Luke the Evangelist

Back when all parables were created, society was strict and very much incompliant to different views, and the parables would create a moral standard in which would overcome society’s rigid rules. When used in context of today’s society, though, how relevant can these parables be to such a vastly different world? In accordance to David Brooks’ column from the New York Times, parables are still very relevant, for when it comes to the parable of the Prodigal Sons, Brooks defends the father within…

Supreme Leader Snoke and Darth Plagueis Upon the release of the new Star Wars movie, The Force Awakens, many fans have speculated the origins of new characters. One of the most mysterious characters in The Force Awakens is Supreme Leader Snoke. There are many theories about Snoke being previous characters we’ve seen in the Star Wars saga before. Some of these characters are Emperor Palptine, Boba Fett, Jar Jar Binks, and Darth Plagueis. Other people believe Snoke is a Jedi in disguise, a force…

Throughout these past classes, we’ve had discussions about the Gospels of Luke and Matthew. Each story contains infancy narratives which educates us more about Jesus’ early life. With the vital elements given in the Gospels, we obtain more knowledge about the Annunciation, genealogy, visitors, other significance. The annunciation was when the angel Gabriel appeared before Mary and asked her to carry the son of God. Similar to the word “annunciation, the incarnation was announced at this time. In…

If there is more than one person involved, nine times out of ten there is more than one side to the story. Just because there are different stories, doesn’t mean that one story may not be true, it can simply mean that each person decided to explain what was more significant to them. In the Bible there are several chapters. Although some stories are quite similar, In each of the chapters there tells a unique story. The gospels of Mark and Matthew are recognized as synoptic gospels, being that…

When discussing the authorship of john there are many different opinions. Some scholars use to believe that John was indeed the author of the gospel. However, modern day scholars do not believe that John wrote any part of the gospel. In order to truly understand the authorship and date of John three questions need to be asked: who wrote it, why it was written and when was it written. These questions promote expedition from the reader and once the reader answers these questions the reader con…

opening scene of the film, Rosenberg depicts Luke destroying the city’s parking meters. The parking meters are a metaphor of society’s rules and restrictions. Rosenberg communicates how society tries to clamp down on individuals and make individuals conform to rules and regulations. Luke removing the tops of the meters is a metaphor for Jesus Christ. Similar to how Jesus broke the rules and customs of his society by not conforming to the high priests, Luke does the same by refusing to…

One may consider that Luke, the main character in Cool Hand Luke, is just acting this way around the other prisoners to portray this strong side of him. Another person who may be acting a certain way for the people around him is Boss Godfrey in Cool Hand Luke. Boss Godfrey is one of the few guards, or “bosses” as they call them in the movie, who is very strict and cruel. Many of the “bosses”…

Christ Figures are often used in many pieces of literature to depict the biblical character of Jesus into the works. Finny, from A Separate Peace, McMurphy from One Flew Over the Cuckoo 's Nest and luke from Cool Hand Luke are all classic examples of characters that portray the archetype of a Christ Figure. These Christ figures are all martyrs who have taken on an ultimate sacrifice for the betterment and greater good of others. A Separate Peace is a novel that ventures through the lives…

Introduction The movie Cool Hand Luke has been analyzed, reviewed, and evaluated by critics from every perspective possible. The manner in which the film is perceived varies drastically depending on the author; some pieces written about this film are rather literal and discuss it as it appears. However, there are many analyses that consider the symbolism and religious innuendos, but these are often misunderstood or overlooked completely. Cool Hand Luke is rich in symbolism, so it is no…

Cool Hand Luke is a film about Luke and the struggles that life in a prison work camp brings. Luke slowly works himself into being accepted more by the inmates, especially after he wins everyone out of their money in the poker game. This miracle like event soon gains him respect, which leads to him gaining some followers, even more so after Luke was able to eat fifty raw eggs in a short amount of time. In the film, Luke endures painful events just as Christ has. Luke gets into a nasty fight…