Essays on Commentaries

First Thessalonians is Paul’s first letter to the church at Thessalonica which he himself founded. This letter was written while Paul was ministering to the church at Corinth in the accompaniment of Timothy and Silas (1 Thessalonians 1:1). It is not clear about exactly how long Paul spent with the Thessalonians before leaving, but scholarly parlances place this period at around three weeks or three months, subject to different scholars (BTM). Being that Paul had received a number of offerings from the church at Philippi serves as enough evidence for having spent three months at Thessalonica (Philippians 4:16). ...

Incarceration appears to be one of the most popular forms of punishment for committing crime or other offences. The largest number of prison population is in the United States. According to a study, performed in 2013 by Lauren E. Glaze and Danielle Kaeble, statisticians by the U.S. Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS), about two million adults were incarcerated and others less than five million were under parole or probation. Totally 6 899 000 adult individuals were under the supervision of Criminal Justice System (prisons, jails, parole, probation) in 2013. (Glaze, L., Kaeble, D., 2013) With the establishment of prisons, ...

The US-China diplomatic relations have been strained for long periods. However, the critical issue affecting the two countries is the South China Sea dispute. According to analysis of commentaries from various authors both from the Chinese front and from the U.S front, this is the only dispute between the two countries with the potential of making militarization of dispute between the two powers inevitable. Several reasons have been advanced by commentators on this issue of South China Sea dispute. From the Chinese perspective, it has been an issue for the United States in an area where it is not ...

Introduction

Objective of the Discussion One of the most renowned marketing gurus Phillip Kotler argues that innovation is the most critical aspect of a successful business nowadays (Burk & Lemley, 2009). Practically all known markets are oversaturated with offers, and the only way to succeed is by inventing new products and services or by changing the business and the marketing methods. Realizing that applying traditional cost-cutting methods of reducing overheads and attracting the new customers is no longer effective, the business community becomes focused on considering innovative approaches as the only effective method of keeping afloat and expanding the market shares ( ...

The Old Testament discipline studies with its supporting archaeological, philological, literary technicians and historical are composed on the edge of new times which contains both threats and promises. It states that biblical texts were given fair opportunities to talk as a witness to the reality the bible was acknowledged to describe. This text was imperiled to appropriate scrutiny obtained from the textual criticism science, syntax, morphology, criticism form, and lexicography. The advantages obtained from these researchers were not without the significant benefits garnered from external control multitudes. Archaeology was good in the vanguard setting the Old Testament scholars pace ...

The speech of the characters in the works of Jane Austen is always deterministic and somehow is like a mirror of their behaviour. Objectivising her narrative with the revelation of the heroes in their speech, the author selects the voice contacts for the characters, in which they, most distinctly reflect its essence, and thus reflects the subjective perception of the artist’s world (Anderson 367-382). Thus, no matter how the author was hiding behind the objectivity of the narrative by means of voice the relationship of the characters, the idea that seems her insignificant, unacceptable or evil and what ...

REFLECTION PAPER

Reflection Paper Introduction I am a student of global financial management studies at the Regents Business School in London. I actually believe this school is the best choice for training and all other finance-related disciplines. My objective is to work in the financial markets after graduating from university. Some of the areas that I want to focus on include wealth management, private equity, private banking, and the hedge funds. In other words, I am focused on developing a career in the investment banking concentrating on the high net worth individuals across the world. To gain the core competencies required ...

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

It is common knowledge that every well-educated person should know, understand and appreciate music. However, no matter how well aware of various composers and genres people might be, many of us find it difficult to feel it. There are numerous examples of musicians who can technically perform a piece, but when you listen to them playing, you realize that you might as well listen to a robot. Only the emotion behind the melody gives music a truly human feel and makes it a universal human language that will be understood all over the world. Thus, it is extremely important ...

Abstract

The objective of the paper was to use a descriptive study to try to explain the possible similarities and differences between the culture and standards of practice in the field of marketing and advertising in the following two countries: the United Kingdom and China. In line with this, the study also aims to gather necessary information about the perception of the consumers from different cultures on the way how products and services, among other things that can be advertised, are actually advertised in their respective country; perception of the users on the content and style of advertisements in the respective ...

DO WE LIVE IN A WORLD OF MEDIA INFOTAINMENT AND MELODRAMATIC REPORTAGE?

Introduction For the past 4 decades, the role of the media has been in the process of transforming. Traditionally, the role of the media has been purely on performing an informative role concerning various events taking place across the globe. This phenomena is commonly known as the provision of hard news where the reporter presents the facts to the viewers they way they occurred. However, this is no longer the case, as the media is increasingly indulging in the provision of information as well as entertaining the society. The media houses have been shifting from the traditional methods ...

Introduction

Republicanism remains America’s ideology to date. USA is a democratic country whose sovereignty is exercised through two levels of governments- the federal government and the state government (Jillson 14). The nation as endeavored to regulate the influence of money in politics and election outcome through federal provisions and state legislations. However the influence of money in voting habit cannot be actively changed unless spending by candidates and political parties is regulated. Money cannot equal a vote. With inadequate public funding, parties(s) and individual candidates who cannot access other sources of funding may not reach out the voter- reducing their ...

Religious Studies 305

The book of John in the New Testament speaks so much of Jesus’ love for the sick, the poor, the blind, the doubting Pharisees but also speaks of his deity as God doing the works of Him who sent Him. But how did Jesus speak to the people? What language did he use? Jesus was always around people. Contrary to the manner of how the Roman Pharisees spoke to the people, Jesus spoke of concern, love and understanding for humanity. A Bible scholar wrote that Jesus spoke in Aramaic. Since Jesus grew up in Nazareth, he also spoke ...

According to Robinson (257), The Bible is a book belonging to the Jews since from it they derive the law, beliefs, and lore especially from the first five books. Most Jews study the Talmud such as the Orthodox while they derive their form of worship from torah or Pentateuch. Pentateuch is a Greek word meaning five pieces derived from Hebrew language. The author notes that the Bible derives different names to befit the protean form. The rabbinic literature refers to the Bible as Ha-Sefarim a Greek word meaning ta Biblia. The ancient Israelites used different books in reference to the Bible ...

Introduction

This essay paper details the gospel of Luke and John, in terms of their literary distinctions and similarities. The task herein is to choose either the gospel of John or the gospel of Luke, and summarize its importance, assigning a thematic approach to the gospel. The discourse shall exhibit and expand upon the differences and similarities, from the gospel not chosen as primary base of text. In this examination, the gospel of John serves as the foremost model upon which to build a comparative analysis – in contrast to the secondary gospel of Luke. The attempted goal is to produce a cogent critical ...

An ‘English as a Second Language’ Collection for

Brisbane City Council Library Services Collection Development for Library Services and Course Number 3. Initial ESL Collection Development The “Success in Reading English: An ‘English as a Second Language’ Collection for Brisbane City Council Library Services (BCCLS)” is our group proposed library collection project. As part of the detailed overview and discussion of the library and information services, the context in which we anchor our initial ESL collection development is at the city of Brisbane Queensland, primarily; and secondarily, the online community. Brisbane, as Australia’s largest local government, has to serve its more than two million ...

First Impressions was the first original version of Pride and Prejudice written by Jane Austen in 1797. Jane’s father, Rector George Austen liked the novel and even offered to pay for its publication; however, the publisher rejected the novel out of hand. In 1813, the same book appeared to the public, although considerably revised, as Pride and Prejudice. This was her second book. The first, Sense and Sensibility, had appeared two years earlier. Both novels were published anonymously, although some people knew who the author was, it was not until her death that the secret became publicly known. ...

There is no denying that women have contributed greatly towards the great American historical events. One of the most important historical discussions revolves around the women suffrage in America. Two scholars namely Professor Kuhlman and Professor Woodworth-Ney have made commentaries relating the subject of women suffrage. Professor Kuhlman’s commentaries relate to the European war that broke out in the 1914. She shows concerns regarding the decreasing birthrate as well as the treatment and the delayed return of war prisoners, which she opines assumed transnational and international perspectives. She advances the Women Peace Party’s argument that women who ...

Book Review

Lane, William L. Hebrews: A Call to Commitment. Vancouver, B.C.: Regent College Pub, 2004.

Introduction

Summary The commentary by Lane is an exegetical and technical works that is based on the original text of the Hebrew. The author interacts with latest literature to make commentaries about the book of Hebrews. This makes the book fit for seminary students, scholars and people with an understanding of the original text. It has been argued that Hebrews is a difficult book. Hebrews is considered as a very difficult book, many people perceive it to be very difficult and this is what motivated Lane to ...

Abstract

The research paper deals with the problem of Benghazi attack of September 11th 2012 as well as the reaction of official authorities and mass media on the tragedy. According to official sources it cost the lives of 4 American citizens, including that of the US ambassador. The opinion of state officials, such as the US president, the chief of the CIA, senators and American leading journalist are provided to address the main problem raised. Key words: Benghazi scandal, president, administration, journalist, senator It is on a daily basis thatthe entire world witnesses the events of international magnitude and ...

Judaism in Ancient times

Judaism is one of the monotheistic religions in the world that is considered a religion of the Jewish people. Most of the followers of Judaism are from Israel. The religion has over fourteen million followers’ worldwide with most of these followers in Israel which accounts for 42% percent while the United States and Canada account for another 42% while the rest of the followers are in other continents around the world. The religion traces back its roots in 2000 BCE in Canaan in the Middle East. The religion is one of the monotheistic religions in the world that hold faith ...

The ability to read and write as a child is influenced by very many factors. The influence of the parents on the literacy acquisition of children is impregnable. I grew up in a middle income family. As the child of a teacher, my mother placed a lot of emphasis on education for me and my siblings. My mother modeled me when I was growing up to be able to read and write. It was during these sessions that I was taught culture and mannerisms. When I look back, my parents had an undue influence on my literacy acquisition skills (Hall, Joanne & Jackie 56). ...

Bible Interpretation Using Various Types of Critical Disciplines

Introducing the old Testament The Bible can be interpreted using various types of critical disciplines. This is done through interpretation and explanation that is critical of text especially texts of religion. In ancient times the term exegesis, which is the critical expansion and understanding of the religious text, was the primary interpretation of the Bible. Therefore, “Biblical exegesis” is applied in a wider context in the religious text. Exegesis is a combination of a broader perspectives that are critical and disciplines. When we focus on biblical textual criticism, the inquiry of the history and originality of the text, sometimes exegesis it ...

An overview

Introduction In simplest of words, theology is the study of religions and religious beliefs. Some scholars choose to call it the science of deities and divinity. But atheistic scholars do not very much approve of theology as a viable branch of study or ‘science’. Nevertheless, theology has been helping religious people understand, follow and even reform their religions with time. The great theologians in history have acted like a guiding star to bring changes in religious beliefs and rituals. And in the course of past several centuries, the major religions in the world have been modified mainly because of these ...

Judaism is not only a set of beliefs about God, the universe and man, but a comprehensive way of life, which is filled with rules and practices affecting every aspect of life. For example, it defines the daily life of people such as the things people can or cannot eat how the people conduct business and what people can or cannot wear among others. The word Torah has different meanings in Judaism. For example, it is used to refer to the five books of the Hebrews bible commonly referred to as the Old Testament by non-Jews. According to Judaism, the five ...

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Since time immemorial, the issue of gender has been subject to much debate. Literature captures gender perceptions of people in the past and the widespread sentiments of gender roles and equality back then. More often than not, women and men were boxed into the same set of roles in many classical literary pieces. Women were always portrayed as frail, gentle, submissive and passive. They obeyed their husbands and fathers without question. Men in classic literature always took on roles that characterized them as brave, strong, aggressive and initiator. Decision-making was their turf and they occupied positions of ...

Formation of the Talmud

According to Schiffman (1952), the Talmud is the climax of a long process of transmission and study of Jewish traditions pertaining to virtually every aspect of life. It is an embodiment of an entire creative process that traditionally begun in the period of Ezra the Scribe and ended not earlier than the close of the Middle Ages (Unterman, 1952). Mishnah is the core of the Talmud. Mishnah is an earlier Jewish code of law or curriculum for the study of the law that was redacted in about 200 C.E. by Rabbi Judah the Prince. Both Talmuds, the Jerusalem Talmud and ...

An analysis based on commentaries by three authors

An analysis based on commentaries by two authors Thesis statement: Exposure to justifiable social commentary makes us reconsider the way we live and think. There is no dearth of accomplished writers and social commentators who perceive the world a little differently. The common folks do not approve of what each of these atypical social commentators have to say. There are myriads of writer who preach about impractical and impossible social changes to make- like allowing sex with animals; while some elucidate logical messages on conservation of environment, safety and morality. We don’t have the time or ...

Introduction:

Amy Tan’s book is intriguing and interesting as it offers us a new perspective on issues such as ethnicity and the assimilation of immigrants which is obviously not something to be taken lightly. Immigrants can come from various countries and in the texts discussed below one can observe what it is like for those who live in a foreign country and come to the US to find a land of opportunity. This is obviously not always the case but several times, immigration can be considered to have been a huge success although there have been times when this has been an abject ...

Introduction:

This essay attempts to analyze the relationships of love, hubris and isolation in the novels American Born Chinese and No No Boy where we have contrasting tales and characters which have several different outcomes. The characters analyzed are those of Jim Wang in American Born Chinese and Ichiro Yamada in No No Boy who both have to grapple with different problems yet face the same sort of problems at the end of the day. Both novels are social commentaries which are important to the understanding and intrinsic reflection of the situation faced by Japanese Americans as well as Chinese ...

Every religion of this world has its own culture, with many customs, traditions and refined qualities. The Hindu culture is a culture of love, respect, honouring others and humbling one's own ego so that the inner nature, which is naturally pure and modest, will shine forth. It is no surprise that they cherish The Bhagavad Gita as a sacred Hindu text. It is known as the song of God besides being one of the oldest religious texts in the world. Under the Hindu culture, the text is described as a concise guide to Hindu philosophy and also as a practical, self-contained guide to ...