Judas Iscariot

could go free. This sequence of events alludes to the crucifixion of Christ. Christ “suffered for sins once and for all, the righteous for the unrighteous…” (Holman Christian Standard Bible, 1 Peter 3.18) and His closest friend betrayed HIm, “Judas Iscariot, who became a traitor” (Holman Christian Standard Bible, Luke 6.16). This ultimate comparison allows the reader to empathize Gatsby’s demise. It paints him as pure and good. Not only did he take the fall for others, he never truly receives…

stop in Hell, the infamous ninth circle. From the very first circle, the severity of punishments grows progressively worse, so the last circle ends with the worst punishment that author Dante Alighieri could imagine. Dante and Virgil watch as Judas Iscariot, Brutus, and Cassius (arguably the three most notorious sinners known to man), are eaten alive by each of Lucifer’s three heads. After witnessing the gruesome suffering in the ninth circle, Virgil announces that he has “seen everything” that…

Christianity first became an Asian religion, and prominent in Israel and Syria. Christianity then gradually progressed to become an African and European religion. There is no evident material culture of the Christian religion before 180 AD, and it was very common for early churches to be set in private dwellings, which included homes of the wealthy. The term Islam means “submission,” while followers of Islam are called Muslims which is translated to “one who has submitted.” Islam was very…

Kurt Vonnegut is one of the most influential American novelists of the twentieth century who has brought about a phenomenal distinction in literature. Most of the writers have written only in a particular concept or genre, but Kurt Vonnegut has imprinted his undeniable mark in science fiction with humor, social commentary with absurdity and so on. Kurt Vonnegut has written fourteen novels, three short story collections, five plays, and five works of non-fiction. His works are occupied with…

Introduction This paper will analyse Jesus’ “new commandment” in light of John’s Gospel and discuss its implications for Christian Ethics (John 13:34). Firstly, this paper will introduce Johannine ethics and analyse John 13:34 in context, before providing an exegesis of this verse. Secondly, this paper will analyse love in action, as presented in the foot washing narrative, whilst drawing out ethical implications for the believer. Finally, this paper will conclude with a summary of the findings…

Revenge for the Devil I never thought I’d be running through hell with only one arm; fleeing the demons that get off on torturing the souls of the damned. Let’s clear one thing up, they don’t carry around little pitchforks. They prefer tools that can cause more damage, like a hatchet or a sharp blade or two. As I run madly, I get a whiff of the oceans filled with vomit, bile, and the blood leaked out of the tortured. I don’t know if I’ll ever find a way out. You see, Dante was wrong.…

Then he calmly walked to those in the crowd and greeted them saying "Pax et Bonum." Suddenly there was a roar, and the crowd made way. A huge giant rushed forward and grabbed Francis by the scruff of the neck. It was his father. BERNARDONE: Come with me, now! FRANCIS: (Holding one of the columns of the temple) Where? I'm not going anywhere! BERNARDONE: (Roaring) Home! FRANCIS: My home is here – here in the square. And these men and…