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Compare and contrast the religious, political, and social views of the Samaritans, Pharisees, Sadducees, and Essenes
The Samaritans were a sect largely opposed to mainstream Judaism, hence Jesus' use of a Samaritan as an example of someone who was surprisingly compassionate, despite being of an ostracized sect; the Pharisees were the priestly, institutionalized ruling class; the Sadducees emphasized the rule of the Torah, versus the oral law endorsed by the Pharisees; the Essenes were a mystical sect largely credited with bringing forth many of the ideas reflected in the gospels.
Describe some features of Greco-Roman religion. In what ways did religion function differently than it does for people today?
Greco-Roman religion was a social construct: it meant honoring the gods of the city through sacrifices and public rituals. Religion was linked to the state's leaders and social institutions rather than something that satisfied personal, religious needs. However, separate 'cult' religions did exist which formed a more personal function. Also, as a polygamous religion, it was not necessary to give exclusive allegiance to one deity over another.
What are differences between ancient biographies and modern ones?
It is presumed that modern biographers have a certain degree of objectivity and adherence to facts that can be backed up by multiple sources: in the ancient world, biographers were more intent upon conveying the spirit or the idea of the man rather than established factual data. There was often open partisanship, depending on the national origin or ideological orientation of the biographer. Anecdotes might be included of dubious veracity.
How does each of the synoptic gospels end?
Mark ends with a young man telling Mary Magdalene that Christ is risen and to seek him elsewhere; in Matthew an angel tells Mary and Mary Magdalene to meet Jesus in Galilee; in Luke, Jesus explicitly demonstrates that he has been resurrected in the flesh to his disciples.
In Mark 11:12-14 Jesus curses a fig tree. This story is intercalated (sandwiched) with another story in the Gospel. How does the story of the fig tree help us interpret the other story?
The story is sandwiched between Jesus entering Jerusalem and casting out the money-changers from the Temple. The withering of...
A nation faithful to democracy is blessed and called to spread this "good news" throughout the nations "(Withrow,2007, p.15 ). Coupled with this "gospel" was the support and verification of major scientific theories during this period. Social Darwinism was derived from Darwin's work on the evolution of the species. In essence, Darwin's theory of human evolution refers to the principle of the 'survival of the fittest," on which the ideal
Each author subsisted to two (2) different kinds of perspectives, which make up the second and third critical elements of the comparative analysis component of this paper. Berger analyzed humor based on social and political perspectives. Usage of these perspectives was most useful in discussing the two typologies of humor he thoroughly discussed in the book: satire and folly. Satire as a type of humor drew upon important concept that
To combat subjectivity, he called for interpretation to be subject to church authority, which was the voice of reason. Reardon (1981) echoes this interpretation: "Hooker sets out to refute the puritan contention that in religion holy scripture affords the sole and absolute authority and rule" (p. 280). Hooker shows that the narrow principle of sola scriptura "disregards the larger context of the divine law in creation within which even
Jesus warns not just Peter but all of "them" about not boasting about the messiah in Mark, Matthew, and Luke too. Jesus's warning comes immediately after the miraculous healing of the blind man (Mark 8:30; Matthew 16:20; Luke 9:21). Interestingly, the Gospel of Matthew is more emphatic about Peter's future role as the "rock" of the Church of Christ: "And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this
Compare and contrast their approaches to the question of faith. One of the features of the age of Tolstoy and Dostoevsky was the emergence of philosophical and religious thoughts that promoted spirituality without religion. The tendency to reject organized religion in favor of personal spirituality or a direct relationship with God gained prominence at this age in Russia because of widespread disillusionment with the state-supported religion, corruption and hypocrisy of
2013 Max Points: 180 Write essay (1,250-1,500 words) analyzes Escobar's thesis compares contrasts theological contribution theologians discussed earlier . Your paper explore components builds thesis, critique idea Christian theology contextual engaging theological schools American / global setting. Samuel Escobar is known to be a leader within the Latin American Theology. He chaired the International Fellowship of Evangelical Students and is currently president of the United Bible Societies. He continues to live
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