Pastoral

For Native Americans, Governors Island was a place to hunt, fish and gather nuts. They referred to the island as Pagganck which translate as Nut Island, after the island’s abundant oak and chestnut trees. It was the perfect location for local tribes to establish fishing camps. Around 1637 Wouter Van Twiller, a representative of the Dutch government purchased Governors Island from the Native Americans for two ax heads, a string of beds and a handful of nails. Twiller used the island for his…

The word Sharī’ah was mentioned only once in the Quran 45:18 addressing Prophet Mohammad. “[O Muhammad,] We have set thee on a way by which the purpose [of faith] may be fulfilled”. In the verse, the Prophet is being identified as a messenger to fulfill a purpose of faith. What is the purpose of faith that Sharī’ah is set to fulfill? An Islamic vision for a divine-human relationship is concerned with the higher objectives (Maqāṣid) of the Lawgiver (al-Sharī’). Linguistically, Sharī’ah is…

Living Off the Food Systems Three distinct food production systems make up our everyday food choices. Some Americans will never move past the very first food chain where little connection exists between nature and the plate. In Michael Pollan’s book, The Omnivore’s Dilemma, he walks through and explores each food chain in detail. Pollan holds a strong desire to closely experience every aspect of the processes and origins of the food that humans eat. His introduction explains what the book’s…

relaxing.1 This original version was much like the rest of Matisse’s paintings because they expressed pleasure, light, and joy that was common among many Fauvist with the use of saturated colors, pastoral landscapes, and with an emphasis on the simple (Figure 1). This original version was naturalistic and pastoral but changed over time with Matisse’s acceptance of analytic cubism and with the toll of WW1.3 Matisse took no active part in the war, but was deeply disturbed by it.2 In 1914, Matisse…

Jonathan Edwards: A Great Shepherd of Early Colonial Theology and Revivalism Jonathan Edwards (1703-1759) played a historical part in American Christianity as we know it today. He was a notorious religious figure during a time when Congregationalists were determined to adhere to the religious styles of old. His intellectual and theological reason, along with his fervent zeal fueled by the Holy Spirit, makes him one of the greatest evangelistic preachers and apologists of all time. His life,…

and the brilliant Allegro which takes after, is like what is found in Mozart's "Cacophony" Quartet, likewise in the key of C. Track number six is Symphony No. 6 (Beethoven) The Symphony No. 6 in F major, Op. 68, otherwise called the Pastoral Symphony (German Pastoral-Sinfonie), is an orchestra made by Ludwig van Beethoven, and finished in 1808. One of Beethoven's few works containing unequivocally automatic content, the ensemble was initially performed in the Theater a der Wien on 22 December…

Psychedelic rock is a style of rock music that is inspired or influenced by psychedelic culture and attempts to replicate and enhance the mind-altering experiences of psychedelic drugs. It emerged during the mid 1960s among folk rock and blues rock bands in the United States and United Kingdom. It often used new recording techniques and effects that drew on non-Western sources such the ragas and drones of Indian music. Psychedelic rock bridged the transition from early blues and folk-based rock…

I think that an obvious point of both comparison and contrast between these two works is "The Passionate Shepherd to His Love" is an invitation "The Nymph's Rely to the Shepherd" is an answer to the proposal. By their very nature, then, they are both connected and nothing alike. While they both clearly reference some of the same images, both poems have different functions: one poses a question and one answers it. Another point of contrast for these poems is the speaker's tone. One is a young…

knowledgeable writers. The true authorship of Shakespeare’s works is not the only controversial aspect of Shakespeare’s life. Some critics believe that As You Like It is a shallow, meaningless play that inappropriately mischaracterizes those who follow the pastoral way of life. This criticism holds some merit; however, for the most part, As You Like It is filled with admirable characters and an interesting plot. Rosalind, in particular, challenges traditional gender norms when she decides to…

This past week’s presentation provided several insights into my future ministry as a Salvation Army officer. Like, the Generals discussed so far their ministry began by receiving the call. Their witness and faithfulness to the call, the Army, and the Lord is source of encouragement that I can draw from in my own officership. William Booth received his Call to establish a ministry that had no resemblance to the ministry of his day. His call and passion was to the poor and not to visions of…