George Herbert's poem, "The Flower" (1633), utilizes nature as both an image and metaphor to explain man's relationship to God. ... Here, the flower acknowledges that the Lord does in fact control the seasons, in essence, its life. ... The metaphor of the flower as a comparison to the human relationship with God begins with the changing of the seasons. ... It understands that it is not control of its own life or fate but rather subject to the whims of its all-powerful creator. ... This aged flower is the aged man. ...

• Word Count: 1193
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• Grade Level: High School

A seasoned Christian might use the King James Version because of their strength and maturity in Christ. ... Some of the ways the Bible contents were given to man were by Angels - Acts 7:38, Christ - Hebrews 1:1-3, Visions -Isaiah 6, and my favorite the Voice of God - Deuteronomy 5:4, 24. ... The word testament means an agreement or covenant between God and man. ... The Old Testament begins with the book of Genesis, the creation of man, and ends with the book of Malachi. ... In conclusion, the Bible is God's sacred word for all Christians. ...

• Word Count: 613
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• Grade Level: High School

Before Jesus was born, his mother, the Virgin Mary, was betrothed to a man named Joseph. ... During the birth of Buddha, the tree that supported Mahamaya lowered its branches to assist her, "flowers appear[ed] out of season, and streams of hot and cold water rain[ed] down from the sky to wash the baby" (Oxtoby 378). ... The first three are "a sick man, a suffering old man, and a dead man" (Oxtoby 379). ... " Buddha is altruistic in the sense that he wishes for all beings to be free from suffering and to be happy. ...

• Word Count: 1137
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There is little over lapping used to differentiate placement, foreshortening of the limbs is used but over all the significant characters are approximately the same size. ... The first on the left has her arm extended downwards towards two erect, standing, hooded Shepherds shown with their sheep, each wearing humble brown robes indicating their status, also indicating the winter season. ... Giotto has used all the painting conventions available to him to paint a picture in a small space and tell a huge and important story. ... The four levels of rock represent the climb of the ordinary ma...

• Word Count: 1211
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• Grade Level: High School