David Brin

“Of all the fantasies that human beings entertain, the idea that we can go it alone is the most absurd and perhaps the most dangerous. We stand together or we fall apart.” - George Monbiot Did you know the physical effects of loneliness are comparable to smoking 15 cigarettes a day? Loneliness raises your chance of death by 26%. While we known intuitively that loneliness is harmful, science is beginning to show just how harmful. At the very beginning of the Bible, God declares, “It is not good

Who was the author of the text? Lawrence Boadt states that the book of Genesis was “collected from many different traditions.” whereas David Clines states that Genesis is one of the narrative books, which makes a point that it is a book that belongs to the oral tradition. The Eerdmans Commentary points to the J author source as a narrative source. (27, Eerdmans) c.      What is the level of authorship – historical event, oral tradition, redactor, etc.? The level of author is a combination of

just before the darkness of the Babylonian captivity set in. Josiah was eight years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem for thirty-one years. He did what was pleasing in the eyes of the Lord and followed the examples of his ancestor David. During the eighth year of his reign, while he was still young, Josiah begin to seek the Lord. Then in the twelfth year, he begin to purify Judah and Jerusalem, by destroying all the pagan shrines, Asherah poles and the carved idols

Contest of David & Goliath: The Philistine army had gathered for war against Israel. David volunteered to fight Goliath. As Goliath moved in for the kill, David reached into his bag and slung one of his stones at Goliath's head. Finding a hole in the armor, the stone sank into the giant's forehead and he fell face down on the ground. David did the right thing in spite of discouraging insults and fearful threats. Only God's opinion mattered to David. Wisdom of Solomon: Good Fortune of My cup runneth

David, the second king of Israel, was the youngest of Jesse's eight sons. History celebrates him as a skilled musician. Scholars credit him with writing much of the Book of Psalms. David, an ancestor of Jesus (a.k.a. Son of David), also prophesied about the coming Messiah, won fame and renown for defeating Israel's enemies, and built the temple in Jerusalem. But despite these distinctions, David occasionally committed several disgraceful acts of great sinfulness. Christians commonly think of David’s

1. David, a biblical hero, which made him one of the many popular character seen in art. David had conquered a giant also known as Goliath who bullied the soldiers of his time. David took down the giant with a single shot of his slingshot and finishing the fight with Goliath’s sword. David had faith, God would defend him even though Goliath had, better weapons. Florence thought of David as a courageous person, I believe the city as a whole wanted these assets. Michelangelo’s statue of David was to

Jensen's Format Writing Kaitlyn B. Martin pg. 73 832478 David and Solomon: Kings of Legend Throughout the Old Testament, there are many examples of great kings that can be found. However, two of the greatest and most blessed Kings were King David and his son, King Solomon. Here, we will compare the lives and reigns of both kings by reviewing their faith, their triumphs, and their downfalls. King David was annointed by God at a young age, when he was still a shepherd boy tending

Shany Erkin September 9, 2015 Choice Text Response Prompt #2 David and Goliath by Malcolm Gladwell investigates the psychology behind being an underdog, and whether or not it is a disadvantage. Citing an academically accomplished student- Caroline Sacks, Gladwell argues traditional understandings about what makes for a disadvantage is not always what it seems. Caroline Sacks attends Brown University instead of University of Maryland in hopes of having a more successful future at a more selective

back 1 Samuel 30 The enemy (Amalekites) had come in burned King David and his man’s property down and took their wives, kids and things. The enemy comes to steal, kill, and destroy, but God comes that we may have life and have it more abundantly. His men were so grieved that they thought of stoning David to death. The men wept to they had no power to weep and this made them want to kill King David. The scripture says, King David encouraged himself in the Lord. This journey is going to be up and

King Solomon was known as the ruler of Israel.He had twelve governors with him,each one of them had to supply for the month. Each of them had their own job and purpose.A place called Judah had many people.They danced and did all kinds of stuff and they were happy.The people of Judah were happy and peaceful. King Solomon had many chariots he had about four thousand chariots.The governors provided supply for the Kings table.God gave KIng Solomon wisdom,and very great insight.Solomons wisdom was