tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7168186887197611051.post7837154167160866447..comments2023-03-23T00:25:52.757-07:00Comments on Veils and Vocations: The VeilJennifer Eliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12033913521471100028noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7168186887197611051.post-89054333345852331812014-05-26T15:44:59.987-07:002014-05-26T15:44:59.987-07:00There is some interrelation, although, they are do...There is some interrelation, although, they are done for much different reasons at this point. Veiling was a common practice in many walks of faith and also outside of the faith, like in the medieval era and even pre-Christianity. However, Christian veiling, as well as Jewish veiling, is done as a sign of respect for God and out of modesty. Veils are often referred to as prayer coverings and have biblical roots. Islamic veiling is seen as a modesty issue but it is done to cover anything that could be considered provocative or sexual by men and does not appear to have any relation to prayer. So, it is a different take on modesty. The hair of a woman has always had special significance and is referred to as her glory, even in the Bible. That is why covering the hair was a common tradition, especially for married women throughout the centuries. Islam initially did not require veiling, however, it was a practice that was adopted from Christianity and Judaism as the cultures began to meld together during the Islamic empire conquests. Therefore, they have the same root, however Islamic veiling is an extreme of the requirement and allows only the feet and hands to be seen. The only equivalent in the Christian faiths is the use of habits by consecrated women. Unfortunately, many use Islamic veiling to oppress and cut women off from society. That is not the intent of Christian veiling. I hope that helps. Thanks for stopping by.Jenniferhttp://www.veilsandvocations.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7168186887197611051.post-5047304240901643422014-05-26T14:51:13.062-07:002014-05-26T14:51:13.062-07:00Very interesting. Do you know if this practice of...Very interesting. Do you know if this practice of veiling in the Christian religion has any relation to the face veiling in the muslim religion? I'm looking forward to more of your wonderful research and writing. Wonderful job! Angela MullerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com