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- 1441: The Use Of Oils In Sacraments
- ... the hand, the other name for which is confirmation, since through it the Holy Spirit is given for growth and strength. Oil has always held a rich place in the history of the Catholic Church. Early in Church history, oil was available only to royalty, and was by no means easy to come across. According to the Church, chrism is made of olive oil and balsam. Two simple oils ... sacraments, there are two common components to each. An imposition (or laying on) of hands and the anointing with sacred oil (usually chrism) are the two primary commonalties. Throughout Church history, there has been some form of anointing. The anointing is always to fortify the recipient. Anointing also solidifies the body and soul, which are temples of the Holy Spirit. ...
- 1442: Drunken Boat
- ... s piece, making The Drunken Boat a truly timeless poem capable of bridging the gap between the two different eras. Upon an initial reading, the poem appears to be the history of a commercial boat that has seen much use around the world. Relying heavily upon the suggestive power of language, the poem vacillates beneath the surface between nostalgia, and something ... much like a commercial boat. In that sense, Rimbaud shares an idea later espoused by another great writer, Karl Marx, who, along with his partner Max Engels, wrote that "The history of all hitherto existing society is the history of class struggles" (Marx and Engels 1329). Where Rimbaud differed greatly from these writers, however, was in his approach to a solution: Marx and Engels encouraged the use of ...
- 1443: The Unity Of The Mind And Body
- ... and education will lead to an unhealthy body. However, Montaigne argues that the appropriate means of education and enrichment are studying and following the works of other great thinkers of history. Additionally, Montaigne declares imagination to be the impetus for the downfall of the body. Conversely, Donne argues that a mind groomed in imagination is the proper mode of finding bodily ... harbours philosophy should, by its soundness, make the body sound also (pg.67). Here he argues that anyone who is soundly based in the philosophy of the great thinkers of history will have the wellness of body that they desire. He states that The most manifest sign of wisdom is a constant happiness; it s state always serene (pg.67). Montaigne ... the imagination is the machine responsible for creating the ideas that make the body feel good. As for education, he argues that the highest forms of education are not from history books or philosophers, but from the deeper and more imaginative forms. In Donne s poems The Canonization and The Will, Donne presents the argument that there is a knowledge ...
- 1444: Ancient China
- ... as government, religion, and its ethics...... I hope you find this essay very informative and the info. not to be wrong. Geography has always played a important role in Chinas history. Beca-use of Chinas enormous size it has always been hard to conquer and even harder to unite. China is split into three parts by three river vallies, the Haung ... of China was extre-mely less populated. Alot of the features of China have kept itself isolated so they have really evulutioned all by itself without much outeside activity. Chinas history did not really have (or mention) leaders, it really just mentioned dynesties. Chinas had three dynasties. The first of which was the Xia (2,000 b.c. to 1,500 ... the chinese drove the Shangs out. After that the Wu Wang dynasty came into play at around 1100-256 b.c. It lasted longer than any other dynesty in the history of china. The Wu Wang dynast grew to have land from the eastcoast and from the Chang river in the south. China is a humoungis country stretching for over ...
- 1445: Mexico
- ... variety of ecological characteristics that is unique worldwide. They have a wealth of different soil and plant species as well as being rich in mineral resources. Mexico has a rich history in music and art and their culture is a rich, complex blend of Native American, Spanish and American traditions. The people of Mexico were developing art and cultures long before ... air. While there are many native cultures in Mexico, there are six that are considered to be the most influential. Each of these developed in a different time in the history of Mexico. They are the Olmecs, Teotihuacans, Toltecs, Mayans, Zapotec/Mixtec and the Aztecs. Mexico's first established culture was the Olmecs. They were very advanced and were able to ... of Mexico, some of the same Indian cultures that thrived long ago still can be found in Mexico today. Mexican music, as well as art, has a rich and varied history. No other country has such a diversity of traditional musical styles. The “mariachi” is the most well-known music in Mexico. In the South of Mexico, the music centers ...
- 1446: Epic Of Gilgamesh
- ... epic. The Epic of Gilgamesh fulfills the requirements of an epic by being consistently relevant to a human society and carries immortal themes and messages. By looking at literature throughout history, one can infer the themes that are consistently passed on to other generations of humans. It is in human nature for people to want to excel in life and strive ... texts span across different time periods and societies illustrating how human nature, particularly the desire to obtain more than one possesses, plays a significant role throughout written and present human history. It is in human nature to want to be recognized and receive what one think he or she may deserve. In the Bible, one of many themes is the quest ... Death will always be a given in a human society, but the way we perceive it will determine our maturity. This book clearly portrays themes that are consistently relevant throughout history and today. Humans rarely change in their nature, and therefore some aspects of humanity will never be absent. Humans will always fear death because it will always remain an ...
- 1447: Women's Roles in the Revolution
- ... Abigail Adams, Mary Hays and Lydia Darragh all helped the rebellion against Britain. From seamstresses to spies, women helped as much as the men. those women should never, through all history and future, be forgotten. Women play important Roles Women, as said before, took on many roles, from seamstress to spy, and everthing imbetween. When husbands, fathers, and brothers went off ... the women's role in strengthineing our nation directly when she said: “ We can improve and pull our nation together by teaching our children the priciples of democracy and the history of this nation. Don't ever think for a moment that our quest for independence will end when the war does.”5 John Adams, the husband of Abigail and the ... Heritage Publishing , 1958. Graff, Henry F. This Great Nation. Chicago: Riverside Publishing Co., 1983. Pivin, Robert. America the People and the Dream. Glenview: Scott Foresman and Co., 1991. Patrick, John. History of the American Nation. New York: Macmillan Publishing Co., 1984. Versteege, Dr. Lawrence L. American Spirit, Chicago: Follet Publishing Co., 1982. . “Abigail Adams.” Encylopedia Americana, 1980 ed. “Abigail Adams.” ...
- 1448: Civilization Cure Or Disease
- ... that companies in their desire of “progress” and profit were oppressing the world’s poorest nations and their citizens. This is not a new phenomenon it has gone on through history; the strong oppress the weak. What is amazing though is the fact that industrialized nations all consider themselves to be the most civilized societies in the world. Industrial powers view ... barbarous. But are the societies of industrially advanced nations truly the most civil? This is the question Montaigne raised over 400 years ago in his paper entitled “Of Cannibals.” Throughout history it seems that the most technologically advanced societies are the most powerful. And the most powerful nations view themselves as the most civilized people in the world. But what exactly ... level that is taking place today. This attempt to change foreign cultures into our culture is proof that we believe it is the best culture currently available. Going back in history we can see that in the days of Alexander the Great’s empire foreign cultures were viewed as Barbaric. Today we prefer the words: backwards, underdeveloped, or classify them ...
- 1449: Hard Times And The Nineteenth Century
- ... in long hours for little pay and lived under horrible conditions. Josiah on the other hand represents the greedy capitalist, who cares little for his workers. Hard Times illustrates the history of class struggles and is re-enforced by the writings of Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels in The Communist Manifesto. The struggle between the bourgeoisie, "the class of modern Capitalists ... M'Choakumchild instructs, and he totally believes in the teaching of facts only. The teachings during this period were void poetry, fairy tales, or song. "Simple extracts, relating to Natural History, Elementary Science, Religion, &c. have taken the place of Dramatic Scenes, Sentimental Poetry, and Parliamentary Orations." Dickens in early satirical writings brings forth statistical research about the state of infant ... aware of such a system being in operation anywhere in England. They believed that there might have been too great a part of the studies dedicated to mythology, literature, and history. "In almost every school in the kingdom passages of our finest poets are learned by heart; and Shakespeare and Walter Scott were among the Penates." It was their opinion ...
- 1450: Mccormick Place
- The McCormick Place Story The history of McCormick Place is quite remarkable for a building that is only thirty-nine years old. It was built in 1960, burned down in 1967, and was rebuilt and reopened ... an easily recognizable landmark along Chicago's lakefront because of its oversized roof and construction. Its contrasting black steel separates it from the classical building neighbors Soldier Field, the Natural History Museum, and Shed Aquarium. It is rectangular shaped building where steel, glass and dark brick masonry are the emphasized materials. The building is basically broken into two parts; the roof ... of Post War Chicago and Mayor Richard J. Daley. Chicago, 14 October 1999. "Labor Pledges Aid in Rebuilding McCormick Place." Chicago Tribune 17 January 1967: A2. "McCormick Place Overview and History." www.mccormickplace.com/highlights.html. "Move to Restore Burned Hall." Chicago Tribune 17 January 1967: A8. Tagge, George. "Here's McCormick Place Story." Chicago Tribune 17 January 1967: A4. " ...
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