Bethany (given name) Bethany (given name) Bethany ( ("Bethania"), in Greek, which is probably of Aramaic or Hebrew origin, meaning "house of affliction" or "house of figs") is a feminine given name derived from the Biblical place name, Bethany, a town near Jerusalem, at the foot of the Mount of Olives, where Lazarus lived in the New Testament, along with his sisters, Mary and Martha, and where Jesus stayed during Holy Week before his crucifixion. The name has been well-used in English-speaking countries. It was the 59th most popular name for girls in England and Wales in 2010, having ranked as high as
The Parables of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ The Parables of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ The Parables of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ Done into Familiar Verse, with Occasional Applications, for the Use and Improvement of Younger Minds was written by Christopher Smart and published in 1768. The "Parables" are a collection of parables from the Bible which includes lessons from both the Old and New Testament. The "Parables", as with "Hymns for the Amusement of Children", was part of Smart's attempt to create religious literature dedicated to children. The "Parables" were printed in March 1768 and were advertised in the "London Chronicle" on 31