The word "fragment" comes to English from the French, derived from the Latin verb frangere. It means:
"A part broken off; a small, detached portion; an imperfect part; as, a fragment of an ancient writing." (Wiktionary)
This is the same verb from which we get the word, "fraction."
Fragments abound in religions -- in texts, beliefs and practices. Religions are essentially wholes made from fragments; they are dazzling mosaics that offer new perspectives every time you study them.
I have lots of examples in mind of fragments (and maybe even fractions) that I am going to share soon. Stay tuned. :)
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