Essays About Jesus Christ

The simplest definition of imago Dei is “the image of God. We are created in the image of God. In Genesis God created man, then created woman out of the man. Both were created equally in his image. We can find this in the scripture readings of Genesis 1:27. “So God created mankind in his […]

In The Outlaw Josey Wales, the viewer finds the hero, Josey Wales, representing Christ to a world of sinners. It is unclear whether Clint Eastwood intended to direct the movie in mind with such similarities between Christ’s role as a savior and Josey’s actions. Christ is an archetypal, mythological hero figure that the well-read viewer […]

Chapter 1 The Native Americans October 11, 1492 Why do we say that Columbus discovered America when there were already one hundred million people here? Even though the Indians lived hear first the Europeans did not know about them. The Europeans then started to move and discovering the “new world”, finding things that had never […]

“Flowering Judas”, a short novel, is also one of Katherine Anne Porter’s typical representatives among her literary achievement. The short story describes an American girl named Laura. She departs from Catholicism and goes to Mexico as an English teacher. When Laura is involved in an socialist revolutionary in Mexico, she meets Braggioni who is a […]

Formed in December 2007, Mumford & Sons is a band composed of four West Londoners: Marcus Mumford, Country Winston, Ben Lovett, and Ted Dwane. Their aim was to create meaningful music that would deeply resonate with their fans. In their early twenties, these musicians blend folk, bluegrass, and country genres to produce a distinctive sound […]

Brazil, the largest country in South America and the world’s largest by geographical area, has a population of 192 million people. It is the only Portuguese-speaking country in the Americas. In summer 2011, I was eagerly anticipating my upcoming trip to Sao Paulo, Brazil. This trip would not only be my first mission trip with […]

Fasting is a powerful method for improving overall health, boosting cognitive function, and reducing the risk of heart disease and diabetes. It also plays a role in developing self-discipline and achieving spiritual enlightenment. According to the Dalai Lama (96), cultivating compassion is essential for creating a happy and prosperous society. Regular fasting greatly contributes to […]

“The grace of God is infinite and eternal. As it had no beginning, so it can have no end, and being an attribute of God, it is as boundless as infinitude” (“Precious Grace”). With this description, how can one go through his or her life without desiring grace? James Joyce first published “Grace” in his […]

The Importance of the Logos Christology in the Gospel of John John wrote the immortal words of the Prologue into a desperately troubled world. The Romans held most of the known world in their political grasp. The Greeks had infiltrated every part of Jewish life with their philosophies and ways for over 500 years; the […]

Chapter One During my tenure as a manager at United Healthcare, I encountered a situation that many of us can relate to: failing to fully engage in a Sunday service. Often, the preaching seemed to merely flow over me, while my mind was elsewhere, contemplating upcoming week agenda and tasks. During those moments, the prolonged […]

Ideal circumstances prevailed; the sunset, the waves idly kissing the seashore, and her head tenderly resting on his shoulder. He lowered his gaze and whispered those tender words, “I love you.” The subsequent day, Josh was attending a basketball game. In response to his friend’s proposition of cheesy nachos, he exclaimed, “Sure dude, I love […]

In this paper, the author will try to compare the logos of Heraclitus and Jesus. Heaclitus is one of the most famous Greek philosophers. Some theologians said that God prepared his incarnation philosophy by Heraclitus. The apostle John also used this logos philosophy to teach the gospel of Jesus to those who were influenced by […]

Noli Me Tangere is a Spanish-language novel by Filipino writer and national hero José Rizal, first published in 1887 in Berlin. The novel is commonly referred to by its shortened name Noli; the English translation was originally titled The Social Cancer, although recent publications have retained the original Latin. The literal translation of the title […]

In A Lesson Before Dying, Ernest Gaines depicts numerous hints, clues, and symbolism connecting Jefferson and Jesus. While creating his character, Gaines establishes parallels between Jefferson and Jesus, highlighting their similarities. For instance, both Jefferson and Jesus perish around Easter, though their deaths are beyond their control. Both Jefferson and Jesus were unfairly convicted and […]

Sharper than any two-edge sword: the word of God in the Synoptic Gospels by Barbara E Bowe contains the importance of understanding God’s teaching for Christians. The three synoptic gospels; Matthew, Mark and Luke shares the same viewpoint when it comes to the narration of Jesus’ story. The word of God is Sharper than any […]

Giotto and Duccio have different approaches to depicting The Betrayal of Jesus. Giotto’s interpretation is realistic and portrays a more chaotic and violent scene. In contrast, Duccio’s portrayal is ordered and formal. Giotto’s figures feel more lifelike compared to Duccio’s. Giotto emphasizes facial expressions and gestures, evoking a sense of sadness and sorrow. On the […]

In Waiting for Godot and The Outsider, Beckett and Camus use allusions to suggest a series of ideas regarding religion. Allusions are pivotal in the development of other themes and ideas such as absurdism in both works. Both Beckett and Camus consider themselves absurdist writers, which is why constant references and questions relating to religion […]

The concept of a monster is subject to literary interpretation – werewolves, vampires and manmade abominations all hold the label of monster, and yet a monster can also be a normal-looking person, but with the internal thoughts and warped consciousness such a creature would be considered to possess. Count Dracula cannot be considered to be […]

War has long been a topic of discussion in poetry due to its profound emotional impact. Although certain poems romanticize the brutal realities of war and exalt soldiers, the majority of poems shed light on the enduring hardships brought by war. Both Randall Jarrell’s Eighth Air Force and Marianne Moore’s In Distrust of Merits were […]

a) How is an understanding of the person and teaching of Jesus assisted by His conversations with: i) The Samaritan Woman Women feature prominently in Johns Gospel, and Jesus seems to have included a group of women amongst his regular followers and supporters. His attitude to, and inclusion of, women is sharply contrasted with the […]

The Christian belief is that money can be used for benevolent purposes, such as aiding those in need. Christians are required to acquire riches through ethical methods and recognize that what they receive is a present from God and not exclusively their own possession. In Timothy 6, Jesus affirms religion’s capacity to offer material prosperity. […]

A miracle can be explained in many ways and has evolved as an idea throughout the ages, many have tried to define it but often there are weak points that can be picked up on. However there are some essential facts for example a miracle is an event that cannot be explained by natural laws […]