The Epic of Gilgamesh is a Mesopotamian poem that tells the story of a great flood. The Bible is a collection of religious texts from various authors, including the story of a great flood. Comparing the two flood stories can provide insights into the cultures from which they originated. One similarity between the two stories … Read more
Throughout literature, many writers have alluded to stories in the Bible. Whether it’s from the Old Testament or the New Testament, biblical references have been used to enhance storylines. Beowulf is no exception, as it makes several allusions to the Old Testament and even provides a possible explanation for Grendel’s attack on Heorot. After Beowulf … Read more
A contemporary educational issue in which biblical principles conflict with legal and societal expectations is prayer and the use of bibles in public schools across the United States of America. Biblical insights have suggested that King Solomon is the wisest human ever lived on this earth. He advocated that children should be trained in their … Read more
David and Moses are two very important people in our history and both play a huge role in the shaping of mankind. Moses, meaning “drawn from water” and David, meaning “Beloved” were both similar in many ways, but also different in the ways they came to be. Many people have heard of these two men … Read more
Four gunshots reverberated throughout the crowded streets of Saint Peter’s Square, May 13, 1981. A shocked man looked down at his blood-stained once white robe. He was rushed to the Hospital while his would-be assassin, Mehmet Ali Agca was detained until arrested. Within four days of being shot, Karol Wojtyla, more commonly known as Saint … Read more