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The Tower of Babel Imagined by European Artists
The British Museum's exhibition, "Babylon: Myth and Reality", invites us to consider how artists, fascinated by the story for 2500 years, have combined fact and fantasy.
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A Modern Tower of Babel?
Is our inner spiritual and psychological development keeping pace with our scientific achievement? Jung's work on alchemy may shed some light on this and the urge for immortality.
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Babbling Idiots Ban Together For World Peace
Why doesn't world peace work? Find out now!
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Jack and the Beanstalk
Jack and the Beanstalk, is the simple story about an everyman character who becomes more than he is, which is why it is read to children even today.
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The Tower of Babel
How did the different languages of the world come to be? Teach your preschoolers about the Tower of Babel and how language got started. Great activities and games!
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International Kabbalah Congress
The 2008 International Kabbalah Congress aims to make unity and love beyond all differences possible, for the attendees, and later, for humanity.
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The Tower of Babel
Pieter Bruegel's rendition is a symbol of his contemporary city of Antwerp.
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Babylon Myth and Reality – Catalogue Review
"Babylon: Myth and Reality" shows how the legacy of ancient Babylon has survived into the 21st Century. It looks at the history, culture and religious life of the time.
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Babylon Myth and Reality at British Museum
This exhibition looks at the myths and realities of Babylon through art and archaeology. It also examines threats to the archaeology of Mesopotamia, now modern-day Iraq.
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Email Etiquette - Do's and Dont's
All email users need to know the do's and do not's of email etiquette in order to enjoy a more streamlined and efficient workplace and better personal communications.
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Is Dubai the Babylon of Revelation?
A mysterious city called Babylon described in the biblical book of Revelation will rise to a place of importance during the end times.
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Pieter Bruegel
Article on painter Pieter Breugel.
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Stairway to Heaven
Long before Led Zeppelin, the "real" stairway to heaven, known as the Tower of Babel, was said to have been the site of the creation of world languages. Did this tower actually exist, or is it merely an explanatory myth? See what proof experts have discovered that may change your perspective on this Biblical story.
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The High Place in Ancient Religious Belief
From the first recorded interactions between mankind and his gods to the rise of Christianity, the High Places and the heavens separated the creator from creation.
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Book Review - Lost Buildings by Jonathan Glancey
Whether by intent or accident, many amazing and significant buildings around the world have been destroyed or simply never made it any further than the drawing board.
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Index Sunday School Lesson Ideas
Use this handy index to help you quickly locate Sunday School lesson ideas for teaching preschoolers. This will be regularly updated as new material is added.
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Iraq: 1991 and 2003 Invasions
Iraq is among an exclusive list of countries that claim to have had a great influence on world culture. A brief historical overview is provided here.
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Spoken Word
What is spoken word? Where does it come from? How is it everywhere and around us? This article will focus on these questions and more.
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The Palace of Soviets
A critical mark in 20th-century architecture, the Palace of Soviets Competition in Moscow rejects designs from Le Corbusier, Auguste Perret, Walter Gropius and more.
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Puzzles of the Elements
Think the periodic table of the elements is beyond boring? Perhaps you escaped it in high school. Either way, try these puzzles.
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A Living, Growing Language
An essay on how living languages grow and change.
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Alcoholic Authors: John Cheever
John Cheever was one of the few authors with alcohol and drug problems who overcame the addiction while still struggling with his bisexuality.
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Answers to Puzzles of the Elements
Last week I presented a series of puzzles using symbols from chemistry and physics. Here they are unravelled.
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Origins of the Jack and the Beanstalk Story
Jack and the Beanstalk has its origins in the mists of antiquity. Separate stories of a passageway to the sky and giants merged to form this story of a quick-witted lad.
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Picture Books with Famous Artworks for Kids
Many famous artworks are appealing to young children when they are presented in a format that the child can relate to. These picture books do just that.
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Pre-Empted
Words create and words destroy. Beware of the words that unite.
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The 12 Disciples of Jesus
Jesus had 12 very special friends that traveled with him and helped spread the Good News. Your preschoolers can learn about the men who were called The Disciples.
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The Bad News
In learning golf, the Internet may not be the way to go.
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Tracing the History of the Skyscraper
The history of the skyscraper from the 1800s when taller buildings became a necessity in the United States. Architect and designer Jenney conceptualized its beginnings.
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Winter Scenes by Peasant Bruegel
Artist Pieter Bruegel the Elder paints winter scenes that make me not only feel the cold, but help me appreciate the warmth in my own life.
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Daedalus and Icarus: Fall of Man
Daedalus seeks escape through flight only to watch his son fall in the sea. Man ascends the heavens to discover his mortality.
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Heroes and Monsters: Persona and Shadow in Literature
Ancient epics and historical literature reveal archetypes of persona and shadow.
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Interest Your Child in Religion
Most Catholic parents would like to think they can raise a child who is interested in Catholic life. Find out how to introduce your child to religion in a natural way.
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Metropolis, Part 3
A critique of Fritz Lang's Metropolis
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Metropolis, Pt. 1: "Between the mind and the hands...."
A multi-part series on a silent classic.
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Myth and the Major Arcana
An examination of some of the mythological correspondences of the Major Arcana.
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What is the Book of Mormon?
The Book of Mormon is another testament of Jesus Christ that records the dealings of God with a group of people in ancient America and records Christ's visit to them.
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Congregation of the Month: Mt. Olive (WELS), Appleton, WI (October 2002)
The first winner of the Congregation Website of the month is my home congregation in Appleton, Wisconsin, Mt. Olive (WELS). Mt. Olive also has a school. This article is a brief and anecdotal history of the congregation.
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God: Creator. . .or Magician?
For centuries, Christians, Jews, and Muslims have referred to God as "Creator." That may well be true, but in the Bible, most of what God does is less creative, and more magical. Poof! There's the universe. Poof! There's a virgin who gives birth. Poof! Jesus resurrects from the dead. And on and on. This article examines the differences between true creativity and cosmic parlor tricks. No holds barred!! You may be offended, but then again, you may be enlightened.
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Life As We Don't Know It (Part 2)
In Part 2 of our look at Hollywood&#8217;s portrayal of extraterrestrial intelligence we continue our discussion of the film <I>Contact</I> and then get ready for our next movie, <I>Independence Day</I>, which will be covered in Part 3.
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The Rights of the Colonists
An Examination of <i>The Rights of the British Colonists Asserted and Proved</i>
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Garden of the Gods in Manitou Springs
Anyone sightseeing in Colorado should make time to visit the Garden of the Gods Park in Manitou Springs. Its breathtaking rock formations are worth the trip.
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The Mysterious Realm of Human Speech
Rresearching the marvel of cognitive thought into human speech, no known cause exists for one of the most baffling questions in the study of human development.
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