Essays on Flesh

Introduction

Academic study of the New Testament (NT) excluding Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John sees the influence of Luke in Acts perspective of the divinity of Jesus and Paul's epistles provide his perspective. Reading Luke is critically similar to reading Acts when it comes to the perception of the divinity of Jesus. The early Christian literature of the Acts of the Apostles and the Pauline letters in particular, reflect specific ideas about Jesus and continue spurring debate on the divinity of Jesus, the Son of God, Jesus the man, and Jesus the Christ. There were many centers of Christians attempting ...

Essay Outline

I. Introduction A. Paul explains to the Galatians justification by faith and not by works or law. B. Freedom in Christ from the bondage of the flesh results in love and service of others, not in self-fulfillment. C. Thesis Statement: Being freed from the Law and sin, the believer should walk by the Spirit and not by the flesh. II. Body: Analysis of the Passage A. There is hardly any big difference between the Bible audience and us today. B. Paul gives the principle of walking by the Spirit and not by the flesh. C. A Spirit-driven life is ...

Introduction to the New Testament

But now the righteousness of God has been manifested apart from the law, although the Law and the Prophets bear witness to it—the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ for all who believe. For there is no distinction: for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and are justified by his grace as a gift, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus, whom God put forward as a propitiation by his blood, to be received by faith. This was to show God’s righteousness, because in his divine forbearance he had ...

Law and justice are two aspects of the same coin. While one cannot be without the other, "The Merchant of Venice" by Shakespeare is a play where a conflict between the two is observed and eventually resolved. In the paragraphs to follow, we will compare and contrast the sense of law and judgement as felt by the various protagonists of the play and understand how "Christian sense of justice weighed more than Venetian law in Merchant of Venice." We will be focussing majorly on the court scene, which is calibrated in Act IV of the play. - Shylock and ...

Analysis of Leadership Styles and Behaviour

The two stories under consideration in this paper are curved out of the Play Merchant of Venice, written by prolific and world-beating playwright William Shakespeare first staged at about 1605 and since then, took the world by a storm; the other story is hived out of the Mad Men, an American television Period Drama Series created, directed and produced by award-winning and trend-blazing video writer and producer Matthew Weiner and was premiered on July 19, 2007 on the American Cable Network. It is also co- produced by Lionsgate Television. The Play Merchant of Venice features the love struck Antonio ...

The apostle Paul, who started as one of Christianity’s most enthusiastic enemies, was hand-picked by Jesus Christ to become the gospel’s most passionate courier. Paul towers as one of the all-time giants of Christianity .he made three long missionary journeys all through the Roman Empire, planting churches, preaching the gospel, and giving power and support to the early Christians. Paul writes in the book of Romans 8:9 that you are not in the monarchy of the flesh but are in the monarchy of the spirit if indeed the spirit of God lives in you. If anyone does ...

Jesus Christ as “The Bread of Life”

“In the beginning was the Word. And the Word was with God and the Word was God;” (John 1:1) During His time, the Jews with whom Jesus Christ had been preaching were already believers of God, who was called Yahweh. The appearance of our Christ, then, paved way to a new faith and new teachings of the scriptures. However, the Jews were not easily swayed by these teachings for they find it hard to believe that the Messenger of God was a simple man. During that time, they were extremely monotheistic, believing in the one God, and the Scriptures ...

The collection of short stories entitled Missing Women and Other Stories by June Spence was heralded as being a popular discussion of modern behaviours in men and women. In practice, the stories detail the measured and controlled approaches that individuals take towards life and stand starkly juxtaposed with the excess lifestyles of so many living in the modern world today. This idea of ‘excess’ is regularly presented throughout the book; a feminist would view this as being an attempt to ...

John Updike’s short story ‘A & P’ was first published in ‘The New Yorker’ on July 22, 1961. Even now, fifty years on, it still, despite its brevity, or perhaps because of it, his most frequently anthologized short story and, one would assume, one of his most widely enjoyed and read. This essay will analyze the popular appeal of ‘A &P’ and reach a justified conclusion about why it carries on being read so widely and with such apparent gusto and interest. The ways in which Updike writes the story are important, as ...

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THE FIRST VISUALS CONTRAST MYSTERIOUS, SCARY, EXOTIC FAR AWAY PLACES WITH THE FRIGHTENING STARK NEW ENGLAD UNPAINTED HOUSE

THEIR PURPOSE IS TO SET THE ATMOSPHERE FOR STRANGE, AND NIGHTMARISH LOCATIONS. THE NARRATOR IS SPEAKING AS THE FILM SHOWS SCENES OF MYSTERIOUS PLACES: ANCIENT ITALIAN CATACOMBS AND GRAVEYARDS, CRUMBLING RHINE CASTLES, RUINS OF TEMPLES IN ASIA IN SHADOWS, GERMAN FORESTS AND HIGH DANGEROUS CLIFFS IN MOUNTAINS . . . TO THE WORST A PLAIN UNPAINTED HOUSES IN NEW ENGLAND SQUATING DEEP IN THE BACK WOODS . . .

NARRATOR (SPEAKING DARKLY AS THE SCENES OF SCARY PLACES ARE VIEWED BY THE AUDIENCE

Searchers after horror haunt strange, far places. For them are the catacombs of Ptolemais, and the carven mausolea of the nightmare countries. They climb to the moonlit towers of ruined Rhine castles, and falter ...

THE DEITY AND HUMANITY OF CHRIST

Introduction: A Theological Mystery That Jesus Christ is God and, in the same time, man is an idea many people do not believe in. To some, Christ is just a normal man, who became a great religious leader of Judaism and Christianity. For instance, the heresy of Iconoclasm that started during the Byzantine Empire taught that Christ the God could not depicted, and that the pictures of Christ can only show Jesus the man and so were not suitable objects for faith and worship. To some, God sent His spirit to possess a human being already born on earth. ...

Marriage or union is a social bond between two people called ‘spouses’ who bear rights and obligations towards each other. Since long, marriage has been a ‘union’ solely between man and woman.The history of marriage was almost 400 years ago. Heterosexuality or sexual attraction has played a great part in making union of different sexes. The idea of romance was started in 17th and 18th century when Enlightenment philosophers gave rise to the idea of ‘happiness in life.' The pair of Man and woman has been considered very natural and complying the laws of nature because only the union ...

The pull of the flesh or the call of the spirit? - Weighing the impact of the dual forces inherent in Tanizaki Jun’ichirō’s novel The Two Acolytes This paper seeks to take issue with Tanizaki Jun’ichirō’s novel The Two Acolytes vis-a-vis an examination of the dual perspectives embedded within the rubric of the text, in relation to the theme of sexual temptation. While the paper shall attempt to delineate the twin perspectives and responses to the resonant concern of carnality and temptation of the flesh within the novel, it shall simultaneously explore the delineation of ...

Introduction

Sexuality is a very polemic topic now days. There is not a clear understanding of what abstinence and intimacy are. What is the purpose of courtship and the reason and essence of marriage? This paper aims to provide lights into what these are. It will start by saying why abstinence is important, the reasons for it and how it leads to a much fully satisfying life once married. It will also develop the topic of intimacy, what it is, why it is needed and how to increase intimacy.

It is not uncommon to hear young people say that they ...

The Merchant of Venice would be notable if it simply coined the phrase “A Pound of Flesh;” however, there are other distinctions that set it apart even for an author as notable as Shakespeare. In act III scene one there is a speech that contains the quote, “If you prick us do we not bleed? If you tickle us do we not laugh? If you poison us do we not die? And if you wrong us shall we not revenge? If we are like you in the rest, we will resemble you in that” (III.i.53–57). This play also ...

Jonathan Safran Foer has entertained enormous significant approval and international awareness for his writing approach in novels for example Everything Is Illuminated: a Novel. The most recent book, however, is a factual and on edge. Eating Animals is a comprehensive Foer’s individual description of disagreements with the principles of eating animals subsequent to the delivery of his son. The book is sectioned into eight chapters, each one containing a title that is not completely obvious but more reminiscent and figurative. For “All or Nothing or Something Else” for the second chapter plunging into the predicament of ...

The sky was melting, as the fire grew warmer;

I saw them dancing - with wooden shields and no armor -

In the place that I’d thought was another corner

Of the Third World peace and dictators’ safe harbor. Their numbers were humble, as they asked for assistance In spreading the word of a rising resistance. The two decade world of cold-warless existence, Reacted with merely staying at distance. The third-party threats to the tyrants were glowing With fanciful phrases of deepest concerns; Whilst priests kept on chanting and widows were mourning, The quick was saving the flesh from the thorn. Their knees did not tremble, as they got an offer: Their hearts were bleeding, and their ...

The importance of the resurrection story to St Paul

Apostle Paul is considered the author of more than a half of the New Testament books. Nowadays, theologians continue studying his epistles, trying to resolve issues and find answers to many questions concerning Christian views on the world. Some of Paul’s epistles reveal the topic of resurrection of the dead and the life after death. We find reflections on these issues in Paul's epistles to Corinthians, Thessalonians, Philippians and Romans. - What motivated Paul to develop the theme of resurrection? The book of Acts contains the story of the Apostle Paul’s preaching in the Areopagus - preaching ...

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Introduction A zombie is a corpse that feeds on living flesh. Primarily, the phenomenon is brought about by a viral infection of unknown origin wherein no cure has yet been discovered. An outbreak of such an infection would certainly become a major health and security concern not only of the Center for Disease Control (CDC) or of equal infectious agency of any country, but also of the government and international bodies as a whole. Assuming that an outbreak occurs, one of the firsts step to be taken is to contain the infection in whatever cost. Even so, ...

Introduction

PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) is an American organization for animal rights. It gives voice against four major issues regarding treatment of animals such as fur farming, using animals for entertainment, factory farming, and animal testing. PETA also fights against eating animals, killing of animals, keeping chained dogs, bullfighting, and cock fighting. Even though the organization’s intention is good to save the life of the animal, PETA is often considered as unrealistic and extremist. PETA states that creating the institution of breeding, as “pets” are selfish. According to Newkirk, who led PETA, the word “friends” ...

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In the poem, we are confronted with the question of the moral obligation of a child to his or her parent. To understand this, we must first understand the relationship between the mother and the child. Let us first analyze the personality of the mother, the Chippewa woman that the poet had reiterated. Right from the start, it was clear that the mother was alone and had no one to depend on but herself. “Far from the Fort and far from the hunters, a Chippewa woman with her ...

Tom describes Jim as “the most realistic character in the play, being an emissary from a world of reality that we were somehow set apart from” (Williams 145) in his opening speech. However, as an aspiring poet, Tom is being more symbolic. Basically, Jim is a representation of that one thing we believe is a source of our happiness that we wait so desperately for but it always tends to evade our grasp. The play serves as a medium to establish Laura’s figurative, and then Jim appears at the end of the play just to fulfill that need. ...

The Gospels of Mark and John are argued to have two different interpretations of the motivations and aims of Jesus Christ, and offer unique takes on his message. Both gospels take on the Gospel narrative in quite different ways, leading to distinct disparities in message that are not entirely compatible (i.e. do not function consistently next to each other). While the Gospel of Mark talks about what Jesus did as a person, leaving the reader to ponder the nature of Jesus himself, the Gospel of John states outright his preexistence and spiritual significance. This allows the two gospels to ...

- In the introductory material, key themes such as “sin,” “sacrifice,” and “relationship with God” emerge. How do these themes apply to the story of Jesus? Why are these themes important to a Christian worldview? The doctrine describes the reconciliation of human beings with God. This is referred to as atonement. Atonement is the pardoning or forgiving of sins through the crucifixion and death of Christ Jesus. Jesus sacrificed himself for the sins of human beings by coming to the world and dying by crucifixion. This then made it possible for the reconciliation between humans and God. A Christian ...

The Tattoo (Ta Moko)

According to myths from maori tattoos originated from a love affair of Mataora and Niwareka. Unfortunately, the two lovers had a fight and Mataora beat Niwareka. Mataora was filled with guilt after beating her lover and he went running after her. He was successful to arrive at her father’s realm but his face was dirty after his journey (Gemori 1). Niwareka’s family mocked him for his untidy appearance. After long persuasion to Niwareka’s, he was forgiven and was taught the art of tattooing and Taniko by Niwareka’s father. The two lovers went back to the ...

Charles Bukowski was an American novelist, poet and a short story writer. He is renowned for writing about the lower American class. He depicted the bleakness of the lower class by using apt images of alcoholism, sex and booze. He also wrote about men’s futile relationships with women and how due to lack of faith, men and women indulged in mindless sex, just to pass time. He is also known as “the laureate of American lowlife” (Iyer). “Alone with everybody” also depicts the austerity and desolation of the people. The very title of the poem symbolizes the isolation ...

Harper Lee's evocative piece, To Kill a Mockingbird is one of the most profound pieces of American literature of the 20th Century. A central factor leading to its impactful nature is the development of relatable characters, whether laudable or despicable, which have since become archetypes of certain personas. These personalities represent interminable characteristics of American history and highlight elements of the development of the American social conscience. Since the initial publication of To Kill a Mockingbird, Atticus Finch has been a symbol of an individual whose moral compass points true North. Interestingly, Atticus is assigned the defense of Tom ...

While many zombies in popular culture and film involve the deliberate waking of the dead whose purpose is to feast on your flesh and turn you into one of them, zombies also carry uniquely prescient intentions and purposes in their 21st century representations. Often, in the wake of 28 Days Later, these zombies are not the traditional Romero zombies, consisting of rotting flesh that inexplicably walks; In the 2009 Canadian film Pontypool, zombies are eventually found to be "infected" with words and language, with meaning itself becoming the vehicle for transmission of this violence and destructiveness inherent to their ...

Morality is defined as the generally accepted behavior, thought and actions in the society or within an organization. These are commonly referred to as the accepted notions of right or wrong within a setup. Religion is said to contribute to the increase of morality in the society in one way or another. This paper intends to analyze the several ways in which Christianity contributes to improving moral behaviors in the society. The teachings and practices of the Christian faith have over the years had an impact in changing the behaviors of many people in the world. It teaches that ...

When Dreams Do Not Come True

In the world of creative writing and literature, there are various ways in which authors can express their thoughts and send message to the audience. Some might explain their message in a comprehensible prose and immediately express the main aim of the whole literary work; others might create a piece full of strong visual images which bring the audience to the theme and author’s message (Kennedy and Dana 250). In the last case, the language of the poem tends to be full of creative language devices and symbolism. The meaning of symbolism and literary devices are particularly important ...

Would you consider Swift’s “A Modest Proposal” to be a literary piece or more directly political in nature and why?

First published in London in 1729, Jonathan Swift’s “A Modest Proposal” is a famous piece of satirical writing which criticizes the attitude of the establishment of England towards Ireland as a whole and in particular to the poor people of Ireland. The history of England’s relationship with Ireland has for centuries been fraught with controversy and frequently marred by violence, even in the modern era. From an Irish point of view, England has been guilty of ...

The current research is focused on the theme of food classification and the application of binary opposition system to the current issues and its strengths and weaknesses. Binary opposition is known as the specific concept that uses two related terms that are opposite in their meanings to demonstrate the contrast between the two sides of each concept. Every culture has a specific system of principles that is used to classify the food in order to regulate its intake. One of the most interesting aspects of food regulating process is the usage of binary opposition system. These classifications usually include ...

Introduction

Confers grace Washes sins away Puts to death sinful tendencies and temptations It is God’s gift of love Faith As God’s gift and Inspires love Facilitates worship and aids in resisting temptations Necessary for the fulfillment of God’s promises Believers are made righteous and justified Enables believers to be saved, see and please God Allow Christians to understand difficult mysteries beyond their power Saint Bernard of the Claviaux wrote eighty-six sermons on the Song of Songs and On Loving God. In which baptism and faith create a path for Christians to be elevated to the knowledge ...

The short story, “A Rock Trying to be a Stone”, written by Sergio Troncoso in 1999, and the poem, “What’s it Like being a Black Girl”, written Patricia Smith in 1991, each shows their cultural environment with their respective tensions and conflicts. In the case of Troncoso’s short story, the conflicts originate from the misdemeanors perpetrated by the three teenage friends which accidentally led to the death of their neighbor kidnap victim; while for Smith the conflicts revolve around the personal and social struggles of a pre-teen African American female who is slowly realizing the actual cultural ...

Aristotle is considered to be on one of the greatest philosophers that ever lived. He is referred to as the teacher of metaphysics ethics and logic. One of the most famous medieval fable stories concerning this great philosopher is titled “Phyllis et Aristotle” which when translated means Aristotle and Phyllis. This story is about how the great Aristotle, at the time living at the residence of one of his greatest disciples, Alexander the Great seeks to separate the powerful ruler from his wife, Phyllis whom Aristotle considered to be absorbing all his energy and time leading him to neglecting ...

Film studies: What dreams may come

‘What dreams may come’ is a melodramatic film by Ron Bass with Robbie Williams in a lead role of Christy as a main character, featuring the whole set of themes including love, father-son relationships, death, madness and Heaven and Hell as religious notions. The first thing a spectator’s attention is turned to is the problem of death and afterlife. The story conveys the author’s view of what Heaven and Hell look like. Basically, it can be divided into two logical parts – time when Christy explores his new home and the period when he goes for a rescue ...

Introduction

The main antagonist in the Theban plays, Oedipus the King, Oedipus at Colonus and Antigone, Creon undergoes a major character transformation. This is clearly indicated in the three roles he takes up in respective plays. In Oedipus the King, Creon is the loyal brother-in-law who is accused by the former of murder. He is depicted as a lover of his family and of the people of Thebes. In Oedipus at Colonus, this nature slowly fades away and he becomes devious and deceptive. As a king, Creon, a noble statesman finds himself between a rock and a hard place while ...

‘Instructor’s Name’

Analysis paper ‘To a stranger’ is a poem written by Walt Whitman, which was published as a part of the collection of his poems titled ‘Leaves of Grass’, in the year 1855. The sexual nature of the poems in this collection fuelled a great controversy at the time of its publication, and in 1865, he lost his government job as a result of the ’indecency’ which his boss saw reflected in his works. In the ‘leaves of Grass’, there is a separate cluster of poems called the ‘Calamus’, and ‘to a stranger’, is a part of that cluster. The ...

“In giving her existence, a great law had been broken; and the result was a being whose elements were perhaps beautiful and brilliant, but all in disorder, or with an order peculiar to themselves, amidst which the point of variety and arrangement was difficult or impossible to be discovered” (Hawthorne, Chapter 6 p. 98). The quote above generalizes Pearl’s character. She was the daughter of Hester Prynne, a woman living in the standards of the Puritan society condemned by the people as ‘brazen hussy’ who bears the scarlet letter ‘A’ fantastically embroidered upon her bosom (Hawthorne, Chapter 2 ...

Photo of Alexander the Great

The Walters Art Gallery has a wide range of arts ranging from different personalities of the world. An art gallery stores many things about the different cultures of people. The arts were very many and therefore I was able to settle on the above art of Alexander the Great. Alexander the Great was born in 356 BC in the city of Pella, Macedonia. He was the son of King Philip II and Queen Olympias. Alexander is still considered a military genius of all time in history. He possessed military qualities like those of Napoleon Bonaparte of France and Julius ...

We die twice in this lifetime. The first death comes when the last breath leaves our body, when we shuffle free of the mortal coil. The next, and most important, is when all memory of us is gone, when we are no longer even an errant thought left to float on the breeze. That is undoubtedly the worst death, the one that is lasting and cannot ever be rescinded. To be remembered by those who knew of one’s acts, their life, and their deeds, is a type of immortality that is likely the closest that humankind will ever ...

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Salvation Death Repentance Every religious book or scripture is a guide to the human being to follow the proper path. What is the proper path then? It is a path, which leads the person towards the Ultimate Truth, the path that breaks the chain between a soul and a body. This path leads us toward the phase of non-duality. The attainment of this phase is possible only after leaving the body and the purification of the soul. The purification of the soul is possible through good deeds, virtues and your deep faith in God and Jesus Christ. All religious ...

Human ability to adapt to change has been a subject matter of great contention. History shows that people have fought wars and caused great social disharmony to resist change. For instance, the Crusades that were wars that lasted for centuries to resist the growing power of Islam in the Western World. The idea of change, a new religion was too threatening. Moreover, literature is rife with stories that illustrate the problems created because of characters’ inability accept change. For instance, it is believed my many that Shakespeare’s Hamlet is actually a story about the titular character’s inability ...

Summaries

The Gospel of Mark (and Matthew) In the first two gospel books, numerous perceptions regarding salvation are incorporated. From the two books, it apparent that Jesus as the son of God came to earth with the main purpose being to proclaim and usher in the kingdom of God. For Jesus to make the kingdom of God known, he performed miracles, casted away demons through exorcisms, and later died in the cross to save humankind (Levering, 2014). As established in the first two books of the gospel. The death of Jesus was in accordance to the will of God despite ...

Cinnamon as a food substance is a spice that is obtained from the wild trees that belong from the Cinnamomum, which is found in the Caribbean regions, South Asia and South China. Over the recent years, there has been the emergence of two main types of cinnamon. Firstly, there has been the Cinnamomum aromaticum that is common in the Southern China and the surrounding parts and Cinnamomum Verum which is common in the Western parts of Europe. It is worth to record and note that cinnamon has been in existence and has been consumed for the last two thousand ...

The Anti-Lynching Campaign of Ida B Well

There was a time when black people were discriminated against. They were thought of not to measure to the standards of the white person. The white people ruled over the other people. They were subjected to hard labour and human rights did not seem to exist for them. They were harshly treated and sometimes even killed for wrong or no reasons at all. They did not have anybody to help them fight for their rights. During the 1880s to mid 1890s, there were numerous cases reported indicating that some of the African-Americans were subjected violent activities that were observed ...

Vampires

Vampires - in the lower mythology of Europe dead at night getting up from the grave or being in the shape of a bat, sucking the blood of sleeping people, Sender nightmares. Vampires are "unclean" dead - criminals, suicides, deaths of premature death and the dead from the bites of vampires. The image of a vampire is not rare for the cinema and literature, although vampires from works of art, usually, have some differences from the vampire mythology. In folklore, the term, usually, used to refer to the blood-sucking essence of Eastern European legends, but often referred to as ...

The Eucharist had been surrounded by controversies and unresolved disputes between the representatives of different churches for over a thousand years. The priests, schoolmen and bishops disagreed on the connection between the bread and wine and the flesh and blood of the Christ; their disputes revolved around the procedural issues, and the impossibility of finding the common ground eventually led to the formation of different approaches toward the Eucharist and its elements. During the history of the Eucharistic liturgy, the number of people participating in it was gradually rising, while the level of the participation was falling down. Finally, ...

Question 1 -John Stuart Mill on Freedom

Question one on freedom as described by John Stuart Mill makes sense to me because the idea of individuality subjectively fits the personal view of a quality type of life. When each person remains free developing into the person they can become according to personal feelings, perspectives, and importantly the creative process this inherently contributes to a society where freedom to do so benefits everyone and prevents what he views as social stagnation. Therefore John Stuart Mill idea of freedom allows the best possible development of people individually and people as a society evolving independently and collectively toward a ...

Prince of Peace

The term prince of Peace came about in the Old Testament in prophet Isaiah’s prophecy about the coming Messiah (Isaiah 9:6). Jesus is depicted by Isaiah as the giver of inner peace to all who will embrace and believe Him. In the New Testament, Jesus’ qualities as the Prince of Peace are seen throughout his ministry. My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give you. Do not let your heart be troubled, nor let it be fearful (John 14; 27, NRSV). Jesus’ main purpose for coming to earth was to make peace ...

Introduction

There are different views that have emerged based on whether eating meat is illegal or not. The argument about eating meat has brought about division within society. Individuals who do not consume meat are referred to as the vegetarians.

Vegetarianism can be defined as non-consumption of animal products or flesh.

This paper shall mainly focus on the argument about why meat should be banned. However, the paper shall also briefly focus on why Eating meat should be legalized so as to highlight the views in general in order to get some sense of comparison.

A section of people in the world are of the opinion that eating meat should not ...

The Merchant of Venice is a comedy written by William Shakespeare at around 1597. This play is considered as Shakespeare’s darkest comedies. The comedy is about a bitter and angry Jewish moneylender named Antonio, who seeks revenge against his defaulter, a Christian merchant. The young man Bassanio had borrowed money from the merchant to romance a rich woman he was in love with. In the time the play was written, there were few Jews in England, because they had been banished under the Edict of Expulsion in 1290. The Jews were treated badly in England, since they were ...

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Sophocles’ Antigone is the story of two protagonists’ Antigone and King Creon, who, in their pursuit to define their destiny, fade into oblivion. The two form the nucleus of the play around which Sophocles develops his tragedy. On close observation of the reading of this play, it is hard to eliminate the explication of the Greek rhetoric that, all humans are mortals. The phrase, “We die for ever” (58), was told by Antigone to her sister Ismene, when Ismene tells her that they would have to face the wrath of Creon, should he come to know of their act. ...

Introduction

The most significant period in the history of Christianity was witnessed during the time of Jesus. After his triumphant ministry, Christianity later, with the support of leaders like Augustus Caesar, became a dominant religion in the larger Roman Empire. However, it later spread to different corners of the world mainly as a result of the early apostles. Today, Christianity is one of the major classical religions in the world (Crouch, J.E., 2000). However, it has had to deal with schisms which have divided into numerous denominations, sects and cults. Mostly, these have resulted from the different doctrinal positions held ...

I THINK, THEREFORE I AM "I think; therefore I am" was a seventeenth century statement that Rene Descartes, a French philosopher, used and philosophically proved it beyond doubt. Descartes was initially in the process of figuring out his real nature using reasoning as opposed to experience that many philosophers of his time used. He is considered one of the first philosophers to explore human as more than flesh and blood (Weate, 1998, pp. 34-45). He believed that the processes and means through which individuals judged their environments as well as formed their opinions justified their existence (Weissman, 2006, pp. ...

The Merchant of Venice is a comical play that was written by the legendary Shakespeare, with the setting of the play differing from one scene to another. In the play, Antonio, who is very rich complains to his friends of the melancholy that he cannot explain. Meanwhile, Antonio’s friend, Bassanio needs some cash in order to court Portia in style. Antonio agrees to bail Bassanio out, but then, he has no liquid cash as all his money is invested somewhere else. As such, he had to take a loan in order to help Bassanio. Portia, on the other ...

The scriptures lead the readers into understanding the way God makes himself known to his people. In the past God could reveal himself to his people like in the case of Adam, in (Gen. 2: 8). It also applied to Abraham and other prophets who are well known to his day. But many are the instances where he continuously reveals himself through nature and natural happenings just as Paul says in (Romans 1: 20). He therefore manifests himself in very many forms from revealing himself through a person or through his creation. He has always been in control but ...

One of human being innate desires is spiritual fulfillment. Spiritual fulfillment refers to the realization of true self. This realization is not only enough but always more than enough. It means that nothing in life that can prevent human beings from attaining spiritual fulfillment. Spiritual fulfillment allows human beings to overcome things that challenge them. Spiritual fulfillment also refers to life that is distinct from the ordinary physical existence. It's commonly used to describe a lifestyle that is based on specific religious practices. Clacks stand on spiritual fulfillment is logical and right. She relates spirituality with life that is ...

Classic English Literature

Penelope Devereux was perhaps one of the finest exponents of the renaissance art and literature art historians. While she inspired some of the finest Elizabethan poetry and sonnet sequence by Sir Philip Sidney in Astrophel and Stella, it is with utmost curiosity that generations later, people sought to see this person in flesh. An undated photo which many historians claimed to be that of her and her sister Dorothy, and taken with many other paintings from Leicester House and listed among the paintings in the high gallery shows the two sisters in costumes worn in the late 1570s. While ...

Zombies have long been thought of as creatures of myth and lore. The fear of death is common in most all cultures and zombies play right into that fear making them a source for legends, movies, and popular culture. Despite Hollywood style zombies we now think of, zombies actually have a rich history stemming from religions such as Voodoo. By looking at the origins of zombie legends one can better understand their cultural meaning. I propose that there is scientific evidence supporting that it is possible for zombies to exist, just not in the traditional Hollywood means. By looking ...