The evidence for the life of Jesus Christ is almost entirely restricted to the four Gospels as found in the Holy Bible. According to Timothy George, Jesus was born "shortly before the death of King Herod the Great in 4 B.C.E.," although the exact date has not been determined (2003, 45). He...

In this paper, I will discuss Rafael\'s \"Madonna and Child Enthroned with Saints\" and I will also compare it to other paintings of the Madonna and Child. I will try to prove how the paintings differ according to their stylistic period in which they were painted by focusing on how each varies. Al...

Jesus Christ Superstar vs. The Passion of The ChristThere are a handful of movies made to date, that depicted the controversial subject of Jesus Christ of Nazareth in his final days, the two most successful films that retold this historical tale were written by authors with contrasting religious bel...

Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Riju was born July 15, 1606 in the town of Leiden, Netherlands. One of seven children, he was the only one who received a higher education; all of his siblings went into the trades. Leiden was a University town with favorable education atmosphere. Upon graduating from the L...

Christianity and Judaism share the same origins, in fact Christianity actually came about from Judaism. The first converts to Christinity were Jews; therefore, Christianity was seen as a sect of Judaism. The converts who were encouraged by the Apostle Paul eventually acknowledeged that their fait...

This paper reflects the juxtaposition between the grandmother and the Misfit. I will give a brief synopsis of each quote where juxtaposition is present. On page 12 it is ironic because the grandmother was frantically waving her arms to flag down the oncoming car, just so that they could get out o...

Religion: Christianity and Hinduism The topic of religion has always been controversial. Is there a right one to follow? Whether or not there is a "right" one, all religions have the common characteristic of encouraging people to believe in and to live by their particular standards and...

Dracula as the Anti-Christ Anti-Christianity is a major reoccurring theme throughout Bram Stoker's Dracula. The novel portrays Anti-Christian values and beliefs, through one of its characters. Dracula one of the main characters in the novel is used to take on the characteristics of the An...

The altar panel of St. Clare in Assisi One painting is often reproduced in practically all guidebooks of any language on Assisi – one that little attention has been paid, and is usually outshadowed by the San Damiano Cross. It is the altar panel on the right transept of the Basilica of St...

Christianity vs. Islam Christianity and Islam are two of the world's most populous religions. Both are different in today's beliefs but similar in origin. Like every other religion or philosophy, Islam also claims to be the one and only true way to God. The religion of Islam teaches t...

I am attempting to write one coherent essay discussing questions three and two. I propose to first characterize the opposing views of the savior in Gnosticism and in Orthodoxy. Secondly, I will compare the Valentinian and classic Gnostics in how they differ and how the Gospel of Truth exemplifies ...

Man has been creating art for over 30,000 years. There are cave drawings, sculptures, Egyptian art, Greek Art, Modern Art and plenty more but to many, the Renaissance Art period is considered to be most important. Never had so many geniuses in art lived at one time and never had so many pieces of...

The term scapegoat originates from Biblical times. More specifically, chapter 16 in the book of Leviticus presents the story of Yom Kippur, more commonly and modernly known as the "Day of Atonement." This was a day when man's sins were to be forgiven through strict ritualistic practic...

Caravaggio is considered to be one of the most acclaimed painters of all time, and his painting \"The Calling of St. Matthew\" is my favorite of all his work. He was born in 1573 in Italy. He is the son of an architect and a steward. We don\'t know much of his childhood, but we do know that he wa...

I don't understand why religion is so important. In my personal opinion I think that religion is a poison that is slowly but surely crippling this country and the whole world for that matter. I think that I was born without the piece of the human puzzle that makes me blindly believe something based ...

In The Answer, Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz effectively illustrates her own unjust exploitation by inferring a parallel between the social restrictions and betrayal that lead to her destruction and the crown of thorns Christ wore during his crucifixion. Both the criticism and odium Sor Juana received f...

Who is God? A theme that Gerard Hopkins seems to have spent his life exploring and attempting to answer through his poetry. By exploring nature around him, Hopkins adds insight to God's relationship with and essential role to man-- that of creator and redeemer. In his poem "Windhover" we see a praye...

Islam Vs. ChristianityOn the surface, Islam and Christianity appear to have very little in common, however, as you get deeper into areas such as rituals, beliefs, ethics, founders, and sacred objects, the two show strong mutual similarities, particularly in the fundamental areas, while being totally...

Introduction Of all the words and teachings of Jesus Christ in the Gospels, none so accurately reflect his distinctive expression as do the more than forty parables that the evangelists attribute to him. Indeed, for theologians as much as for Christians in general, no other passages seem to so per...

Culture is a catch-all term that is used to describe the various rites, traditions, and rituals attached to a specific group of people. A people's culture encompasses more than his or her religion; it encompasses everything from political beliefs to family traditions. While culture certainly...

Title: five Translations and four Commentaries on Luke 10: 38-42 The beginning of the story of Martha and Mary is the same in all translations but one. The Modern Language starts out with "As Jesus and his disciples continued on their way to Jerusalem," (Luke10: 38, Layman's Parall...

Flannery O'Connor's short story collection A Good Man is Hard to Find has many elements of a southern gothic work. Images of ancient castles with sliding panels create suspicious themes and settings that lead the readers into the dark and gloomy world of the southern United States. With all of the...

Kim Gnagey APE per. 4 Levels of Meaning in Cool Hand Luke and One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest by Ken Kesey is a story of a mental hospital, the patients within it and the changes both undergo. The film Cool Hand Luke is a story that is somewhat sim...

As noted in the course syllabus, you will be writing a worldview essay in this course. The purpose of this assignment is to help you evaluate and articulate your own worldview. What is a worldview? "Essentially this: A worldview is a set of presuppositions (or assumptions) which we hold (consciously...

Should one fully read the opening four Gospels of the New Testament, he or she can find many similar patterns of literature and themes affording much attention to detail and study. This is what someone such as Merriam Webster would define as the "Synoptic Gospels". So, what are and how can we exp...