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Essay #1 Draft: Close Reading Contrary to popular belief, the stereotypical “real man” who never shows emotion does not reflect mature, developed behavior. It is easy to assume that if one does not show emotion, he/she is not present, and that by suppressing those emotions one can make them “go away.” Plato argues in “Republic,” his seminal work that describes his ideal city, that not only is suppressing the emotions of sadness, humor, or passion essential in a perfect society, but that the imitative arts, such as poetry, plays, and painting, evoke these emotions and thus have no place in his ideal city. However, the expression of emotion through the imitative arts is not only rational but also a valuable part of the ideal city. Plato makes the radical argument that imitative arts “corrupt … decent men” by provoking undesirable and irrational emotions, and thus should be banned from his ideal city (339; bk. 10, pt. 605c). Plato defends this assertion through a series of examples he gives in his dialogue with Glaucon, his student. Plato initially gives the example of the tragic poet, who moves men with his “protracted speech of lamentation,” causing them to “enjoy it and give [themselves] up to it” (340; bk. 10, pt 605d). He compares this public sympathy and affection of sorrow with the open sorrow of a personal loss, of which would endure “scorn” (340; bk. 10, pt 605d). Plato claims one should “pride [oneself] … in [keeping] quiet and [bearing] up” during such loss, to…

In Exodus 33:12-16, a new side of Moses is visible where he is actively accepting his duty to be the mediator between God and His people. There is also a shift in Moses’ and God’s interaction. Moses begins taking more control of the conversation by professing his thoughts on the Israelites and how they should be lead. This shift extends to the fact that Moses is not just God’s hand picked spokesman to the people, but is now his faithful companion. In the beginning of this excerpt, Moses…

The human-god relationships and their purpose in ancient civilizations often tell much about the beliefs and ideals of the culture as a whole. The connection between humans and their gods in both ancient Hebrew and ancient Greek culture are similar, but also vary in multiple ways. Both of these relationships can be seen between the humans and their gods in literature from the time period, specifically the relationship of Moses and God in Exodus, and between Athena and Odysseus and Telemachus in…

1. When one hears the phase “Day of the Lord” there are usually a few things that run through their head. For the believers, the righteous, it is a day of hope, but for the unbeliever, the unrighteous it is a day of destruction. “The Day of the Lord”, according to J. Ed Komoszewski in his article, “A Basic Introduction to The Day of the Lord in the Old Testament Writings Prophets” is two sided in nature. It will produce both destruction and blessing to everyone on the Earth. The wicked, the ones…

The first person that I chose to present my story to was my mother, Jan. I chose her because of the insight that she gives on the Bible and on life, and because of her continual faith in God through everything that she has been through, whether it’s hard or easy. I really look up to her in the way that she deals with hard times. She always chooses to believe that everything will be okay in the end, and that God has a plan for it all. I thought it would be perfect to tell her about this and ask…

Both Ashkenazi and Mizrahi have separate heritage. Mizrahi Jews came from Middle Eastern ancestry meanwhile, Ashkenazi came from Eastern European descendants. Beginning in the 1880s, Ashkenazi Jews migration to Israel were moved by a nationalist ideology and aspired to find better life conditions, to establish a Hebrew culture in a modern, predominantly secular, atmosphere. The Ashkenazim soon became the majority of Jews in Israel, and by 1948, they were 80% of the Jewish population of Israel.…

Introduction The Tanak is one of the most common names used to describe the Jewish Bible. It is also known in Protestant circles as the beginning books of the Bible, which is also called the Old Testament. No matter what name this section is given, it is a complex set of books with multiple authors, written in diverse languages, and has a history all its own. Yet, with proper study, much about the text can be discovered because many try to translate the original Hebrew and Aramaic as accurately…

struggles or how you are feeling that day. The lecture explains the importances of the Old Testament in American religious history. There were many important concepts that are now still used in today’s society and also going into the New Testament. There is much diversity in the Old Testament. There is mention of Adam and Eve, Samson and Delilah, Cane and Able, Moses, and so many others that were mentioned. The Old Testament is more like stages written over many years into books and broken…

In Anne Sexton’s poem “Letter Written on a Ferry”, she uses tone to convey meaning and to express her feelings. “Letter Written on a Ferry” was written while Anne was going through a breakup. This poem was written to express her feelings while going through this period of her life. When reading this poem, the reader automatically thinks a woman is leaving her loved one. Even though that is true, there is a hidden meaning that Sexton is trying to convey by using tone and her life experiences.…

prophecy can be described as an oral or written utterance of a prophet. Another key element was the prophetic oracle. The prophetic oracle was a saying in which a prophet proclaims a message from God and it is often prefaced by “Thus says the Lord” or “Hear the word of the Lord.” These oracles were useful for repentance, deliverance, judgement, woe and wisdom. Prophetic poetry and prophetic prose were also key elements. These elements were critical during the period of Exile. Prophetic poetry…