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2/3/12-
Sacred Spaces in Salzburg, Austria III
Some people visit religious sites to come closer to their own belief system, while others like to admire the different styles of construction. There are also plenty of sites in Salzburg, Austria that offers many an array of ties to popular cultures and history. In this article, you will learn more about the architecture wonderland of the Franciscan Church and the significance to many tourists of the Nonnberg Convent.
2/3/12-
Sacred Spaces in Salzburg, Austria II
Serving as the fourth largest city of Austria, Salzburg is home to a handful of sacred spaces that is religiously important to the people of the region. In this article, you will learn more about some of the places about the city that can shed light on the religious history of the Austria.
2/2/12-
Sacred Spaces in Salzburg, Austria I
Not only is Salzburg, Austria home to significant churches in the history of the country, but it also once accommodated the infamous Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart as one of its former citizens. In this article, you will learn more about some of the places of religious importance throughout the city, including St. Peter's Cemetery.
You may have seen the infamous symbol decorating the bumper of a car in sticker form or displayed on signs associated with the Christian faith, as the fish was an early symbol of Christianity for centuries. In this article, you will learn about the history, as well as encounters highlights of fish as they appear in the Bible.
1/29/12-
The Hindu Caves of Ellora
The Hindu caves of Ellora were established during a time period where the religion was enjoying prosperity and a renewed strength. The style and creativity is completely different from the Buddhist caves, as the Hindu temples were carved starting from the top to the bottom. It took several generations of planning and organization to make them a reality. In this article, you will learn more about the Hindu Caves of Ellora.
1/29/12-
The Buddhist Caves of Ellora
Also known as the Vishvakarma caves, the Buddhists established their own caves at Ellora. As the earliest of the caves, they date back to 500 to 750 AD. With the exception of one cave, all of the caves served as monasteries, which provided a place to study, meditate, eat, sleep and perform communal rituals. In this article, you will learn more about the Buddhist Caves of Ellora.
1/29/12-
Religious Landmarks: The Ellora Caves in India
A collection of Buddhist, Hindu and Jain cave temples that date back between the 6th and 10th centuries AD create an awe-inspiring complex known as the Ellora Caves. Situated close to the ancient Indian village of Ellora, tourists come to visit the visual attractions, as well as make a religious connection to the past. In this article, you will learn more about the caves of India, such as the Jain structures.
1/25/12-
Sacred Mountains - Mount Fuji
Chances are, you have already heard about the highest mountain in Japan. Mount Fuji rises 12,388 feet into the air and on a clear day, the peak can be seen from Tokyo. Located west of the city, the mountain is surrounded by lakes and a national park. In this article, you will learn why Mount Fuji is considered a sacred mountain.
1/24/12-
Sacred Chinese Mountains – Song Shan
You will find one of the five sacred Taoist mountains of China, Song Shan, situated in Henan Province – close to the city of Luoyang. The natural scenery of the mountain is a beauty and the mountain is a geological wonder. The Shaolin Temples found on Song Shan are also of importance. There are a total of 70 peaks associated with Song Shan, which is further discussed in this article.
1/23/12-
Religious Pilgrimages to Mount Kailash
Thousands of people make a pilgrimage to Kailash on a yearly basis, as they follow a tradition that dates back thousands of years. There is more than one religion that believes walking around the mountain will remove sins, as well as bring good luck. This act is called circumambulation.
1/23/12-
Sacred Mountains – Mt. Kailash
Set in the Himalayan mountains of western Tibet, Mt. Kailash (or Mt. Kailas) is considered a sacred mountain that provides the waters of some of the lengthiest rivers in Asia. The mountain is associated with four different faiths that include Hindus, Buddhists, and Jains. Followers of the indigenous Tibetan religion of Bon also see the mountain as a significant part of their culture. In this article, you will learn more about this important mountain in Asia.
1/21/12-
Sacred Chinese Mountains – Tai Shan
Located in central Shandong Province (just north of Tai'an City), you will find one of five sacred Taoist mountains in China – Tai Shan – also known as Mt. Tai or Mt. Taishan. There is a deeply rich culture and religious connection associated with the mountain. In this article, you will learn more about this mountain and why it is considered sacred to the people of China.
Located in the Szechuan province, you will find Emei Shan (or Mount Emei), which is one of the four sacred Buddhist mountains in China. Measuring 3,099m, the mountain is significant because it is more than 1,000m taller than the other three sacred mountains. In this article, you will learn more about the religious and cultural history of the mountain.
12/27/11-
Maccabean Leaders the Hasmonean Dynasty III
By choosing to side with Alexander Ballas, Jonathan became the first member of his dynasty to achieve appointment as High Priest. He was now the official leader of his people, which meant that the Jews were given a certain level of protection. In this article, you will learn the benefits of siding with Alexander, and what followed for the leader of the Hasmonean Dynasty.
12/27/11-
Maccabean Leaders the Hasmonean Dynasty II
When the Jewish rebels needed a new leader after the death of Judas, Jonathan was chosen. He would have to go against Bacchides and make decisions that would further the efforts of the Jewish revolt. In this article, you will learn about the power struggle that helped place Jonathan in just the right position.
12/27/11-
The Start of the Hasmonean Dynasty
The Hasmonean Dynasty was the ruling dynasty of Judea and surrounding regions during the days of classical antiquity. The first rulers of the dynasty were the Maccabees, who fought against the Seleucid Empire and paved the way for the Jewish people to gain their independence. In this article, you will learn about the founding father and the historical background of the Hasmonean Dynasty.
The gentleness of the lamb. The devotion of the pelican. The purity of a dove. It are these traits that make these creatures symbolic animals in religion – particularly with the Christian faith. In this article, you will learn how the pelican, dove and lamb fit into the world of Christianity and the Bible.
Whether it is to show strength or symbolize a holy event, animals and other creatures have appeared throughout the Bible. In this article, you will learn about the symbolism that the eagle, butterfly, and peacock represents.
12/26/11-
Ancient Jewish History VI: Hadrian & Roman-Jewish Wars
Hadrian's anti-Jewish policies sparked opposition amongst some of the inhabitants of Judea. A huge uprising of the Jewish people took place. A lot of lives would be lost and communities wiped out while the rebellions took place. In this article, you will learn about the outcomes of the second and third Roman-Jewish Wars.
12/26/11-
Ancient Jewish History V: Titus
Titus was a Roman Emperor that ruled from 79 to 81, but before he landed on the throne, he was a successful military commander. While serving under his father in Judaea, he participated in the First Jewish-Roman War. In this article, you will learn about some of the rebellions that put the Jews and Romans against one another, as well as the people that greatly influenced the outcomes.
12/26/11-
Ancient Jewish History IV: Sadducees, Essenes & Maccabees
Early Jewish history involves an assortment of sects that represented different socio and economical groups within the faith. In this article, you will learn about the Sadducees, Essenes, and another group that confronted the Seleucid Empire with a vengeance.
12/26/11-
Ancient Jewish History III – Kingdom Divided
The death of one individual can greatly influence the change of events in history. This is the case when Solomon dies. As a result, things start to fall upon and tribes start to choose sides. In this article, you will more about this time period related to early Jewish history.
12/26/11-
Ancient Jewish History II: Period of the Judges
Jacob was the third patriarch, who received a different name in the similar fashion to his grandfather. He became known as Israel, and is recognized as the patriarch of the tribes of Israel, which continued through his sons. When famine struck Canaan, he moved the Hebrews to Egypt, but later returned. In this article, you will learn about the Period of the Judges and a united monarchy.
12/26/11-
Ancient Jewish History I : the Patriarchs
Before the Hebrews arrived in Egypt, the history of the Jewish faith includes the actions of a handful of influential figures that include Abraham and Jacob. In this article, you will learn about their involvement in the religion – which was called the Patriarchal Period (or Age).
12/15/11-
Heaven's Gate IV: Finding the Bodies
The mass suicide of Heaven's Gate members seemed well planned, but not everyone died in the initial suicide pact. In this article, you will learn details about the mass suicide, including a connection to Star Trek, where some beliefs of group members had incorporated elements from the show.
12/15/11-
Heaven's Gate III: A Mass Suicide Planned
As Heaven's Gate progressed, the concept of aliens as part of the religion became more prevalent. It was this part of the belief system that would lead to the death of nearly 40 members, including Marshall Applewhite – the co-founder. In this article, you will learn more about the mass suicide associated with the group.
12/15/11-
Heaven's Gate II: Belief System
After moving about the country, Heaven's Gate made a final stop at a mansion in Rancho Santa Fe in California. This is where the mass suicide of the group would take place. In this article, you will learn more about the mass suicide that rocked headlines.
12/15/11-
Heaven's Gate I: The Beginning
Heaven's Gate was a religion that incorporated beliefs regarding UFOs. The group started during the early 1970s, but truly made headlines when members committed suicide in hopes of coming in contact with an alien space craft. In this article, you will learn about the early phases of the religion and information on the founders.
The Ark of the Covenant, the legendary relic of a time long ago when people spoke directly with god seeking guidance is said to be housed in a church that is about to undergo reconstruction - and as a result many are clamoring for a chance to see the artifact for the first time. But will the artifact live up to centuries of expectation inflated ever more by films like The Raiders of the Lost Ark? Or will the public even get a chance in the first place to view this legendary object?
Stars play an important role in various religions and while you may think five points is the norm, there are different numbers of points to a star that come with their own meanings. In this article, you will learn more about the symbolism of stars in regards to the Christian faith.
11/25/11-
Numbers and Other Symbols in the Bible
Throughout the Bible, numbers are often used – especially when it comes to passages that refer to prophecies and making a reference to the future. In this article, you will learn about the significance of the numbers six, seven, eight, nine, ten, twelve, thirteen, and forty, as well as other symbols of the Christian faith, such as butterflies and eagles.
11/25/11-
What is the Bon Festival?
The Bon Festival is a tradition centered on the Japanese Buddhist custom to pay homage to the spirits of their ancestors. This celebration is looked at as a holiday much like a family reunion, where people return to ancestral family locations. They visit and clean the graves of their ancestors. It is a time where ancestors are believed to revisit household altars. Other information pertaining to the festival, its meaning and traditions will be discussed in this article.
The first English Bible given authorization by the King to be used in the Churches in England was introduced in April of 1539. Cromwell made sure that all the churches provided a copy of this Bible in a place that all could read it. In this article, you will learn other changes to religion Henry VIII is responsible for.
A trial was held for Anne on May 15, 1536. Anne expressed her innocence and although she articulated her case well, she was still found guilty of high treason. She was sentenced to die by either losing her head or burning. It was up to the King how she would die.
11/23/11-
Symbols of Christianity: Colors and Numbers
Many religions view the significance of various colors differently. With Christianity, color symbolism is mostly used to represent a variety of banners, vestments and other religious details. Although symbolic colors rarely appear in the Bible, the colors still appear in Christian works of art. In this article, you will learn about the significance of different colors and numbers associated with the religion.
11/22/11-
Henry VIII Part VIII: Anne Boleyn Accused of Adultery
At the start of 1535, the monasteries came into play once again. It was suggested that since England had separated from the Pope that all of the monasteries owed allegiance to the Pope. They faced being closed and their wealth being seized by the Crown.
11/22/11-
Henry VIII Part VII: Fighting Opposition
In March of 1534, the Act of Succession was established as a way to keep Mary from being a part of the succession to the throne. The Act meant that the children that came from his marriage to Anne would be recognized first. Next, the King's councilors were the first to take the Oath of Succession and then others would follow, such as inferior officers, Justices of the Peace, and all house-holders. If someone refused to take the oath, they were subjected to being seen as guilty of treason.
The signing of the Submission of the clergy caused Thomas More to resign from his position as Chancellor in 1532. While he stated it was because his health was failing, it was really because he was deeply opposed to the break with Rome.
11/21/11-
Henry VIII Part V: Supreme Head of the Church in England
Around 1529, attention was also directed towards Thomas Wosley. He was seen as a failure, as he was unsuccessful to get an annulment for the King's divorce. Many people saw this as the reason why he lost his position, and eventually his life. Anne Boleyn also played a role, as she convinced Henry that Wolsey was slowing down the proceedings on purpose. This would lead to his arrest.
11/20/11-
Henry VIII Part IV: Church Reform
The King sent for Thomas Cranmer in the fall of 1529. Cranmer told Henry that he thought the marriage should be tried by the Doctors of Divinity in the Universities. They were more equipped to speak on the matter since they heavily studied the Bible.
Campeggio suggests that Henry should try to reconcile with Catherine, but the King does not want to and want nothing less than to have his marriage annulled. Campeggio agreed to persuade Catherine to enter a convent so that the marriage could be easily dissolved. This article touches upon what happens after Catherine refuses to cooperate with Henry's desire to divorce her.
11/19/11-
Henry VIII Part II: Using Religion to Divorce Catherine of Aragon
The first time King Henry started to change his perceptions on marriage was in 1524. He is no longer having sexual relations with Catherine at this time, and he no longer finds his wife attractive. He started to doubt the strength of his marriage. He believed that God as punishing him because he had taken his brother's wife for his own. He felt that this was the reason why she had not given birth to a son with him.
11/19/11-
Henry VIII: Part I: Separating Religion and Rule in the 1500s
Henry VIII is a fascinating figure in history that not only married a lot of wives, but also bent not only royal rules, but also religious rules so that he could marry who he wanted. In this article, you will learn how Henry influenced religion during his time and some of the changes in history that came as a result.
A documentary being released by Natgeo may once and for all close the book on the biggest mystery of the 21st century. When JFK was shot on November 22, 1963 it shocked the nation still embroiled in a bitter Vietnam War and a nation lost one of its most beloved presidents. But after the Warren Commission conducted their investigation many were dissatisfied with their conclusions, suggesting it relied on a near magical explanation for what happened. And now one group has focused in on the tragedy and suggested that we may be looking at the final piece of evidence to prove what really happened once and for all. But will any investigation answer all of the questions we have for this terrible event?
In the 1950's it was a commonly held belief that by the year 2000 life on the Moon would become possible and that humanity would gradually spread out to Mars and even beyond to begin colonization of other worlds. And those projections were not necessarily overly ambitious. Had the desire to move into space truly gripped us at the same level as our desire to communicate with one another, then it seems fairly likely that we would have developed the technology and infrastructure necessary to make this happen. But instead of computers getting larger and more independent, they god smaller and more connected. But when the information age eventually reaches the moon and beyond, what might it look like?
It's no coincidence that several artifacts are referred to as the holy grail of one sort or another to denote its extreme importance. The Holy Grail itself has long been a highly sought after and coveted item with a legend of its own to accompany its mystique. And few artifacts are quite so powerful as well. It's said the Holy Grail can grant ever lasting life to whoever drinks from it. But where is it? The question has been asked for centuries.
Since there are so many different viewpoints and religious groups associated with Christianity, adherents wished to unify or meet with one another to discuss the subjects that affected their faith, purpose and services. In this article, you will learn about a conference and council that aimed to bridge the distance between certain Christian groups. Other facts concerning the religion are also mentioned.
Throughout the years, different groups associated with Christianity have been created, which were meant to accommodate adherents that embraced slightly different views from other mainstream groups. In 1872, the Jehovah's Witnesses were founded. The Salvation Army followed in 1878. In this article, you will learn more about these two popular religious groups.
11/13/11-
Highlights in Christianity Timeline: 1600 - 1830
After 1600, an increase in the number of different churches and religions was experienced around the world. Also, the spread of Christianity was supported by the sending out of missionaries who went out into the world to convert people to their religion. An important version of the Christian Bible was also created during this time period.
With many different interpretations of the Bible, a range of translations and versions have emerged throughout the centuries. In this article, you will encounter the John Wycliffe translation, as well as who was responsible for the first printing of the Bible.
