Robinson Crusoe has been known for his adventures on a deserted Island, but not many know of the spiritual journey he went through during his time on the island. Robinson Crusoe starts to rethink...Show moreRobinson Crusoe has been known for his adventures on a deserted Island, but not many know of the spiritual journey he went through during his time on the island. Robinson Crusoe starts to rethink his relationship with God and he starts to base his life's purpose on divine providence. After analyzing his conversion I come to find his attitude towards God and religion has not changed as much as one would like to think after reading about his isolation.Show less
This thesis traces the development and the adaption of the originally Catholic concept of Holy War to the post-Reformation era, and a new faith, Protestantism. For this reason one part of the main...Show moreThis thesis traces the development and the adaption of the originally Catholic concept of Holy War to the post-Reformation era, and a new faith, Protestantism. For this reason one part of the main research-question of this thesis was how the concept of Holy War emerged in the anti-Spanish polemics, and the other part deals with its socio-political functions within the English society. The conclusion of the author is that the purpose of Holy War rhetoric in the anti-Spanish polemics was a way to sacralize political rule in England and to strengthen the English national identity. To maintain Protestantism, Catholicism needed to be fought. By strengthening the national Protestant identity and sacralizing the political rule, Holy War had become a productive cultural concept that continued to be present in the English society of the late sixteenth century.Show less
Research clearly shows the negative attitude that Russian citizens have towards Protestantism. An interesting question that raises here, is: how would the members of Russian Protestant churches...Show moreResearch clearly shows the negative attitude that Russian citizens have towards Protestantism. An interesting question that raises here, is: how would the members of Russian Protestant churches experience this attitude towards them? To what extent do they feel tolerated by their society, as members of a non-traditional religion? The aim of this thesis is to research this, with the main research question being the following: “How do members of a non-traditional religious community in Russia experience religious tolerance in their country?”Show less
This thesis looks at the effects of two Protestant Missionaries in 17th Century New England and their effects on the indigenous population and how the indigenous population reacted to them.
