Essays on Apologetics

The Purpose of Apologetics

The modern word “apologetics” is derived from a Greek word which has the meaning of defending, making a reply in order to give an answer and legally defend. Originally, the notion “apologia” implied a defense in a legal way which was given as a response to the accusation. In its modern usage, apologetics has a wider range of meaning. In its wide scope of meaning, apologetics is a Christian theology branch which aim is to provide the defense of authority of Christianity, divine origin and rational justification of Christian faith claims. The goal of apologetics is to persuade of ...

Introduction

William Shakespeare is one of the prolific authors in literature, because he employs many devices that give his character depth. These devices can be manifested in the speech of the characters; as an author, Shakespeare effectively plays on words to give them multiple meanings which can be left to the reader’s interpretation. One example of this is in his play Othello, a story about the titular character and his conquests amidst the attempts of a traitorous comrade named Iago to destroy him. In this play, Iago delivers a series of soliloquies which reveal a lot about his character— ...

I found it interesting for Peter Williams to state that most of the gospels were not written in Israel which gives them independence and reliability that they are true accounts of Jesus’ life. Williams states that Mark was written in Rome, John in Ephesus, Luke in Antioch and Matthew in Judaea which shows that the writers had a high degree of independence and the fact that the gospels contain highly similar accounts of Jesus is reliable evidence. I also found it also memorable how Jesus Christ becomes a central figure in all aspects who was poised to save the ...

Reflection Paper

Jacobsen video on global Christianity provides an outline for recollecting the different experiences of Christians throughout the globe. The video focuses on the five big continents, of the two Americas, Africa, Asia and Europe, detailing the various modern experiences as well as cultural theologies. In the present period that is occasioned by large and dynamic problems, such an accessible and thought volume opens up a platform for Christians globally to hold the gospel, and one another more firmly. I have been able to conclude from the class the study on hermeneutics, and from personal exploration, that the penultimate of ...

The Constitution was written and signed in 1787. It, however, entered into force in 1789. It enshrines the fundamental framework of the US system of governance. Accordingly, it establishes the Congress, Presidency and Supreme Court. Besides, it provides for the bill of rights. On the other hand, the Declaration of Independence was drafted by Thomas Jefferson in 1776 and adopted by the Congress on July 4, the same year. Accordingly, it preceded the Constitution. In a nutshell, the Declaration of Independence enunciates themes such as equality and inalienable entitlements to all citizens, the philosophy of public governance, legitimacy of ...

Introduction

Scholars and historians have always speculated the significance of the 19th century and all the events that happened within that period to religion, particularly Christianity. According to a review conducted by a group of researchers from the U.S., the 19th century was indeed a significant period for religion (Rosenberg 1973, 3). Pair the events that occurred within the whole 19th century and the events that occurred from the start until the end of the renaissance period, and that could be a very strong formula that could clarify most, if not all, puzzles and mysteries associated with religion and its development.

The objective of this ...