...Book Citation Pomeroy, Sarah. Women in Hellenistic Egypt: from Alexander to Cleopatra (New York: Schocken Books), 1984. Author’s Goal The author’s goal in writing this book is to inform people about ancient women, focusing more on Egypt and sounding areas in the earliest centuries, from 2nd century through the 4th. Women were not very popular in ancient times; therefore people know less about them compared to men. Because of this lack of information many people argue about the status of ancient women. That is why Pomeroy wrote this book, she wants to provide as much information about ancient women as she could, to inform her readers. Pomeroy also tends to focus on the women who achieved great goals in life, as to say that even women in...
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...Poverty in Egypt Introduction: Poverty has spread into the whole globe, and most nations are suffering from lack of food and basic needs. One out of two children in the world are considered poor, and 3 billion people live with less than $2.50/day (Causes of Poverty, 2012). Sometimes it is easy to blame poor people for their situation because some are accusing them of being lazy, but most of the times the governments in poor countries are the one who blame. However, it is essential for the governments around the world to makeshift and end this problem. Egypt is one of the countries whose people suffer from poverty. In order for a country to develop, it is important to reduce the percentage of poverty in that country, and Egypt is one of the countries that have to initiate and reduce poverty. In 2010, the percentage of people who lives on less than $1.25 a day is around 25% of the whole population (Poverty and Equity, 2011). Poverty is one of the major reasons that led Egyptians to revolt against Hosni Mubarak who was the president of Egypt for 30 years. Egyptians after the revolution have high hopes on the new president Mohamed Morsi, who received 51.7% of the last presidential elections, to lower the poverty and corruption. While Egypt has used a number of strategies to reduce poverty, much more remains to be accomplished. In this paper, I will provide background information on Egypt, I will examine the extent of poverty in Egypt, I will evaluate the strategies Egypt has implemented...
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...main key to the civilization of Egypt was the Nile River. The Nile over flowed once a year leaving deposits of minerals and fertile black soil, which made it the richest agricultural region in the Mediterranean world(17). The whole civilization ran up and down the Nile, no more than fourteen miles away in either direction. Egyptian history was divided into three periods called kingdoms(Old, Middle, New and two intermediate periods). Egypt was divided into two kingdoms, lower in the north and upper in the south, since the Nile flows from south to north. Two of the major cities were actually developed in Lower Egypt, Nekhen and Abydos(18). The two communities were pretty developed for their time. Pharaohs(which means “great household”) were appointed to rule over Egypt(19).They formed their own political organization, religion, industry, and new ideas. We know the least about the history of the Old Kingdom. Historians relied on texts from the deceased. They came to discover that the Egyptians were very keen on the aspect of death. We do however find out a lot about the Pharaohs. They were considered the link between the land, people, and their gods(21). Taxes, trade, and labor were all administered by the Pharaoh as well. Even though the Pharaoh was in so much power, they needed help. So they appointed “governors” called nomarchs, which usually was from their family. Since Egypt was so huge, communication was vital. This is another reason Egypt thrived due to its communication...
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...Western art through a survey of painting, sculpture, architecture and crafts from the prehistoric era through the medieval period. Emphasis will be on understanding art as an expression of the culture that produced it, and as a means of understanding historical context. We will follow a historical progression, studying a number of cultures and periods in turn. The best way to succeed is to read the textbook before each class, attend every lecture, take good notes, and study each week. Be advised that you simply cannot learn this material at the last minute. Learning Outcomes: Students will attain, through lectures & reading, and will demonstrate through three exams and two papers knowledge about the art and cultures of the western civilization (from prehistory through the Medieval period). Students will develop observation, analytical & writing skills through the writing of two papers on works of art. Grading: Exams: The exams will consist of multiple choice questions based on slides, assigned reading, and lecture notes. You will be provided with a list of images & terms that you need to know for the exam. No other images will appear on the exam. A written medical excuse is required to take a make-up exam, otherwise, you will receive a failing grade for that assignment. Papers: One four-page paper and one six-page paper (requiring visits to local museums) will be assigned. I will provide more information in a separate handout. A written medical excuse is required if...
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...today’s society. The topic is sex, and how it is defined in Leviticus, with particular attention to Leviticus 18:6-23. This is due to the fact that in chapter 18 of Leviticus, it is formatted in such a way where it is laid out as law, or apodictic law. The author tries to deviate from just explaining what the scriptures mean in its context, but instead tries to use the contextual format from the chapters before and after chapter 18 to see what its true interpretation should lay on. Leviticus Chapter 18:6-23 is Lord God talking to Moses about the things that the Israelites shall not do. God speaks to Moses telling him to tell the people of Israel what he is telling him and no to do as others do. “You shall not do as they do in the Land of Egypt, where you lived, and you shall not do as they do in the land of Canaan, to which I am bringing you. You shall not follow their statutes” Leviticus 18:3. (Collins, Harper pg 177) Shortly after God states this to Moses, he describes multiple different ordinances of law dealing with Sexual Relations. A great deal of these ordinances deal with Incest Relationships, such as “None of you shall approach anyone near of kin to uncover nakedness” Leviticus 18:6. (Collins, Harper pg 177) Along with that verse there are multiple others deal with uncovering nakedness of your father, your mother, sister, brother, daughter and in-laws. These ordinances set out by God come pretty standard as to what is expected of the Israelites, as God describes in detailed...
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...or where the alphabet came from but reading this article made my mind drift off into wonderland and I was in awe, thinking “geez if it wasn’t for them then I wouldn’t be able to read today!” I thought the comparison to the phonetic and logographic language done by Tufts University was interesting, because the frontal lobe is very important to processing memory, it reminded me of text messaging and this emoji craze. We use pictures now instead of words to describe what’s going on in our day to day lives. They stated how logographic language activates or triggers a response in motoric memory skills, I see why the Chinese are so smart. I could not agree more with Theuth about writing when he said (“it will make the people of Egypt wiser and improve their memories” for it “provides a recipe for memory and wisdom”)pg54 In my opinion he was speaking the significance of writing into existence. For me writing is the only way that I can remember things. When it comes to homework and test assignments I find myself scoring higher because I took notes or rewrote words I didn’t know the meaning to. I also give the same advice to my daughter, who is in fourth grade, I make her rewrite her spelling words three times and it never fails she has never failed a spelling test. Speaking is innate but actually writing it or reading it is the ultimate test. Speaking starts with infants cooing, then babbling, then they begin to make out sounds. Writing and reading is something that has to be rehearsed...
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...“interdisciplinary” a study as possible, so I’m adding background I think is pertinent and is just fun stuff to know! Prehistory: The text discussed the period when man was still nomadic and groups subsisted as hunter/gatherers. There are two art works that are remarkable as “mirrors of mind” of those earliest people. Don’t be confused by the sequence of the illustrations in your book – the very earliest of the artistic works we have is the “Woman [or ‘Venus’] of Willendorf”. Was this a sculpture of a specific woman? Does it show details? Is its nudity indicative of a lusty sexual obsession of the artist? Why would this subject be a priority for early expression? Really ponder these questions independently for a moment before reading on. If early Mankind was aware of anything, it was that life is CYCLICAL. There are cycles of the moon, of rivers flooding, menstrual cycles, childbearing cycles, seasonal cycles, cycles of the day from sunrise to sunset, etc.. Woman is the source of life and the womb and breasts nourish new life. No, this is not a statue of a particular woman – the features are very abstract and generic. The artist pays homage to womankind as a whole and to her epitomizing the cycles of life which impacted every day. Thousands of years later, we have the fascinating cave paintings of Lascaux. These paintings are mysterious for their location, but they quite clearly focus on the “HUNT” of the hunter-gatherer groups. No one can say for sure, but...
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...be 68 sometimes. Who tells a kid such a thing? Miss Ferenczi, the substitute teacher. Wouldn't it be nice if that were true? If numbers and words could be 'right'' in any form? Throughout the storytelling, Baxter makes Miss Ferenczi’s claims increasingly enticing. Despite a lack of conflict, an explanation for the substitute’s presence is what keeps the tale going. From the moment Miss Ferenczi enters the room, it is like the students have been transported to another world. As a character, she is strange because she is different from anything the students have encountered. Unrestricted by lesson plans, she tells them facts, legends, and weaves them together all of the while, speaking of encounters with angels and sightings of gryphons in Egypt....
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...reacts in a completely different way. He describes the ocean as “horrifying”, and “deadly”, he is afraid of the water. As his diving instructor, Berto, says; he is very close to his panic level underwater. Even though he manages to overcome his fear, he still feels useless and empty. Suicide seems to be a release to him, it’s like he can’t find any joy at all in his life at all. He has nothing left to live for. He is about to loose both his girlfriend and his job. In the end of the text he gets frustrated with he’s fear of the ocean, frustrated with being yellow. Committing suicide becomes not only a relief but also a proof of the fact that he is not a coward. But death is not a relief to Jon the same way as it is a relief in “Suicide’s Note”. Here the description of...
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...Kadesh Revisited: Reconstructing the Battle Between the Egyptians and the Hittites Author(s): Antonio Santosuosso Source: The Journal of Military History, Vol. 60, No. 3 (Jul., 1996), pp. 423-444 Published by: Society for Military History Stable URL: http://www.jstor.org/stable/2944519 . Accessed: 25/01/2015 15:31 Your use of the JSTOR archive indicates your acceptance of the Terms & Conditions of Use, available at . http://www.jstor.org/page/info/about/policies/terms.jsp . JSTOR is a not-for-profit service that helps scholars, researchers, and students discover, use, and build upon a wide range of content in a trusted digital archive. We use information technology and tools to increase productivity and facilitate new forms of scholarship. For more information about JSTOR, please contact support@jstor.org. . Society for Military History is collaborating with JSTOR to digitize, preserve and extend access to The Journal of Military History. http://www.jstor.org This content downloaded from 140.182.176.19 on Sun, 25 Jan 2015 15:31:46 PM All use subject to JSTOR Terms and Conditions Kadesh Revisited: Reconstructing the Battle Between the Egyptians and the Hittites Antonio Santosuosso QCHOLARLY interest in the battle of Kadesh, probably fought at the iend of May of the year 1300 B.C. between the Egyptians of Pharaoh Ramesses 11 (1304-1237) and the Hittites of King Muwatallish (13151296), dates from the latter part of the nineteenth century.1...
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...The Accidental Executive Paper Having grown up in the church, I thought I had learned all I needed to know about Joseph from the book of Genesis. Reading about his life and leadership with adult eyes, and with the framework of “The Accidental Executive” by Dr. Al Erisman, a much more complex and exemplary man was discovered this quarter. The same man who wore ‘a coat of many colors’ and who was betrayed by his brothers, was the same who was tempted by Potiphar’s wife, and the leader who saw Egypt through seven years of famine. No longer simply known for cloaks and familial betrayal, I respect his testimony and leadership. I admire the man he was and hope to lead those around me the way he did. Erisman’s book is a thorough but accessible writing that uses the life of Joseph as a map of lessons we can learn in business, faith, and calling. He explains how the biblical lessons of history are still relevant in our high-tech world today and provides examples of successful people who have implemented these principles and flourished. The conclusion we can derive from his book is not merely the principles themselves that, when put into practice, will prevent obstacles from getting in our way. But rather, a foundation of ethical behavior that produces long term results. In the first chapter, Erisman describes the duality of Jacob’s nature (father of Joseph) and how it affects his entire life. He highlights Jacob as a shrewd businessman and deal-maker who remembers God in...
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...Omar Hamada 900141417 Social Problems in the Middle East Dr. Nazek Nosseir Research Paper What Are The Real Reasons Behind Poverty In The Middle East? "Poverty: The state of being extremely poor" by Oxford Dictionaries Introduction With the recent revolutions in the Middle East demanding word and social justice, and the high levels of unemployment in the region. The Middle East is still suffering from a high poverty rating, and a huge wage gap between the social classes. Rich people literally are getting richer while the poor are facing more problems and disasters as time goes by. Many questions remain unanswered: What are the reasons behind poverty in the Middle East? Why do rich people get richer while the poor get poorer? How do the rich people benefit from the current situation? How laws are fixed to protect only the rich? Are governments involved in these acts? Poverty rate in MENA has been slightly declining since 1990 to 2005, 17 percent of the region's population live below $2/day in 2005. The region faces various challenges in poverty reduction, such as the persistency of poverty, as poverty in this region is impacted by a hasty economic growth, which is above 2 percent per capita. This is a result of the nature of poverty, which is concentrated on groups that benefit the last ones from that economic growth: the uneducated, rural residents, families with a lot of members. Another challenge the region is facing is the increasing inequality, which is increasing...
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...revolves around a particular theme with one lecture on the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament and one on the New Testament. Themes include creation, birth, the hero, the mountain, the community, the Temple, suffering, and the end of time. As we place biblical texts in their historical contexts, we will consider the Bible as a literary work with distinct genres, themes and conventions. The thematic connections between the Hebrew Bible and the New Testament will be explored at the same time that differences in their style and message are investigated. While reading the Bible, we will develop a vocabulary for discussing literary texts as well as a vocabulary specific to texts from the ancient world. This lively and pluralistic course provides a thorough introduction to the literature of the Bible. Course Objectives The Bible is a central text that has influenced literature, history, and global politics. This course instructs students in reading and interpreting the Bible according to its structure and tropes and within its original contexts. The Bible is read in English according to the New Revised Standard Version (NRSV). Students study theories of biblical authorship and gain insight...
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...Journal of Business Cases and Applications The state of accounting in Egypt: a case Khaled Dahawy The American University in Cairo Nermeen F. Shehata Cairo University Tad Ransopher Georgia State University Abstract Egypt, one of the largest Middle East economies, is beginning its transition to a market economy. As a developing nation, Egypt has witnessed several changes in its accounting system during last two decades. This case provides an analysis of the Egyptian accounting system with emphasis on the development of the Egyptian Accounting Standards. In addition, this case makes recommendations for the reformation of the Egyptian accounting system. Keywords: Egypt, International accounting standards, Egyptian accounting standards, Egyptian accounting system, Privatization, Culture The state of accounting, Page 1 Journal of Business Cases and Applications 1. INTRODUCTION The purpose of this case is twofold. The first goal is to present an analysis of the development of the Egyptian accounting system. The second goal is to provide several recommendations to facilitate the Egyptian accounting reformation. Once accounting reformation occurs, Egyptian companies can prepare financial reports that will be of greater benefit than those at present. To Egyptian companies the result will be an increase in foreign investment and funds raised from external sources. With these goals as the objective, Egyptians need to comprehend successful accounting systems...
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...ESADE CASE STUDY Roca in Egypt Written by Josep Franch and Marianna Sablina Kondratieva, 2013 On that evening in late March 2012, Carlos Velázquez, Corporate Marketing Director for Roca Corporación Empresarial (the Roca Group), and Xavier Torras, Corporate Brand and Communication Director for the same company, were taking a short break from their meeting with Gravena, their partner company in Cairo (Egypt). This was the second long day in a row with endless meetings. Torras looked up and said: “What the heck are we going to say in Barcelona?” — where corporate headquarters were located. “I have no idea…” — replied Velázquez — “…if we do finally decide to launch the Roca brand in Egypt despite the current political turmoil, we will be sunk by the crappy advertising campaign…” Torras could not agree more: “This campaign has nothing to do with our brand values, but these guys are the ones who really know the market, and this local advertising agency has outstanding credentials…” he added. As if it was not challenging enough to decide whether or not to go ahead with the launch given Egypt’s political instability, the idea of a local campaign misaligned with the global brand values posed yet another question as to what the company should do with its mainstream brand in the Egyptian market. Roca: Company Background With a sales turnover close to €1.5 billion1, and over 20,000 employees, the Roca Group was the worldwide leader in the bathroom industry (see Exhibit 1 for some...
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