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Lecture: Introduction to Biblical Worldview - Emmanuel Entee

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The topic by Emmanuel Entee introduces the concept of a biblical worldview by focusing on the foundational themes of creation, the fall, redemption, and restoration. Drawing from Genesis 1-3, the lecture explains the narrative of how the world was created, how humanity fell into sin, and God’s plan for redemption. The lecture emphasizes the Imago Dei (the belief that humans are made in the image of God), the purpose of human life in God’s creation, and the ultimate restoration of all things in God's plan. These themes serve as the foundation of a biblical worldview and shape how individuals understand their relationship to God, community, and the world. What stood out to me the most was the art piece by Sergiy Shkanov. At first glance, the painting seemed simple and mundane. However, as the lecture progressed, I found myself paying more attention to it each day and started to see deeper meaning in both the linear and cyclical nature of creation and the order and complexity of God’s
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The Book, the Scholars, and Kings: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow – My Thoughts on the Movie King James Bible: The Book That Changed the World by David Starkey

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  What I remembered most from the movie is how the young Scottish king, James VI, inherited the English throne from Queen Elizabeth I, his cousin, and made the significant decision to commission, or at least allow, a new translation of the Bible. His aim was to bring unity between different Christian factions in England—mainly the Anglicans/monarchy supporters and the Puritans/reformists. King James’ diligent supervision and the rigorous scholarship from both sides ultimately led to the completion of the King James Bible, a work that has become well known throughout the Western world. The first thing that struck me while watching the movie was how much more of a drama it felt like than a documentary. I also noticed that King James wasn't portrayed as appropriately aged towards the later years of his life, with little attention to makeup or prosthetics to reflect the passage of time. Despite my slight criticisms of the production value, there were moments in the film that touched me
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