...During the 17th and 18th centuries, there was a shift in literature. The Restoration period was during the 17th century and during this time Jonathan Swift wrote “A Modest Proposal”. “A Modest Proposal” is a satire that discusses the issues and solutions of poverty that occur in Ireland. The Romantic period occurred during the late 18th century. A novel that was written during this time period was Frankenstein by Mary Shelley. Considering that each piece of literature is from a different time period, they both express similarities and differences. Jonathan Swift was born in Dublin, Ireland on November 30th, 1667. Swift grew up fatherless because his father died two months before he was born. Being a single mother, his mom struggled to care...
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...Ptolemaic Dynasty ……………………………………………………………………. 4 Seleucid Dynasty …………………………………………………………………….. 6 Antiochus Epiphanies ………………………………………………………………. 8 Maccabean Period …………………………………………………………………… 10 Mattathias ………………………………………………………………….. 10 Jonathan ……………………………………………………………………. 12 Simon ……………………………………………………………………….. 13 John Hyrcanus ……………………………………………………………… 14 Aristoblus ……………………………………………………………………. 15 Alexander Jannaeus …………………………………………………………. 16 Aristobulus II ………………………………………………………………… 17 The Roman Period ……………………………………………………………………. 18 Antipater II …………………………………………………………………… 18 Phasael ………………………………………………………………………. 19 Herod the Great ……………………………………………………………… 19 Conclusion ……………………………………………………………………….. 21 Introduction Gaining insights into the “Inter-Testament Period” provides New Testament readers with a heightened perception of the world into which Jesus came. The interval between the final words spoken by Malachi and the New Testament narrative has often been referred to as the “four hundred silent years”. It is referenced as such only because the Prophets, who were enabled from God, were silent during this span, thus no Canon books were recorded. Many in academia prefer to call this time “the Second Temple period”. Whatever ones preference, it deals with events that start with Alexander the Great and end with John the Baptist. The consequences of the historical events that transpired...
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...After David killed Goliath, Saul made David his special assistant, and as David succeeded in everything he did, Saul grew extremely jealous. 8. His first test came when he successfully rallied the men of Israel against the Ammonites, proving himself to be an able soldier. 9. David gained fame as a warrior and Saul became jealous and tried to kill him. 10. One of his four sons was Jonathan. Jonathan 1. He was the eldest son of King Saul, and the best friend of the future King David. 2. Although Jonathan was fiercely loyal to his father, they gradually grew apart because of Saul's increasingly foolish and erratic behavior 3. Saul's command to have Jonathan killed for eating honey after he won a major battle, which would have been carried out if the troops hadn't refused the order and Saul's repeated attempts to kill David, who Jonathan knew would become Israel's next king. 4. Jonathan became a supporter and ally of David. 5. The end came for Saul and Jonathan in battle against the Philistines. 6. David and Jonathan had a very good relationship. 7. Jonathan fought for the Philistines 8. He was a heroic figure of the Kingdom of Israel. 9. He was a Levite descended from Gresham. 10. He became priest of the idol image at Dan. Jesse 1. Jesse was the son of Obed, and grandson of Boaz and Ruth. 2. Jesse was a key ancestor of Jesus Christ. 3. Jesse was from Bethlehem. 4. God picked from Jesse’s kids for who would be the...
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...Ned Kelly a heroin or a villain Name: Course: Tutor: Date: 2nd November 2011 Ned Kelly a hero or a villain Whether Ned Kelly was a hero or a villain depends on the basis of arguments an individual uses in classifying his actions. Of great importance, is beginning by understanding the subject matter of the discussion? A hero refers to male characters that, in the face of danger and adversity or from a position of weakness, display courage and will for self sacrifice. However, such a definition only brings the martial excellence locking out moral excellence which is very important in concluding how heroic a character is.[1] A villain on the other hand refers to an "evil" character that tends to have a negative impact on the human existence. This brings out a picture of a cruelly malicious person who is involved in or devoted to wickedness or criminal acts to inflict both emotional and physical pain to the subject. Ned Kelly is referred to as an assailant. Ned Kelly was an Australian bush ranger who eluded from his home to live in the bush after being involved in a clash with the Victorian police. This clash was a tool that represented the general views of several Australia civilians who resented against the Anglo-Australian ruling class. It was during his stay as a bush ranger that Ned formed a gang that turned out to be mere cold blooded cop killers, hell bent in eradicating Victorian police...
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...INTRODUCTION: This case involves the suspects being arrested for PC 415(1)-Public Disturbance Fighting. Suspect Jonathan was also arrested for public intoxication and unable to care for himself in violation of PC 647(f)-Public Intoxication. INJURIES: Suspect Jonathan Lineses sustained swelling under his left eye, abrasions across the right side of his head and an approximate four inch scratch along the left side of his temple. Lineses was medically treated inside of the Pasadena Jail by the on duty nurse. Officer Goetz #3172 took photos of Lineses injuries, which were later uploaded into VeriPic. Suspect Mike Ordaz sustained an approximate half inch scrap on the back of his head and scraps on both elbows. Ordaz refused medical treatment....
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...BY TAMMY TREMBLEY SPRING 2013 CONTENTS I. INTRODUCTION 3 II. ALEXANDER THE GREAT 3 III. ALEXANDER VISTIS JERUSALEM 4 IV. FORCING HELLENIZATION 6 V. RESISTANCE 7 VI. ROMAN RULE 9 VII. CONCLUSION 12 BIBLIOGRAPHY 13 HELLENISM DURING THE INTERTESTAMENTAL PERIOD Introduction As the Old Testaments ends, the book of Malachi presents a hopeful message of a Messiah. There are more than four hundred years between the close of the Old Testament and the beginning of the New Testament. Some refer to these four hundred years as the “time of darkness” or the “centuries of silence.” The New Testament opens in a scene that has had a dramatic change from a biblical Israel to post-exilic Judaism. The pervasive and lasting impact of the Greek culture on Syro-Palestine was due primarily to brilliance and character of Alexander the Great (356-323 BCE). This influence came to be known as Hellenization. Jerusalem Jews adopted the term “Hellenistic” as a hostile description during the second century as “going Greek.” Although many Jewish communities resisted the effects of Hellenization, it still had a significant impact on the culture, language and ideas of the people. ALEXANDER THE GREAT Alexander was the king of the Macedonians, which was a tribe from northern Greece. He became king at the young age of twenty, after his father’s death. Enemies surrounded the...
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...One - One After a nice sermon by father Jonathan, the church goers shuffle out into the aisle and proceed to exit through the old wooden double doors. Old lady Lisa and her bubblegum popping granddaughter Holly, sheepishly approach the young pastor. Miss Lisa taps Jonathan on his broad shoulder to catch his attention; “Father Jonathan, that was a beautiful sermon-” “Beautiful” Holly interrupts, whilst clinging to the priest arm. Miss Lisa raps Holly over the head with her navy blue, gold trim paged, limited print, as seen on TV bible. Holly let out a mousy yelp and releases the Shepard's arm. Miss Lisa quickly gets between the two and continues her rudely interrupted conversation, “Yes, beautiful, but I actually came over to inform you about a shady figure going around town knocking on people’s doors. I- We are all aware that you stay here alone, with the lord of course, but if you would like; some of us...
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...11/13/2015 King David Introduction King David is one of the most popular leaders of Israel in the Old Testament. Also, King David was a skillful warrior who killed Goliath the most feared fighter on the Philistine side. At the age of thirty David ruled the great nation of Israel for forty years between the years 1010 and 970 BC. King David revolutionized leadership, worship as well as the lifestyle of the Israelites. His wisdom was admirable, and it is disputed that he got it from reading various books in the Old Testament including 1st Samuel, 1st Kings and Chronicles (Wolpe, 2014). These books were written by the prophets that lived before him. King David was the last born to his family, and his father Jesse was from the tribe of Judah. Leadership was in his blood as he came from Ruth's lineage who was a Moabite. The Lord chose him to be king after he was anointed by Prophet Samuel. This paper gives a comprehensive evaluation of some of the key events in King David's life chronologically. Background King David's ascent to power was difficult as he faced major challenges for the first part of his life running away from King Saul. This being said, his faith in God was strong and saw him conquer all the difficulties he faced. His life struggles made him one of the most liked opeople in Israel way before he was chosen as king. When he was sixteen, he killed Goliath in the war against the Philistines. This made him popular with the masses as it was believed that it was his...
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...THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE COURSE NBST 525 LIBERTY BAPTIST THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY BY LYNCHBURG, VIRGINIA August CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 1 BIBLIOGRAPHY 2 INTRODUCTION The “Intertestamental period”, or the “Second Temple Period” represent a period within history, which upholds an interpretation for both Christianity and Judaism. According to Judaism, this era acknowledges the “Second Temple Period”, which exemplifies the Jewish Diaspora. First, “diaspora” simply means “dispersion” or “scattering.” This dispersion or scattering began through the efforts of the Assyrians when they defeated Israel in 722 B.C. In effect, the Jewish nation dispersed all over the Middle East, Egypt, and Babylon. These individuals literally disappeared from antiquity due to the results of the Jewish Diaspora. However, Nebuchadnezzar endured the Jewish populaces to inaugurate a cohesive group within Babylon around 597 B.C. Nevertheless, the subject of this essay will focus on the Christian assessment of the “Intertestamental Period.” For centuries, Christian intellectuals describe the era from the final quarter of the fifth century B.C. to the first century A.D. as the “Intertestamental Period.” This era arises with the reconstructing of the Jewish temple in the late sixth century, and terminating with its annihilation in A.D. 70. The “Intertestamental Period” represents a significant account of the supernatural hand of God throughout antiquity. The “Intertestamental Period” characterizes...
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...During the Victorian era, there was a rise in tension between the Protestant church and the Catholic church. The majority of people in England practiced Protestant religion, but Dracula is about a blood-thirsty vampire that meets his demise with the use of the Catholic religion. Mina, Jonathan Harker, Van Helsing, John Seward, Arthur Holmwood and Quincey Morris use a variety of symbols from Catholicism that kills Dracula and protects them from being harmed. Dracula is a Satanic being that in the end meets his defeat by the power of God. In the novel Dracula, Bram Stoker uses various Catholic symbols in the fight against Dracula, the antichrist, to illustrate the good of the Catholic religion and the promise of its salvation. The crucifix is...
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...King David descended from the tribe of Judah. He was the second king of Israel after Saul. Samuel was sent to anoint him in place of Saul, who disobeyed God. He was sent to fight Goliath with Gods help and successfully defeated him. He then became great friends with Saul's son Jonathan. He committed many sins and disobeyed many of the commandments. He later offered to build a temple for God, for which He didn't ask for. God told David that He would instead build a house for him, and have his son who would be the next King of Israel build Him a temple. Solomon, David's son had that responsibility. Solomon became king at a very young age and did not really know how to run a kingdom. God came to him in a dream and asked him what he wanted. He asked for a listening heart since he started...
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...Let’s Hope It Repeats: A History Lesson Human beings posses, as an innate part of our nature, an incredible ability to argue with each other about just about anything. Some of these arguments are necessary to push us forward, and some keep us locked in a standstill and accomplish nothing. One of the biggest arguments that today’s society is embroiled in is that of the existence, and treatment of, homosexuality and same-sex relationships. Unfortunately, it seems that this is one of those arguments that keeps us from moving forward. What frustrates me the most about the whole argument is how unnecessary—and ridiculously riddled with misconceptions and outright insulting fabrications—it is. Homosexuality seems to be too difficult a concept for our society to accept, but it is too real, and too ancient, an issue to deny. My purpose for writing this paper is to address one of the myths about homosexuality, and in doing so make a vital point about the biggest misconception that exists on the subject. In a society where each consecutive generation pushes the boundaries of social norms and acceptable behavior further outside of polite society’s comfort zone, fads and rebellions are commonplace. Often homosexuality gets lumped in with these fleeting trends and is seen as something transitory, something that will go away if denied acceptance long enough. On the contrary, homosexuality is not something new or impermanent. Rather it is a concept, a fact of life, which has been...
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...Floyd McAllister June 14, 2010 Rel 112: Introduction to the New Testament Rev. Ashley Summerlin Questions of the Week Week One There are those who feel that interpreting the Bible is simply process of opening the Bible, reading a brief passage, and then offering an opinion of what that text seems to mean. What do you think about the process? How does knowledge of the historical and cultural background of the Greco Roman world influence the interpretation of the New Testament? What is involved in interpreting a passage from the New Testament? The process of reading a passage is more than just simply opening the Bible, this is history this is our guide for life. It helps us to live our lives in the way God would want us too. I believe the knowledge of the historical and cultural background of the Greco Roman world influenced the interpretation of the New Testament because of the history context, the way they lived and the heinous and pleasant things they did I think all things in that frame played a part in the interpretation of the New Testament. I believe a measure of trust faith and belief is involved when interpreting a passage. Week Two The four Gospels give us four unique portraits of Jesus. Does this diverse witness to Jesus enrich our understanding of Jesus or do the four Gospels cause confusion? What aspect of Jesus’ life has been your biggest surprise in your readings in this course? In a way it does cause confusion but with them telling everything...
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...Judaism needs to be consummated to ensure covenantal lineage.” Further, Judaism also views marriage as purposeful. Within Judaism, there are two purposes of marriage - companionship and procreation and “therefore a man… shall cleave to his wife, and they become one flesh" (Genesis 2:24). The wedding ceremony presents the ideal expression of marriage as a relationship between the couple, their family, their community and God. In addition, the local Jewish community is strengthened through the formation of a new family unit and the Covenant is continued. Thus, adherents are called to not only consummate their marriage through bearing children, but also to establish family life in a loving home which Jewish people consider to be like a “little temple” (Ezekiel 11:16). Hasidic Jew Avigail Avraham in her book ‘Doublelife: One Family, Two Faiths and a Journey of Hope’, discusses the importance of procreation in her community to fulfil the covenant and sanctity her marriage. “Procreation, God's commandment, is one of the most important functions to the Hasidic...
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...MISSION To connect people with trusted breast cancer information and a community of support. VISION A world where no one impacted by breast cancer feels uninformed or alone. HISTORY & COMMUNITY SERVED LBBC was founded in 1991 by radiation oncologist Marisa C. Weiss, MD, in response to a woman's need for breast-cancer-related information, connection and support after completing treatment. In our early years, Dr. Weiss ran LBBC out of the third floor of her home using volunteers. Few resources existed for women affected by breast cancer, and LBBC focused exclusively on the post-treatment experience. In 1996, Jean A. Sachs, MSS, MLSP, became Living Beyond Breast Cancer’s first executive director (now chief executive officer). Ms. Sachs has increased LBBC’s budget from $100,000 to more than $4 million per year, increased the size of the staff and expanded our programs and services. Today, LBBC has expanded to assist women at all stages of diagnosis, treatment and recovery. Our mission includes offering specialized programs and services for the newly diagnosed, young women, women with advanced breast cancer, women at high risk for developing thedisease, and African-American women. We also offer programs for caregivers and healthcare professionals to help them better meet the needs of women affected by breast cancer. BOARD OF DIRECTORS Barbara Yorke – Chair Retired Executive Denise Portner – Vice Chair Senior Vice President, SteegeThomson Communications ...
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