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Question
I am looking for a word or phrase in the Old Testament language for Valley of
dry bones. Also a phrase or word for Garden of Eden.

Answer
The valley of dry bones passage is found essentially in Ezekiel 37.

Valley בקעה biq`ah
Dry יבש yabesh
Of bones עצם `etsem

CF:
http://www.blueletterbible.org/Bible.cfm?b=Eze&c=37&t=RSV#conc/2

The Garden of Eden is mentioned in Genesis 2

Garden גן gan
Eden עדן `Eden

CF:
http://www.blueletterbible.org/Bible.cfm?b=Gen&c=2&v=1&t=RSV#conc/8

Hope that helps

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-J.M.J. West

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I have a wide knowledge of the Old and New Testaments, a working knowledge of biblical Greek, and a fundamental understanding of 1st century Aramaic. I can answer questions regarding the nature of salvation and the God-head, the relation of Christ to his Church, the nature of the Sacraments, etc. I do specialize in Catholic and Orthodox issues (why they believe in apostolic succession, or the Real Presence in the Eucharist, etc) and in giving biblical (and historical) perspective on such topics. I have a good working knowledge of the Pre- and Ante-Nicean fathers too.

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I am the Director of RCIA, which is for people studying to become Catholic; I've done this for 2 years, and have over 5 years experience in this field. I am the official Catechist of Benedictine College. I am also a pastoral assistant at Benedictine College.

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BA, Philosophy BA, History

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