Hebrew Religions Influence on essays

Hebrew Religion's Influence on essays When the Hebrews petitioned God for a king, he felt betrayed, as if they had lost faith in him. The Hebrews sighted that they wanted a king to judge us like all nations (29), however the Hebrews were not like other nations. They were unique in having a strictly monotheistic religion as well as having their God rule over the whole land as their only king. Even after God had granted the Hebrews a king, religion was still much entwined in the Hebrew government. All decisions made by the king had were to be strictly in line with the will of God as given by the prophets. After leaving Egypt, the Hebrews became a flock roaming around the Middle East. They lacked any true leader and were lawless, holding no regard for God by making graven images and losing faith. It was not until Moses climbed Mount Sinai and was given a covenant set forth by God, to be enforced by the prophets, the 10 Commandments, did the Hebrews begin to form a group of ruling prophets. Throughout the beginning of the Hebrew country, Canaan, before there were kings, the Hebrews only form of government was solely religious based. When the Hebrew people first desired a king to judge us like all the nations (29), God felt betrayed, as if the Hebrews had rejected (him) (29). Despite the fact that God felt betrayed after all he had done for the Hebrew people, he granted their wish of a king. The first kings of Canaan were chosen by God through the prophet Samuel and were instructed to captain over (Gods) inheritance (31). In the event that these kings began to follow the will of the people over the will of God, God would reject him as was the case with Saul, the first king of Canaan. God instructed Saul (through Samuel) to smite Amalek, and utterly destroy all that they have, and spare them not; but slay both man and woman, infant and suckling, ox and sheep, camel and ass (35) Saul does n...

How My Editor Helped Me Understand Historical Fiction • The Reedsy Blog

How My Editor Helped Me Understand Historical Fiction The Reedsy Blog How My Editor Helped Me Understand Historical Fiction Dan Cross' debut novel, Caesar of Mercenaries, has been shortlisted for the 2018 Wilbur Smith Adventure Writing Award. In this post, he talks about the responsibility historical fiction writers have when it comes to blending fact and fiction - and the advice his editor ultimately gave him that set him on the path to success.I have long possessed a fascination with history. I find it incredible how extraordinary events can be traced back, sometimes hundreds of years, to seemingly innocuous moments.Even more fascinating: some of these moments are due to the actions of one person or a small group who remain relatively unknown today. To me, these men and women are the lost champions of human history, and I delight in using my other passion, writing, to bring them into contemporary consciousness and to give them personalities worth remembering.Historical fiction is enjoying something of a resurgence in popular media today, including television and video gaming. But in no other medium is it more prevalent than the written word. From Ken Follett’s The Pillars of the Earth to Phillipa Gregory’s The Other Boleyn Girl, there are countless examples of authors reimagining past lives and events to create an entertaining and educational story.Caesar of MercenariesIn 2017, I learned of Captain Roger de Flor: a Templar who became a pirate, and then later the Megas Doux (or Caesar) of Constantinople. Reading the little information in the historical record, I became fascinated by this man and his adventures across the world. I wondered why Hollywood hadn’t made a movie about him yet, and then became excited about the prospect that I could be the one to tell his story. (You can read the synopsis for Caesar of Mercenaries here). Are you a historical fiction writer who's straddled the line between fact and fiction? Leave any questions or comments for Dan Cross in the comments below!