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    In the book of Matthew 15:13-16, Jesus discusses the notion of being a city on a hill. In Winthrop 's speech he tells his shipmates that they will to be a “city on a hill”. Many major politicians have referenced the “city on a hill” speech such a former presidents John F. Kennedy and Ronald Reagan. Kennedy’s speech and Reagan’s farewell address use Winthrop’s “City upon a Hill” speech differently. Kennedy uses the speech in a positive way because he is about to enter the office for his…

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    the past and it can do it again. Through the use of logic that this nation has suffered hardships in the past and has triumphantly overcome them, this added phrase gave the American people reassurance that it can do the same again, pride in their mighty country, and much-needed faith. The installation of American Pride repeats in the essay when Carter reverts his speech back to the energy crisis. In order for this nation to better itself, it desperately needed to fix the energy crisis that had…

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    Nathaniel Hawthorne, greatly contrasts the beliefs of a Puritan community and one of their citizens. Many Puritans during the seventeenth century worshiped a divine and heavenly father; they strived to please Him and become His servants. However, God’s mighty power struck fear in the hearts of others. They believed that one wrongful, yet measly action could sentence them to an eternal life of damnation. Thusly, many Puritans began ridding the world of sin by executing or condemning any person…

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    Stonehenge Research Paper

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    INTRODUCTION Over five thousand years old, Stonehenge is a fascinating representation of human capability at a time before widespread technology. One of the seven wonders of the medieval world, Stonehenge is among the most recognizable monuments of its era, alongside the Colosseum in Rome and the Great Wall of China. In this paper, we will discuss the people who erected the monument, why and how it was constructed, and its perceived relevance ever since. WHO WERE THE PEOPLE THAT CONSTRUCTED…

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    The love of God for humanity, directions, and directives for obeying orders and serving him God is what the bible talks about.(Deuteronomy 7:9) Know therefore that the LORD your God is God, the faithful God who keeps covenant and steadfast love with those who love him and keep his commandments, to a thousand generations. We commit sins before God and crimes against our fellow human beings. Which warrants condemnation from him. He shows mercy upon us and receives unto himself when we realize our…

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    Nate Book Report

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    Rough Draft Nate is a 9 year old boy, but sadly his mother past when he was born. He is obsessed action so every day he goes to a training school to learn how to fight. He loves school and he always wears blue. John is Nate's dad. He loves when Nate is happy. He’s a very good fighter. He loves the color is blue. His bed sheets,and sword case are blue. Polo is Nate’s talking pet who always hangs out with him.He loves to be with Nate, and will do anything to protect the him. One time a minotaur…

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    Annotations Of King David

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    King David is identified in the superscription as the author of this psalm. David reigned as king from 1010 BC to 970 BC. While David’s exact date of birth and death are not certain, it is difficult to know exactly when this psalm was written. However, knowing when he reigned as king we can conclude that it was sometime around 1000 BC. The audience of this Psalm would have been the Israelites and Judahites. Israelites are an ethnic group claiming descent from Abraham and Isaac; the nation whom…

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    I am Talos. I was a craftsman and I was the best craftsman in my whole country. My story first started out by my days as a lad. When I was a lad, I worked for my Uncle, Daedalus, he taught me everything I knew, when I was there, plus he was the best in all the land, despite his self-centered life. One day I was working by myself and I made something out of a replica of a fish scale, a saw, and I made many other miracles and signs, while I was there. I was lionized all throughout the lands but,…

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    how he killed sea creatures and drove five great giants into chains. After battling with the monster his pride skyrockets. Since he was the first human to kill Grendel he is automatically considered a hero. Beowulf’s kennings describe him as “the mighty protector of men” and “Edgetho’s brave son.” Killing Grendel’s mother is the next task he takes. When fighting, he realizes that she is one of the strongest forces he has ever fought against. Since he has such an amazing reputation that he can’t…

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    Encountering each other alone, the two clash ending in Beowulf slaying Grendel’s mother with his mighty and enchanted sword. With all the anger and pride of defeating Grendel’s mother, he searches for the remains of Grendel, only to find him dying in the corner of his mother’s lair. He cuts off his head and takes it as a victory trophy. After defeating Grendel’s mother, Beowulf is put to his final test against a mighty dragon. This dragon has been living for many years and protects its treasure…

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