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means "face of God" (NIV). These verses record that a "man" (exact origin is unstated) wrestled with Jacob until daybreak. Jacob ...
allowing them to be less complex than they often are in real life. In the Old Testament in the bible, they tend to be rather simpl...
This paper examines how society's goals are met by the journey undertaken by Gilgamesh in this essay on Epic of Gilgamesh consisti...
In five pages this paper examines how parent and child relationships are portrayed in this epic in a consideration of Gilgamesh's ...
woman), the two became inseparable friends/lovers. From that point forth, Gilgamesh never abused his power again. In te...
who others looked upon with envy, and characters who others judged for their actions and essential character. The paper looks at G...
established and has sex with a woman and thus loses some of his superior strength. He became more human but "his understanding had...
Aruru to create a man mighty enough to subdue him if necessary: "It was you, Aruru, who created mankind, now create a zikru to i...
this he becomes something of a hero, though never truly a hero who completely sacrifices himself for others or for some grand caus...
I fear death, and now roam the wilderness-- I will set out to the region of Utanapishtim, son of Ubartutu, and will go with utmost...
with not only Odysseus but with the other characters as well" (Athena, the Goddess). For example, "At the opening of the book, Ath...
in order to acquire knowledge, and to demonstrate bravery or quick-wittedness while they are dealing with unfamiliar situations or...
In five pages this paper examines the relationship between order and chaos within the context of these two classical literary work...
This essay consists of six pages and in a comparative heroic analysis of Gilgamesh and Odysseus presents the arguments that despit...
An eight page research paper considering the literary concept of the hero's journey in this classic science fiction film by direct...
In seven pages topics of general intent, good, evil, and heroism are related to the epic tales of 'Beowulf' and 'Epic of Gilgamesh...
In six pages an analysis of the heroic symbolism in the epics 'Sir Gawain and the Green Knight,' 'Beowulf,' and 'Epic of Gilgamesh...
his household. The suitors have taken it upon themselves to essentially use Odysseus home as though it was their own, killing live...
phrase could mean the individual had a special relationship with God, therefore, they must learn the meaning of this in terms of J...
on having sex with every bride on her wedding night. It was an imperative belief in the ancient world that for society to exist, t...
This paper offers an overview of Old Testament scripture that pertains to how the ancient Israelites regarded slavery and the fun...
voracious sexual appetites by raping young village girls and claiming other mens wives as his own conquests on their wedding night...
In nine and a half pages this paper considers how social values are reflected in the ancient literary works Phaedo, Euthyphro, Cri...
In eight pages this essay analyzes the Old Testament's Book of Job. There are no other sources listed....
In ten pages the Jewish roots of the Christian faith are exposed in a discussion of major contention points that existed, similari...
deity, was the "first principle, the very foundation of the divinely willed order of things" (McCarthy 136). However, it is not e...
In a paper consisting of twenty five pages the Old Testament's Book of Daniel is extensively analyzed and presents the argument su...
(p. 81). In other words, this group of scholars believes that Christianity adopted its missionary orientation, in part, because ...
This 8 page paper considers whether the Bible is fact or myth, and whether or not it provides an accurate account of real people a...
In seven pages this essay examines Christianity in terms of the role played by Satan in both the Old Testament and the New Testame...