The Jews and the passion
Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The main question . The Christian scholar Raymond E. Brown . Conclusion....»
Shakespeare's Shylock: A sympathetic portrait of a Jew in an anti-semitic culture
Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Christian prejudice and persecution directed toward the Jews . A virulent strain of anti-Semitism in the mainstream Christian population. Shylock's first appearance in the play . The events in the scene: Setting the stage for the way...»
Wagner's Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg and the question of anti-semitism
Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Wagner's suspicion of all things Jewish. . Wagner's highly charged article, 'Judaism in Music'.. Wagner's explicit descriptions of Jewish artists and fear of their eventual artistic domination.. Die Meistersinger.. Beckmesser as an...»
Dreams in story of the stone
Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The role of the unconscious mind in dreams. Dreams viewed as possible truth bearers. The characters' dreams. Bao-yu's first trip to the land of illusion . Jacob's Ladder. Department of mysteries. Jia Bao-yu'd dream of Zhen Bao-yu. Jia...»
Importance and limits of the influence of ethnic lobbies on US Foreign Policy: The case of the Armenian-Americans' impact on US relations with Azerbaijan
Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The issue: The US caught in someone else's ethnic war. The Armenian presence in the US and the sources of its power. The tragic events of 1915-1923. Conditions shared with the American Jews . The limited electoral weight . The Bush...»
Was Arendt's pessimism about modern liberal society justified?
Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The starting point of her reasoning.. Ardent and totalitarianism.. Her claim that totalitarianism lacked rationality.. Universal pessimism about life.. Totalitarian terror.. Her attempt to free herself from all precedents. . Her...»
Legends and symbols of Freemasonry
Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Freemason legends. Freemason symbols. The lodge. The deity. The two columns of the temple. Skull and crossbones. Freemason artifacts. Floor cloths and tracing boards . Regalia. Costume and uniforms. Jewels and...»
Legends of Mary Magdalene in Europe
Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Ephesus legends. European legends. Provence. European events. Mary Magdalene's body. Conclusion. Bibliography....»
Niccolo Machiavelli
Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Machiavelli.. Early life.. Concern with study of political reality using history or interpretations.. The Prince: Advice for a good prince.. Princes must know the art of war.. A prince must 'commits himself'.. Choosing between being...»
Syncretism and identity: Finding I – Thou in historical dialogue
Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Distinction between faiths and cultures. Meaning of anxiety, tension, and syncretism. Overview of Judaic roots against syncretism. Historic dialogical tensions in early Christianity. A brief study of modern Western missiology. Relating...»
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