Bible

The Ten Commandments dictated how God wanted His people to relate with Him and among themselves. The first dialogue is found in Exodus, while the second one is found in Deuteronomy. There are several differences in the arrangement and content of the Ten Commandments. There are also differences the enumeration...

Where do you see lines of continuity between the New Testament and the later Councils? The later Councils and the New Testament share similarities more than differences. In the first place, Nicea aimed to determine the divinity of Christ (Meuller). Was he God or only a man? They decided that...

Throughout history, humans have had many great leaders and many heroes who have inspired us. Some have been brilliant military leaders. Others have made wise laws or scientific discoveries. Some of these heroes have been forgotten while others, Julius Caesar for example, are still well-known today. However, there is one...

One of the earliest values that was instilled in my awareness of right and wrong was that of respecting authority. There is a hierarchal system in all social institutions which are necessary for the institution to serve its function. During my youth, this authority was established as my parents who,...

The film looks at the different views regarding homosexuality in the Christian community, as well as different interpretations of the Bible on the issue. The filmmaker interviews a variety of people in the Christian community and especially focuses on a family that raised homosexual children. The other topic is recent...

Module 5: The Old Testament Isaac was the son of Abraham, the father of all nations. It is believed that Isaac was born 1896 BC and died 1716 BC. He was born and brought up in Canaan until he met his demise. His name means ‘he laughs’ which reflected the...

In the New Testament, there was a Jewish woman referred to as Mary Magdalene who was one of the disciples of Jesus. She was also known as Mary Magdala which indicated that she came from a city on the Southwest of the Galilee Sea. She became Jesus follower after He...

Samuel is perhaps most known in the Bible for being a prophet and the last of the judges that ruled. He was also a priest and counselor to the lost and ministered unto the Lord before Eli. He was nothing short of a miracle child because he was prayed for...

While referring to crimes in the Bible, there are numerous examples of crimes. It is important to understand that these crimes do not necessarily fit into the modern understanding of crime. For instance, male-male sexual relationship in the Bible was perceived as a crime in the Bible. Historically, the types...

One way in which to review the differences between charity in the Bible and the Q’uran is to examine the words in the original texts that have been translated as ‘charity.’ In Abdullah Yusuf Ali’s translation of the Q’uran, Jews are exhorted to be “steadfast in prayer” and “practise regular...

The status of Mary in the Quran and the New Testament is indicative of key distinctions between the two religions. In particular, while the Christian doctrine of original sin requires that Mary be presented as near-divine herself, the absence of this doctrine from Islam means that Mary is simply presented...

How one’s worldview is shaped is contingent upon his belief system that is made up of external and internal influences and values. This would be indicative as to why people have so many different ideas and views regarding nature, human identity, relationships, and culture. Go to any discussion forum on...

The Hebrew teachings on the difference between wisdom and folly found in Old Testament book of Proverbs cannot help but remind those familiar with more modern philosophers of the writings of Friedrich Nietzsche. Although Biblical scripture that seeks to enlighten readers and believers on the ways of the wise and...

Book: A book of revelation is one of the central books in the New Testament. The book starts with the Greek word “Apokalypsis”. This word can be translated into modern English as “revelation”. It is a typical situation, when a book in New testament is knowm by the word it...

The Gospel of Luke is one of the four canonical gospels that are included in the New Testament. A distinguishing feature of the following work is that, in comparison to three other gospels, apart from the information about the life and ministry of Jesus Christ, it also contains some facts...

Ponder what these variations tell us about the people of that particular culture. Are their gods limited? Are their gods reliant on humans? In other words, how do the gods of most other cultures and the God of the Hebrews compare? What does this say about the people who do...

Samuel, a godly man, was a religious leader over Israel. Samuel was growing older, so he appointed his sons, Joel and Abijah, to be judges (leaders) of Israel. Both of Samuel’s sons did not walk in Samuel’s way. Joel and Abijah were dishonest, accepted bribery, and were not just in...

Spiritualism has been linked to healing in very many aspects. In the bible, there are several stories that address the aspect of healing. Some of the stories portray an aspect of healing of healing in a physical perspective whereas others suggest that the healing is applied on faith. From the...

Chapter one of the Book of Genesis is a lyrical description of the Creation, the works of God, in which he creates light, the waters, earth, heaven and all that’s in it. It is interesting to note that water is pervasive, having been described as the basis of the earth...

Introduction Although it may not appear so, there are many biblical perspectives and scriptural examples found within “The Boy in Striped Pajamas”. The text explores the contrast between innocence, evil, and punishment within the characters, and uses biblical imagery to reinforce its point. Innocence Within the movie, Bruno is portrayed...