Mysticism

Florence Nightingale was one of the most influential figures in medical history on the borderline of the 19th and 20th century. She became famous and titled as a “Lady of the Lamp” after her nursing in the military camp for her strong desire to help relieve pain and sufferings of the seriously wounded soldiers. Biography: Florence Nightingale was born in Florence, Italy on May 12, 1820. She and her two younger sisters were raised in a wealthy and influential British family that belonged to the…

Nomads of the Asian Steppe: The steppe is a vast piece dry grassland- the western one runs from Central Asia to Eastern Europe and the eastern one covers Mongolia. Nomadic people roamed the steppes herding their animals. Clans of nomads often interacted with settle societies through trade; however, sometimes weak settlements were raided by strong nomadic clans. • Pastoralists: pastoralists were nomads who herded domesticated animals and were constantly on the move in search of pasture for their…

Rules are Meant for Breaking; A Comparison between Anthony Weston and Garry Wills Garry Wills’ Lincoln at Gettysburg: The Words That Remade America explores the infamous words that Abraham Lincoln spoke, or rather, did not speak in his Gettysburg Address. The chapter, “Revolution in Thought”, examines how Lincoln helped promote harmony and countered the common idea that the states were united only through the contract agreements signed in the Constitution. Anthony Weston, the author of A…

In a more elegant manner, Rabih Alameddine wove his novel The Hawakti with rich and diverse background of the whole Middle East. The Hakawati is a novel which illustrates the diverse past of Arabs in the Middle East. This novel speaks back to the dehumanizing approach initiated by Americans, particularly after 9/11. By proposing to tell us a story, Alameddine deconstructs the reader’s expectations, and it is in this manner he/she is made aware of the plurality of interpretations that a single…

The question of destiny is surrounded by mystery. Are we alone? Are we left clueless in the most important issues of our life, such as the four major questions: Who am I? What is the purpose of my life? What am I doing here? Who is my Creator? Perhaps there is a plan for each of us, as hinted at in the Bible: “Even the very hairs of your head are all numbered.” (Matt 10:30) And if such a plan exists, is it hidden from us or are we allowed to see what’s in store for us? The Bible describes early…

Freedom as his other important accomplishment. To understand this third pillar of Jefferson’s life, this paper focuses on Jefferson’s religious journey from his youth to his retirement, revealing a man deeply conflicted by the rituals, practices, and mysticism of many established religions, but also a devoutly religious…

Charles Williams is one of the most eccentric, odd, and influential writers to have ever lived. He lived a very eventful life and managed to influence many writers not only in his time, but even to this day. He demonstrates his influence through his personal life and personality, his writings, and his theology. Charles Williams managed to change literature and theology through his unique viewpoints that he has gained through his odd life experiences. Charles Williams was one of the strangest…

Beowulf & Kit Both Christopher Marlowe’s work and the epic poem Beowulf represent great literature from their own times. While Marlowe’s work made him the foremost writer of tragedy in Elizabethan England, in many ways it predates its time in the late Renaissance in categories such as religion and stage drama. On the other hand, Beowulf is an exemplary piece of epic poetry that portrays the culture of the area that is now Britain in the days of Old English. Marlowe’s plays, specifically The…

The Great War and the Expiration of Religion The Great War, characterized by its international scope, its incredibly underestimated duration and magnitude, and its completely unpredicted and enormous consequences, sits upon the human saga unlike any event previously recorded throughout all of history. Before 1914, Europe had not faced a notable war for one hundred years, much less one of comparable magnitude. As war-barren as Europe’s landscape was prior to the First World War, it was equally…

The Secret of Coelho’s Success The figure of the Brazilian Paulo Coelho, who appeared in modern cultural space at the beginning of the 1990s, until now after many years, is located at the intersection of extreme points of view and diametrically opposed opinions. Paulo Coelho is well-known all over the world, and his books are read in over 150 countries. Each new book by Coelho produces a sensation and becomes popular among the readers. Since 1988, when was released his famous "The Alchemist" for…