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by various members of the Hebrew-Jewish community between the 12th century B.C. and the beginning of the Christian era (Larue). Th...

was doing the exact opposite of what was being promoted; they were doing what people said would turn kids off of religion and yet,...

time on earth (Core, 2000). The early Christians debated at great length regarding the books that would be accepted as Old Testame...

one that was organic and holistic in which philosophy, politics, and literature were considered . . . Imperial Rome would prove th...

From this examination we can perhaps understand that Roman crucifixion was not something that was limited to only criminals. Peopl...

191). Because the atrium was the distinctive showplace of these houses, special care was taken to have it reflect the personaliti...

that "The soldiers used to dress him in a miniature army uniform and little army boots (or Caliga) and paraded him around the camp...

Canonization (Canonization Information, 2002). This step is key because this is what often distinguishes a mere "accident" from a...

This paper will also analyze whether Tacitus was correct in his belief that judiciary freedom was ruined in the presence of the em...

at the time, was very accessible while the area was also ideally suited for brick-making which facilitated quick growth and build...

that he claimed "I came, I saw, I conquered (veni,vidi,vici) but in reality his invasions are little more than raids" (Anonymous E...

Rome itself is portrayed as moving from a society dominated by heroes, such as Julius Caesar and Pompey, to one which is more frag...

which is being stated can be immediately observed and seen to be valid. He also makes the point that for primitive peoples, to be ...

pedophile activity by priests, about keeping secrets in the hierarchy. Then the hierarchy made a mistake by trying to spin the ped...

slave, and ironically enough, he is enslaved by the prophesy. "People of Thebes, my countrymen, look on Oedipus. He solved the fam...

or more believers are gathered that they are also the body of Christ. This had to be very confusing, and it has led many to questi...

should take precedence over civic and social responsibilities (Goodlad). Most of the plays conflict and considerable violence is ...

unfortunate. The interesting thing about Rome was that political clout was everything. Who one knew could either get one killed, o...

worries that God is angry with her, that maybe He hates her. She feels she has destroyed her relationship with God. She even asks ...

Roman architecture influenced by apostolic succession - was limited only as far as ones imagination would go. After all, what a p...

various letters. As this letter opens, Paul greets the Thessalonians, who have suffered many persecutions for their beliefs, ye...

far more meaning that representing daily life. According to one particular author, "The Cycladic civilization of the Aegean sea...

Carthage queen, to fall in love with Aeneas. The entire story of Dido and Aeneas brims with fire imagery that demonstrates both Di...

intercede on their behalf before God (2002). Hence, saints serve as role models as well as intercessors (2002). Beyond obvious m...

means that they have agreed to abide by the findings of the ICC and will not work against the treaty. Originally the United States...

be seen as an unavoidable force, which we are destined to fight against, but will ultimately fail. If we look at Sophocles writing...

(Encarta). The logic of having two leaders or "co-consuls" was based on the idea that having two men in charge would keep either o...

with the respected General Marcus Aemilu Lepidus (Chesser, 2003; Meadows, 1999). When Lepidus was forced to retire by Octavianus a...

reflecting the exact opposite of those ruled by determinism. Having adequately grasped the meaning behind Jewetts perspectives, i...

violent spectacles that the Romans loved (Roman Fun and Games, 2003). Gladiators were slaves and were made to fight one another, ...