The concept of predestination in the thought of John Knox.KYLE, Richard
A number of interesting anecdotes are recorded in theShih-chiand theHan-shu, especially in the biographies of various renowned figures. Some of these anecdotes are related to the concept of predestination and fate. The most frequently mentioned cases are the stories of the births of emperors and...
Fate, being always truly unknown and seemingly static, is not something that one should tamper with. It leads all decisions and outcomes, if one so chooses to believe in the concept of predestination. In Macbeth, by William Shakespeare, three witches decisively go against their orders and toy ...
First, the story compilation is related to Hārītī, which focuses primarily on the themes of predestination, role identities, the number of ghost children, and other related topics. The book falls into two categories according to the nature of the literature: the first is Buddhist scriptures, ...
(2) Hawthornerounds off(完成,圆满结束) thepuritancycle in American writing - belief in the existence of an active evil (the devil) and in a sense ofdeterminism(the concept ofpredestination). (3)Hawthorne's use ofpsychological analysis(pre-Freudian) is of interest today. (4)In themes and ...
The concept of a predestination paradox has been explored by scientific writers in the past, most notably by Robert A. Heinlein in his short stories entitled “By His Bootstraps” (1941) and “All You Zombies” (1959). However, it was the Star Trek franchise thatcoined the phrase“Predest...
The concept of an “意中人” often resonates with specific cultural narratives and literary traditions in Chinese culture. The idea of finding your “意中人” is often linked to themes of fate, destiny, and the fulfillment of a pre-ordained path. These cultural nuances a...
Predestination has acquired particular significance in monotheistic religions, since, from the standpoint of consistent monotheism, all that exists is ultimately determined by the will of god. Here, however, the concept of predestination comes into conflict with the teaching of free will and man’s ...
Background ofthe ReligiousReformation 一.政治上,欧洲民族主义观念兴起,要求建立统一的民族国家,打破天主教的控制。 Inpolitics,,the concept of European nationalism rise and itrequires the establishment of a unified national state in order tobreakthe control of Catholic. 二.经济上,资产阶级成长起来,要求打...
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