Crucifixion of Jesus

The Gospel of John is one of the important synoptic books that has series of events that later culminate with the Raising of Lazarus. After that, there came the death and resurrection of Jesus. Having a wider description of the working of Jesus, forms the significant part of the Gospel hence, the need to understand more about its contents. There are different dates related to the gospel of John citing various arguments and pieces of evidence that individuals stand for while discussing the time…

Revealing truth and concealing it is a lively exploration of questions concerning value in art. However, the purpose of art is to reveal itself to us. “Reveal” in meaning that it is a process of knowing and discovering the artist, the viewers, the readers, and the audience. Following that, in order for the artist to reveal his art, he must know how to conceal it, or perhaps conceal himself in it. So, Many artists use many different ways and techniques to help them conceal the truth and yet…

The Old Man and the Sea has been analyzed by multiple critics and they are certain that this is not a coincidence. Throughout the novel, we encounter enough evidence to confirm that Ernest Hemingway intended to portray Santiago as a reincarnation of Jesus Christ. The Old Man and the Sea resembles Christ's journey to Calvary through the actions of Santiago, the protagonist. To begin with, Santiago's resistance to defeat symbolizes the first Station of the Cross. The first station is the…

Chronicle of a Death Foretold was originally written in Spanish by Gabriel Garcia Marquez. The text was published in 1981 in Aracataca, Colombia. The novel was controversial for its time for it involved many topics such as male dominance and a murder. Since the novel became popular in Spanish-speaking countries, especially Colombia, the text has been translated to many languages. It was translated into English by Gregory Rabassa. Chronicle of a Death Foretold is a drama that contains Magical…

remain in God’s presence, and trust in my faith. Paul is preaching the good news; the truth that Christ indeed died on the cross for our sins. “The gospel to which Paul refers is the good news that the crucified Jesus – not the Roman emperor is Lord.” (Gorman, 2003) In large part, Jesus was an example of how we should be as Christians. Even though He was God Himself, He never demanded His rights as God. He acted like a slave would act, being like average man. “Early Christians carved out a…

would strike him as a mute until the day the child was born. As the crowd ask what the child’s name would be, Zacharias spoke and said “the child’s name shall be called John”. Only six months older than Christ, John would become the forerunner of Jesus “preparing the ground for the seed so to speak” with a simple message that still rings in the ears of sinners and saints alike today. ”Repent for the kingdom of heaven is at hand”, and “prepare ye the way of the Lord”, as he baptized with water,…

personal connection within it and it makes me want to read more. An Old English Poem, “The Dream of the Rood” by an unknown author, translated by E.T Donaldson is a unique poem where the narrator tells his vision from a dream he received on the crucifixion of Christ and the view from the cross perspective. The beauty of this poem goes beyond expectation because it includes literacy techniques, heroic elements and personal connection of religious values. In “The Dream of the Rood” it starts with…

In Doug Linder’s “The Trial of Jesus: An Account”, it is said that the task of actualizing what really happened to Jesus is a challenge because the one who recorded them was a Christian and had not actually witnessed directly. Also, many people already have an understanding of these events that come from their own religious beliefs. The trial itself all began with one simple “crime”. The crime was when Jesus stood up for his beliefs and decided to do the right thing and drive out the merchants…

Formerly known as the Cristo Muerto, The Dead Christ is a sculpture that depicts the aftermath of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. It is made out of wood and from an ancient technique of Polychromed Poplar. It is believed to have been used in Northern Latium and Umbria while also traveling and being used at to other churches. After it had been discovered, it was reinstated to what it would have looked like in the period that it was created. Today, it is renowned for its importance in the history…

Michelangelo’s sculpture inside of St Peter’s Basilica called La Pieta is a scene of Christ laying on Virgin Mary’s lap, presenting the result of the crucifixion of Christ. The purpose of this piece is to show Virgin Mary’s love for her son. To support his interpretation of his sculpture, Michelangelo developed texture, realism and mass. Michelangelo’s Pieta is one of the most significant pieces of art because…