In the poems, "The Tyger" and "The Lamb", William Blake uses symbolism, tone, and rhyme to express the theme that God can create good and bad creatures. ... When you read the word "lamb," always first think: symbol of Jesus Christ ("the Lamb of God"). ... The lamb is also a symbol of life. ... Blake uses other symbols, the tiger being the main one, to express the strength of the tiger and its creator. ... Some people may go even further to conclude that the tiger is a symbol of Satan. ...

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These illustrations drew directly from Greek and Roman culture, depicting hidden symbolism of early Christian activity and belief. Christians needed to hide these messages within pictures and symbols because during that time, around 150 AD, the religion of Christianity was still illegal, and wasn't made legal until 313 AD by Emperor Constantine. ... Since Christianity was still illegal, fish and fish-like symbols symbolized the presence of Christianity. ... Because she was beheaded by Perseus, her head is the main symbol of evil and death. ...

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However, at the same time, the Misfit can almost be referred to as a Christ symbol but at the same time is also puzzled by Jesus. ... Also the number of times the grandmother was shot is contains religious symbolism. ... The fact that she is an elderly person shows the symbolism of God's vastness in reference to time. ...

• Word Count: 1692
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• Grade Level: High School

Such Christian analogies can be found throughout the novel as seen in the development of some of the main characters, the symbolism of specific items and actions, and concepts leading to divinity. ... By analyzing these Christian allegories throughout the novel, readers are able to have a more rich understanding of and deeper connection with the characters, symbols, and themes....

• Word Count: 1315
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In his book "The Craft of Theology," Avery Dulles (1992) starts chapter four; "Fundamental Theology and the Dynamics of Conversion," by making reference to one of the best known essays by Bernard Lonergan where he states that, Theology is entering a new age it is changing from a deductive science into an altogether empirical discipline. This new Theology if is not to deceived every fashion, needs a new foundation. In seeking this new foundation, Lonergan concludes that even though its conclusions have to be revised it is possible for a science to have identity and unity. Methodologically spea...

• Word Count: 2454
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"Catholicism is a denomination, and is, therefore, a subset of Christianity. All Catholics are Christians, but not all Christians are Catholics" (Catholicism vs Christianity, 2015). The world has more than a billion Catholics and with the ever growing religion, it will only get larger in number. T...

• Word Count: 2111
• Approx Pages: 8
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• Grade Level: High School