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The Great Divorce
The Great Divorce, a novel by British author C.S. Lewis, explores his concept of purgatory. The ideas presented in the novel draw upon the writings of St. Augustine,…
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A Bible Synopsis with Commentary: Original Sin
After describing the creation of the cosmos, the Bible focuses on Adam and Eve, the first humans. They lived in the Garden of Eden, where the LORD God…
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A Bible Synopsis with Commentary: The Beginning
In the year 2025, I propose to write a synopsis of the Bible with my personal commentaries appended. Whether I turn out to be the hero of my…
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Mark Twain: The Master Phrasemaker
Mark Twain wrote: “Writing is easy. All you have to do is cross out the wrong word. To get the right word in the right place is a…
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Thoughts on Prayer
The purpose of prayer is to develop a relationship with God. When we have a relationship with God, he blesses us. God desires for his children to prosper,…
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Random Notes on Jewish and Christian Writings
The Hebrew Bible, known as the Tanakh, is organized into three main sections: The Mishnah was created to preserve Jewish law and guide daily life. Rabbi Judah ha-Nasi, also…
