PPT-Mythology of Christmas

I dont know a single biblical theologian of worldrank that thinks the virgin birth is literal history and I think its time we say that to the worldatlarge And you might find one at some of these fundamentalist schools but they wouldnt be recognized as scholars in the academies of Christian learning. Presented by:. Dan Foreman (danf@prodb.com). Our Mentors. Introduction – Dan Foreman. Progress User since 1984. Author of several Progress related Publications. Progress Performance Tuning Guide. Progress Database Administration Guide. Mrs. McFarland. Honors Reading. What . is . Greek . Mythology. ?. The people of ancient Greece. shared stories called myths. about the gods, goddesses,. and heroes in which they. believed.. . Each god or goddess was. MYTHOLOGY. RETOLD. . MYTHOLOGIES. Greek, Roman, Celtic, Norse, Egyptian, Hebrew, Japanese, Chinese, Estrucian, Latvian, Korean, Mesopotamian, Persian, Polynesian, African, Caribbean, Aboriginal, Hindu, Islamic, Aztec, Basque, Inca, Maya, Haitian, Christian, Hittite, Indonesian, Khmer, Lithuanian, Madagascan, Melanesian, Micronesian, Slavic, Syrian, Tibetan, Arthurian. (Encyclopedia Mythica). Tom Sienkewicz. Monmouth College. tjsienkewicz@monmouthcollege.edu. http://. department.monm.edu/classics/swpaca.starwars.pptx . http://department.monm.edu.classics/courses/CLAS230/StarWars. . http://. from the Greek 'mythos' for story-of-the-people, . and 'logos' for word or speech, the spoken story of a people. Terms:. Mythology is the study and interpretation of often sacred . tales (. myths) . of a . Mrs. Burhenn. What is Greek Mythology?. The people of ancient Greece shared stories called myths about the gods, goddesses, and heroes in which they believed.. Each god or goddess was worshipped as a deity and. of. Ancient Greece. A Mythology . Webquest. Adapted from Mythology . Webquest. by Miss Albert. http://teacherweb.com/WQ/MiddleSchool/TheLightningThief/apt1.aspx. Introduction. Have you ever wondered what it would be like to have a superpower? To fly through the air or leap tall buildings in a single bound? Well, the Greek gods and goddesses of Olympus had it all: power over the earth, sky, sea, and underworld, lightning bolts, skills on the battlefield and in the hunt, athleticism, beauty, and superior intelligence. Unfortunately, they also had their faults: vanity, jealousy, and greed, to name a few.. Period 6 Matheny. Summary of the Poem. Based on a Greek mythological story of the same name. Leda is approached by the Greek god Zeus who appears in the form of a swan. The swan forces itself upon Leda and rapes her. We wake this morning to a brand-new world..  . In the depths of the night,. amid toil and travail,. blood, sweat and tears,. Christ has been born..  . The biggest move God ever made.. Setting aside glory and magnitude and certainty,. Write a five-paragraph essay which explains how the modern celebration of the Christmas Holiday reflects the notion of the American Melting Pot. Be sure to explain specific examples in your essay.. This will be counted as an extra-credit homework assignment!. Santa with the children all waiting in line;. Happy smiles and excited eyes..  . But that’s not Christmas..  . Decorations sparkling on the Christmas tree;. Pretty lights twinkling all down the street;. December 24. December 25. December 31. What do Americans usually eat for Christmas dinner?. a. Ham or turkey. b. Fried chicken. c. Pizza. turkey. ham. What it this?. a. sock. b. socks. c. stocking. Where was Jesus born?. In a hospital. In a castle. In a stable. What did the Wise Men follow to find Jesus?. The sun. The star. The moon. What did Jesus sleep in?. A crib. Mary’s arms. A manger. Who did NOT visit the baby Jesus?. Difference in the expressions?:. Happy Holidays!. Have a very merry festive season, there!. Merry Xmas!. Merry Christmas!. Difference in the expressions?:. Happy Holidays! (US non-Christian). Have a very merry festive season, there! (UK, non specific).