> On a more serious note, can anyone compare and contrast the meanings of
> "neshama" and "chai" for me?
I though neshama was that thing which, once bestowed, resulted in real
animated life.
When God breaths the neshama into the man, he becomes a living being (Gen
2:7).
Best regards,
GEORGE ATHAS
Dept of Semitic Studies,
University of Sydney
- Email: gathas AT mail.usyd.edu.au
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