The majority of Christians read the Bible as inspiring spiritual text without too much consideration of the more academic side of biblical interpretation. Thorough Bible readers are at the mercy of textual notes to get whatever benefit is possible from a more academic approach. However, paying more attention to the figurative language in the Bible …
The Creative Process: Reflections on Invention in the Arts and Sciences Edited With An Introduction by Brewster Ghiselin Reviewed by Julie Sara Porter What does it mean to be creative? What is the creative process? Where does inspiration come from? Where do the great thinkers and artists get their ideas? How does someone take …
As the Bible we know today comes in several different languages, one common question tends to cross people’s minds from time to time. People often wonder in what language was the Old Testament written. To fully understand and appreciate the present diversity we see in terms of languages the Bible is written in, there’s a …
Ancient Israel, a land that has stood the test time. Israel has a rich and fascinating history. There have been countless wars, and uprisings have been fought across it, for the claim of the promised land. Due to the constant changing hands of Israel, many ethnicities have called ‘home’ the ancient Israel. Geography and history …
Many people, both those belonging to Abrahamic faiths and those who do not, know the story of Joseph. In the Bible, he is an important figure in the Book of Genesis. His story is also important in the Jewish faith as well as in the Islamic faith. The story has inspired many works of art, …
The Richest Woman in America: Hetty Green in the Gilded Age By Janet Wallach Reviewed by Julie Sara Porter Hetty Green (1835-1916) is not a well known name now but during the Gilded Age she was considered quite notorious. She was notorious partly because she was a sharp and savvy investment broker, one of …
In his book, Darwin’s Dangerous Idea, Daniel Dennett maintains that the Copernican Revolution has become an intellectual accessory of every child today, and expresses his hope that in the future Darwin’s conception will share the same condition. The Copernican theory – especially in the context of Galileo’s scientific approach – was as threatening for the …
Grant writing is something that can be mystifying to people and many have no idea how to become a grant writer. Many people who work at non-profits end up grant writing at one point or another so it is a good skill to know, even if you don’t think your job will ever require you …
People have always tried to interpret their dreams, from ancient times to now. Ancient cultures had many different traditions in regard to dream, their interpretation and their significant meaning to their waking life. Many ancient cultures such as the Egyptians, believed that their dreams came from the gods and it is a known fact that …
Medical billing and medical coding are both essential functions in the healthcare world. Medical billers submit claims to insurance companies, process payments, and follow up with claim disputes. Medical coders classify medical procedures, diagnoses, supplies, etc. into different codes in order to both summarize in medical reports and for billing purposes. Online medical billing and …