David Koresh

The story of David and Goliath from the Old Testament has been told not just from the Bible, but also from art. The people of Florence identified themselves with David because they shared the belief that they defeated their own enemy with the help of God. Three artists sculpted a portrayal of David; Donatello, Michelangelo, and Bernini. Within each period, a different sculpture was created of David to represent new art ideas and techniques. Artists from the early Renaissance strived to portray lifelike

The story of David and Goliath is inspirational. It is about a courageous shepherd called David, who’s rescued Israel by defying a colossal giant called Goliath and killing him with a slingshot and a bag of stone-rocks. Donatello and Gianlorenzo Bermini made each a sculpture showing David. Each sculpture differs from each other starting with material, size, and style. One important thing to consider is the material used to create these statues. Donatello's David is nude and made of bronze. Definitely

Book review of Steven R. Harmon’s Ecumenism Means You, Too With an electrical guitarist jamming in front of a red background, one may assume the cover to Steven R. Harmon’s “Ecumenism Means You, Too” book is actually a teen novel. But his audience might not be too far removed from the teen age range. Harmon’s goal, according to his caption on the front cover is for “ordinary Christians to seek Christian unity”. And our author has a unique way of discussing the issue of Christian unity—he frames

Firstborn, David A. Bosworth looks at King David’s mourning, or rather lack of mourning, over the death of his son and Bathsheba’s firstborn and how this points to his resiliency as a result of the factors of the time period but more importantly, as a result of his faith in God. In the paper, Bosworth looks at King David’s previous faith in the Lord through rough patches as well as time period specific factors that could have led to his resiliency. Predating his official reign as king, David has taken

In these chapters of Psalms, the psalmist acts as the theologian by describing God in his character and beyond that into his very core. In Psalm 1, the psalmist defines the type of person that pleases God, and therefore indicates who God is by what he delights in. Psalm 2 describes God as the great, almighty God that he is. He sits in heaven knowing all and watches as we believe that we ere humans can come close to the knowledge and that power of the great king in heaven. Psalm 19 describes God

woman who has a husband is bound by the law to her husband as long as he lives. God punished David and brought upon him the evil consequences of his sin to teach us the consequences of breaking God’s Law. The long-term effects of the affair, lead to David’s soldiers Joab putting Uriah on the front lines to be killed. David thought that his punishment was over. He was then visited by Nathan. Nathan told David what the Lord told him and how he had committed adultery. In 2 Samuel 12:10, Nathan confirms

by Claude Vignon , “David with the Head of Goliath” has three important elements that are vital towards the piece in order to portray a message of power and authority. Which are the focal point, proportions, and the contrast of this particular piece. The artwork is oil on canvas that was made around in 1593-1670. The subject matter of the artwork is depicting the moment of pride David had with the head of the giant Goliath being laid next to his small body. The portrait of David is seen on the viewers

The Judge Gideon we all know. The judge Gideon was a God-fearing leader. The judge Gideon was a good example. Gideon led Israel against the Midianites. He led them and defeated the Midianites. He led a wicked nation who always fell into sin. He was a strong leader who loved God. Gideon led during a hard time for the people of Israel. He was small and poor but showed himself to be strong and rich in the faith in God for the victory over his enemies. As we know, the people of Israel served Baal. When

During the Maccabees rule as high priests and kings, worldliness set in and Israel was in spiritual decline. As Rome became the most powerful empire at the time, the last Maccabean ruler was replaced in 63 BC. as Antipater became the procurator of Judea and his two sons became governors, the younger being a 25-year-old by the name of Herod the Great who was given the province of Galilee. Herod at first aggressively defeated the rebellion led by Israeli nationalists. He executed its leader and appeared

Psalm 130 is an unidentified Psalm in the Hebrew book of psalms collected by a remorseful Israelite. The house of worship has constructed countless use of the Psalms, and incorporated this Psalm as one of its seven remorseful Psalms. This essay will search the contextual, form, factual structure, and basic verses of this Psalm for the principle of exegesis and devotion. The Song of praise becomes a Psalm of thanks, glorifying God for His compassion and mercy previously displayed to the Psalmist