Essays about Culture Page 153

My life in Western society contrasts greatly with the values and beliefs of Lao Tzu’s philosophy, which emerged around 600 B.C. as a contrasting viewpoint to Confucianism. The Tao Te Ching, written by Lao Tzu, promotes a solitary life centered on simplicity, peace, and inaction to understand the elusive Tao. Embracing these principles would profoundly…

The New Testament includes four Gospels, referred to as the “Synoptic Gospels,” that exhibit comparable literary patterns and themes extensively analyzed by scholars. Nevertheless, Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John possess both similarities and differences. The inquiry into which Gospel was composed first and the extent to which the authors relied on oral tradition, written sources,…

“Secret Window” is a film adaptation of Stephen King’s novel “Two Past Midnight: Secret Window, Secret Garden”. It follows the story of Mort Rainey (portrayed by Johnny Depp), a disheveled writer who seeks solace in a secluded cabin after his wife, Amy (played by Maria Bello), cheats on him. Writing becomes Mort’s way of coping…

According to Tom, Jim is the most realistic character in the play and represents a world of reality that the rest of the characters are separated from. He is described as the long-awaited and anticipated presence that gives meaning to their lives (Williams 5). The introduction of Jim by Tom as a narrator carries significance,…

The relationship between the monster and the tower symbolizes the relationship between man and God. Man craves for God’s love, companionship, and protection. When man at first feels that he is receiving those qualities from God, he stays/remains faithful for more. However, if he feels that God has abandoned him because he feels neglected, then…

Originally intended for private circulation, Desiderius Erasmus’ Praise of Folly examines the abuses and foolishness found among different social classes, with a particular focus on the church. This work serves as a calculated, critical portrayal of the church, repeatedly highlighting its shortcomings and employing satire. It becomes evident to the reader that Erasmus’ primary intention…

Perkins (103) asserts that my ultimate goal in life is to find my salvation. Jonathan Edwards lacked a full understanding of God’s redeeming love and struggled to explain the simplicity of salvation through Jesus Christ’s love. It is incorrect and contrary to scripture to suggest that obtaining eternal life is a difficult journey akin to…

Dams There are many Muslim dams in Spain, a large number of which were built during the tenth century AD, the golden age of Umayyad power in the peninsula. In this period, for example, many small dams, or azuds, were built on the 150-mile-long River Turia, which flows into the Mediterranean at Valencia. (In passing…

While the Bible’s depiction of Jesus and his crucifixion remains unchanged, the perception of Jesus among people has evolved over time. “The Dream of the Rood” is an exemplary poem that offers a distinct perspective on Jesus and his crucifixion. This poem is hailed as one of the earliest and most accomplished portrayals of the…

The historical and ever-changing perspectives of man on concepts to live by have never been truly contained. Unending seeking queries for this existence shall indeed hover over as rather theological issues in which comparison can be done—specifically for those who believe in Stoicism and for those who believe in Epicureanism. During the Hellenistic age of…