case of the Mexican Curanderos many times martyrs or perhaps people with supernatural or mythical abilities lay the foundation for the belief system and its practice. Consequently‚ this allows such people (those with supernatural abilities) to become saints thus becoming an important part of the Catholic faith‚ which has become syncratic with the traditional folk healing system. What is interesting about el Niño and his legacy‚ is that he not only serves as an influential figure in the history of Curanderismo
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of Saints‚ was brought over to Cuba by salves. Both Catholicism and Cubans often practice both religious syncretisms. Santeria is considered African‚ from all aspects including the practices‚ songs‚ rituals‚ and prayers. The Regla de Ocha has been passed down from generation to generation from its early ancestors “the Yorubas of West Africa”. The Yoruba were considered many tribes that brought religious practice of Orisha (Saint) of West Africa. Since each tribe had their own Orisha (Saint)‚ in
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I believe Caravaggio’s take on “The Conversion of Saint Paul” was controversial because some believe the conversion was presented in a disrespectful manner. The 16th century was a time of Spiritual Reformation and I think it would have been less controversial if Saint Paul was presented in a more positive light (not knocked down to the ground). A lot of focus seems to lie on the horse as that takes up quite a bit of the painting. However‚ Saint Paul is also highlighted as he lifts his hands in
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existence and disappearance. The epigraph has two levels that relate to the book‚ one literal and one metaphoric. The epigraph states that Saint-Malo burns‚ and it does. Readers find out exactly how within the second page‚ entitled‚ “Bombers” (4). It portrays the Americans who are destroying the French city in an effort to break the
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the Sufi saint Nizamuddin Auliya is the famous Sufi saint of the chisti order in India. He was popularly known as Hazrat Nizamuddin. His shrine is located in Delhi‚ which is a popular attraction for Sufi followers. The devotees come from different part of the world for Ziyarat. The Ziyarat is something that people go to the saint’s grave and pray to give the soul peace. The devotees are not only Muslim but also Hindus‚ Sikhs and Christians. Sufis believed that if they pray to the saint‚ they could
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churches showed distinctly different doctrines and beliefs‚ as reflected by the aesthetics of their respective churches. The Catholics believed in 7 Sacraments‚ Veneration of Saints and elaborate church construction. The Protestants showed a drastically different system‚ with only 2-3 Sacraments‚ no honoring the Veneration of Saints‚ and a very simple church demeanor. The Catholic Church was very much in need of reform because people weren’t pleased with the current state of its image. In the churches
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To begin with‚ Saint Jerome was a Saint‚ a Scripture scholar‚ a priest‚ a monk‚ and a writer. He was also known as the Doctor of the church. Saint Jerome meets the definition of church father because he had translated the Bible from Hebrew into Latin which had come to be known as the Vulgate. His translation of the Bible was fortunately accepted by the Church. The Council of Trent asked for a new edition of the Vulgate that was corrected in 1592. They had declared it the authentic text to be used
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Arc led the French army into battle against the English. At the young age of 13‚ Joan was driven by the voices of many Catholic Saints; among these were Saint Michael‚ Saint Catherine‚ and Saint Margaret‚ the patron of the police. As Joan came from a strict‚ religious family‚ she valued her communication with the holy saints; some scholars argue that she valued Saints Catherine and Margaret more because of their female gender‚ but strong persona. It has been speculated
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have left their marks in history. Saint Thomas More was one of those people. Saint Thomas was a lawyer‚ author‚ and a statesman. Born in 1478‚ More served under King Henry VIII. He became Undersheriff of the City of London‚ Under-Treasurer of the Exchequer‚ Master of Requests‚ High Steward of Oxford and Cambridge‚ Lord Chancellor of the Realm‚ and Speaker of the House of Commons. He is known for writing the fiction Utopia in 1516 and his brave death in 1535. Saint Thomas had many attributes that people
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Latter-day Saints. Mormons are Christians that follow the teachings in the bible and the “Book of Mormon”. The Mormons believe that God was sent from Heaven and was here to give us good news. Mormonism is a religion followed by many people around the world that believe God sent many prophets to spread the word of God after the death of Jesus Christ. Joseph Smith‚ an American religious leader‚ is the founder of Mormonism.When it was founded in the spring of 1820‚ it was known as “Latter Day Saint Movement
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