St. Augustine’s Philosophy and the City of God
Principal representative of the philosophical named Christian Platonism, which runs through the end of antiquity, and virtually all the Middle Ages to the s13. Christian philosophy is based primarily on the Fe (Christian beliefs), but authors such as St. Augustine, trying to systematize and streamline its dogmas (as far as possible) through the Greek philosophical theories. / / It should be mind that Christian philosophy there are two radical changes regarding Greek philosophy. On one side it breaks
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Chronicle of a Death Foretold: Chapter 2 & 3
English 10 World Literature
Chapter 2 Reading Guide
Vocabulary
- Novice: A beginner.
- Superfluous: Excessive or unnecessary.
- Consecrated: Made or declared sacred.
- Languid: Weak or faint from illness or fatigue.
- Demented: Driven to behave irrationally due to anger, distress, or excitement.
- Conjectures: Opinions formed on incomplete information.
- Consolation: Comfort after a loss.
- Martyrdom: Suffering death for one’s beliefs.
- Impertinence: Lack of respect or rudeness.
Journalistic Text Analysis Guide
Journalistic Text Analysis
Is It a Full Text or a Fragment?
Specify whether the text is complete or a fragment and cite the source (journal and author).
Defining the Issue and Argument
Clearly define the central issue and the main argument presented in the text.
Genre Information
Provide a contextual interpretation of the information, going beyond the journalist’s explicit interpretation.
News (Inf)
The foundational journalistic genre, reporting an event or situation concisely.
Item or Editorial Comment
Read MoreThe Protestant Reformation and the Catholic Response
1. Martin Luther
Early Life and the 95 Theses
Born in Eisleben, Saxony in 1483, Martin Luther entered the Augustinian Order after a near-death experience in a storm. He studied at the University of Erfurt and later earned his doctorate at Wittenberg. Around this time, the Catholic Church began raising money for the construction of St. Peter’s Basilica by selling indulgences: certificates that promised salvation to contributors. In response to this practice, Luther posted his famous 95 Theses on the
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Spiritual Warfare 3
The Manual of Spiritual Warfare (Ephesians 6)
Throughout church history, believers, theologians, and lay people alike have sought guidance from Ephesians 6, especially when facing overwhelming spiritual opposition. How does the Apostle Paul’s teaching help us effectively evangelize those blinded to the Gospel’s truth by evil spirits? In this chapter, Paul’s teachings culminate in a call to war, preparing readers for the letter’s most crucial instruction on spiritual warfare. This
Read MoreA Journey Through Gothic Cathedrals: Burgos, Notre Dame, and Las Palmas
Home Sarmental Burgos Cathedral
The Sarmental Door, located on the south facade of the Burgos Cathedral’s transept, dates back to the 13th century (1228-1250). This magnificent entrance showcases intricate sculptural groups across its mullion, jambs, lintel, eardrum, and archivolts.
The Mullion
Bishop Maurice, a driving force behind the cathedral’s construction alongside King Ferdinand III, stands prominently on a pedestal. Crowned by a canopy featuring a lamb, the bishop’s figure holds all the traditional
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