... tend to view democracy - or any rule by the populace - as divine, with other forms of government warranting at least some degree of skepticism. That said, modern readers of Milton's Paradise Lost may be inclined to observe Satan's government in Hell as ideal - everyone has an opportunity to speak his piece, and votes are taken when decisions are called for. God's kingdom ... , on the other hand, may be seen as the antithesis to a good republican system, as there is a clear monarchy headed by God. However, twentieth century wisdom does not apply to Paradise Lost, as Milton takes great pai...

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... of Jesus being as normal. Luke wanted anyone to think they could have been Jesus. For example in chapter two of Luke verses 41-52, Jesus is a boy who gets lost for three days and his parents get really scared, just like normal parents with a normal son. In some respects Mark and Luke are very similar in their account of the ... with Jesus. In Luke, the thief says to Jesus to remember him when he goes to heaven and Jesus tells him that today shall be the day they both enter paradise (Lk 23:42-43). Mark makes no mention of this, leaving the reader uninformed about who Jesus really is and ...

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... and teaching of Jesus Christ represents a new covenant superseding the previous covenant between God and Moses, replacing Jewish law. Christian law evolved during the adolescence of the Christian movement. Kosher lost its importance. Gentiles could become Christians without first becoming Jews. Jesus was the Son of God. Mary was the virgin mother of Jesus. God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit formed ... God, humans alone are responsible fore all their acts 3. Impending judgment, underscoring the importance of daily righteousness 4. The middle position of a Muslim sinner, neither condemned to ...

• Word Count: 1595
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• Grade Level: High School