The Monk

Nazi officer to shoot the skipper of his barge in exchange for his own life. Then the action moves to 1974, to the remote Orthodox monastery in the same area where the war episode happened. The former young sailor, now Father Anatolii, lives here as a monk. Apparently known as a holy man, he is visited by many people seeking spiritual and medical help. Father Anatolii deals with many different individuals seeking aid from him. One of these individuals is a pregnant unmarried woman visits…

a single shard written by linda sue park and this report was written by jonathan biscos the book single shard is about a boy named Tree Air and Crane Man. In this book tree air sees a potter named Min and everyday and goes inside a bush to watch him make pots. the historical technology were the spinning wheel that was made to make pots and kiln. The culture was in a time where they live in tiny houses and there is nobility and when a potter passed…

Buddhism began in India and spread rapidly throughout South Asia, and was eventually able to begin spreading beyond South Asia. Over time, South Asians absorbed many thoughts as well as traditions of outside influences which they applied to their religion, Buddhism and this allowed Buddhism to further develop, more so than ever before. Buddhists mainly stressed the sufferings involved in life and a desire to end these sufferings and to eventually achieve nirvana, which was a state of…

Americans in their community. In Santa Fe, Central America, and the Caribbean there was much need for labor in both mines and in the fields. As a result, Spain enslaved the Native Americans in order to meet the labor demands. Furthermore, their Franciscan monks forcefully tried to get the Native Americans to convert to Catholicism, while ridding them of any ancestral practices. Violence was often the result of the harsh encomienda system and in 1680 Popé led the 1st Revitalization movement…

Throwing my habit over my head I begin my day. The grotto is silent, the flowers sway, I pray to the Lord and ask for forgiveness, my sins too much to bear. I pray with all my heart and soul and let God know he is thanked. I pray for my fellow monks as an orange hue takes over the sky. My beloved country is now the focus of my prayers, I pray for good weather, and health for the people, and for God’s blessings on Ireland. The faint song of a bird brings me back to life, I get to my feet and…

The Asuka period listed from 538 A.D. until 710 A.D. This was from the middle of the sixth century to the beginning of the eighth century. This period was known for its significant social, artistic, and political transformations. This period also introduced Buddhism from Korea. There were some main events that occurred in the Asuka Period. The first major thing that happened in the Asuka Period was the Taika reforms. This was the time when the soga government was overthrown by Prince…

The director did not focus in on the monk a lot throughout the movie, but in some spots to emphasize how Christianity is so important and how it protects him throughout the challenges of Beowulf. The monk presents Christianity to the people in hopes of getting him to follow him. The monk is introduced in the movie to bring hope to the people, to make them feel safe from all things even trolls. In today's world…

information to other cities and villages. For examples, Palladius, an established monk who ended his journeys in Constantinople, wrote about his experiences as a monk in Egypt in Lausiac History. This text was written around 420 (Platte, 45). Another…

What can a comparison of Medieval & Renaissance sources tell us about the science and technological changes taking place during this period of human history? The term Renaissance literally means “rebirth”. In this scenario it refers to a re-birth or re-discovery of the works of the ancient Greeks and Romans including; art, architecture, science, medicine and mentality. The Renaissance started in Italy, but spread across Europe. At the time, Italy was separated into city-states which each had…

From 1095 to the end of the Middle Ages, the call to the Holy Land echoed across Europe as enthusiastic preachers lectured crowds upon wooden platforms, exercising all the tricks of the orator’s trade by coaxing, threatening, and promising in order to rouse up revenge upon there enemy. Preaching was the most effective way to reach the illiterate masses. Although the clergy and nobles of Europe were used to receiving letters begging aid for the Holy Land, for the most part the emotions and hopes…