...The attractiveness in the unattractive scarecrow in the poem “Corvine metaphor” by Richard Fain Name: Teodora Gercheva Course: English 210b Professor: Filitsa Mullen Date: 02/18/2011 The poem ‘’Corvene Metaphor’’ by Richard Fain reveals to us a real metaphoric world in which all the characters and roles are reversed and nothing is what it seems at first sight. The poem is a metaphor of life – such as it is or, more exactly, such as we imagine it to be. Atypical images of crows, scarecrows, and tomatoes present the general human motives of salvation, justice, sacrifice.Corvene’s metaphor speaks of what is the role of ordinary objects that had been turned into spiritual. Initially, the poem introduces us to a dark world from which negativism emanates.The first image introducing the character of the scarecrow is unpleasant and sacrificial. ‘’A scarecrow is mounted... arms extended like crucified Jesus... a murder of cacophonous crows .“ Directed by the author in the world of the...
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...Adam eisheimer he was using instruments like telescope to get galaleo He is manipulating them to his own artistic inclination Francisco pacheoo – diego valazquez IMMACULATE CONCEPTION Follow the strict tradition of spain. Valezquez was born in the largest city in the spain. Civil. Valezquez worked for Philip the 4th. His ability to pain life life portraits. Valezquez were training with Pacheco – he lived in his house as a servant in pachecos house. He ended up giving his daughter he impressed him. Vlezques he was really engaged in collecting – he was a strong orthodocs Spanish painter. Pachecho he was the checker of the explicit instruction . very controlled artistic stye he was monitoring all the paintings that were being produced you had to work in the confines of what was anticipated. Pachecho who set a lot of the religious standards Immaculate conception she got pregnant without intercourse. Valezques run his own shop. Diego valezques that painting is imp as it shows the graduation. * Valezquez simplifies the painting. * Spain had to raise taxes and everything there was a decline politically and something. However, there was a increase in the religious matter. * * Rome – imacula conception also followed here * The chapel has a dome * Ludocivo cigoli * Bernin father worked at the church * She immaculate virgin is surrounded by the angels * Micheal the father is in the upper most – In the center * She...
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...1. Why was Your crucifixion horrible? 2. What did You think hurt You more the physically pain or the emotionally pain? 3. Did You ever experience unforgiveness for those who hurt You? 4. Did You think about using Your power to stop those who were hurting You? 5. How did You feel watching Your mother suffering for You? 6. Did You feel God’s presence comforting You? 7. Did You think about saving Your life? 8. What was the revelation that You get from God about sufferings for the sin of other people? 9. What did it feel like to love unconditionally those who were hurting You? 10. Did You think about not doing God’s will? 11. What did it feel like to watch Your loves one to watch You humiliated? 12. Did You think that God will forsake You? 13....
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...from, I would still able to pick up on some aspects of the painting that hinted towards its origin. When looking at the people in the painting, I could see they were dressed in contemporary clothing immediately signaling to me that this painting was northern. Upon further observation of the painting I noticed that the artist focused on the small details that helped to show the realism. In the left bottom corner of the painting, I noticed that the woman’s hair was detailed enough to show that her hair was light and thin enough to see through clearly but still able to clearly see each hair strand was painted in great detail. The wounds on Jesus’s hands and feet helped point to the small details that describe the story of Jesus after his crucifixion. The way the painter positioned everybody helped to show perspective. The scene of Jesus being taken down from his crucifix with the thieves still in background up the hill helps depict the story. The background contained more details like individual clouds and the distant structure that helps to focus more on the realism of the story. The painting was drawn on a wooden panel with oils that allowed the artist to be more detailed with each brush stroke. The characteristics of the painting resemble characteristics that are common among northern...
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...Saint Peter’s BasilicaWhy is Saint Peter’s Basilica such a significant symbol within Catholicism?Designed principally by Donato Bramante, Michelangelo, Carlo Maderno and Gian Lorenzo Bernini, St. Peter's is the most renowned work of Renaissance architecture and remains one of the largest churches in the world. The extensive history of this pilgrimage dates back to the times of Jesus, and one of his most praised apostles, Saint Peter. After the crucifixion of Jesus in the second quarter of the 1st century AD, it is recorded in the Biblical book of the Acts of the Apostles that one of his twelve disciples, Simon, known as Saint Peter, took a leadership position among Jesus' followers and was of great importance in the founding of the Christian Church. | | | Saint Peter’sAbout UsWe are Saint Peter’sContact UsPhone: Email: Saint@Peters.com Web: Saintpeters/peters | | | Saint peter’s basilica | | | | | | | Saint peter’s basilica | A Pilgrimage of faith and discovery | | Why is mass so special?Attending Mass at Saint Peter's is something that certain Catholics take as a duty, whilst some Catholics take it as a privilege, and for others, the visit simply connects their spirituality with Jesus and enhances their faith as a whole. The mass is a main sector of the pilgrimage, and it is conducted every Sunday, but is only spoken in Italian, however this is not a cause for issue for most Catholics, as it is the experience itself that truly builds their religious...
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...Flagellation Due to the confusion of why people choose to self-harm, as shown in a part of “The DaVinci Code,” I chose to create a panel based on the reasoning and backstory of flagellation in Catholicism that still occurs today. Flagellation is the act of flogging or beating oneself as a religious discipline and dates back to the era of God and his disciples. Flagellation used to be a normal part of religious society practiced daily by devoted disciples, friars, priests, and additional followers. Being looked down upon once society progressed and created more rules and standards against violence in the community, flagellation became a practice by an individual in secret. People who flagellated themselves believed that in whipping their own bodies, they were whipping out the evil spirits that had ever tempted them or rid them of the actions that they believed were disapproved by God. Whippings were also performed as a ceremony as rites of initiation into the Catholic society, as purification for those whole needed retribution, and proved their devotion to God by demonstrating they were willing to suffer just as Jesus did. While many Catholics performed flagellation, it became a process that people deemed unnecessary in order to prove their devotion to God. By focusing on flagellation, people can understand the extremities of religious belief and can acknowledge that even though flagellation is not practiced to the extent that it was during the disciple era, it still is a morbid...
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...narrator recalls a vision experienced through dreams, whereby the interaction with Christ being crucified. The aspect of crucifixion brings out the concept of metaphoric as shown through battle, and also the rood to be warrior of status equivalent to the heroes of Anglo-Saxon. Pagan culture seems to prevail through the animistic features of the rood endowed by a living spirit. The concept of personification seem to resemble beliefs of the ancient Celts whereby nature was considered as to be living, a feeling and conscious unit. This is described through "entirely cased in gold; the beautiful gems stood/ at the corners of the earth" (6-8). The narrator later asserts that it is by "the means of the rood each soul/ who thinks to dwell with the Ruler/ must seek the kingdom from the earthy way/ I prayed to the three with a happy spirit then" (199-122). The letter shows an entirely empathy pagan...
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...Running Head: THE CRUCFIXION OF JESUS CHRIST The Crucifixion of Jesus Jesus is Crucified Crucifixion was a very common form of punishment. The Egyptians, Romans, and Persians, to name a few used it, and of course the Jews. In all probability the Jews borrowed it from the Romans, although there may have been a few isolated instances of it before. It was unanimously considered the most horrible form of death, worse even then burning, since the “cross” precedes “burning” in the law-books. The scarlet robe, crown of thorns, and other insults to which Jesus was subjected, were not only illegal, they arose from the spontaneous petulance of the brutal soldiery. The punishment properly commenced with scourging, after the criminal had been stripped. It was inflicted, not with the comparatively mild virgae, but the more terrible Roman flagellum. Into these scourges the soldiers often stuck nails, pieces of bone, etc., to heighten the pain. In our Lord’s case, however, this infliction seems neither to have been the legal scourging after the sentence nor yet do the examination by torture but rather a scourging before the sentence, to excite pity and procure immunity from further punishment. The criminal carried his own cross, or, at any rate, a part of it hence the term crucifer, cross-bearer (Isaiah 9:6), “the government shall be upon his shoulder”. They were sometimes scourged and goaded on the way. The place of execution was outside the city often in some public...
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...History through the 15th Century Introduction Art is an interesting aspect of life that a society cannot afford to lose. Art has been practiced for many years and is still under practice because of its rich heritage and many other importance’s that cannot be overruled. The collection and perseveration of pieces of art is a noble undertaking and those that have been given the responsibility of ensuring that a piece of art has to be preserved should not hesitate in doing that. The history of art will not be complete without mentioning the names and artistic work of characters such as Donatello in the medieval period and Carlo Crivelli of the Gothic period. The two artists have many pieces of arts among them the “Mary Magdalene’’ and “Crucifixion’’ respectively. The preservation of pieces of arts is of much importance, pieces can be analyzed descriptively while at the same time it is important to appreciate that social, political and religious beliefs influence the design, the function, the purpose and the symbolic message in a piece of art. This essay will describe the two pieces of art and also explain the cultural significance of art. Medieval Period Art: Donatello’s Art-Mary Magdalene Many pieces of arts were produced by several artists during this period. The pieces of arts were rich in content and beauty. Donatello is among the famous artists of this period that came up with a number of pieces of art that are still currently discussed and analyzed hence the importance of...
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...The significant religious overtones in the novel The Old Man and the Sea. This novel is only 26,500 words but it teaches and gives us an extraordinary look on life and its troubles. The Old Man and the Sea was the last major work of fiction to be produced by Hemingway. Hemingway’s story won the Pulitzer Prize in 1953, and the Nobel Prize in Literature. The American Academy of Arts and Letters also rewarded him with the Award of Merit Medal in 1954. At first sight, the story seems to be the utmost easy novel of an old fisherman named Santiago, who set out to sea to fish. Unfortunately, for him, his luck runs out on that mission. Yet through his faith and perseverance, he comes out victoriously. The novel is enriched with significant religious overtones such as the characters, events and symbols, which have created a deeper meaning. “The Old Man and the Sea has engendered some lively debate in literary circles. Critics have concentrated on everything in the novella from the verity of Rigel’s early evening appearance over Cuban skies in September (Weeks 192) to William Faulkner’s judgment that Hemingway discovered God while writing”(Bradford 158-62). “Biblical imagery literally abounds in The Old Man and the Sea according to Donald Heiney. Santiago as a Spanish name translates to Saint James, likewise San Pedro that translates to Saint Peter. James and Peter were disciples of Jesus. In addition, these disciples were fishermen in the bible precisely The New Testament. “Santiago...
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...The Crucifixion, a painting created between 1465 and 1470, is one of many that gives the onlooker a view into what Northern painting style was like and how it was different from that of Southern painting style. It is not a regular rendition of the crucifixion because of its Northern origin which allows the onlooker to become more involved with the artwork through detail and composition. As one walks up to the painting situated on the museum wall one can see right away that this isn’t just another painting of the crucifixion. This crucifixion is set in contemporary time. Northern painters had a way of combining secular and religious elements into their paintings, something Southern painters wouldn’t do. This main aspect allows one to understand right away that what they are looking at is indeed a Northern painting. The meaning of combining secular and religious elements was to allow the onlooker to believe that what is happening in the painting is something that could happen to them in their everyday lives. In that sense people could become more involved with the painting. Even though the painting is set in contemporary time it is still understood that the subject is the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. The amount of detail found on the faces and body of Jesus help to further understand this. In the very front of the painting there is a woman in all blue that is shown to be falling over, her posture and the use of a bright distinct color, blue, allows the onlooker to realize that...
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...Blind Stations of the Cross “like a lamb led to the slaughter or a sheep before the shearers” The Blind Stations of the Cross can be done with any size group, but it is best if the large group is broken up into smaller groups of 5 to 8. Each group should have one or two leaders who act as Roman Guards (Centurions). Each station should be at a different location at your church or school grounds, so that it is actually a physical walk to get from one station to another. Station I – Last Supper - All the youth will be seated facing the front of the room - Centurions will choose their group, put blindfolds on them and then sit them close to each other on the ground or at tables - Luke 22: 14-20 will be read - Give the youth water and break bread and give each a small piece of bread in one hand Station II – The Garden - lead youth outside into the garden (it is best at this point to have youth put one hand on the shoulder of the person in front of them so they can walk blindfolded) - Luke 22:39-53 will be read - The garden is misty (us spray bottles filled with water) - You fall to your knees – (group to their knees) - Blood starts to drip from your sweat glands (dab of water around the forehead) - See Judas come before you…they arrest you (duct tape wrists sticky side up) - They lead you away to be judged (weave a rope in between each youth putting the rope in between the duck tapped wrists) ...
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...Redemption as a means to Salvation Is the story of Jesus mainly about his death and a life that leads to it, or is the story of Jesus mainly about his life and a death that flows from it? On one view, it hardly matters: these are just two ways of looking at the same thing. On a more combative view, the difference is as great as night and day. Does the cross belong on the sleeves (and hearts) of Christians, as the glorious core of their faith, or does it belong in the repair shop, in need of drastic repairs, the primary Christian embarrassment for believers and an offense to outsiders? The disagreement is not over Jesus’ death as a fact. Both sides largely agree about the reality and circumstances of the crucifixion and, for that matter, of the resurrection. At least, the disagreement within one side on these issues is as great as the disagreement between the sides. No, the conflict revolves around a theology of the cross, a theology that says Jesus’ death is the supreme saving act, and that the equation of guilt, punishment and grace worked out through the execution of the innocent, divine victim in place of a rightly condemned humanity provides the essential sum of Christianity itself. This theology is composed of many elements in scripture and tradition -- references to Jesus’ death as a sacrifice, ideas of redemptive suffering, and a deep tradition of eucharistic remembrance that Jesus died "for us." These elements appear in all branches and eras of Christian tradition...
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...Twenty-eight Prophecies Fulfilled On the Crucifixion Day On the day of Jesus’ crucifixion, all the prophecies concerning His suffering were fulfilled in every detail—a lasting testimony that Jesus truly is the Messiah. The first prophecy, the oldest of all, had been given by God at the time of Adam and Eve’s sin: 1) The serpent would bruise the seed of the woman. Prophesied: “And I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your seed and her Seed; He will bruise your head, and you shall bruise His heel” (Gen. 3:15). Fulfilled: “ ‘Now is the judgment of this world. Now shall the prince of this world be cast out. And if I be lifted up from the earth, I will draw all to Myself.’ But He said this to signify by what death He was about to die” (John 12:31-33). 2) The Messiah would be cut off, but not for Himself, as prophesied by Daniel. Prophesied: “And after sixty-two weeks Messiah shall be cut off but not for Himself” (Dan. 9:26). Fulfilled: “ ‘Nor consider that it is better for us that one man die for the people, than that the whole nation should perish.’ Now he did not say this of himself, but being high priest that year, prophesied that Jesus would die for the nation; and not for the nation only, but also that He might gather together into one the children of God who were scattered abroad” (John 11:50- 52). 3) The betrayal of Jesus by Judas was foretold by David. Prophesied: “Even a man, my close friend in whom I trusted, who ate of my bread, has lifted up ...
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...made Pilate afraid (vv 7,8)? (Think: Why would this statement bother Pilate? 6. What power did Pilate claim to have over Jesus? 7. What did Jesus say about Pilate’s power over Him? (Think: What did Jesus mean by this and by His statement about who had “greater sin”?) 8. What did the Jews say about Pilate’s duty to Caesar, and what was their point? 9. Where did Pilate bring Jesus next, and when did this happen? 10. What commitment did the Jews make that finally led Pilate to crucify Jesus (v15)? (Think: In what way was this statement hypocritical?) 11. How did Pilate’s verdict (v4) compare to the sentence he gave (v16)? 12. Describe crucifixion (study cross-references, dictionaries, etc.) 13. Where was Jesus crucified and who was crucified with Him? (Think: What kind of men were these and what does that tell you about crucifixion — see other accounts?) 14. What title did Pilate write above Jesus on the cross, and in what languages? 15. What did the Jews think of this and how did Pilate respond? (Think: why would this bother the Jews?) 16. Describe what happened to Jesus’ clothing, and what Scripture did this fulfill? 17. Who was present at the cross, and what did Jesus say to them (vv 25-27)? 18. What happened as a result and what lessons can we learn? 19. Give and explain other Scriptures about care for elderly parents. 20. What did Jesus say next, and what...
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