his head in his hands [citation needed] Elisa Angela Meneguzzi: Religious habit [clarification needed] [citation needed] Élisabeth Bruyère: Religious habit [clarification needed] [citation needed] Élisabeth Eppinger

  7. 2 Kings 2 - Wikipedia

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    2 Kings 2 is the second chapter of the second part of the Books of Kings in the Hebrew Bible or the Second Book of Kings in the Old Testament of the Christian Bible. [1] [2] The book is a compilation of various annals recording the acts of the kings of Israel and Judah by a Deuteronomic compiler in the seventh century BCE, with a supplement added in the sixth century BCE. [3]

  8. Mantle (clothing) - Wikipedia

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    A mantle (from old French mantel, from mantellum, the Latin term for a cloak) is a type of loose garment usually worn over indoor clothing to serve the same purpose as an overcoat. Technically, the term describes a long, loose cape -like cloak worn from the 12th to the 16th century by both sexes, although by the 19th century, it was used to ...

  9. Portal:Bible/Featured chapter/2 Kings - Wikipedia

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    Elijah, in company with Elisha, approaches the Jordan River. He rolls up his mantle and strikes the water. The water immediately divides and Elijah and Elisha cross on dry land. Suddenly, a chariot of fire appears and Elijah is lifted up to heaven in a whirlwind. As Elijah is lifted up, his mantle falls to the ground and Elisha picks it up.