Abstract
This paper discusses the practical implications of the Christian doctrine of the Ascension. It discusses the history and background of Jesus Christ including his birth and death. It then goes on to discuss what can be learned from the belief of the Ascension and the belief that all people must aspire to be like Christ in their lives.

From the Paper
"In the present political climate, we hear frequently of the need to spread values and to bring peace and cooperation to troubled, far-off places. Similarly to the ideas expounded by Our Lord, these conflicts, or trials, may be exceedingly difficult. They may seem to have no end, to be shots at us, out of the dark. We do not know why we must suffer, nor why others suffer. We know only that we must help ourselves and others too, because they are "one of us." It does not matter that we have never met these "others,"-- one day it might be us in the war zone, or in the path of the hurricane. Matthew 28:19 reminds us that we must not be selfish of our knowledge. As disciples of Christ, it is our duty to go out into the world, and to spread the truth; bringing enlightenment and hope where there is darkness and travail. In this we are like the Lord Himself."

Tags:Christianity, theology, redemption

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This paper answers the issues of a hypothetical friend who has trouble believing in the virgin birth, the resurrection, and the ascension of Christ. The friend also follows Meister Eckhart, who teaches that God cannot be known with the human mind, only mystically, and the paper addresses that issue as well.

From the Paper
"My friend is having trouble believing in the most important tenets of the Christian faith-the virgin birth the resurrection and the ascension. Dr Walvoord the president of Dallas Theological Seminary says 'The incarnation of the Lord Jesus Christ is the central fact of Christianity.' Upon it the whole superstructures of Christian theology depends. MacArthur Christian writer John MacArthur states 'The whole essence of Christianity is predicated on the fact that Jesus is God in human flesh something that is made ..."

Tags:apologetics, unknowable, mystical, Eckhart, virgin birth, ascension, resurrection

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This paper discusses Queen Elizabeth I and her rise to power. The paper focuses mostly on events leading up the queen's ascension to the throne rather than her actual reign (which took place between 1558 and 1603), including King Henry VIII's attempts to create a male heir to his throne and his daughter Mary's brief reign. The political and religious aspects of that time period are also discussed.

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"I have but the body of a weak and feeble woman, but I have the heart and stomach of a king." This statement, by Queen Elizabeth I of England, was a telling display of her strength, as well as her fascinating and charismatic personality. Elizabeth Tudor, a powerful image of female authority, ruled over England from 1558 until her death, in 1603. Elizabeth proved to be a strong and successful leader during her reign, and the story behind her acquisition of the throne is a unique one. Life prior to Elizabeth's reign was comprised of many historic events that led to her accession, including political issues, murderous plots, and an extraordinarily atypical childhood. Elizabeth ascended to the throne at a time when England was torn between Catholics and Protestants, when the country was tormented by the French and the Spanish, and unruly leaders from around the realm sought to usurp her crown for themselves. Nevertheless, Elizabeth's reign resulted in a country that was prosperous, affluent, and rich in literature and art."

Tags:anne, boleyn, protestant, reformation, renaissance, tudor

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This paper traces the ascension in the level of diction and general use of language by Richard II, Henry IV and Henry V as they become kings. It considers the differences between the language of royalty and that of the common man as illustrated by William Shakespeare in his plays about these kings.

From the Paper
"For a king to command the respect of his subjects he must comport himself in a manner above that of the ordinary man. One of the ways in which royalty does this is by conforming to a distinct set of social graces, foremost among which is a superior level of language. The language of the monarch is more polished and poetic, with higher diction and a better command of both syntax and figurative language, than that of common people."

Tags:diction, language, poetry, prose, royalty, shakespeare, syntax

Abstract
The paper analyzes William Shakespeare's play "Macbeth" and attempts to show how the character of Macbeth would have never been able to become the murderous man he became if it were not for Lady Macbeth's prodding. The paper describes how Lady Macbeth provided strength and urgency when necessary, and directed his actions through careful and calculated manipulation.

From the Paper
"William Shakespeare's play, Macbeth, illustrates how we all need somebody to help us along the way to becoming who we are. Macbeth was no doubt a successful man but he would never have become the man he did without Lady Macbeth. Whether or not he ever knew it, Macbeth needed Lady Macbeth to accomplish the things he did. She supported him and his ideas, provided strength and urgency when necessary, and essentially made him the man he became through careful and calculated manipulation. Lady Macbeth was the spine Macbeth needed in times of weakness and his love proved to be a blind spot where his wife was concerned."

Tags:manipulation, power

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The paper discusses how Cato the Elder was a simple peasant who, due to the Roman constitution, was able to climb up the social ladder and become an important soldier, politician, orator and even consul in Rome's Senate. The paper looks at his background and personal qualities. The paper maintains that Cato's destiny shows all simple citizens that power is not limited to just a few, but it can belong to anybody who desires the best for the people and has the necessary means and personal characteristics of achieving his/her goals.

Outline:
Abstract
Life of Cato the Elder
Cato's success in the Roman Empire

From the Paper
"Severely criticized for the damages brought upon other peoples and, in the same time, highly praised for its achievements, the Roman Empire was in fact the predecessor of today's modern constitution which divides the power within a state, instead of offering it to a single ruler. Proof of this stands Rome's lack of exclusivity, as they would generally analyze and even adopt new ideas, concepts and methods from the conquered cultures, combining them into what is contemporaneously known as the greatest empire in all mankind history."

Tags:plebeian, legions, army, convictions

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This paper takes a brief look at the life of Adolf Hitler, from his early family years until his suicide in 1945. The author discusses Hitler's influences and political ideologies as he rose to become the leader of the Nazi Party and then Nazi Germany. The paper also discusses Hitler's "Final Solution", his plans to rid the world of "inferior" races and preserve an Aryan society.

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"Adolf Hitler was born on April 20th 1889 in Braunau-am-Inn, located in Austria . He was the fourth child of Klara and Alois Hitler. Hitler's childhood was rather stress-free, as his father had worked his way up considerably through the Austrian customs service. He worked as a customs guard near the Austrian-German border. Hitler began his schooling in 1900, at the age of 11, and his grades were above average. It was after his first years of schooling that Hitler and his father began to disagree about his future. Hitler wanted to attend Realschule, a secondary school that would prepare him for further study and place an emphasis on modern languages and technical subjects. However, his father preferred that he enter the civil service."

Tags:anshluss, germany, nazi, reich, versailles, weimar, Kristallnacht, Austria, mein, kampf

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"The Nazis did not come to power in Germany without opposition, and they did not develop their war machine in an atmosphere completely without resistance. There was resistance to the Nazis within German society from a number of people and groups in society, and this resistance was dealt with harshly as the Nazis tried to consolidate their own power and bring everyone into conformity with their program of belligerence toward Germany's neighbors.
During the early days of the rise of the National Socialists to power, there were three characteristics of the regime: 1) a commitment to national tradition to make Germans identify with the state and its power; 2) the joining of tradition with the promise of a new order, of an historic breakthrough, and of a national revival and renewal; and 3) terror directed at enemies and at the (...)"

Tags:GERMANY

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This paper looks at how the major difference between the Apostle Paul and the other apostles is that Paul had not known Jesus while he was on earth as the Son of God. It examines how Paul's conversion occurred only after the Ascension and how this fact plays a prominent role in his teachings about Jesus and about the apocalypse. It discusses this aspect of Paul's Christianity together with specific aspects of the apocalypse that Paul deals with in his writings. The three ages of the apocalypse as seen by Paul are also examined.
Outline
The End of the World (1 Cor. 15)
The Resurrection (1 Cor 15 continued)
The Restoration of the World (Romans 8)
The Coming of Christ (1 Thessalonians 4)

From the Paper
"First, the end of the world as depicted by Paul in his first epistle to the Corinthians (Chapter 15:20-28) is considered. This is a celebration of God, who will come and reign over everything and everyone. Secondly, and closely related to this is Paul's view of the resurrection (1Cor15:20-28), during which the earth and human beings are made new to conform to the spiritual realm. Thirdly Paul's description of the restoration of the world in Romans 8:18-25 is considered. Here the premise is the hope that every Christian lives in that the suffering experienced in the world will end in glory. Finally, the way in which Paul deals with the coming of Christ in his first epistle to the Thessalonians (Chapter 4:13-18) is considered. Here Paul continues the theme of hope in terms of being reunited with those who have passed away."

Tags:jesus, god, ascension, christianity, christ

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This paper examines Trotsky in terms of his ascension to power, his struggle to retain authority, and his ultimate defeat. Trotsky's role, or his character, and its long-term influence on both Soviet Communism, and socialism as a whole is questioned and he is seen to be important amongst the great revolutionaries. The paper shows that several factors lead to his ultimate demise, and expulsion from the party, such as late entry into the Bolshevik party, remaining politically reclusive (lack of alignment), and as oddly as it may sound, military success.

From the Paper
"After his arrival in Petrograd Trotsky spent weeks on end appearing before large audiences, delivering impassioned speeches denouncing the inadequate attempts of the Provisional Government. He encouraged workers to prepare for the upcoming uprising over the new regime. He also stressed his three commandments: Distrust of the bourgeoisie, Control of our own leaders, and Confidence in our own revolutionary forces (Serge 1975).

Tags:bronstein, communism, lenin, marx, russia, trotsky, ussr