Four Crowned Martyrs

This shows the relationship between liturgical and ethical worship. So, Peter says, doing good, is one way we can entrust our souls to God. Peter exhorts us in this ethical worship so that we may share in the glory God is crowned with. Finally Peter offers a prayer for peace. Second Peter is likely an epistle written to a subset of the audience that heard First Peter. The author is identified as a slave and apostle of Jesus Christ and the audience as those who have obtained

When regarding ancient and medieval architecture, the powerful influence of religion is very imminent throughout the various time periods and different styles of architecture. History of architecture is associated more with buildings driven by religion than with any other category, because in most past civilizations, the consistent and distinguished appeal of religion made the church or temple the most symbolic, the most stable, and the most powerful building in any city. Throughout human history

is a religion that has roots that go back to Jamaica and the 1930s. The Followers of the Rastafari movement are also known as Rastafarians, Rastafaris, Rastas, or Ras Tafarians. The Rastafarian movement is named after Ras Tafari Makonnen, who was crowned Emperor Haile Selassie I of Ethiopia in 1930. Rastafarianism is an interesting and purposeful religion that many admire and follow in the Caribbean. This research will explore the religion that Rastafarians practice, how Rastafarianism became a religion

The Vatican: Saint Peter's Basilica, Rome, Italy "And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it." Matthew 16:18 Saint Peter's Basilica in the Vatican is one of the most exquisite churches in the world. The Basilica's importance is derived from the Bible, from the book of Matthew. The Apostle Peter is buried under the High Altar of Saint Peter's Basilica, providing fulfillment to the directive

would forever change Russia’s view on government. From what Massie describes in The Final Chapter it only really gives a small glimpse of what happened before the Romanovs were executed. Russia was suffering under Nicholas’s rule. When Nicholas was crowned in 1896 he wanted to preserve the absolute monarchy but the Russian people wanted change. Over the course of his rule he would go back on his word numerous times which would favor his rivals, The Bolsheviks. Russia would fight unprepared in WW1. The

When Dom Pedro declared Brazilian independence on September 7, 1822, the nationalist sentiments that lead to the proclamation had formed long ago. However, with nationalistic feelings alone, it is unlikely that Brazil would have been able to overthrow the Portuguese. Brazilian independence instead needed the benefits of housing the Portuguese royal family after Portugal was invaded by Napoleon. Without French nationalism and expansion, Brazilian independence would have unlikely occurred in the

after the judgment and the end, God will make all things new and will dwell among His people once more. The rainbow is a symbol of hope preceding the violence that comes with the judgment. (Boring, 1989, p. 105) Around the Throne there are 24 elders, seated on 24 thrones, bowing to God in worship. The elders exemplify a “an appropriate response to God’s glory.” (Kenner, 2000, p. 171) However simple their behavior is to identify, their identity is not as straightforward. “Some regard them as angels

In order to better understand the persecution of Christians and Jews that occurred during the reign of the emperor Domitian in the year 89 AD, one must first understand the dynastic line he was born into. Domitian was a member of the Flavian family, a family that has origins in the equestrian class, the tier just below the senatorial class in terms of influence and wealth. Domitian’s grandfather, Sabinus, had built up the family’s wealth first as a tax collector, and later as a money-lender. Sabinus’

girl soon to become a woman could perhaps be explained by private issues that may have been going on internally. However, it would be these visions that would draw Joan into the Hundred Years War as a soldier for King Charles VII, who would later be crowned King of France. Unlike many

In 1984 he married for love and not political convenience, Empress Alexandra . The marriage produced four daughters and one son. Nicholas was first and foremost a family man before a man for his people, which would cause unrest towards the middle of his career and eventually cause the end of it. Further political problems would arise when he would leave