James Black
I am a graduate of Biola University, where I studied World History with an emphasis in Russia and Religion. By specialty I am a historian with a double focus on religious history and teaching. Currently my profession is English Teacher, a free lancer actually, in Russia At present I am living in Russia and have studied in a Russian University, Lobachevsky. My main focus of study there was the Russian language, but through my interactions with people and my class I was able to learn about many other aspects of Russia. Such as the culture, the literature, the religion, and so much more. Besides Russia, history, and teaching I am an avid sports man, reader, cook, and attempter of most everything.
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Biola University: Bachelor of Arts in Russian History with a minor in Bible and teaching emphasis. Lobachevsky, Russian University, Russian LanguageInterests
Travel, Russia, food, sports, religion, history, reading, politics, meeting people, learning, languages, teaching, writing, exploring new cultures, enjoying lifeMotto
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College: The Stepping Stone into LifeThis is a little article that I wrote regarding my views on college. I explain why college is important to me and the significance that college has for me.
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Irony Lightens the MoodA look at some British authors, Thomas Hardy and George Bernard Shaw, who use irony to make a weighty subject manageable. Hardy focuses upon death and God, while Shaw examines society, especially the role of women.
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Philoshopical Undertones of Walter Pater and Oscar WildeAn examination of The Renaissance written by Walter Pater, especially his urging of university students to live a different life. Brief examination of the philosophy, the mindset of high society, that was prominent in the time of Wilde.
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Decline of the Victorian AgeThis is an analysis of two prominent Victorian writers, Arnold and Huxley, view of their society. Whereas Huxley saw the rise or science and subsequent fall of religion as beneficial to society, Arnold did not entirely agree.
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Masaccio Rendition of the Tribute Money in PaintingAn overview of the painting Tribute Money by Masaccio and how he describes Matthew 17:24-27 in art. His painting is as subtle yet powerful as Jesus when Jesus taught this parable.
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Religous Inclinations in PoetryAn overview of some poems written by Robert Browning and others that have a decent amount of religion. Some of the religion is obvious while the rest is hidden within the text.
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Japanese Internment Camps of World War IIAn examination of the internment camps that Americans forced Japanese and Japanese-Americans into. Focusing on the despicable conditions and horrible treatment of the prisoners. Also the fear that Americans had toward their once friends and neighbors.
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The Genuis of TennysonTennyson is able to accomplish and say a lot within only a few short lines. A look at how Tennyson's poems were so popular that he became poet laureate.
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Social Unrest in Victorian WritingLook at prominent factors found in Victorian writing such as social unrest, industrialization and the rise of the middle class. The Victorian era has been called an era of rigid morality but that era dealt with common problems found in modern society.
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British Romantic LiteratureByron, Shelley and Keats are three profound Romantic writers. They share many Romantic characteristics but one defining aspect of these three writers is the vitality and energy they wrote with, which was not common among the earlier writers.
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Romantic Prose WritersRomantic writers are thought of as poets but some were essayists. The prose, like the poetry, shows the turning from reason to emotion, the exploration of the inner self, and the interest in nature, the commonplace, and the supernatural.
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A Look at Trench Warfare in World War OneResearch into the effects that trenches had during the course of World War One and the future of warfare. A look at how the trenches began and then evolved as the war progressed.
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Excessive Violence of the First CrusadeA look at the motives behind the First Crusade and whether or not it was a successful mission. Examination of how the Pope assured peasants of salvation for their contribution of the first crusade.
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Analysis of the Magician's NephewAn overview of the first chronological book in C. S. Lewiss The Chronicle of Narnia. It takes a look at the author, setting, and overarching theme of the book.
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Supernatural Content of Samuel Coleridge: The Rime of the Ancient MarinerThis article takes a look at Coleridge's most famous poem 'The Rime of the Ancient Mariner'.
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Russian MoralityThis is an in depth look at morality in Russia during the 20th century. Examines morality during the Soviet Era and then the transition after the collapse of communism. -
Russian LiteratureIn depth examination of the Yeshua character found in Master and Margarita.
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Book Review: Crime and PunishmentBook review on one of the greatest books written by Russian author Theador Dosteovsky. -
Orthodox ChurchTimothy Ware writes an in depth examination of the Orthodox Church. He breaks down the Orthodox Church for Non-Orthodox and Orthodox people.
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British Literature: The Poems of Robert Burns and William BlakeHere is a review of some British literature poems from Robert Burns and william Blake. -
Book Review: Only One WayAn indepth review of Only One Way edited by Richard Phillips and co-authored with six other acadamics.
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British Literature Analysis: William WordsworthAn analysis of some British literature from William Wordsworth. -
Book Review of The Pleasure of GodA review of the book that John Piper wrote involving the pleasure of God. -
Mark Dever Book Review: Nine Marks of a Healthy ChurchMark Dever examines what is necessary for a healthy and vibrant church in Nine Marks of a Healthy Church.