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The Fall of Jerusalem and the Babylonian Exile, 2006.
A review of various sources regarding the fall of Jerusalem and the Babylonian exile.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 3 sources, $ 44.95
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This paper discusses how there have been thousands of excellent book, journal and article sources that have examined and analyzed the fall of Jerusalem and the Babylonian exile, for this was a profoundly important period in human history and has been the subject of extended study by scholars and historians for more than two-thousand years. This paper researches three especially impressive sources because they are considered by most historians and biblical scholars to be among the most definitive, illuminating, and comprehensive accounts of Jerusalem's fall and the subsequent exile of the Jewish people to Babylon.
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Babylonian Exile of the Jews, 2001.
Examines issues, Biblical accounts vs. those of historians. Results of exile: Diaspora 1st writings of Jewish history (first 9 books of Bible & Torah.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 9 sources, $ 63.95
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"According to the various accounts of the invasion of Judah and the exiling of Jews, especially their leaders, to Babylon was seen in the Bible as God?s punishment. Even those who wrote years after the actual event, still pass judgment on the reasons for the exile to Babylon. One ?writer justified God?s judgment by pointing to what he understood as a history of sin. He measured Israel?s behavior- and in particular that of the kings of Israel and Judah- by the understanding of the law presented in the book of Deuteronomy, and found it wanting.? (Miller 15)
There are a number of books of the Old Testament, including Daniel and Jeremiah, which relate the invasion of Nebuchadnezzar or Nebuchadrezzar) in 597 BC. The Babylonian army, on its way to do battle with Egypt, captured a portion of Judah. On the army?s return from Egypt..."
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Poetry in Exile, 2002.
A review of the work of poets whose work reflects their own personal exile.
1,937 words (approx. 7.7 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 61.95
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This paper discusses how, in poetry, there are poets who reflect on their own exile, either introspectively from the world or physically from their home country, and poets who reflect on the state of exile in all the facets that it encompasses. It shows how poets like Sylvia Plath and Dylan Thomas wrote more and more about elements of exile, or analogies of exile, significantly, through their own turmoil or their own social position. It also examines how other poets, like Michael Palmer, reflect on exile through poetry that challenges political and social contexts and forces us to think about, perhaps even remove ourselves from, our own comfort and surroundings, therefore, committing an act of exile on behalf of the poet.
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"Michael Palmer has been commended on many levels for his work ?At Passages?, namely for its ?underpinning of phenomenological panic, with its awareness of the psychotic matrix of the political and the personal? (Mullins, 2003). We can contrast this ?psychotic matrix? with the internal conflict reflected in much of the imagery and metaphors used in Sylvia Plath?s works, including the posthumous work ?Ariel?. In it, Plath intertwines three central themes under the guise of ?Ariel?; these are horses, and her horse Ariel, the Biblical references to Ariel, and herself. "
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Poetry in Exile, 2004.
Examines themes of exile in the works of several poets, such as Dylan Thomas, Sylvia Plath, and other world artists.
1,937 words (approx. 7.7 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 61.95
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In poetry, there are poets that reflect on their own exile, either introspectively from the world or physically from their home country, and poets who reflect on the state of exile in all the facets that it encompasses. The paper examines examples of poetry in exile by poets, such as Dylan Thomas, Sylvia Plath, Egypt's Naguib Surur, and Lithuanian Jonas Mekas.
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"In contrast, Palmer?s work, ?At Passages?, also combines metaphors of character and setting and uses them to defy the intellectual reasoning a reader could strip a poem with, as is seen so many times. Plath?s protagonist was Lady Lazarus, who in essence was the defining character of Plath?s own suicide. She displayed the ?beauty? of death and Plath?s inner-most thoughts on death and suicide. In Palmer?s works, the protagonist is the imagery that conjures up equally disturbing ?truths? about death, and rebirth..."
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Comparison of the Exodus and the Exile, 2002.
Comparison and contrast of the stories of the Jewish Exodus and Exile to the Scriptures.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 1 source, $ 44.95
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Obedience plays an important role in both the Exodus and the Exile. Simply put: All the Israelites had to do was to obey the laws that God gave to Moses. One of these laws was to put no other gods before God. Yet, throughout the travels of the Israelites through the wilderness to the Exile, the Israelites had problems in putting God first and obeying His commandments. This paper will compare and contrast the Exodus and the Exile with Scriptures to prove how God simply wanted to be put first in the lives of the Israelites.
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'Saints in Exile', 2006.
A review and discussion of "Saints in Exile: The Holiness-Pentecostal Experience in African-American Religion and Culture" by Cheryl J. Sanders.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 1 source, $ 71.95
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"Saints in Exile: The Holiness-Pentecostal Experience in African-American Religion and Culture" was written by Cheryl J. Sanders and published by Oxford University Press in 1996. The author is Associate Professor of Christian Ethics at the Howard University School of Divinity, and Associate Pastor for Leadership Development at the Third Street Church of God in Washington D.C. This paper introduces, discusses and analyzes Sanders' book, explaining that the primary focus of the book is the thematic importance of exile in the development of the Sanctified Church.
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Albert Camus' "The Stranger" and "Exile and the Kingdom", 2002.
This paper compares the themes in two of Albert Camus' works, "The Stranger" and "Exile and the Kingdom."
1,640 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 53.95
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The purpose of this paper is to introduce and discuss two works by Albert Camus, ?The Stranger,? and two stories from ?Exile and the Kingdom.? The writer gives a brief biography of Camus in order to give the reader a good understanding about how his own background and personality traits influenced the themes found in his writings. Using examples from the stories, the writer makes five different comparisons about sex, family, love, life, emotions and the commission of a crime.
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"He reacts the same way with the other characters in the story. There is no love, passion, or caring about them, he interacts with them simply because they are there, and he has nothing better to do. Before he kills the Arab on the beach, he says to himself, ?To go or to stay, amount to the same thing.? That is how he looks at everything around him, with great indifference."
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"Home and Exile", 2007.
An analysis of the writer's homecoming experiences, compared to those described by Chinua Achebe in "Home and Exile."
1,291 words (approx. 5.2 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 43.95
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This paper introduces, discusses and analyzes the book "Home and Exile," written by Chinua Achebe. Specifically it compares and contrasts Achebe's traveling experiences to the homecoming experiences of the paper's author while traveling in Guatemala City in Central America. The paper describes the way in which Achebe's homecoming experiences helped form the man he is today and the writer he became. It also briefly discusses the writer's homecoming experiences.
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"Ultimately, Achebe comes to love his hometown of Ogidi. However, his first experiences were not so pleasant. Early in the book he writes, "If you should conclude from the emotional quiver to my words that after a rocky start in my hometown I later became rather fond of it, even a little sentimental, you would be entirely right" (Achebe 8). This is the way it seems to be with most hometowns and most homecomings. Sometimes we remember things nostalgically and find they no longer exist, while other times we remember things a bit harshly and find they (or we) have mellowed with age. Such it was with my own homecoming. Guatemala City was many of the things I remembered, and more. I was old enough to appreciate some of the things I had taken for granted, like the art galleries, museums, and architecture, and still young enough to enjoy the nightlife, clubs, and social scene. Guatemala City really is a blend of Old City and New City, and I hope my next homecoming is as successful as my last."
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"Desert Exile", 2005.
Argues for a biased historical perspective in Yoshiko Uchida's "Desert Exile".
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 1 source, $ 44.95
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In this paper, it is shown that Uchida's historical recollection of the American interment camps of Japanese Americas is biased and circumstantial. Of course, the experiences of this author reflect the true-life events of one person's account of the interment, but do not provide a non-biased approach to histrionics of these incidents. Although confessional accounts, if used over a wider population, might give a broader look into this historical malady, the paper shows that Uchida makes no argument to portend the accounts are other than the author's own.
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"The issue of Japanese internment during World War II was the critical issue surrounding sovereignty of American citizens that were singled out in the American homeland. Uchida does not present a objective point of view simply because of the accounts that are provided and given by the author relating to historicity. Of course, personal documentation of the interment camps at Tanforan and Topaz reflect an important view of life for Japanese when being imprisoned, but Uchida does not make historical accusations that can explain overall societal and historical legitimacy of this era in American history."
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Literary Symbolism in Novels of Exile, 2008.
A review of the books "A Bend in the River" by V.S. Naipaul and "The Wide Sargasso Sea" by Jean Rhys.
1,396 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 46.95
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This paper analyzes the symbolism behind two distinct novels that deal with issues of exile, political strife and social turmoil - V.S. Naipaul's "A Bend in the River" and "The Wide Sargasso Sea" by Jean Rhys. The paper explains how both books utilize nature in many ways as an association and correlation to the themes in their respective novels. The paper also looks at how there is a sense of duality in both books, as nature can depict a tide of change in addition to a resistance by a people to maintain tradition and a way of life that is invaded by unnatural intruders. The paper also discusses how the interpretation of literary symbols in classic novels has always been imperative to understanding the full scope of an author's message. Additionally, the paper shows that both Naipual and Rhys utilize nature to formulate strong symbolic meanings and associate them to the domination of European culture and the notion that colonization fragments Africa from its way of life.
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"Naipaul's main character Salim in A Bend in the River takes a ritual journey through Africa which is loaded with numerous metaphors and 'coming of age' events. Salim's realization of the neurosis during colonization and the indigenous social conflict is especially realized when he travels outside of Africa. In his education, he encounters a great deal of realities that shape his perception of Westernization and he quickly begins to realize the pending abomination that is to result from Western influence in his homeland. To further indicate this importance, Naipaul utilizes water to paint a picture of stillness and change. This duality extends to the natural resources that surround the river, similar to the journey of Conrad in The Heart of Darkness. The contrast here is not the personal battle against Africa, Salim is more cognizant of his native surroundings and understands the futility and destruction that will be realized with the synthesis of two conflicting ideologies."
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The Life of a Barbarian as Told from The Confines of Exile, 2002.
This paper presents a review of Domingo Faustino Sarmiento's "Facundo: Or, Civilization and Barbarism."
490 words (approx. 2.0 pages), 0 sources, $ 17.95
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The writer of this paper presents the reader with a overview of the book's content and meaning. The true tale of the life of Quiroga and the events of the Argentina revolution are also discussed in this review with reference to the book.
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The authors of literary works often use their words to convey meaning or a lesson. The author uses ideas and creates the scenario in which the reader can feel that he or she has become a part of the story or time frame in the book. It is not unusual for a reader to close a good book with a sense of longing for the story to continue. This is the case in Domingo Faustino Sarmiento's; Facundo : Or, Civilization and Barbarism."
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The Exiles of Joyce and Nabokov, 2002.
The paper compares and contrasts the effects on the writings of James Joyce and Vladimir Nabokov of living in exile.
3,473 words (approx. 13.9 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 97.95
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The paper looks at two of the twentieth century's greatest English-language writers, noting that they were exiles throughout their working lives. The conditions of their exile were entirely different, but some of the effects on their writing were similar. According to the paper, Joyce's "A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man" (1916) and Nabokov's "Lolita" (1958) are primarily works of exile.
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"Joyce determined at an early age that conditions in Ireland and the essentially lonely condition of the artist made exile the only choice for him. He made the surprising decision, following graduation from University College to take up medical studies in Paris in 1902. But in 1903 he was called back to Dublin by the fatal illness of his mother. In Ireland Joyce met his future wife Nora Barnacle and determined once again to make his escape to the Continent. He left Ireland again in 1904 for what became permanent exile on the continent, living at Trieste, Zurich, Rome, and, principally, Paris."
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Jerusalem - The Never Ending Story, 2001.
This paper is a historical description of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict as a whole and specifically pertaining to the capital of Israel, Jerusalem.
14,115 words (approx. 56.5 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 249.95
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This paper presents a detailed examination of the ways military powers, policies and other elements have affected the city of Jerusalem. The writer details several elements of military impact on the city and illustrates the way it changes the city and the urban policy within the city. The author gives a historical overview of the sequence of events from 1917 up till today that led to the situation in Jerusalem today. It details the history of both sides- the Palestinians and the Israelis. The paper gives the historical background of the Palestinian resistance as well as the history of the establishment of the State of Israel. It also gives a detailed account of The Peace Process and the events that led up to it. It also gives a religious overview, referring to the three major religions and their connection to Jerusalem.
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"As the world watched in horror on September 11 the United States was attacked. We were disgusted, we were frightened and we were angered beyond control. This sort of thing just isn?t supposed to happen here. It also provided a wake up call to the plight of other nations who undergo violent attacks on a regular basis. The city of Jerusalem is an illustrative example of what can happen when both sides are willing to give up and neither side can really win. We have watched for decades as the factions in Jerusalem continue to fight and at this point it appears it may never end. The military, its actions and the policy that has been shaped by it have had an undeniable impact on the city of Jerusalem."
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St. Cyril Of Jerusalem: A Life, 2001.
This paper is about St. Cyril of Jerusalem.
910 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 32.95
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This paper is about he life of the once Bishop of Jerusalem and Doctor of the Church, St. Cyril who was born around 315 A.D. and died on March 18, 386. It details his controversial life in the Church, his elevation to bishop and his rule in Jerusalem and the contributions he made during his lifetime.
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"Cyril?s life in the Church was controversial. He was bishop for thirty-five years, and many of those years were spent in exile. There are many historians who question if he was a bishop. We know for certain he was ordained as priest by St. Maximus who ?gave him the important charge of instructing and preparing the candidates for catechumens? (Shea, 1894). Cyril performed these duties for several years. In fact, many of his catechetical lectures are still available today, written down by someone in the congregation: ?When speaking of so many mysteries, Cyril anticipated the question, ?But some one will say, If the Divine substance is incomprehensible, why then do you discourse of these things? So then, because I cannot drink up all the river, am I not even to take in moderation what is expedient for me?"
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The Babylonian Zero, 2002.
An examination on how the figure "zero" evolved during the Babylonian times.
2,176 words (approx. 8.7 pages), 17 sources, APA, $ 67.95
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This paper begins by providing a history of the evolution of zero and discusses the origin of the symbol. It then discusses the origins of the concept of "zero" and how this was perceived differently by various ancient cultures such as the Egyptians, the Mayans and the Babylonians. It then focuses specifically on the "Babylonian zero" and how this differed in concept from other figures at the time. The paper includes several diagrams and pictures.
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"The symbol zero evolved into its present form after quite a number of transformations. The idea of how the symbol was devised also harbors a few contradictory ideas. Opinions range from it being a dot originally, replaced by a circle with a dot in the center and then maturing to the current form, an oval shape that we all are familiar with. (Pearce, I., 2002). The Egyptian zero that evolved has also been equated with the hieroglyph for beauty, and that of the human windpipe, heart and lungs. (Williams, S. W., 2002)"
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