Bible society Essays

  • Flat Earth Society: Bible Analysis

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    Since the Bible dates back to centuries ago, we have come to interpret it in many ways and different languages, so have both opposing groups. The Flat Earth Society was primarily founded on that the Bible also introduced a flat Earth. According to Dr. Jason Lisle, with a Ph.D. in astrophysics from the University of Boulder Colorado, he mentions that the Bible holds passages much older than 400 B.C. with the knowledge of a spherical or round Earth (Lisle 2006). However, the founder of the Flat Earth

  • Lise in the Driver's Seat - Steering Off Course

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    Division of Teaching and Learning Services; Rockhampton; 2001 Bibliography · Healey, J; Issues in Society - Depression; The Spinney Press; New South Wales; 2001. · Lundy, A; Diagnosing and Treating Mental Illness; Chelsea House Publishers; USA; 1990. · New Testament cited in Good News Bible; United Bible Societies; Hong Kong; 1976 · Old Testament cited in Good News Bible; United Bible Societies; Hong Kong; 1976 · Spark, M; The Driver's Seat; Macmillan and Co. Ltd.; London; 1970. · Spark

  • Belinda's Duality in Pope's Rape of the Lock

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    not keep it company.” In Rape of the Lock, Alexander Pope uses the epic form to satirize 18th century English high society. The protagonist, Belinda, represents women within her society through her focus on both beauty and piety. Rape of the Lock provides insight into the duality of beauty and chastity, and the struggle for women to encompass both ideals. These ideals, dictated by society, allowed women to fill their roles as a proper wife and mother. In order to achieve those roles, women adhered to

  • Science Vs Religion

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    with the unanswerable questions. When the church had the greatest power, men and women of science were viewed as the "wicked guys." In most cases it was safer to believe in the church and their ideas, in order not to be excommunicated or shunned by society, than to place their trust in charlatan scientists. As a result, many conflicts arise between men of religion and men of science. Even if a scientist set out to prove the church wrong and show some very strong evidence contrary to popular belief

  • The Perfect Society In The Epic Of Gilgamesh

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    Since ages, humans have been organizing themselves in groups that were later called communities or the societies. Thus, a society can refer to a group of individuals’ persistent social interaction or rather a large social grouping sharing the same geographical or social territory. Often a society is subject to the same political authority and dominant cultural expectations. Moreover, society is usually characterized by patterns of relationship between persons who share distinctive culture and institutions

  • A Nation of Indoctrination: "The Handmaid's Tale"

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    The society established by the Republic of Gilead in “The Handmaid’s Tale” is founded on and sustained by false doctrine. They intentionally twist and skew the Bible in order to justify their actions and brainwash the women who are involuntarily participating in their indoctrinated society. The Gilead does not treat the Bible as the divine word of God. Instead, they exploit its authority and use it as a tool for their own benefit. The very framework of the Gilead’s social hierarchy is in sharp

  • How Entertainment Has Ruined Society

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    same token, the definition of ruined varies from person to person, as the term relates to the condition of society. Though society is still functioning, it's functioning in the most superficial sense of the word. At its core, society is miserably ruined. To quote Shakespeare, society is "as rotten as ever oak or stone was sound," and on entertainment lies most of the blame. In today's society, students take a different approach to dancing at prom, homecoming, and the like, than was customary of the

  • Tyndale Summary

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    Within four years, four English translations of the Bible were published in England at the King's behest, including Henry's official Great Bible. All were based on Tyndale's work. Theological views Tyndale denounced the practice of prayer to saints. He taught justification by faith, the return of Christ, and mortality of the soul. Printed works Although best known for his translation of the Bible, Tyndale was also an active writer and translator. As well as his focus on the ways in which religion

  • Good News Bible

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    At first glance Good News Bible looks like an inverted version of the Bible that most of us are familiar. Good News Bible itself is an off-gold color and the title is printed in black ink. The cover is adorned with narrow vertical stripes that adds a certain aesthetic to the otherwise drab cover. These strips stop directly above the word “Bible” and they seem to make-way for an important phrase placed below the books title: “Today's English Version”. Underneath the hard front cover lies a map of

  • Women's Inferior Status in The Bible

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    speak; but let them be in subjection, as also saith the law” (Holy Bible, King James Edition). Edith Hamilton, "recognized as the greatest woman Classicist", says that the Bible is the only book before our century that looked to women as human beings, no better nor worse than men (Tanner). However, it cannot be said that this book was consistently favorable to women. Maybe not absolutely, but conditionally in personal opinion, the Bible shows numerous examples of a woman’s inferiority to men, an assessment

  • Bible Translation Was Not Enough Summary

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    examined the origins of the Hebrew Bible, the KJV and the NIV and have analyzed in depth two chapters of the prophet Ezekiel it is now time to direct our attention to what effects the Bible has had on human society. I find it useless to speculate on the waning interest the Holy Bible is generating given that it is probably fundamentally linked to Westwern society there is no doubt it will ever lose its powers to inspire. In chapter 9 of The Challenge of Bible Translation, Translation Was Not Enough:

  • Gender Neutral Society

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    Gender Neutral Society New style manuals imposed on students today in English classes across the globe tell them to avoid generic "he" and rewrite their sentences in other ways. A great lesson and a leap forward in removing the very roots of our self-made patriachical society. The English language is changing whether we like it or not, and generic 'he-him-his' may not even exist in 5 or 10 more years. But what of that one book that has stayed relatively the same

  • How far can you be a Feminist Biblical Scholar and Remain a Faithful Christian?

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    common theme of their scholarship has been to what extent the Bible may be seen to favour men. Some feminist scholars may not be able to legitimately assess the Bible and remain faithful to it because of such outdated views on women in a time when women’s equality is encouraged. I will firstly discuss the difficulties of being a feminist scholar and a Christian or Jew with particular reference to belonging to men, being of less value in society, and finally with a focus on key issues arising from Genesis

  • Confucius: Philosopher, Reformer and Architect of Confucianism

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    The literary works by Confucius, who was a teacher, politician, philosopher, and a social reformer helped developing Confucianism, often regarded as a religion. Confucianism is often believed as a system of social and ethical philosophy. When Confucius was born, the Chinese central government had lost power and there were numerous warring states. The violence, social instability, and cruel governance were some of the reasons why Confucius chose to be a teacher and a social reformer. His influence

  • The Nature of God and Morality in The Bible

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    actions, and their institutions. This code of conduct applies to the individual, as well as to the government and society to within which the people exist, and ultimately defines what a "just society" is in the context of that religion. Using stories and proverbs this code of conduct, and thus "just society", is not only set, but also shown in examples. In The Bible, the essence of a "just society" is laid out within passages that serve as "the laws", including Deuteronomy, and the Psalms, and in the stories

  • Reflection Paper On Christianity Vs Islam

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    tradition, religion continues to influence our current society. The Sacred Book In Christianity, there is a written guide

  • The Comparison Of Disrespectful Teenagers

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    respectful at a very young age to been disrespectful at their teenage years. This led to various research and studies into teenagers and their disrespectful attitudes. Studies and research conducted in recent years shows that the media, puberty stage, the society and people’s behaviors around a child greatly influence the attitude and behavior of a child. Disrespectful behaviors could also arise when a child is frustrated because of limitations, attention, and the thought that his/her opinion is being ignored

  • Role Of Justice In 12 Years A Slave

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    commonly asked question in philosophy, what is correct? There are many questions to be answered and humans have always struggled with philosophical questions. In today’s society, a question could be asked is whether justice is served in the judicial system. The movie presents Solomon Northup as an individual accepted by the society and white men in his neighbourhood. Just as everything seems peaceful and happy, the director delivers a shocking scene towards the viewer, that Solomon was kidnapped by

  • Inerrancy Of The Bible Essay

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    supernaturally inspire those who wrote it? In the words of the psalmist” God’s word is the truth” and “every one of his righteous ordinances endures forever” (The Holy Bible, Ps: 119: 160). As students of the ministry, it is critically important to understand the biblical authority, inspiration, and inerrancy of the bible and the potential effects to society. This paper will reflect my personal insight, biblical research, and analysis to formulate a clear and concise understanding of this topic. In my

  • An Analysis of Exodus 6:8-10

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    disability. For instance, The Eerdmans' commentary states that “uncircumcised” in the passage has been used as a metaphor of being unfit or unready. Besides this, I will add The International Bible commentary, which has the similar kind of views. It describes that Moses was not equipped to talk. The Oxford Bible Commentary also provides the same reason and argues that Yahweh compelled him to go. In addition to it, I will add Gregory Glazov as well. He has done extensive work on the issue of Moses'