I really actually enjoyed this lesson, because it worked so well with what I'm learning in Old Testament. We learning about the fall and how the atonement plays a big part in in the fall or the "Great Transgression" and one of my peers had asked 'what about the atonement?' and I that's what I though as I went through the slideshow on Mesopotamia and the Epic of Gilgamash. As I went through the slides and read that civilians of Mesopotamia made sacrifices because o the fear of the gods, it made me said to hear that, so I agree with Matt, they were missing a key part of lifes truth; the atonement. In the recording it Brother Shisley brought Gilgamash's mistakes in squandering opportunities for immortality in not staying awake as requested, the
bath in the fountain of youth, and also the majestic plant on the bottom of the sea, it also brought me back to the atonement and how blessed we have the atonement, if one does not prove themselves and want to continue to prove themselves to Heavenly Father, we can through repentance and try again with a true amount of effort. I really enjoyed the connections I made between the two concept.
It reveals many of the factors that several people, who call themselves Christians, forget to acknowledge. Hopefully, Christians who read this story will be challenged transformed as more reliant on God. Trust is a vital quality in a relationship with God, and it cannot continue unless one allow himself/herself to trust in Him. Those who do not face persecution, like the Li 's in Safely Home suffered, should be grateful. The freedom Christians possess should be savored in view of the fact that one never ever knows which day will be that their last. This story, Safely Home, genuinely challenges the way one values their life. The Lord desperately longs for people to trust in Him, live for Him, and read His
The Epic of Gilgamesh is generally regarded as the greatest literature about tales of a great king. The Epic of Gilgamesh served to show us a lot of things. The time period of BCE is very blurry, and this story attempts to describe many different things in not only Sumerian beliefs, but also Sumerian's culture as a whole. Like many stories from BCE the truth itself is questionable, even though a lot of the information is fact. The factual information that Gilgamesh teaches us about Sumerian Civilization is that had had many craftsman and artistic skills, and also a strong belief in Gods.
Since the beginning of time the human race has had the tradition of recording historical tales, or stories. Some of the stories that were first told were tales of heroic men, journeying their land in search of some moral prize. These stories are known as epics. Merriamwebster.com states, “Epics are long poems, typically derived from ancient oral tradition, narrating the deeds and adventures of heroic or legendary figures or the history of a nation” (www.merriam-webster.com). This gives an insight on how the early humans lived and how they thought.
Consequences are inevitable. A decision made today will have consequences that can last years or even a lifetime. Both Gilgamesh and Enkidu made choices that changed their lives forever. Consequences can be both positive and negative, but each is equally long lasting.
Perhaps one of the main reasons the Epic of Gilgamesh is so popular and has lasted such a long time, is because it offers insight into the human concerns of people four thousand years ago, many of which are still relevant today. Some of these human concerns found in the book that are still applicable today include: the fear and concerns people have in relation to death, overwhelming desires to be immortal, and the impact a friendship has on a person’s life. It does not take a great deal of insight into The Epic of Gilgamesh for a person to locate these themes in the story, and even less introspection to relate to them.
Ever since the beginning of time, man has learned to mature by trials and tribulations. In the beginning of The Epic of Gilgamesh, the protagonist Gilgamesh appears to be an arrogant person who only cares about himself. He abuses all his powers and takes advantage of people with his physical abilities. Basically in the beginning he thinks that no one on earth is better than him. However, just like all epic poems, the protagonist encounters many challenges that make him a better person. So as the story progresses Gilgamesh slowly starts to change his personality. Various events help transform this tyrant to a humble person.
In the Epic of Gilgamesh, Gilgamesh should be extremely civilized. After all, Gilgamesh is not just royalty but a king, and as a king he would have the reputation of being the epitome of civilized in this modern society. However, on the spectrum of civilization, despite being the protagonist and a king, Gilgamesh is considered extremely savage and uncivilized in the beginning of the story.
Analysis of the Character of Gilgamesh In the epic Gilgamesh, there are many complex characters. Every character involved in the story has their own personality and traits. The main character in the novel is Gilgamesh. Gilgamesh is a character who is very self-confident.
Death is inevitable. Even the mighty hero, Gilgamesh, “two thirds of him god and one third human” (Tablet 1, line 148), is incapable of escaping his inevitable fate. When Gilgamesh comes to the realization that he cannot escape death, he seeks consolidation from Uta-napishti the Distant; Gilgamesh says to him, “O Uta-napishti, what should I do and where should I go? A thief has taken hold of my flesh! For there in my bed-chamber Death does abide, and wherever I turn, there too will be Death” (Tablet 11, line 245). It seems that Uta-napishti denies Gilgamesh of an answer, as Uta-napishti, in response to the questions, turns to Ur-shanabi, the boatman, directing him to, “let him [Gilgamesh] wear royal robes” (Tablet 11, line 258), and return King Gilgamesh to his city.
The Epic of Gilgamesh is a moving tale of the friendship between Gilgamesh, the demigod king of Uruk, and the wild man Enkidu. Accepting ones own mortality is the overarching theme of the epic as Gilgamesh and Enkidu find their highest purpose in the pursuit of eternal life.
In Damrosch works he engages in the historical point of view of one of the lost books from centuries ago. Damrosch starts from its discovery in 1872 rather than when the book was written itself, he explains its journey through time and George Smith’s involvement in unearthing the Epic of Gilgamesh. He also splits his book into two main areas; the discovery and history of how King Ashurbanipal’s Royal Library fell along with the archaeologist's journeys during their time of discovery.The second half is about the epic itself, and its influence on specific writers and works. It also analyzes the epic as well and the historical figure of the great king Gilgamesh and the events surrounding him.
The Epic of Gilgamesh, the Iliad, and Oedipus Rex all center on morality in terms of each character’s social behavior from the beginning to the end of the story. Gilgamesh, Achilles, and Oedipus are three central characters that embody strong qualities of strength, however carry different experiences of morality. Furthermore, all three characters hold different moral codes that are dependent on their ability to resolve the unique situations that they are in. Nevertheless, morality has ultimately impacted the character’s perception of their role in society in terms of whether or not their actions benefit someone or something. This paper will be examining the morality of the three main characters as they undergo major character transformations
Many themes are incorporated into the story line of Gilgamesh. These include three very important concepts: death is inevitable, immortality is unachievable, and friendship is a necessity.
“Heroism is not in the man but in the occasion” (Calvin Coolidge). The heroic traits of a warrior come from within the man when he is faced with a challenge, which leads to his reputation as a hero.
New Testament Survey shaped me into a better person because it helped me understand my faith. I always grew up with my faith, I was never taught to challenge my beliefs and myself. Through this class I learned to ask questions because through questions you can strengthen your own understanding. Doctor Sim is always so caring and so sweet. He genuinely cares about each and every one of his students, I believe that is why I did as well as I did in this class. Doctor Sim made me interested and he made me want to become a better person each and every class. There was never a class when I didn’t walk out in a good mood and ready to put the lessons into practice.