Monthly Archives: June 2011

Assignment 13

          Although Socrates and Jesus lived in two different eras and one preached Christianity and the other philosophy, they share a lot of the same values, lifestyles, and teaching skills. Referencing Matthew in the New… Continue reading

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Assignment 13

          Although Socrates and Jesus lived in two different eras and one preached Christianity and the other philosophy, they share a lot of the same values, lifestyles, and teaching skills. Referencing Matthew in the New… Continue reading

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Jesus and Socrates

For Biblical Heritage this summer we’ve had the opportunity to study both Socrates and Jesus. In a literal and a metaphorical sense. In a metaphorical sense, we’ve been studying Greek culture and visiting Greek sites all while examine the significance … Continue reading

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Jesus and Socrates

For Biblical Heritage this summer we’ve had the opportunity to study both Socrates and Jesus. In a literal and a metaphorical sense. In a metaphorical sense, we’ve been studying Greek culture and visiting Greek sites all while examine the significance … Continue reading

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A “Traveler’s” Report

We travelers think alike. As I read Christa Wolf’s 1st essay, in the form of a travel report, from “Cassandra: A Novel and Four Essays”, I can’t help but identify with Wolf’s insights as she explores Greece as well as her journey. This month, I too have been a traveler. I have traveled through western […] Continue reading

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Greek islands

Today we took a lovely boat tour to some Greek islands. The morning was cloudy and cold, so we were a little worried about how the day would turn out. The early morning clouds ended up being a blessing in disguise, for while everyone else was inside we… Continue reading

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Greek islands

Today we took a lovely boat tour to some Greek islands. The morning was cloudy and cold, so we were a little worried about how the day would turn out. The early morning clouds ended up being a blessing in disguise, for while everyone else was inside we… Continue reading

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Corinth and Mycenae

Today we woke up early in order to visit the city of Corinth. We first stopped at Acrocorinth, and saw the entire city below us. The view was quite fantastic, and I would have enjoyed the whole experience a lot more if I hadn’t almost stepped on a snak… Continue reading

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Corinth and Mycenae

Today we woke up early in order to visit the city of Corinth. We first stopped at Acrocorinth, and saw the entire city below us. The view was quite fantastic, and I would have enjoyed the whole experience a lot more if I hadn’t almost stepped on a snak… Continue reading

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Temple Rituals

At Delphi, there were many religious rituals that were performed in accordance with the cult of Apollo. Before entering the holy area, every person had to be purified. Some people, such as criminals, the dying and pregnant women, were not even allowed into the holy area and instead had to wait outside the wall that […] Continue reading

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