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== Sheep in the Bible ==

== Sheep in the Bible ==

Sheep are mentioned many times in the Bible, and Christians are frequently likened to sheep of whom God is the shepherd, most notably in Psalm 23:

Sheep are mentioned many times in the [[Bible]], and [[Christians]] are frequently likened to sheep of whom [[God]] is the shepherd, most notably in [[Psalm]] 23:

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1The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.<br />

1The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.<br />

==Old and New Worlds==

==Old and New Worlds==

American cuisine is noted for the absence of lamb and mutton dishes, and sheep are not widely farmed, perhaps because the idea of a sheep ranch might be perceived as undermining the national 'frontier' self image.{{fact}}

[[American]] cuisine is noted for the absence of lamb and mutton dishes, and sheep are not widely farmed, perhaps because the idea of a sheep ranch might be perceived as undermining the national 'frontier' self image.

The [[Hawick Blueface]], native to the uplands of Roxburghshire and the Scottish Borders, is the largest native variety of British sheep. Its name derives from its characteristic mid-grey (not blue) face. Bluefaces provide a heavy yield of wool and the meat is fatty with a good flavor. [http://www.britishsheep.co.uk/breeds/hawick]

The [[Hawick Blueface]], native to the uplands of Roxburghshire and the [[Scottish]] Borders, is the largest native variety of British sheep. Its name derives from its characteristic mid-grey (not blue) face. Bluefaces provide a heavy yield of wool and the meat is fatty with a good flavor. [http://www.britishsheep.co.uk/breeds/hawick]

==Sheep in popular culture==

==Sheep in popular culture==