Santa Maria de Ripoll Monastery: Romanesque Facade & Biblical Scenes

Santa Maria de Ripoll Monastery: A Romanesque Masterpiece

Timeline

Eleventh Century: The church was consecrated by Abbot Oliva in 1032.

Style and Technique

  • Style: Catalan Romanesque
  • Technique: Carving
  • Material: Stone
  • Forms: High relief
  • Author: Roussillon Workshops
  • Location: Monastery of Santa Maria de Ripoll

Facade Arrangement

The arrangement of the facade recalls a triumphal arch due to its rectangular shape, with the door in the middle. The door is covered with archivolts which alternate with geometric and

Read More

Islamic Faith, History, and Culture Fundamentals

Core Islamic Precepts and Practices

Islamic Precepts: Daily, Lifelong, and Annual Duties

Key religious duties in Islam include:

  • Daily: Prayer (Salat) performed five times daily.
  • Ongoing: Belief in one God (Allah) and the profession of faith (Shahada); Giving alms (Zakat) to the needy.
  • Annual: Fasting (Sawm) from dawn to sunset during the month of Ramadan.
  • Lifelong: Pilgrimage (Hajj) to the holy city of Mecca, if able (at least once).

Historical Figures and Events

Byzantine Emperor Before Muhammad’s Birth

(

Read More

Catholic Social Action, Interfaith Dialogue & US Identity

Dorothy Day & The Catholic Worker Movement

Many American Catholics have used principles of Catholic social teaching to address specific injustices and inequities in American life. One of the most prominent Catholics to do so is Dorothy Day. The Catholic Worker Movement that she started spread among many Catholics, creating places for the poor and underprivileged to get food, shelter, and other necessities. This good work stemmed from the idea that every person has human dignity granted by God.

Read More

Christian Doctrines: Repentance, Faith, Salvation

Understanding Repentance and Faith

Repentance is necessary because all are guilty of sinning.

Repentance is primarily an intellectual activity.

Repentance is produced by the ministry of the Word and by a fresh vision of God.

Faith is vitally important to us, for it affects every aspect of our lives.

Faith is composed of only one element, assent, for it basically involves emotions.

What are the results of repentance?

  • a) The entire community rejoices at the sinner’s action.
  • b) The family of the repentant
Read More

Los Santos Inocentes: Character Profiles and Analysis

Azarías

Azarías is a man in his sixties who always wears the same clothes: corduroy trousers ending at the knees, with no buttons on his fly, and bare feet. He is Régula’s brother. He previously worked for Mr. Jara but was fired due to his lack of hygiene. He was accustomed to wetting his hands so they wouldn’t crack from the cold. With his toothless mouth, his words sometimes seemed unintelligible, as if he were chewing something. He is a very affectionate person who developed a great affection

Read More

Religion in American Literature: Puritanism to Dickinson

Religion’s Role in American Literary Tradition

Religion is a central topic in many different literary works in the American tradition, but different authors approach it from distinct perspectives.

Puritan Literature Perspectives

Religion is essential to Puritan literature. A central tenet of their belief system is predestination: everything is determined by the will of God. They can also be considered fundamentalists, believing that social life should be organized according to religious principles.

Read More