1. The film Monsieur Ibrahim et les fleurs du Coran makes a very clear point that its protagonist is a Sufi. Research Sufism in books, and then explain why Ibrahim places such stress on non-legalism, interior religion, on mercy rather than vengeance, on generosity and forgiveness, on music, drink, and enjoyment.
2. Based entirely from books—internet sources are expressly forbidden, even as consultations—please reconstruct, as best as you can, the life of the prophet Muhammad.
3. With reference to purely literary devices—I’m thinking of form, language, organization, tone, mood, atmosphere, action, characterization, etc.—please analyze the Gospel according to Saint Luke. Again, no proselytizing or preaching—just assess the style and its effect.
4. What made the new religion of Christianity so subversive, so attractive, and so different from the polytheistic set of beliefs popular in Rome?
5. Please research and analyze Confucius’ sayings as part of traditional Chinese culture and mindsets. Confucianism is often associated with a sense of deep conservatism and tradition—are there ways in which his philosophy is radical?
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1. The film Monsieur Ibrahim et les fleurs du Coran makes a very clear point that its protagonist is a Sufi. Research Sufism in books, and then explain why Ibrahim places such stress on non-legalism, interior religion, on mercy rather than vengeance, on generosity and forgiveness, on music, drink, and enjoyment.
2. Based entirely from books—internet sources are expressly forbidden, even as consultations—please reconstruct, as best as you can, the life of the prophet Muhammad.
3. With reference to purely literary devices—I’m thinking of form, language, organization, tone, mood, atmosphere, action, characterization, etc.—please analyze the Gospel according to Saint Luke. Again, no proselytizing or preaching—just assess the style and its effect.
4. What made the new religion of Christianity so subversive, so attractive, and so different from the polytheistic set of beliefs popular in Rome?
5. Please research and analyze Confucius’ sayings as part of traditional Chinese culture and mindsets. Confucianism is often associated with a sense of deep conservatism and tradition—are there ways in which his philosophy is radical?