Perhaps, we can learn valuable lessons from this book. In John Knowles book A Separate Peace the author's focus on the tree, mans sinful nature, and Phineas as a Christ like figure are all biblical allusions that add a rich meaning to the novel. The fall of Adam and Eve is strikingly similar to Gene's "fall" in A Separate Peace. In the book of Genesis, the Bible relates the story of Adam and Eve and their life in the Garden of Eden. ... By connecting much of A Separate Peace with stories from the Bible, Knowles has brought to light many aspects of human nature. ...

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• Grade Level: High School

Though the inscription on many gravesites read, "Rest In Peace", the truth of the matter is that most people do not welcome the peaceful rest of a tomb. ... In my explanation, I will try to interpret this transition from the Book of Genesis all the way to the Book of Revelation. ... There is no fact that supports the statement that the "soul" is separated from the body at death. ... (Wis. 5:7,10,11,14,17) The book of Wisdom best anticipates some of the central themes of the New Testament. ...

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• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

Keep in mind that all actions taken by the church weren't particularly violent; since in Biblical terms the Church is supposed to promote peace, but ramifications of certain actions taken by these eminent religious figures posed results of catastrophic proportions. ... If you have so much power, why not use it to promote peace and tranquility, instead of violence. ... A lot of the criminals in modern times that commit transgressions in the name of religion have a hard time separating what is morally right and what is permitted, in their views, by religion. ... Mar...

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• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

Abraham and Jacob of the Book of Genesis are alike in many ways. ... Abraham approaches Lot to make peace. ... He demonstraits his heroic leadership skills as he separates his people into two groups in anticipation of destruction by his brother's forces. ...

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Among the separate scriptures, they hold similar pivotal figures that make up the religious doctrine texts. ... The dove returned with an olive branch twig, which is the symbol of peace restored, indicating the flood was officially over.9 Noah and the rest of Ark's guests were free to leave the Ark, and mark new life on Earth. ... It also shows how they would persecute people for having separate beliefs, as well as the pressure they put on the non-believers to become believers by only allowing those who follow God to survive the flood. ...

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• Grade Level: High School