for one soloist to multiple movements for soloists(s)‚ chorus‚ and orchestra (like Cantata 140) 2.Sung during a service of worship 3.Based on a hymn tune 4.Bach uses the familiar melody of the original hymn tune (ie. A chorale) in the two movements that we have (first and last) [the beautiful high pitches are chorale melodies drawn out.] chorale: hymn tune with 4 part harmony (soprano‚ alto‚ tenor‚ bass) -as the director of St.Thomas (ie.‚ the Leipzig Period 1723-50) Bach’s duties included providing
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but only to consider the bribes each offered and choose which seemed to him the best worth taking.” Hera would make him Lord of Europe and Asia; Athena would lead the Trojans to victory against Greece; Aphrodite would present him with the loveliest woman in the world. Paris chose the last and Aphrodite received the golden apple. The beautiful lady he was promised was named Helen‚ a daughter of Zeus. However Helen was already married. When her angry husband Menelaus discovered the absence of his wife
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Gilgamesh and The Leiden Hymns we see not only this literary preoccupation with questions of divinity‚ but also stories and attitudes that foreshadow contemporary Abrahamic religions––Judaism‚ Christianity‚ and Islam. However‚ this is not to suggest that religion is so universal that there are not meaningful differences across time and cultures. In observing these differences‚ we might look particularly at the ways in which the gods are represented in Gilgamesh and The Leiden Hymns in
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While this song is being sang the finance committee or ushers of the church are collecting the monetary gifts. Offertory/Prayer/Hymn (seated during collection/standing during prayer)The gifts are presented at the altar where the pastor lifts them toward the heavens and thanks God for sharing his bounty with us‚ and giving us the mindset to return to him that portion that he has
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The definition of a woman‚ is an adult human female. It is fair to say that all throughout history‚ women have not shared equal rights as men. Their worth is questionable in many ways‚ but are females not human like men are? Yes‚ they are‚ but there seems to be a belief that men will always have the upper hand. Even in the 21st century women are still not taken as serious as men. Even though women are learning how to earn more respect‚ and fight for equal rights. In both Hesiod’s Theogony‚ and Homers
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and greed of Gods could harm and destroy the lives of mortals. The Gods of Greek mythology feeling excessive greed towards the mortals on Earth was destructive and never turned out good. Aphrodite was very jealous of Psyche’s beauty and in turn send her son‚ Eros‚ to strike her with his arrows of love. Aphrodite would place an ugly
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Romeo and Juliet were two young kids in love. The problem was that their love for each other also lead to their demise. Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet shows how love can bring people together no matter who they are. Although it shows how wonderful love can be‚ Romeo and Juliet also teaches how love can lead to unfortunate consequences like death. That is the case in Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes by Edith Hamilton and The Odyssey by Homer. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes
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Introduction Rose quartz is a pale pink to rose-red variety of quartz. Quartz is the second most plentiful mineral found in the Earth’s crust. Rose Quartz occurs only in massive formations‚ with no crystal faces‚ edges or points. It is often hazy or turbid; therefore it lacks good transparency. It also contains microscopic fibers‚ which can on occasion produce a cat’s eye or star effect within the stone. Rose quartz crystals are formed when the pressure within the earth pushes molten lava into
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Although these were false gods‚ the Greek gods played a huge role in greek culture. In ancient Greece these gods were apart of their everyday lives. The Greeks beliefs and traditions were all inspired by the Greek gods in different ways. They held city festivals and sporting and artistic competitions to praise the gods for all they did for them. They built temples for the gods so that they could worship them‚ and surprisingly many of the temples are still up today. Many looked for signs from the
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the passage. Exodus 15: 1-18 When reading through Exodus 15:1-18‚ a vibe of musical distinction rings through. This pericope contains many characteristics of a hymn. In the first verse of this pericope‚ the words "Israel sang this song to the LORD" are scribed. Not only are hymns sung to the Lord‚ but also an entire collection of hymns is placed together within
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