This article aims to study the visual tradition of Woman Clothed with Sun from chapter 12 Book Revelation in medieval times, particular formation, continuity and variations various iconographic types. For this purpose, we firstly approach main sources, both exegesis or interpretation Church Fathers. Secondly, analyse first preserved representations (ninth twelfth centuries) that correspond exam...

christian zionism, as an extremist christian movement, based on certain literal interpretations of the holy scripture, tend to materialize its deterministic prophetical beliefs so that to provide the ground for the reappearance of the christ at the end of the world. on the basis of this, the movement believes that men ought to pass seven phases or destinies which will lead to the reappearance o...

Orthodox–Evangelical relationships are dominated by proselytism (at least in Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union). This is understood as church conversion practiced through unfair means among people who already Christians, belonging to so-called “historical churches.” However, beyond it, there a real potential for cooperation using moral values starting point. As an increasing disagreeme...

Since the beginning of Western philosophy, thinkers have discussed how one might lead a good, i.e. a happy, life and what role luck plays in flourishing. According to one dominant Ancient Greek tradition, life’s circumstances are not relevant for our happiness, and, moreover, they fall outside of our control. What is up to us is how we respond to life’s circumstances and adversities. Christiani...

The arrival of Christianity in the 19th century has greatly affected traditional beliefs and customs Bidayuh Sarawak, Malaysia. One rituals is that relating to funeral customs. This paper focuses on influence modern lifestyle rites this 21st century. data were gathered from two funerals Kampong Duyoh Suba Baru Jagoi area; Bau district. Traditional are heavily influenced by their animistic pagan...

In this article, Prof. Darrel Amundsen critiques Judge Reinhardt's comments regarding "Historical Attitudes Toward Suicide" in his Compassion in Dying opinion. Amundsen demonstrates that the court's characterization of ancient Jewish and Christian practices is inaccurate and misleading because it fails to acknowledge the complexities of the moral issue of suicide. Amundsen discusses martyrdom, ...

Although at first sight Eastern Christianity is not associated with Africa, the African continent has shaped establishment and development of three four main Christian traditions. Through a sociological lens, we examine identity above churches, focusing on socio-historical entanglements their religious ethnic features. Firstly, study Coptic Orthodox Church, Ethiopian Eritrean Church belonging t...

Among the Victorian writers, George Eliot deserves to be a unique one. Her male pseudonym, the impugnation of Christianity as well as her nonconformist marriage achieve this stellar female novelist in British literature. Ironically, Eliot was exactly famous for describing social religion and morality of the day. Eliot’s attitude toward Christianity is dichotomous: though deeply influenced by Ch...

Abstract The article examines an unpublished apocryphal prayer against “nezhit” and traces the tradition of its origin in South Slavic medieval literature. begins “7 angels 7 archangels walked, candles carried, knives sharpened …”. disease is, generally speaking, a severe headache, which, according to Christian beliefs, develops into obscure associated with possession demonic powers. In prayer,...