Mary Slessor

that focuses on the idea of a “do-over” that undoes previously committed sin. Based on the theological assertions made by Paul and Irenaeus, recapitulation in the greater doctrine of salvation is achieved through Christ as the second Adam, the Virgin Mary as the second Eve, and the Church as the second Eden. The central claims concerning recapitulation are found in the Pauline epistles of First Corinthians and Romans in the New Testament. The first biblical discussion of Paul’s doctrine of salvation

Light and Darkness In John’s gospel, it talks about how light represents the good and darkness represents the evil. It also talks how the light will take over the darkness no matter what. Sometimes it hard to tell what is the light. For example, in John 3:19-21, it talks about if someone believes the darkness. Their work will be evil and nonexistent. If someone believes in the light, their work can be seen to God. It's talking about people’s personality how if someone is evil or believe in the darkness

more meaning than there appears to be. Hester uses sewing as her outlet when she is condemned by the townspeople, but it is through her seclusion and the sewing she does during her time alone that strengthens her faith in herself and God, much like Mary did after she first learned of her pregnancy. This faith proves very helpful to her in more trying times. Yet another symbol is made through the rosebush. The rose bush is a symbol of sin, and Pearl continues to claim

Mary is seen on multiple levels of the church.      Technically, Van Eyck was ingenious in his use of glazing. He would apply “several coats of glazes with pigments in linseed oil, one over the other, and his final coats of varnish”

Another-well known leader in Elizabeth’s network was Sir Francis Walsingham. Before the throne of Elizabeth I began in 1558, a noble English man, Sir Francis Walsingham, was not in favor of Queen Mary I’s authority (Macková). Instead of abiding to the Mary I’s leadership, Francis traveled outside of England until the accession of Elizabeth I. When Sir Walsingham returned to a new ruler in England, he brought with him stronger relations with foreign contacts and knowledge that

How successfully did Elizabeth manage parliament? During the reign of Elizabeth I, the Privy Council and court were the centre of the Elizabethan government. Although parliament was Elizabeth’s necessary method of legislation and raising taxes, it was far from being a regular part of the governmental system (only being called 13 times during her reign). A leading debate arose when the historian Sir John Neale argued that there was a considerable amount of conflict between MPs and the queen. Whereas

Poetry Explication: In the Bleak Midwinter In several societies, the season of winter elicits sentiment of frost and coolness, with the time of year also associated with finding personal warmth out of the physical coolness of the season, usually through certain social gatherings rooted in religion. In Christianity, Jesus Christ was born at the beginning of winter, with his birth celebrated on Christmas Day. The poem In the Bleak Midwinter, written by Christina Rossetti, celebrates this very birth

technique, The Pietà by Michelangelo represents the sanctity of Mary and Jesus. Specifically, the work identifies the passion of Christ while displaying the the nurturing role of Mary in ideal Renaissance form. Some may argue that Michelangelo’s previous Pietàs such as the Rondanini or the Palestrini convey the expressions of Christ and Mary iPietàs of Rondanini and Palestrini show Jesus in Michelangelo’s representation of Mary and Jesus in this sculpture is ideal in its form. For example

With the statistic of AIDS medicine being presently more reliable than infertility treatment (Rapp, 2006), it is clear that fertility doctors are under huge amounts of pressure. Thus, though patients are the main group of people that one considers when thinking about the emotional effects ART, it is important to note there are doctors who also use religious ideas to cope with the uncertainty of ART. 
Many fertility doctors in India display religious iconography around their clinics, and often name

The Lamassu from the Citadel of Sargon II in Khorsabad, Iraq represents the theme of lust for power. Sargon II came into power late in his life, which leads scholars to believe that he usurped power from his brother. If this is true, Sargon most likely had a lust for power. The ex-Thunderclan deputy Tigerclaw could be compared to him because they both usurped power. The only difference is Tigerclaw’s actions did not give him the result he wanted. If he did usurp power from Bluestar Thunderclan could