Peter Singer

Introduction Methodology The research methodology used for this biography on Peter is a scholarly evaluation. While there were many popular sources (pastors or specialist) available on this topic, they often adapted their findings to appeal to a general audience. Additionally, these popular sources mainly offer a quick and sometimes bias overview of the life of Peter rather than an objective and comprehensive academic account. Therefore, popular sources were not used for research in writing…

1. Explain how pseudepigraphy worked in the first century, and give three examples. Pseudepigraphy is essentially levels of authorship. Pseudeprigraphy asks the question – “Did the stated author of the letter actually write it.” Three examples of Pseudepigraphy include the following: Literal Authorship – is where the writing comes directly from the authors brain Dictation – is a word for word translation which then is written down on paper Delegated Authorship – is where the amanuensis was…

Apostle Paul commits us to a thorough consideration of the Christian faith and practice. Reconciliation is the substance, from the beginning to the very end, of the completeness in meaning in the life of a Christian. In relation to reconciliation, Paul teaches us that the ministry of reconciliation is not chiefly something that we do. Instead, he emphasizes that for Christians, the principle of reconciliation is something that has been done for us: Jesus Christ has reconciled us to God. In the…

Are We Less Trusting Than Ever Before? We have two stories of girls just doing their best to fit in, Susie from the movie, “The Lovely Bones” directed by Peter Jackson written by Fran Walsh, Peter Jackson, Philippa Boyens (All three screenplay), and Alice Sebold(Novel) and Connie from Joyce Carol Oates’ “Where are you going, where have you been?”. These girls are lured to the clutches of dangerous men that seemed harmless enough. They trusted them because they were “a man from our neighborhood”…

yourselves.” (Philippians 2:3, NIV). Jesus had compassion on those suffering. Compassion is the deep mercy of God. God is the best at empathy. How comforting to know that He records all our tears and struggles. Peter said to, “Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.” (I Peter 5:7, NIV). With the ultimate example of empathy, how can people not have compassion on others? This writer feels by actively listening to others with encouraging words, comfort, empathy, and genuine love is…

The texts “I Escaped A Violent Gang” and “Making Sarah Cry” have similar themes of courage. Each text shows the theme differently throughout the text. In “I escaped A Violent Gang” the author had to go through different events needing courage. In “Making Sarah Cry” Sarah shows courage while standing up to her bullies. While both of these texts share a common theme, the mood of the texts is completely different. The memoir “I Escaped A Violent Gang” has a mood of sadness and is a bit scary…

In the frame narrative, Frankenstein, an aspiring scientist, Victor frankenstein, creates life out of death, but this life turns out being an abhorred creature, nothing like the creators intentions. Through many trials, the humanity of Victor is questionable and the creature’s knowledge of how to be human grows exponentially. A human can be distinguished by their need for affiliation, desire to be accepted, and compassion. Throughout the story of Frankenstein, the creature displays more…

Extended Response - Shakespeare INTRO William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet and A Midsummer Night’s Dream are plays that share similar ideologies and representations despite them being a tragedy and a comedy respectively. The similarities are predominantly that of the father daughter relationship, as well as love, marriage and rebellion. Romeo and Juliet is a story about star crossed lovers whose families are feuding, with a plot line that focuses on Juliet and her father Capulet. A Midsummer…

Peter Pan is a classic children’s story. It is all about a place called Neverland where children can stay young forever. There have been movies made about this book. The first movie is from 1953, which was an animated film. This movie captured the hearts of many. However, this movie left out some important things from the original book. There was a remake of this movie, using real people, in 2003. This remake is spectacular because of its trueness to the original book, how real the actors make…

picked for my final. This show is an American adult animated sitcom created by Seth Macfarlane and is based off stereotypes and negative depictions of almost every aspect of life. It is centered on the griffin family that consists of the parents, Peter and Lois; their children Meg, Chris, and Stewie; and their talking dog, Brain. The Griffin’s are a model family but each member is complex, different, and yet noticeable individual. The whole show resides in Quahog, Rhode island. Each episode…