Policies of Tradition: Intangible Cultural Heritage Introduction and Chapter 1
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Commentary on the introduction and chapter 1 of the book 'Policies of Tradition - The Intangible Cultural Heritage' by Ellen Hertz et al., discussing Switzerland's adherence to the UNESCO Convention for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage.
The Evolution of the Cowboy Myth in the UNESCO Courier
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Explore the transformation of the cowboy myth in relation to changes in mentality, from its origins to its demystification in the late 20th century. A fascinating analysis of the evolution of a cultural icon.
Christology in the Gospel of John: A Narrative Analysis
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This article delves into the literary devices and character analysis of the Gospel of John, exploring the mission of Jesus and its significance in the narrative. Written by Jean-Marie Sevrin in 2006, this thought-provoking piece offers a unique perspective on the Johannine Gospel.
Acts 13:1-28:31 - Thematics analysis
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Acts 1:8 records that Jesus had promised the apostles that after his ascension in heaven, God would shower them with the Holy Spirit. The power of the Holy Ghost would then enable them to spread the Good News from Jerusalem to Judea, Samaria, and the entire locations of the earth. After receiving...
Alexander the False Prophet - Lucian of Samosata (circa AD 180)
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Alexander started off when he gained some medical training, even though he acquired it from something that was considered as a fraudulent by the Roman Empire. He however later branched to the mysticism of healing and establishing a different faith. He received his honor for his work in the entire...
In Mystic - Joy Harjo (2015); American Smooth - Rita Dove (2004) - Exploration of Cultural Identity
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The examination of cultural identity is a regular subject in literature, which usually serves as a reflection through which authors assess their intricacies and their joint involvement. In the poems, American Smooth and In Mystic by Rita Dove and Joy Harjo respectively, the authors dig deeper...
Best African American Poems Past and Present - Leonard A, Slade Jr and W Maurice Shipley (2023)
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In the anthology Best African American Poems Past and Present, the authors take an essential and worthwhile trip through the prospect of African American poetry. The anthology serves as proof of the wealth, diversity, and invaluable treasures of black poets through the years. The authors craft...
The "Sondergut" of the Gospel of Luke
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Luke; Syrian, Gentile, physician and companion of Paul (Col 4:14; Phm 2:23-24; Tm 4:1), addressed his two-volume work—the Gospel and the Acts of the Apostles—to “Theophilus” (in Greek: one who loves God, Lk 1:3) and, through it, especially the Gentile Christians. In addition...
Symbols and religions
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This essay is based on C.R.Hallpike's work on "Social Hair? and Sherry B.Ortner's work "On Key Symbols?. The 1960s and 1970s were a period of important changes in anthropological studies. Most anthropologists react to Marxism and structuralism by changing their conception of their role....
The functions of religion in societies
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This essay is based on Malinowski's work "The role of Magic and Religion? and that of Evans Pritchard "Witchcraft explains unfortunate events?. Both Malinowski's and Evans Pritchard's works take part in the debate on the function of religion in societies and for individuals. Both...
Religion as an object of anthropological study
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This article is based on the articles of the Clifford Geertz Religion as a cultural system and the article of T. Asad: The construction of Religion as an Anthropological Category. In Religion as a cultural system T. Asad 's opposition to C.Geert's theory underlines the difficulty in...
Contemporary Islam and the Challenge of History, by Yvonne Yazbeck Haddad
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People have started to develop an interest in the history of Islam and famous Muslim personalities. This interest is the impact of the Islamic need for "dignity, identity and purpose? amid the unprecedented domination of another civilization which questions the perception Muslims have of...
