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Articles related to "Piety"
Faces of Power and Piety: Medieval Portraiture "Faces of Power and Piety: Medieval Portraiture" looks at stylized portrait painting in Western Europe during the Middle Ages and early Renaissance. art museum exhibitions • faces of power and piety • medieval portraiture • j. paul getty museum • medieval renaissance art painting portraits
Euthyphro's Claims to Knowledge In Plato's dialogue "Euthyphro", Socrates examines a young aspiring priest concerning the latter's level of knowledge about piety. euthyphro • socrates • plato • piety • justice
Luther's Tragic Mistake: Part Eleven Luther continues with the marriage and faithfulness/faithlessness analogy in comparing our false piety. piety • marriage • faithful • pure • chaste
Authority and Rebellion Plato's dialogue "Euthyphro" evolves around the nature of piety (in the sense of moral or divine justice) and the role of authority in matters of moral judgment. euthyphro • socrates • plato • classic texts • authority
Islamic Mysticism: A History Islamic mysticism has a rich Sufi tradition made famous by Rumi and the legendary whirling dervishes. How does this relate to traditional Islam? islam • sufi • sufism • rumi • whirling
Macbeth (1040-57) Macbeth lived during brutal times. He defeated Duncan I in 1040 and reigned for seventeen years. His story differs from Shakespeare's play written six centuries later. macbeth • scotland • duncan • shakespeare • moray
Pope Gregory I Pope Gregory I was one of the most important Roman Catholic Pontiffs during the Centuries after the collapse of the Roman Empire in the West. pope gregory i • rome • pontiff • roman catholic church • administrative reform
California Museum Art Exhibitions: Summer 2008 Important works of art from antiquity to modern times are on view in 15 special exhibitions at eight California museums during Summer 2008. art museum exhibitions • ancient medieval renaissance modern art • california special exhibitions • terra cotta warriors • dale chihuly
Phillis Wheatley Named Phillis for the ship that brought her to America, Wheatley for the family that bought her, America's first African American poet has become a symbol of freedom. john wheatley • phillis wheatley • poems on various subjects religious and moral • slave • english
Chaucer and Religious Women in the Middle Ages, Part 3 This article analyzes Chaucer's Second Nun's Tale and Physician's Tale in the context of religious women in the Middle Ages. Both tales are stories of female martyrdom. martyrdom • chaucer • women • st. cecelia
Packard: The Cormorant, and Goddess of Speed Here is a brief description of two of the more prized automotive mascots in the history of motoring, the Cormorant and the Goddess of Speed on Packard automobiles. packard • antique car • classic car • vintage car • collector car
On Moral Values Article discussing post-election pundits, politicians and other experts who talk about the majority voting for moral values. moral values • christianity • jesus • scripture • judgment
Render unto Caesar Christian believers will be forced to make political choices in this year's election. This article discusses these choices in context of Christ's teachings. politics • religion • bush • kerry • christian
Thoughts on *The Passion of the Christ* The somber and reverential reactions of audiences with regard to "The Passsion of the Christ" fortunately puts to rest the fear that the movie might engender anti-Semitism. the passion of the christ • mel gibson • anti-semitism • andy rooney.
A Christian Parent's Dictionary Taken right from the Bible, these words are ones that every Christian parent should know to help with parenting. You can use them as a guide to keep on track. raising christian kids • christian kids • christian parenting • christian values • teaching christian values
Anne Bradstreet's Love Poetry Puritans are often portrayed as austere, religious people in male-dominated society who live by moral and ethical codes that are too high to attain. anne bradstreet • poetry • puritan literature • women’s literature • early american literature
Be Still My Soul Spiritual History Brief biography of hymn-writer Katharine von Schlegel and history of spiritual revival hymn "Be Still, My Soul" (Finlandia). be still my soul • jean sibelius • tune finlandia be still my soul • christian hymn • katharine von schlegel
Daughters-in-Law in Song China Once the wedding party was over, what sort of life could brides expect in the China of the Song Dynasty (960-1279)? family life in song dynasty china • confucian ideas in marriage • status of daughters-in-law in song dynasty china • status of women in song dynasty china • marriage in song dynasty china
Dogberry in Much Ado About Nothing Dogberry the Constable in Much Ado About Nothing, played by Michael Keaton in Kenneth Branagh's film version, is a richly comic invention. constable dogberry character study • much ado about nothing • michael keaton • kenneth branagh • shakespeare comedy
Franz Liszt's Love Life It has been said that Sayn-Wittgenstein was the most influential woman in Franz Liszt's life. franz liszt • hungarian composers • pianist liszt • richard wagner • princesse carolyne von sayn-wittgenstein
Korean Munjado Screen Letters of early-19th-century Korean Choson Dynasty art screen resemble medieval historiated initials of illuminated manuscripts in their similar symbolic embellishments. munjado letters • symbol western christian art • munjado korean screen • korean choson dynasty • confucian virtues and symbols
CELEBRATING WOMEN IN ISLAM <i>"...For believing men and women, for devout men and women, for the true men and women, for men and women who are patient and constant, for men and women who humble themselves, for men and women who give charity, for men and women who fast, for men and women who guard their chastity, and for men and women who engage much in Allah's praise - for them has Allah prepared forgiveness and a great reward." </i> <b>Qur'an: The Clans (Chapter 33), Verse 35</b> In celebration of women, here is a brief look at the women who have shaped Islam ... women • oppression • women's day • saddam hussein • muhammad
Luther's Tragic Mistake: Part Twenty-Seven Luther writes about Daniel's prophecy on the 70 weeks and gives his interpretation and the Talmudic interpretation. Today this passage from Daniel has taken on significance among Christians who profess belief in the Millenialism. 70 weeks • daniel's prophecy • jewish beliefs and teachings
95 Thesis The 95 Thesis that Luther posted, translated into English. luther • wittenberg • 95 • thesis • indulgences
Alcoholic Authors: Eugene Gladstone O'Neill Eugene O'Neill spent his early childhood in hotel rooms, on trains and backstage, traveling with his parents which he blamed for his escape into alcohol as an adult. eugene o'neill • eugene o'neill plays • eugene o'neill playwright • eugene o'neill alcoholism • eugene o'neill prizes
Audience Sympathy in Agamemnon By appealing to the cultural knowledge of his audience and by having others empathize with her, Aeschylus sets up Cassandra as the most sympathetic character. agamemnon • aeschylus • trojan war • oresteia • robert fagles
Characteristics of Fasting in the Quran Rules surrounding its practice are found in the Quran and Sunnah (traditions of Prophet Muhammad, pbuh). Chapter 2, Verse 187 contains the last mention of fasting. sex during ramadan • sex and ramadan • sexual relations and ramadan • sex and fasting and ramadan • ramadan traditions
Children Beware of Demons The children of Salem Village lived a strict and restricted life, controlled by adults. Cotton Mather warns all to be aware of demons among them. salem • massachusetts • cotton mather • demons • witches
Elizabeth Rowe Elizabeth Rowe became a poet when it was not fashionable for English women to do so. Who was this woman who befriended the Thynnes of Longleat and the poet John Boyle elizabeth rowe • poet • author • longleat • thynnes of longleat
Emily Dickinson: The Men in Her Life Whether Emily Dickinson had lovers is still a mystery, however there were a number of men that may have influenced her intense and passionate poetry. emily dickinson's men in her life • men who influenced women poets • women poets • love lives of women poets • american women poets
George Washington's Early Years Washington was born into a fairly prosperous Virginian family, and with diligence and luck succeeded in becoming a surveyor at age 16 before inheriting Mount Vernon george washington • mary ball washington • augustine washington • virginia • cherry tree
Harvest Festivals Western Europe has many harvest celebrations each autumn, including Oktoberfest, Martinsmas, and Saint Leopold's Day. martinmas • saint martin of tours • harvest festivals • saint leopold's day • oktoberfest
History of Christmas Music Carols were originally associated with dancing, not singing, and Christmas hymns have always been Christian sacred songs. christmas • music • history • christmas music • history of christmas
Madison's Memorial and Remonstrance James Madison established his credentials as a champion of religious freedom with his Memorial and Remonstrance against Religious Assessments. madison • memorial and remonstrance • religion • religious • religious freedom
Pennsy Dutch Magikcal Art These folk art "pictures" painted on barns and hung in homes have special meanings. They're the unique art form of a Shamanic practice of the Pennsylvania Dutch. pagan • magick • pennsylvania dutch • hex signs • folk art
Phelps Mansion Poltergeist The "ghost" announced its existence in 1850, showing unique talents by creating effigies, and left in 1851. Before it left, furniture was destroyed. 1970s: "It's back! phelps mansion poltergeist • stratford connecticut poltergeist • elm street • connecticut ghosts • stratford poltergeist
Roman Poets: Latin Love Elegy By turns anguished and satirical, the love elegists rejected poetic tradition and drew on their lives, their loves and their literary ambitions to write elegiac couplets. roman poets • latin love elegy • elegiac verses • catullus • propertius
Servants of the Supernatural In Servants of the Supernatural, Antonio Melechi vividly charts the golden age of the Victorian séance. servants of the supernatural • antonio melechi • servants of the supernatural by antonio melechi • victorian spiritualism • history of spiritualism
Talibanism is Pakistan Growth of intolerance in Pakistan. tribalism • ethnic • intolerance • pakistan • violence
Television and Ethics The FCC has failed in its role as a moral dictator. Television loves the bomb and hates the breast. How justified violence and Victorian attitudes dominate the media. television • fcc • violence • ethics • children
Thanksgiving Quotes from Great Writers Famous writers quoted for their gratitudes and the way they counted their blessings. thanksgiving day quotes • thank you quotes from writers • authors say thanks • thanksgiving turkey • counting blessing
The Elves and the Shoemaker Most working-class humans dream of never having to work again and of having someone do their work. This popular Grimm's fairy tale shows how it works for one couple. the elves and the shoemaker • maria tatar • the annotated brothers grimm • jacob and wilhelm grimm • house elves
The Romanov Personalities Had the personalities of the Romanov family members been different, history might have taken a different course. romanov personalities • romanov family members • russian royal family • rasputin • grand duchess elizabeth
Orthodox Christian Iconography The article explains the iconography of the Orthodox Church. icons • painting • prayer • transcendence • church
"The Haywain” "The Haywain" is a symbol of human greed, the decline of the Church, and the disintegration of the guilds that characterized 15th-century society hieronymus bosch • haywain • s’hertogenbosch • netherlands • symbol
Chinese Business Culture The Chinese nagivate the business world in other ways that is unfamiliar to American practices. Through understanding of this way of life, innovation is born. chinese business • business • chinese culture • american and chinese business relations • chinese way
Early Japanese Religion An overview of early Japanese religious history, with a focus on the traditions of Confucianism, Taoism and folk religion. confucianism • taoism • folk religion • religion • tao
Growing Up in Salem, Massachusetts Life in Salem Village for youngsters: Long Puritan church services, acting as adults, accusing others of witchcraft. growing up in salem • massachusetts • rebelling against adult rule in salem • salem village • children accusing others of witchcraft in salem
Mammal Symbols in Art The dolphin, ape, ermine, stag, rabbit, donkey, camel, fox, and rat represent hidden meanings in Medieval and Renaissance paintings. symbol • dolphin • ape • ermine • stag |
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