About E. Nicolson
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E. Nicolson has written 19 articles so far, you can find them below.
Easy Homemade Spaghetti Sauce
This quick and easy homemade spaghetti sauce made from fresh ingredients can be altered to adapt to almost any taste with the simple change of a few items. It is a healthy alternative to commercial sauces and takes only a few minutes to put together. The sauce can serve at least six, keeps well in Read More… »
Posted February 4, 2010 at 7:06 am no comments
The Nativity as Viewed by Hardy and Eliot
Both Thomas Hardy and T.S. Eliot are known for their critical commentary on religion and society in general, yet in their nativity poems The Oxen and Journey of the Magi they have moderated their usual harsh stance. While Hardy laments a loss of childhood faith in The Oxen, Eliot expresses his finding of a new Read More… »
Posted January 20, 2010 at 6:28 am no comments
The Problem With Othello
In The Tragedy of Othello, William Shakespeare paints the picture of a character undone by jealousy, yet jealousy is only a symptom of other factors which lead to his and Desdemona’s deaths. Initially Othello appears to be a confident general, but a deeper study of his narrative reveals someone who is racked with self doubt. For Read More… »
Posted January 12, 2010 at 8:05 am no comments
Woman as Wisdom: Maturity in the Old Testament
Wisdom is personified as woman in Proverbs , and is defined as being strong, having insight and maturity. Several women in the Old Testament exhibit one or more of these qualities. Deborah in the book of Judges embodies strength, insight and maturity through her role as Prophet. Judith, a fictional widow in the Apocrypha, takes Read More… »
Posted January 7, 2010 at 5:37 am no comments
Woman as Wisdom in Proverbs, Sirach, and Baruch
Wisdom is personified as female in the Old Testament text of Proverbs which is surprising given the era of patriarchy at the time of writing. The apocryphal books of Sirach and Baruch also label wisdom as feminine. Whether this was due to pagan influences, such as Egypt’s goddess Ma’at who incorporated many of Wisdom’s traits, Read More… »
Posted January 6, 2010 at 5:55 am no comments
The Bible: More Than just a Religious Text
More than a religious text, the Bible enriches our lives not only through its inspiring message, but through literature and history. Renowned authors through the centuries have used it as a source for their art. Today’s university student needs a thorough understanding of its pages if they are to study and obtain an arts degree. Read More… »
Posted January 5, 2010 at 6:16 am no comments
An Exploration of Ma’at Through Ancient Egyptian Literature
Ma’at was described by the Ancient Egyptian Ptah-hotep “as a path even in front of him who knows nothing”. The unique qualities of Ma’at remain elusive to the non-Ancient Egyptian mind. These qualities can perhaps be best studied through the texts “The Maxims of Ptah-hotep”, “The Teaching for King Merikare”, and “The Tale of the Read More… »
Posted December 30, 2009 at 5:57 am no comments
An Exploration of Ma’at Through Ancient Egyptian History
Duality is a constant theme throughout Ancient Egypt’s history. Ma’at embodies this idea by being a goddess and a concept representing justice, order, and balance. Because other cultures tried unsuccessfully to qualify Ma’at within a one word term, their attempts stretched their own philosophies, and thus Ma’at’s influence was felt throughout the Mediterranean and beyond. Read More… »
Posted December 29, 2009 at 6:09 am no comments
Jane Austen and the Reality of Marriage
In the nineteenth century if a woman did not marry she was likely to be faced with poverty. Through her letters Jane Austen presents us with her insights on the institution of marriage. With her fiction she further enlightens us about the truth of marriage during her time. And while her observations are often entertaining, Read More… »
Posted December 28, 2009 at 7:08 am no comments
Pets and the Elderly: A Beneficial Mix
Senior citizens can benefit from pets in many ways. Studies over the last twenty years have proven that the presence of a pet can lower high blood pressure, increase appetite and decrease medications within all segments of society, but it seems to be particularly beneficial with the elderly. A pet allows our seniors to connect Read More… »
Posted December 26, 2009 at 1:13 pm no comments