Wonders of the World

by “going into all the world and preaching the gospel to all creations.” Even though Paul had a zeal for the conversion of his fellow citizens, his ultimate call was not restricted by this. His call, with the leading of the holy spirit (Acts 16:6,7), was to educate people, “from every tribe and language and nation and creed” (Rev 5:9), of the world about the gospel and its life transforming power. With the boundless accomplishments of Paul’s recorded journeys, one would wonder if he had an…

between the ancient wonders and the new wonders are clear, there are obvious differences as well. Since the time periods are so different, evidence should be clear on why there are many differences, as well as similarities. For example, some ancient wonders could be over 1000 years old, while new wonders could only be 100 years old. These differences are crucial to the wonders of the world. As a result, knowing these differences are crucial as well. The ancient wonders of the world are very…

under recognized and under appreciated gems of the world. In the past, the continent of Africa was seen as barbaric and hopelessly primitive. Many believe the media propaganda that this continent is impoverished and under populated. By taking a deeper look at some often under-represented aspects of this great continent I realized that Africa is a magnificent continent with a richer history and more prosperous future than many other places in this world. One of the biggest misconceptions about…

The Seventh Wonder of the World As one of the Seven Wonders of the World, and also the last of the seven built, Colossus of Rhodes was the largest, most celebrated statue of its time. Colossus sat on top of a 50-foot pedestal and stood approximately 110 feet tall. To get a better idea of his size, Colossus measured about the size of the Statue of Liberty. Although there have been inconsistencies surrounding the pose and location of the statue, Colossus and the contributions of ancient Greece to…

B) The following are seven attractions that made the cut of 21 that I feel should have made the final list of seven world wonders: Roman Colosseum: Rome, Italy Built in 70 A.D., the Roman Colosseum is the largest amphitheater (round, unroofed, arena) stadium ever erected in the Roman Empire. With the ability to hold 50,000 spectators, the Roman Colosseum was built for the entertainment of the Roman people. The Colosseum held various events/games, such as gladiator face offs and battles between…

Did you know that Stevie Wonder is just a stage name? His birth name is Stevland Hadaway Judkins, son of Calvin Judkins and Lula Mae Hardaway. After Stevie’s mother had left his father, Lula changed her name to Lula Hardaway and changing Stevie name to Stevland Morris. After becoming famous at a young age, people started calling him “ A Little wonder,” soon getting the nickname Stevie Wonder.(CITE) Stevie Wonder has won many awards in musical areas such as pop, soul, and jazz. Throughout…

In the Detective Comics (D.C.) world, an Amazonian from a hidden island and an alien from a destroyed planet protect the world from supervillains. The legendary Superman and Wonder Woman race around the globe using their superhuman abilities to eliminate evil. They are often viewed as a male and female version of the ultimate crime crusader. An analysis of Wonder Woman and Superman demonstrates similarities and differences. A comparison of their origins, powers, and secret identities illustrates…

entertaining, which Wonder Woman delivers in fantastic fashion. For example, intertwined throughout the movie are numerous jokes and one-liners that brighten up the otherwise somber setting of World War I Europe and bring the audience to laughter. Furthermore, the soundtrack provides exhilarating and suspenseful music to pair with the spectacular visuals. The massive action scenes such as the Battle of Themyscira and the charging of the trench are just another example of what makes Wonder Woman…

superhero, male or female, is someone who chooses to protect the world from any danger it may face. Why then does society view a male superhero as fulfilling his destiny and a female superhero as defying expectations? Gloria Steinem, an American feminist and activist, discusses in her essay, “Wonder Woman,” that the introduction of a female superhero in media brought about an empowerment in women in a time when she was needed the most. Wonder Woman was a heroine in the making, but not without…

The first edition of Wonder Woman was rolled out in 1942. This was during the second war especially after Germans had defeated the French. It was also a period that the feminist movement had begun to take shape in the world. Feminism made Wonder Woman and then Wonder Woman remade feminism, which hasn’t been altogether good for feminism (Lepore, 2015). They were never going to lay down and their fates determined by history. Instead, they were going to make their own history and what a better way…