Abstract
This paper examines how in "The Theme of the Pentateuch" David J. A. Clines views the final version of the Pentateuch as a whole and attempts to identify the theme that unifies the very different books, drawn from several sources and compiled over a great span of time, as a single and singular literary work. It analyzes how this theme, as Clines sees it, is "the partial fulfillment -- which implies also the partial non-fulfillment -- of the promise to or blessing of the patriarchs" and how the promise is the divine initiative in the midst of human affairs which affirms God's intentions in regard to humanity. It evaluates how there are also three elements to the promise -- posterity, divine-human relationship and land which play greater or lesser roles in the various books of the Pentateuch. It looks at how Clines demonstrates the exposition of the theme in the five books and offers explanations of its functions in historical and theological terms.

From the Paper
"Despite its "defensive" tone Clines' argument for adding a "holistic" approach to the prevailing "atomism" and "geneticism" of biblical studies is well made. He essentially argues that while both the concern with the minutiae of historical detail and the vexing problem of sources are absolutely essential to biblical scholarship they should not preclude the literary approach in which the Bible, or its parts, are viewed as examples of coherent, systematic wholes. This is, of course, a circular argument to some extent. In other words, one must proceed from the assumption that the work is a whole in order to determine its theme and, having discerned what the theme is, this confirms that the work is a whole."

Tags:promise, god, humanity, patriarchs

Abstract
This paper explains that country western historically has been primarily a male-dominated industry but there are women that have been responsible for the major changes in this industry. The paper discuses some of the women that are responsible for these changes: Louise Massey, Rose Maddox, Dolly and Mille Good, Patsy Montana, Patsy Cline, Dolly Parton, Shania Twain and The Dixie Chicks. The paper relates that Louise Massey, who formed a band in 1918 with her father, husband and two brothers, are called the 'original rhinestone cowboys' because of the flashy clothing they introduced into the country music society. Blazing the hillbilly and rockabilly trails and still thriving in 1995, at the age of 70, when she received the Grammy nomination in the Bluegrass Category, Rose Maddox had a major influence on Loretta Lynn, Dolly Parton, and Janis Joplin.

From the Paper
""Come on Over" came out two and half years after her last release of "The Woman in Me". "The Woman in Me" is a nine time platinum album and spent over 140 weeks on the Billboard Country Albums chart. Shania was born in Timmons, Ontario and her name was Eileen. She started singing at a young age, being pulled out of bed to sing at midnight at a local bar. At 21, Shania lost her parents in a car accident and took on the responsibility of raising her three younger siblings. During this time she performed at Ontario's Deerhurst Resort, learning the ins and outs of theatrical performances."

Tags:parton, cline, awards, trendsetters, chicks

Abstract
This paper examines how Galveston City was devastated by one of the worst ever storms to strike America on September 8, 1900 claiming the lives of more than 8000 people and the total destruction of properties. It looks at how in the book "Isaac's Storm," Erik Larson describes how Isaac Monroe Cline, a chief staff of the American meteorological department studied the progress of this devastating storm and how it had a destructive effect on the business climate of this once commercially vibrant city. It analyzes the effects the storm had on the development of the city as well its economy and industry.

Outline
Galveston City (Before the Storm)
Impact of Hurricane
Insurance Sector
The Current Economic Situation
Tourism
The Galveston Port
Conclusion

From the Paper
"The impact of the hurricane on the corporate sector was not the least in any way. The Galveston economy was never fully restored or recovered from the terrible disaster. Galveston, which so far surpassed Houston in attracting business investors, suffered a big loss of confidence on the part of the investors. Oil business flourished in neighboring Houston and this lured the international business community away from Galveston. Furthermore the city which was serving as one of the busiest trading ports in the whole of the United States was experiencing a virtual trading dead lock. Galveston, which was a leading port in cotton exports, suffered a severe loss in that sector also. The greatly successful cotton trade was drastically affected because of the total ruin of the Galveston port. The city lost its position as the leading cotton trader in the country and this affected its economy in a big way."

Tags:port, industry, tourism, business, climate

Abstract
On September 8, 1900, powerful winds running over 140 mph devastated the whole city of Galveston, Texas, killing 6000 people and destroying most of the city. The paper examines the role several people and public institutions played in the Galveston Storm, including the Weather Bureau which ignored warnings of the hurricane from 'unofficial' sources. The paper also looks at the personal stories of residents such as Isaac Cline who worked for the Weather Bureau, as well as the nuns and children from the Sisters of Charity Orphanage, who lost their lives in the storm.

From the Paper
"The storm took the lives of a lot of people. Amongst them were the Sisters of Charity Orphanage. 10 Sisters and 90 children lost their lives. The Sisters ran an infirmary and an orphanage. The orphanage was located on the beach. On the day of the storm Sister Elizabeth Ryan had commuted to town to get food for the children. She rushed back to the orphanage to be with the children. The storm water had reached the dormitories and was slowing causing the buildings to collapse. The sisters gathered all the children into the girl's dorm. They sang "Queen of the Waves" to calm the children down. In order to save their lives the sisters tied six to seven children around their waist. It was a very brave gesture on their part to protect the children. Sadly the storm waters claimed their lives and only 3 children managed to survive. The survivors lived to tell the eye witness encounter of the sisters' bravery. Thus every year on September the 8th the Sisters of the Charity Orphanage sing "Queen of the Waves" around the same time they perished."

Tags:Willis, Moore, Cuba, Elizabeth, Ryan, Clara, Barton