[TalBlack]

“The translation “virgin,” therefore, deserves to be moved out of the margin [referring to the marginal translation of ‘almâ as “virgin” that the RSV gives] and into the text; and the translation “young woman” merits no more than marginal status (1988, 1:157).”

Lotta’ convolutions in arriving at the above. It demonstrates that “where there is a will there is a way.” “Maid” is a word that had a meaning comparable to ‘virgin’ but which has morphed with use to mean ‘domestic servant’.

“Faith” is a word that comes into play with respect to the Bible. If one has even a sliver of Faith or a hope to have Faith then one may, in his questioning, be visited by the Holy Spirit.

Faith absent the illumination of the Holy Spirit is just stupidity. God has not left us stranded on this ‘floating mote’ with no possible sense of His Being.

[GonzoII]

"Lotta’ convolutions in arriving at the above."

I saw sound logical evidence. The meanings of the words and their use were clearly demonstrated and the drawing of a the conclusion justified.