Cicero was the most renowned orator in Rome. When Catiline launched a conspiracy to overthrow the Roman government, Cicero attacked him vehemently. His first speech against Catiline was before the Roman Senate in the Temple of Jupiter. It became one of his most famous orations, forcing Catiline to flee Rome. Dr. Gary North asked the … More A Defense For Catiline
The Orestia Trilogy is a story about the death, curses, and misfortune haunting one family. Over time, it became a classic Greek play because of its poetry and tragic quality. This essay is about the final play in the trilogy and will answer whether the outcome was just. It will also compare how future hope … More Orestia Trilogy
The Libation Bearers is Aeschylus’ play following Agamemnon. While I already wrote an essay about Agamemnon, here is a quick review of the play before delving into The Libation Bearers: Agamemnon went on a campaign against Troy as a personal vendetta against its king. In the process, he offered his daughter as a human sacrifice … More Orestes and Counterfeit Justice
Aeschylus was a Greek playwright. He wrote Agamemnon, which was about the tragedies surrounding Agamemnon, the king of Argos, and his household during the Trojan War. He and his brother Menelaus led the campaign against Troy. While King Agamemnon was successful in his siege, that victory had a price. Aeschylus went into extensive detail on … More Aeschylus on the Blowback of Agamemnon’s War
Hesiod’s Works and Days addresses the feuds between the gods, the creation of men, and proper ethics for prosperity. Zeus’ sovereignty over humans is one of the central themes. The deathless gods made the five races of men. Hesiod believed Zeus was sovereign because the gods created the five races of men, and Zeus was … More ‘Works and Days’ and Submission to Zeus
Genesis and Theogony are two stories about the origins of creation. It’s the great Hebrew/Christian origin story clashing with Ancient Greece. An important side note is that the Hebrews were monotheistic and only believed in one God. The Greeks were polytheistic and believed in many gods. Nobody can believe both accounts since they are contrary … More “Genesis” and “Theogony”
Today, I completed the Biblical section on Western literature. We covered a lot of material, and I wrote five essays on Biblical literature. They covered the Garden of Eden, Noah, the flood, the tower of Babel, the sanctions in Psalms, and all Proverbs. Those pieces of literature provide a sturdy foundation for insight into … More The Biblical Rule of Law and Standard of Justice
Proverbs is the most well-known of the three pieces of wisdom literature—Job, Proverbs, and Ecclesiastes. Over time, Proverbs became synonymous with wisdom. The book contrasts wisdom and foolishness. Solomon addresses the positive attributes that wise people have and the negative attributes of their foolish counterparts. Overall, he makes the case for seeking wisdom. The first … More The Female Feud Over Your Soul—Proverbs Essay
Data proves that future-minded people are success magnets. It’s far more beneficial to focus on the long-term, in the long-term. In other words, delayed gratification and emphasis on the future usually pay off. Stanford’s marshmallow experiment—where they offered children one marshmallow immediately or two in fifteen minutes—proved that. The study showed that the kids who … More Psalms and Eternal Gratification
The Book of Psalms is a sizeable library of prayers and songs, but they all follow a few basic themes, such as fearing God, praising His goodness, and the wicked man’s destruction. Right at the beginning of the book, Psalm 2 introduces the concept of rebellious men rejecting God’s law. David says that God laughs … More Analysis of Psalms: What Distinguishes ‘Righteous’ from ‘Wicked’?
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