James P. Byrd took a chance of trying to answer the question when he wrote Sacred Scripture, Sacred War; which is a monograph that explores how American colonists used biblical texts to justify the Revolution and inspired those who fought in it. The bible was the most read and respected book in the colonies as well as in the new nation, and Byrd as well as many others observe that biblical authority was more important than any other source in endowing the Revolution with meaning. The author of this book James P. Byrd is an Assistant Professor of American Religious Studies, an Associate Dean for Graduate Education and Research Graduate Department of Religion, and a Fellow in the Center for the Study of Religion and Culture, at Vanderbilt University Divinity School in Nashville Tennessee. He has obtained many credentials, graduating from Gardner-Webb University in 1988 with a Bachelor of Arts in Historical Studies, from Duke University with a Master of Divinity in theological studies in 1991, and graduating from Vanderbilt first in 1997 with a Master of Arts in American History, then again in 1999, with a Ph.D. in Philosophy. Byrd offers an “analysis of how American revolutionaries choose defended their patriotic convictions of war through scripture” felt by the Christianity Today Review, 2013.
9 I. INTRODUCTION As a believers and followers of Jesus Christ it is crucial to know the history of Christianity and of one of his most important actors, Martin Luther. Roland H. Bainton’s book, is an amazing biography of Luther were he clearly explains his personal life and theology vision in one of the most crucial moments in the history of Christianity. The first portion of this book in centered in Luther's days as a monk, his crisis of faith, and his break from Rome that caused the start of the Reformation period. The central part of the book deals with the conflict with Rome, and particularly what it was referred as to “The Diet of Worms”.
This means to me that I will try my hardest to succeed in change me, to change the world. The New York colony and the American Dream are different but very similar in religion, education, and food an important way; both achieved success with hard work. New York was very religious. When they went to church, the Puritans went to the meeting house for service. Now there are churches of all religion all over New York!
His motivation and drive to want to push the movement forward, as well as publishing the German Mass in 1526, and the small catechisms (which outlined his beliefs), were important to the spread of Lutheranism in the years 1521 to 1531. However there are also other factors that contributed to the spread of Lutheranism in the years 1521 to 1531. The role of the big cities at the time such as Augsburg, were arguably more fundamental to the spread of Lutheranism, that martin Luther. These big cities had populations of around 100,000 people. In Big cities this would also usually mean it would be home to the ‘printing press’.
He was able to utilize the previous autocrats’ work as a springboard for his reign to complete the act of emancipating the serfs. Other motives for emancipation stemmed from the religious ideologies held by Alexander II. Striving for a “common good”, Christian charity, and equality were all factors that contributed to Alexander II’s push to emancipate the serfs. Religious ideology permeates the language used by Alexander II in his emancipation edict and speeches. This use of language reflects the deeply held religious convictions that he held and used as inspiration for many of his decisions.
There were many ideas and forces that motivated people to reform American society during the antebellum years. A major event that influenced people was The Second Great Awakening. This event changed people’s perspective on how society should be and the benefits it will undergo if they change. Reforms that took place were anti slavery, temperance, and women’s right movements. The antebellum period was marked by an outbreak of religious revivalism that spread throughout the United States.
HST155 Final Essay Due: Friday, November 22, 2013 Word Count: 2049 What can the royal Psalms teach us about the Judean monarchy? Rely principally on a reading of Psalms 2,18, 20, 21, 45, 72, 101, 110, 132 and 144. The Psalms are perhaps one of, if not the most famous works of literature from the Ancient Near East. They’ve been quoted by presidents, written on calendars and tattooed on the skin of thousands of people. However the Psalms aren’t just beautifully written words, to an entire nation and to multiple religions around the world, they’re the prayers and praises of a king who’s descendent was prophesied to be the savior of the world.
Critical Analysis 1: The Great Awakening By: Chris Naylor The Great Awakening was a Christian revitalization movement that swept Protestant Europe and British America, especially the American colonies in the 1730s and 1740s, leaving a permanent impact on American religion. It resulted from powerful preaching that gave listeners a sense of deep personal revelation of their need of salvation by Jesus Christ. Pulling away from ritual and ceremony, the Great Awakening made Christianity intensely personal to the average person by fostering a deep sense of spiritual conviction and redemption, and by encouraging introspection and a commitment to a new standard of personal morality. It brought Christianity to African slaves and was a monumental event in New England that challenged established authority. It incited rancor and division between old traditionalists who insisted on the continuing importance of ritual and doctrine, and the new revivalists, who encouraged emotional involvement and personal commitment.
The essay topic that I will be writing about will be focusing on two parts that intersect. The essay will focus on Pope Urban’s reasons for the crusade and his aims and ambitions for the church. I will also be discussing the Popes use of exaggerating claims of christians suffering and being murdered and liberating the holy lands to gain support for the Crusade. I have looked at these sources and found some of these more useful than others in writing my paper. Pope Urban II’s call for a crusade:Four Accounts -This piece of work has four different accounts of one of the first sermons that Pope Urban gave about the crusade.
Although the serial novel was able to grip the reader’s attention, the novel form of Uncle Tom’s Cabin was more effective in terms of reaching the masses which in turn led to questioning the morals of slavery. Initially published as weekly installments in the National Era, an abolitionist newspaper, Uncle Tom’s Cabin instantly caught the attention of many. With her riveting narrative of the fictitious character Uncle Tom and by ending the weekly installments on a cliffhanger, she was able to entice the audience and keep them returning for more. The serialized version became very popular on a national level, but it wasn’t until the literature was published as a novel did it become an international success. The publication as a novel was mass produced in a multitude of countries including Great Britain, Europe, and Asia, as well as over 60 languages (“Uncle Tom’s Cabin”).