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M. Eugene Boring An Introduction to the New Testament: History, Literature, and Theology An Introduction to the New Testament: History, Literature, and Theology by M. Eugene Boring is a book which deals with an overview of the New Testament from a historical, literature and theological perspective. As stated by the author, this book does not attempt to work through every point in methodological detail, but from a case to case intends to provide enough specifics to illustrate evidence and argument

During Ancient Greek cultures, women were portrayed separate from men. Starting with the Archaic period of Greek culture, Image C is represented. We can visually see that Image C is from the Archaic time period because she is standing upright and is free-standing. The Archaic period also used the cannon of one human head to get the proportions right. The Archaic period wasn’t particularly worried about the naturalistic aspects, but more into the idealistic forms. As we can see from the image, the

Beyond Beauty: Chariton’s Alternate characterization of Callirhoe In Chaereas and Callirhoe, Chariton presents many views of the characters. In the novel Chariton emphasizes Callirhoe’s physical beauty both through her interactions with the general public and specific characters, including Dionysius and Artaxerxes as well as their reactions to her physical beauty. This characterization stands in marked contrast to Callirhoe’s own actions and psychology encountered in the novel, demonstrating that

simply imitate the art of the antiquity but rather strove to create a ‘pure’ or ‘ideal’ form of art inspired by the moral concepts of ancient times, as reflected in their material and stylistic elements. This aim reveals less about the cultures of the Greek and Romans, who Neoclassical artists drew inspiration from, but rather conveys more about the artist and their audience’s historical context. Ultimately, the values of Neoclassicism, which was not only present as an artistic style but also permeated

Biblical Words Related to Counseling This portion of the presented literature examines three Biblical words related to counseling. The words being examined in this portion consist of counsel, wisdom, and help. These words will be examined using Blue Letter Bible (2012), Strong’s Concordance, and Vine 's Expository Dictionary of New Testament Words. The theme associated with Biblical words related to counseling unified in concept. This concept is the liberation, or victory, from troubles and

Jacques-Louis David, The Oath Of The Horatii Jacque-Louis David’s The Oath of the Horatii is an oil on canvas painting that was commissioned by the Administrator of Royal Residences, Louis XVI. It was painted in Rome and exhibited at the Salon of 1785 (BC, 1998). That year, the people who visited Paris Salon were captivated by this one painting. The painting depicts three men who are brothers, saluting toward three swords that are held up by their father. The women behind them are grieving. A painting

As the Hellenistic society shifted away from the Classical ideals of perfectionism and idolization of the elites and gods in sculpture, artists began to be fixated on illustrating imperfection of a variety of individuals faced with ruthless authenticity of their emotional struggles. Whereas, Classical architecture focused on dedicating massive structures to the gods to emphasize their divinity, but Hellenistic architecture used advanced technology to exemplify Alexander the Great’s magnificence.

In the Early Roman Period, a new style of idealism was used. The art in this period enriched portraits and depictions of individuals as well as bring back Greek ideas: Hellenistic period. The “Dionysos with Panther” was created in 150 BC-100 AD out of marble material. It is a sculpture of a nude youthful Dionysos with a panther. This god is in a contrapposto pose, decorated with a grape cluster and drapery around his legs. This sculpture fits the Early Roman period since it meets the new enriched

A. J. Polyzoides, an honorary senior lecturer at Birmingham University, states: “The western world has adopted and developed their discoveries throughout the centuries.” (Polyzoides 1). As the Hellenistic society shifted away from the Classical ideals of perfectionism and idolization of the elites and gods in sculpture, artists began to be fixated on illustrating imperfection of a variety of individuals faced with the ruthless authenticity of their emotional struggles. Whereas, Classical architecture

Kings of the Hellenistic era built temples, staffed with priest, for old gods. This way they spread Greek religious beliefs throughout the Near East. This broadened peoples span of knowledge of religions, science and philosophy and shaped the world. When people got tired of it and found rituals unsatisfying, they turned to mystery religions. Civic religions were primarily concerned with rituals and did not embrace such matters as morality and redemption. People did not inspire deep religious feelings