God the Father in Western art

Anthropology is one of, if not the most diverse and versatile disciplines of study. There is no academic domain which is broader in area of study than anthropology, a fact which I have only recently learned. On the first day of class I had preconceived notions about anthropology, I believed it was simply the study of cultures from a subjective manner, a very cut and dry study which would not take much elaborate thought. As classes progressed, particularly once we had moved onto the study of sex,…

While he had demonstrated sincerity and belief in the power of Christ, we question his belief in Christ. During his reign and up to his death in 337 A.D., it appeared that he enacted policies to gain favor not from Christians, but from their God. However, at this same time, he still functioned as the High Priest of paganism. In summary, it can be argued that Constantine was sincere, but did little to learn or gain a deeper understanding of the Christian faith. However, Constantine was baptized…

Saint Jerome: Patron Saint of Translators The Penitence of Saint Jerome by Joachim Patinir, displayed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York best captures the essence of Saint Jerome. One can see an aged rendition of St. Jerome: knee-bent in front of a crucifix, an ominous look of penitence proving his overwhelming commitment to his faith. El Greco rendered at least five more paintings of the iconic saint showing him in his most recognizable forms: in front of the Bible and sequestered…

became profoundly affected by her consummate beauty and grace. The same year, having reached his adulthood, Dante inherited a modest family fortune from his parents who had died, but two years later, he married Gemma Donati, a union arranged by his father in order to get the family fortune. As a result of Beatrice's death in 1290, Dante was inspired to commemorate her and show respect by giving her credit in several works, most notably as the ideal lady who leads him to redemption in The Divine…

knowledge about this staple crop. Though its arrival is unknown, we do know that this crop is very important to mankind. There are many theories and hypotheses on the arrival and origin of corn. We know for certain corn is an indigenous crop to the western hemisphere however, its exact origin location is still a mystery. The most common and accepted theory is that corn originated in Central Mexico roughly where the modern day states of Guerrero Mexico and Michoacan meet around 7,000 years…

and Praxis of Systemic Annihilation in Kaine Agary’s Yellow Yellow ABSTRACT From the quasi-oral form, African Literature has cascaded through systemic phases in less than two hundred years of contact with the Western written form. It has migrated from that dark romance portrayed by western writers to contemporariness of self-reappraisal. The primary inclination of these texts has been the ultimate question. What have we achieved with our independence? The unsavoury verdict is that we have not…

that a state or nation believes is needed for its natural development) corresponded with Nazi ideology. Even though he believed in the Nazi philosophy he promoted the Nordic Theory. The Nordic Theory states that he, also, posed that all fruits of Western culture has evolved slowly from Germanic tribes. However the Roman “priestly caste” which had arisen with Christianity had combined with Freemasons, Jesuits, and “international Jewry” to erode the culture and with it German spiritual values…

Sophocles’ play Oedipus Rex was written over 2,500 years ago. Although this play may seem ancient and irrelevant to today’s society, its themes and actions are relevant to modern society. Sophocles’ play Oedipus revealed many ideas that are now used in western drama. Sophocles’ use of dramatic irony became a new method for artists who wanted to create tension in the plots of their work. Sophocles uses his irony to help him illustrate his creative themes that can be interpreted in many different…

How Misinterpretation of the Bible Helped the Justification of the Crusades. The Crusades were a series of expeditions undertaken by Christian holy men in the hopes of delivering holy places from Islamic tyranny (Douglas J. Potter). The popes felt that Europe should be under Christian unity, and the pressure that they felt from the Byzantine Empire threatened said unity, so they decided to send troops of men to free the land of the Byzantine Empire once again for the Christians. One would think…

moved quite enough in the great musical world, I still remain what I have always been ? a simple Czech musician.?[footnoteRef:10] In his manuscripts, he would begin with the date and ?With God? and end with the date and ?Thanks be to God!?; ?God be praised!? and ?God requite you!? to express his thankfulness to God.[footnoteRef:11] In the interview with Dvo??k?s grandson, Mr. Dvo??k III said: ?my grandfather was a religious man who loved his family.?[footnoteRef:12] As mentioned by Jamil…