[ 03.2016 | Heidelberg ]
the German noun ‘Geist’ can be translated as ghost, mind, or spirit. the inscription on the main building of Heidelberg University is ‘dem lebendigen Geist’ (= ‘to the living spirit’). the public higher education institution, also known as ‘Ruperto Carola’, was established in 1386 and is Germany’s oldest university. also, it is one of the most excellent research universities in Europe.
easter is a religious and cultural holiday and the most important for Christians. as described in the New Testament, easter celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead on the third day of his burial after his crucifixion by the Romans c. 30 AD.
the ‘Holy Ghost’ or ‘Holy Spirit’ is the third entity of the Trinity: the Triune God is manifested as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. in the bible, all four Gospels (Luke 3:22) tell that the Holy Spirit came down on Jesus at his baptism in a bodily shape, like a dove. the dove thereby is seen as a symbol of purity and harmlessness (Matthew 10:16).
purity and harmlessness is my goddaughter. and great stories and deep belief is what I hope to give her on her way. this is why I dedicate this one to you.
happy easter.
sources: uni-heidelberg.de | history.com | compellingtruth.org