Pagels writes that the gospel was written at the end of a three year war between the Jews and the Romans approximately around 69 A.D. ... Mark claims that Satan is believed to be acting through the higher priests in Jerusalem because they wanted to keep him from attaining his true kingship over the people of the world i.e.; jealousy. ... I found this particularly interesting because of how much influence war has on any type of literature, artwork or musical number. ... Matthew then takes it to the next step by incorporating Jesus" coming already foreseen in Jewish writings and uses it to form ...

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We read about every battle that took place during the Civil war and all the events that led up to and followed it. ... Millard doesn't try to persuade the reader though that Jefferson was a strong Christian because she admits this is not true. ... Washington's love letters to his wife, though moving and a great look into his character, tell me nothing about his relationship with Christ. ... It seems as N.M.H is honestly hoping to find true Christianity in our early leaders but can't say that they really did. ... And as this class progresses, this is how I am learning to wade...

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• Grade Level: High School