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    Name Tutor Course Date Guadalupe Just to remark that the teacher Nick Vorvolakos helped me develop the essay‚ he corrected it and also recommends me books and articles. Mostly referred as the Virgin of Guadalupe‚ Guadalupe is one of the most celebrated Christian representations across the world. However‚ some evangelicals’ especially in North America often misunderstands her as a union of different beliefs and idolatrous image. In Latin America especially Mexico‚ people frequently elevate

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    All students should read case British Airways: Challenges Ahead‚ and do following tasks: 1. Summarize the external environment‚ including conditions in the general‚ industry‚ and competitor environments. [1.5 marks] British Airways (BA) is the flag carrier airline of the United Kingdom‚ The British Airways Heritage Centre situated within British Airways Waterside Corporate Headquarters near its main hub at London Heathrow Airport. It is the largest airline in the UK based on fleet size‚ international

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    Las Tres Marias

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    "rigidly defined roles" as either a virgin‚ mother and/or whore. It further oppresses us because it keeps many women from rebelling‚ since those who do are immediately categorized under the "whore." Personally‚ I don’t know many women who would like to be seen as whores. Feminists have taken these roles and linked them to the bible as metaphors representing the three Mary’s present at Jesus’ crucifixion Virgin Mary‚ Mary mother of James‚ and Mary Magdalene. The virgin role is the most prized and respected

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    Question 10 What structure inspired the design of most mosques? Answer The Kaaba in Mecca Muhammad’s house in Medina Solomon’s Temple in Jerusalem The Hagia Sophia in Constantinople 2 points Question 11 Why in 1066 did William of Normandy invade England? Answer To reclaim the Norman treasure the Bayeux Tapestry that Edward had stolen To make good Edward’s promise that William would be England’s next king To take advantage of the good timing that

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    Eric Orr Latin American society has placed a very high value on women being virgins when they marry. This value is one of the primary themes in Chronicle of a Death foretold by Gabriel Garcia Marquez. In contrast‚ virginity does not appear to hold significance in Like Water for Chocolate by Laura Esquivel. However this is only on the surface but as one delves into the deeper meanings of each book it almost seems as if the authors view this social doctrine as childish. Throughout the stories

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    convincing because it not only makes Virgil feel sorry for Dante because Dante is suffering‚ but Beatrice also involves the Virgin Mary into her argument. The first means of convincing Virgil is mentioning that the higher power of the Virgin Mary is very upset over Dante. Her will wants Dante to be saved‚ thus Beatrice is put in charge of helping Dante. Beatrice tells Virgil that the Virgin Mary’s desire to save Dante from his fate‚ as well as himself‚ is so strong that it breaks all barriers. "A gracious

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    vessel but also instrument or tool.  Thus‚ the expression “spiritual vessel” should be rendered as “instrument of the Holy Spirit."  Mary is both dwelling place of the Spirit and his “agent” in the Incarnation.  “With and through the Holy Spirit‚ the Virgin conceives and gives birth to the Son of God” (CCC 723).  The imagery of this advocation highlights this idea. The caption accompanying the symbol of the Spirit refers to the promise of the Annunciation.  The Spirit will overshadow you.  Mary answers

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    meets Eileen Vance‚ the daughter of his wealthy neighbor. In young Stephen’s eyes his first female encounter is innocent and she acts as an icon for the Virgin Mary. Eileen has long white hands like the Tower of Ivory and fair gold hair like the House of Gold. Eileen is a protestant and “Protestants used to make fun of the litany of the Blessed Virgin”‚ therefore Dante doesn’t want Stephen to have any association with her. 4. In

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    Madonna on the Rocks Madonna on the Rocks by Leonardo da Vinci or also known as Virgin on the Rocks caused quite a commotion between Da Vinci and the commissioners due to his unorthodox methods. Madonna on Rocks was one of the only paintings left unfinished by Da Vinci. Da Vinci was commissioned to paint a alter piece for the Confraternity of the Immaculate Conception‚ in the Church of San Francesco Grande in Milan on April 25‚ 1483. It was debated that the conflict was due to monetary payment or

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    Franciscan missionaries arrived in Antipolo in 1578 and built a church in Boso-Boso. In 1591 they were replaced by the Jesuits who organized the village into a parish. On March 25‚ 1626 Governor-General Juan Niño de Tabora brought from Acapulco‚ Mexico the image of the Virgin Mary. Before he died‚ he bequeathed the image to the Jesuits for the Antipolo Church. In 1639‚ the Chinese revolt reached Antipolo and burned the church down; however‚ the image was unharmed. It stayed in Cavite for 14 years. 10 years after the incident

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