I’ve had readers accuse me of being an absurdist. “Putting God on trial is an absurd premise,” they say. “Having your characters debate whether the afterlife grants us virgins or whores is absurd,” they say. “It’s absurd to make your central character a Jewish Muslim,” they say. Oh, well. These illustrative fragments of absurd experience […]
Monthly Archives: December 2017
Jewish Sects
How do the beliefs of the Jewish Sects of the Pharisees, Sadducees, and Essenes compare? Are there parts of these groups’ beliefs that can be agreed with? Why? Which party controlled the Temple and was apparently on better terms with the Romans. This article will answer these questions and more. Pharisees were one of the […]
The Bedford Guide for College Writers with Reader, Research Manual and Handbook
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Quantum Physics + Mantras = Meditation
Mantra Meditations Down through the ages there have been stories of the mysterious power of Mantras. Every country in the world has their own set of Mantras. Mantras were and are used to heal, to protect, to attract love, to attract wealth and even to punish and kill. Marching armies who chant or sing the […]
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Doctrine of Accord and Satisfaction
Doctrine of Accord and Satisfaction Accord and satisfaction is the purchase of the release from an obligation, whether arising under contract or tort by means of any valuable consideration not being the actual performance of the obligation itself. The accord is the agreement by which the obligation is discharged. The satisfaction is the consideration which […]
Start Your Own Freelance Writing Business and More: Copywriter, Proofreader, Copy Editor, Journalist
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Books Set in Turkey – Five Novels to Read Before You Travel
Rich in history, art and culture, Turkey is the place where Asia and Europe meet — all combining to make a fascinating holiday destination. But Turkey has a complex history, and if you really want to get under the skin of this intriguing country, then reading books set in Turkey is a great place to […]
Scribe: My Life in Sports
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Classic Literature List From The Most Versatile Writers
Most lists of classic literature will cover poetry, plays and novels by the most famous exponents of these forms. But this classic literature list will look at things slightly differently because it will only consider popular writers who crossed into different forms of writing. William Shakespeare is perhaps the most famous writer in the English […]