Art by Samantha Miller When people think about the story of Noah's Ark — which is from the book of Genesis — many Christians see it as historically accurate. There are other writings and stories throughout history that recount similar events of a "worldwide flood." "The Epic of Gilgamesh" is one example of how the flood story is used outside the Bible — this is also a … [Read more...] about Petty Perspective: Did Noah Bring a Shark on the Ark?
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Seaver Graduation Speaker Announced
Photo courtesy of IMDB Historically speaking, May 2 has been important. In 1536, Anne Boleyn was arrested and imprisoned for adultery, incest, witchcraft and treason. In 1885, The Congo Free State was established. In 2000, President Clinton announced that Global Positioning Systems will no longer be limited to military use. In 2015, Sir Anthony Hopkins will be speaking at … [Read more...] about Seaver Graduation Speaker Announced
Noah: Magnificent plot grips audiences
Photo Courtesy of Paramount Pictures When leaving the theater after seeing Darren Aronofsky’s film “Noah,” I heard a woman mutter to herself, grunting, “That was the most demonic movie I’ve ever seen. Who directed this thing?” Having been utterly transfixed by the film’s impeccable craft, gripping storyline and intellectual depth, I was baffled by that comment. Though “Noah” … [Read more...] about Noah: Magnificent plot grips audiences
Noah: Biblical epic lacking faith
Photo Courtesy of Paramount PicturesThe story of Noah’s Ark in the Book of Genesis is almost universally known to many people of faith. For those unfamiliar with the story, here's a quick synopsis: God is displeased with mankind’s misdeeds and hits the reset button through a flood, planning to restart with Noah and his immediate family. He asks that Noah construct a … [Read more...] about Noah: Biblical epic lacking faith