If you’ve heard of the Exodus or the Iliad‚ then you’ve heard of Moses and Achilles‚ the heroes and leaders of their people. They both show courage and greatness at the end of their stories‚ but do they really show it in the beginning? That is the journey that both Moses and Achilles take throughout their career in order to save their people. Their careers are considered glorious because their culture and society deems it so. They are considered examples human excellence and set the standards for
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As a land mark in Tilanqiao‚ the Shanghai Jewish Museum was originally the Moses Synagogue. Constructed by Russian Jews in 1907‚ the synagogue had been used for religious and communal purposes by German Jewish refugees when they segregated in the area. Throughout the war‚ the Moses Synagogue played an important role in the Jewish communal formation. A Shanghai-lander‚ the sister-in-law of a cantor in that synagogue remembered: “the synagogue brought people who together and provided them a space to
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Michelangelo’s Moses The Michelangelo sculpture that I have chosen to write about is Moses. The immediate thing that struck me about this sculpture that led to me choosing to write about it is due to the intricate details in the muscle tone‚ and hair detail (in particular his beard). After looking at it for a little I came to realize that its not just about the details that attracted me to it but also caught my eye for the incredibly stoic look on Moses’ face and the bizarre element of horns. And
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How has Christianity‚ a faith based on the teachings of one text (the Bible)‚ divided into so many denominations? It is because people like to tailor and control their beliefs to suit their own needs and conveniences. In plain words‚ selfishness causes it. Keeping in mind of what religion has done to this world and continues to do to this day‚ no two people will ever‚ EVER‚ agree exactly on religion. It is after all one of the main reasons as to why there is so much conflict in the world‚ (That
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Prophet Isa p.b.u.h. is the 24th Prophet‚ who came after Prophet Yahya p.b.u.h. and before Prophet Muhammad p.b.u.h.. Prophet Isa was born by a virgin mother‚ Maryam and had his revelation at the age of 30. After he had his revelation‚ Prophet Isa had performed many miracles to gain the trust of the people of his time. The main miracles he performed were curing illness and even supplicate Allah Almighty to bring back a dead person alive. The people of his time were known for their high knowledge
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The Prophets Jeremiah & Ezekiel God inspired the prophets to tell the people what they needed to know and do in order to follow His will. God inspires the prophets Jeremiah and Ezekiel to reveal to the Israelites why they will become captives to Babylon‚ His anger against false prophets‚ and the restoration of Israel. In chapter 25 of Jeremiah‚ Jeremiah is inspired to go out to the people of Judah. The prophets had told the people of Judah earlier‚ "Turn now‚ each of you‚ from your evil
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Weapons and Warfare of Ancient Israel The book of Judges describes the period when the Israelites were settling into the Promised Land following the Exodus from Egypt. Because the conquest was not complete‚ warfare was frequent‚ and resulted in the hero stories preserved in Judges. These heroes were known as "judges"‚ meaning‚ not people who decided court cases‚ but military leaders who delivered Israel from her enemies. What weapons did these heroes use‚ and what was their strategy in defeating
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Joseph Whitley Dr. Kenneth Vandergriff Old Testament November 8‚ 2012 Analysis of Amos 8 1 This is what the Sovereign Lord showed me: a basket of ripe fruit. 2 “What do you see‚ Amos?” he asked. “A basket of ripe fruit‚” I answered. Then the Lord said to me‚ “The time is ripe for my people Israel; I will spare them no longer. 3 “In that day‚” declares the Sovereign Lord‚ “the songs in the temple will turn to wailing. Many‚ many bodies—flung everywhere! Silence!” (New International Version
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The Prophet Ezekiel : 2009 Past Paper In the following essay i am going to provide a detailed discussion on how the prophet Ezekiel’s message changed after the fall of Jerusalem in 586B.C.E. In Ezekiel’s opening vision‚ he see’s the majesty of God on His chariot throne on the the plains of Babylon and recieves his call to be a prophet of the house of Israel. "Son of man‚ i send you to the people of Israel‚ to a nation of rebels."(Ezek.1:3) Here Judah is being regarded as a "rebellious house"
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Language as an Instrument of Control Throughout history‚ language has been one of the most powerful tools used by political leaders to gain power‚ control masses‚ and perpetuate ideologies. Its use can be traced throughout human history from religious totalitarianism‚ communism‚ and even in our own democratically elected government. Wherever there is an organized ruling party or system of government‚ language will play a key role in its formation and operation. Author George Orwell was no
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