Survival and Relationships in Robinson Crusoe and Marianela
Robinson Crusoe: Living Conditions: In order to survive, he hunts goats and birds that also inhabit the island. Gradually improving, he first begins to live in a cave. He goes to his ship and finds tools, a pond, supplies, and other items. With these, he could make furniture; it was then that he started to build a house, followed by a table, a chair, and everything else he needed. Years passed, and he began to despair, marking the days and writing a diary. He returned to his ship to look for ink.
Read MoreVision of Love: Exploring Themes in K. Paota’s Poetry
Vision of Love in K. Paota’s Poetry
K. Paota reveals elements in his poems, from a spiritual love and a sense of guilt before lust, to an earthquake concept of love and cosmic time. Love is embodied in the wife and son, love going through a painful tragedy dominated by refusal and absence.
Before, love to talk will not stop lightning. K. Paota mentions love, the whistle violated. In these verses, love is attached to the intense pain derived from the absence or refusal of the beloved. So, love is often
Read MoreKey Figures and Concepts in Christian History
Who was Abraham? How did his sons influence history? Abraham is considered the patriarch of the Abrahamic religions, which include Christianity, Islam, and Judaism. According to Christianity, he is considered the progenitor of the believers, and in Islam, he is seen as a link in the chain of prophets. Abraham is the father of Isaac (Judaism) and Ishmael (Islam).
Was Jesus Christ a troublemaker? He was considered a troublemaker because he created disturbance in the power systems of Judaism and Islam.
Read MoreJewish Sects in Roman Times: Beliefs & Conflicts
Ancient Jewish Rituals and Beliefs
Although we often highlight the differences between ancient religions, the rituals were often quite similar: both emphasized animal sacrifices at altars to a god. Jews and Romans would petition a god for the same things: health, rain for their crops, love, and victory over their enemies in war. While Judaism is monotheistic and Greco-Roman religions were polytheistic, the correlation between religion and ethics may be more significant.
Zealots: Resistance Against
Read MoreKey Concepts of Salvation: A Theological Examination
The Primacy of Obedience in Atonement
Why is obedience the central aspect of the atonement? Because it unifies the entire concept of Christ’s obedience.Sin and Humanity Without God
Explain why humanity without God is guilty of sin in two ways:- Humanity is born into sin.
- Humanity chooses to sin.
Humanity’s Predicament: Separation from God
Humanity’s sin results in separation from God and others. Due to the sinful nature resulting from the fall, humanity is inherently flawed, affecting intellect, emotions,
Lazarus and Don Manuel in Unamuno’s San Manuel Bueno, Mártir
Lazarus: Symbolism and Character in *San Manuel Bueno, Mártir*
The Name: Unamuno employs name symbolism. Lazarus recognizes, “[Don Manuel] made a new man, a true Lazarus, a resurrected. He gave me faith.”
Character: Initially, Lazarus seems an antagonist: anti-clerical, liberal, a proponent of reason, a lover of urban culture, and concerned with social issues. He then transforms from enemy to beloved disciple. A contract exists between them. Don Manuel makes Lazarus adhere to all religious practices.