Anzaldua goes to lengths to ensure that the religion of the Chicana woman is understood and even devotes a whole chapter in her book to explaining some of the facets of this area. ... The origin of religious symbolism in the book relates to the symbol of the serpent. ... In the book, Anzaldua first mentions the serpent when she speaks of her childhood experiences. ... Anzaldua references Coatlicue many times in the religious chapter entitled Entering Into the Serpent, the chapter that deals with religion. ... Guadalupe is only mentioned two other times after chapter. ...

• Word Count: 1248
• Approx Pages: 5
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

Overall, Manchester's book was, in my opinion, brilliantly written. I believe there were many points to be discovered throughout Manchester's book. ... The first chapter, "The Medieval Mind", basically covered my first point, the deterioration of civilization. Throughout the entire first chapter, Manchester gave many examples of how the civilization deteriorated. ... Even in other chapters of the book, Manchester cites many examples, such as the corrupted church, another main point of his book, apathy among citizens, said to be the main cause of Rome's fall, and also the...

• Word Count: 1111
• Approx Pages: 4

Jenkins makes some very valid and truthful statements in his book, and it is highly regarded as being one of the best books on Christian history, but I myself did not enjoy the book. I found this book to be written in a very confusing manner. ... He wrote the book as if each topic in within the chapters was another chapter in itself, instead of including only related topics within each chapter. ... The book unquestionably had some strengths and some weaknesses. ... I think for the book to be effective, it needs to be laid out better. ...

• Word Count: 1213
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Furthermore, the fact that this quite complex chapter is only one part of a book indicates the great depth of study that is required in the philosophy of international relations. A contributing factor to the complexity of the chapter is the way in which it is structured. ... Proceeding from the Crusades to the end of the chapter, the historical account switches focus from Stoicism to periods in Christian history where Stoicism is decreasingly present. ... Regardless of the confusion and the lack of understanding that this chapter generates, Parkinson offers a great deal of information fo...

• Word Count: 919
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

"In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth", according to Genesis 1:1, the first verse of the first chapter in the Bible (pg #1). ... Exodus is the second chapter in the Bible. ... I started searching for some examples of things I didn't think was fair when I cam across a book by James Dobson. According to the book by Mr. ... The book hit me really hard because my brother was born with Cystic Fibrosis. ...

• Word Count: 1075
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

In Isaiah Chapter 46, God says "I make known the end from the beginning, from ancient times, what is still to come. ... In these two verses from the book of Isaiah, our author tells us that what God plans to fulfill all that he has said. ... In the first book of John, chapter 3, he says "in whatever our heart condemns us; for God is greater than our heart and knows all things " (3:20). ...

• Word Count: 554
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School

It is a theme used throughout the entire book. In chapter 1 as Jonathon Harker is travelling to Castle Dracula he is met by several people who give him a crucifix when he tell them where he is heading. ... Later in the book is discusses how you can defend yourself from Dracula and other vampires by possession of a crucifix or practically any holy item from the Christian religion. Another example of one of the superstitious acts is later in the book when Van Helsing makes a "Holy Circle" with hosts to keep vampires out and to keep Mina safe. ... Throughout the book several times while ...

• Word Count: 621
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School

The Old Testament begins with the book of Genesis, the creation of man, and ends with the book of Malachi. ... These 27 seven books are broken down into five parts: the 4 four Gospels; Matthew, Mark, Luke and John; Acts (Book Of History), Romans - Hebrews, the 14 books of Paul's Epistles, James-Jude 7 Books of General Epistles, and Revelations, the book of prophecy. The entire bible consists of 66 books, and 1,189 chapters. ...

• Word Count: 613
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School

While reading the book I could not help, but to notice the 2 major themes of the story. ... In the first chapter of the novel you realize that the warning that Crusoe receives from his father, is prophetic and foretells what is to happen. ...

• Word Count: 292
• Approx Pages: 1
• Grade Level: High School

Philip Yancey's book The Jesus I Never Knew shows primarily his two views of Jesus. ... The book looks three aspects of Jesus. ... In the second chapter the very human conditions of Jesus' birth are displayed.He imagines the impact of the virgin birth on a first century Jewish community, noting that under Jewish law Mary could have been stoned for becoming pregnant while betrothed to Joseph. ... In his final chapter Yancey sums up Jesus as a healer, holy yet a friend to sinners, and a God who yearned to love humankind....

• Word Count: 959
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

This book is delightfully insightful in it is content. ... It is not until the last chapter of the book that the reader finds out that Lewis is actually having a dream. ... Lewis" strengths in this book are his use of illustrative fiction to put his point across. ... This book can very well be used as a ministry tool to minister to unbelievers. ... Christians can use this book to get inside the minds of those they desire to reach. ...

• Word Count: 1177
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

However, some Christian or Jewish leaders just pick up the book and speak rapidly expressing their views on Islam or the Holy Quran. ... The entire Chapter 2 of the Book of James puts a great emphasis on faith and works. ...

• Word Count: 866
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

Following the reading of this book, I took the liberty of writing down those topics in which I had had a direct experience. ... I think what is so interesting about this work is that it is a "self help" book (although, it is so much much more than that) that appeals to the reader on so many different levels. ... Reading this book was like having a talk with a good friend. ... However, as I stated earlier, what really drew me was the ability to see myself within the the pages of the book. ... I never even realized how frequent it was until I read the sub-chapter Cope entitled "Self Observation ...

• Word Count: 1240
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

I usually pray in the chapter, but I feel pray better in the garden. ... I find a peaceful place, such as chapter or garden to prayer and put up a crucifix, or picture of Mary or the saints, etc... ... In prayer, I don't pray in silence all times, but sometimes I read some prayer of the Church tradition such as Our Father, Hail Mary, the Creed, the Holy Spirit, or the Rosary or liturgy hour book. ...

• Word Count: 1088
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

After reading the last book of Mere Christianity by C.S. ... However, Lewis continually conveys in the last book that although Theology and doctrine are important parts of religion, they are not the main thing that Christianity is for. ... In the first chapter of book IV of Mere Christianity, Lewis says, "A man who changed from having Bios to having Zoe would have gone through as big a change as a statue which changed from being carved stone to being a real man. ...

• Word Count: 968
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

Charles Darwin was one of the first scientists to openly oppose Christianity with his book "The origin of man" which describes how humans have descended from the apes and so opposes genesis where the creation of the world is described as being conducted by god in seven days. ... Some strict Christians still believe in the chapters of the old testamant and it is particularly these groups that humanism poses a problem too. ...

• Word Count: 957
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

In chapters 1-7 in the book of Romans, Paul begins to lay down the solid framework for understanding the broad scope of the gospel in his letter to the Romans. Paul, who was chosen to be an apostle to spread the Good News of God, begins his longest, most elaborate epistle by explaining the relations...

• Word Count: 850
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School