Sentences with phrase «historical events of the story»

Another critic commented after seeing the film that one needed to know the historical events of the story to enjoy this film.

Not exact matches

The present - day methodology of history and science as an accurate accounting of historical events and an objective description of physical processes simply didn't exist when these stories were composed.

Reinforcing the fact that this book is historical fiction and not a precise biography, my friend Dalia Mogahed (executive director of the Center for Muslim Studies at Gallup and member of President Barack Obama's Advisory Council on Faith - Based and Neighborhood Partnerships) rightfully noted in her review that this «is not a book recounting Muhammad's life, but a beautiful story inspired by it... There was editorial license and creativity, and while many of the words and events have been recorded in authentic sources, many have not...»

myth (noun) \ «mith \ 1 a: a usually traditional story of ostensibly historical events that serves to unfold part of the world view of a people or explain a practice, belief, or natural phenomenon b: parable, allegory

For the Western world, the main alternative to the pattern of repetition of the foundation - story in the individual life story developed in the Hebrew and Christian vision of sequential, successive time, a time of historical struggle and openness, a time which did not wash out the unique, unrepeatable event, but dignified it by giving it its own place in the unrolling process.

Definition of MYTH 1a: a usually traditional story of ostensibly historical events that serves to unfold part of the world view of a people or explain a practice, belief, or natural phenomenon b: parable, allegory 2a: a popular belief or tradition that has grown up around something or someone; especially: one embodying the ideals and inst - itutions of a society or segment of society b: an unfounded or false notion 3: a person or thing having only an imaginary or unverifiable existence 4: the whole body of myths

This transfer of the juridical to the historical underscores several historical traits of the juridical concept itself, in particular, the dual notion of an event that the witness relates and of a story which is his testimony.

but thats not what i'm talking about... i am discussing the god you claim to worship... even if you believe jesus was god on earth it doesn't matter for if you take what he had to say as law then you should take with equal fervor words and commands given from god itself... it stands as logical to do this and i am confused since most only do what jesus said... the dude was only here for 30 years and god has been here for the whole time — he has added, taken away, and revised everything he has set previous to jesus and after his death... thru the prophets — i base my argument on the book itself, so if you have a counter argument i believe you haven't a full understanding of the book — and that would be my overall point... belief without full understanding of or consideration to real life or consequences for the hereafter is equal to a childs belief in santa which is why we atheists feel it is an equal comparision... and santa is clearly a bs story... based on real events from a real historical person but not a magical being by any means!

The result would be a rather full historical reconstruction of events beginning with historical patriarchs and tracking the Bible story through Solomon's Golden Age and beyond.

But for Dawkins, insisting on the factual basis of the story only made things worse: «It may be based on a historical event, in which case it's shocking.»

He defined legend as a story which has expanded and embellished the memory of an original historical event.

From Merriam Webster: Myth 1 a: a usually traditional story of ostensibly historical events that serves to unfold part of the world view of a people or explain a practice, belief, or natural phenomenon b: parable, allegory 2a: a popular belief or tradition that has grown up around something or someone; especially: one embodying the ideals and inst.itutions of a society or segment of society b: an unfounded or false notion 3: a person or thing having only an imaginary or unverifiable existence 4: the whole body of myths 1.

The story of Christ, however, unlike many myths and legends, is an historical event, and a whole empire, the wealthiest and most powerful empire at that, invested its resources looking for a dead body that should have been in that empty tomb, but wasn't.

But the story of Christ is absolutely unique and irreplaceable; and this is true not only because it includes the account of an actual historical event as a part of itself but also because it is itself, in all of its essential parts, the creation of the event.

Genesis is then a myth story of a transcendental event, embracing all space - time with all matter and energy, and spirit, and not of an historical event due to the sin of our first parents within space - time on planet Earth, by Adam and Eve in Eden.

The poets of antiquity did not simply narrate events, whether historical or fictional using standard prose, but rather placed the characters of the stories in an active and real - time dialogue.

Exodus is the story of Israel's creation - deliverance by Yahweh and is based not on demonstrable historical evidence but on the interpretation of the events as seen in the light of faith.

Get your child into the habit of thinking about things and forming her own opinions on everything from current news events to historical milestones to fictional stories.

Party executives including Alban Bagbin, Alhaji Hudu Yahaya, Deputy General Secretary Koku Anyidoho, Ama Benyiwa - Doe and a host of others who are at the forefront of the event will be giving various historical details as far as the party's progress story is concerned.

The story follows two lovers moving through historical events from the time of indigenous settlers to modern - days events.

If it's over, write down your feelings A myth is a traditional story consisting of events that are ostensibly historical, though often supernatural, explaining the origins of a cultural practice

Lee Daniels» The Butler — Forest Whitaker and Oprah Winfrey star in this historical account based on the true story of a White House butler who lived through some of the most important events in history while trying to maintain his sense of purpose and pride.

Of the politically and socially motivated standouts, The Social Network (d. David Fincher) and Black Venus (d. Abdellatif Kechiche) treated us to fictionalised accounts, vastly different in tone and aesthetic, of historical events (of which more below); while Post Mortem (d. Pablo Larrain) offered a fictional personal story set in the time of and impacted by the coup in Chile by Augusto Pinochet that overthrew Salvador Allende; and Inside Job (d. Charles Ferguson) blazed across the screen, a searing must - see documentary indictment of the men and institutions that caused the international financial crash of 2009 (again, more belowOf the politically and socially motivated standouts, The Social Network (d. David Fincher) and Black Venus (d. Abdellatif Kechiche) treated us to fictionalised accounts, vastly different in tone and aesthetic, of historical events (of which more below); while Post Mortem (d. Pablo Larrain) offered a fictional personal story set in the time of and impacted by the coup in Chile by Augusto Pinochet that overthrew Salvador Allende; and Inside Job (d. Charles Ferguson) blazed across the screen, a searing must - see documentary indictment of the men and institutions that caused the international financial crash of 2009 (again, more belowof historical events (of which more below); while Post Mortem (d. Pablo Larrain) offered a fictional personal story set in the time of and impacted by the coup in Chile by Augusto Pinochet that overthrew Salvador Allende; and Inside Job (d. Charles Ferguson) blazed across the screen, a searing must - see documentary indictment of the men and institutions that caused the international financial crash of 2009 (again, more belowof which more below); while Post Mortem (d. Pablo Larrain) offered a fictional personal story set in the time of and impacted by the coup in Chile by Augusto Pinochet that overthrew Salvador Allende; and Inside Job (d. Charles Ferguson) blazed across the screen, a searing must - see documentary indictment of the men and institutions that caused the international financial crash of 2009 (again, more belowof and impacted by the coup in Chile by Augusto Pinochet that overthrew Salvador Allende; and Inside Job (d. Charles Ferguson) blazed across the screen, a searing must - see documentary indictment of the men and institutions that caused the international financial crash of 2009 (again, more belowof the men and institutions that caused the international financial crash of 2009 (again, more belowof 2009 (again, more below).

This may be based on a true story, but the filmmakers never bother exploring the complexities of historical events, instead opting for a comic book - style approach that's entertaining but somewhat unsatisfying.

What makes the film ultimately compelling is precisely the fact that while it is based on a true story, its primary goal is not to represent historical events truthfully but rather to find aesthetic means by which to investigate how one can cinematically render visible past crimes that nevertheless are also suggestive about today without affording viewers the ability to assume the comfortable subject position of historical distance and moral superiority.

«Based on real events... mostly» is Mr. Frears» cutesy way of kicking off the film and asking us to enjoy the unusual story of connection between a Queen and a servant, and cut him some slack on the historical depth.

Interestingly, for such a popular historical figure, there is a dearth of biographical films about her life (the only notable film is the Norma Shearer / Tyrone Power classic from way back in 1938), except through incidental events depicting her as a supporting figure, such as tales of the French Revolution or other stories taking place in the late 18th Century.

This is the story of the people on the peripheral — ordinary citizens thrust into the middle of a historical event.

The challenge of any historical drama is to engage us so that we're not passively observing a series of events, but actively involved in the characters and their story.

The story beats the series presents to loosely following the historical events of 2nd and 3rd century China are all there and all pretty much the same.

However, the story events of the DLC expansions do admittedly feel separate enough that you don't really need to play them to get the whole picture, though it is fascinating to see Team Ninja continue to craft a tale that mixes real - life historical events and people with more fantastical elements like monsters and magic.

Although Francisco Goya is the central character of this story by Forman and co-screenwriter Jean - Claude Carriere (Birth, The Unbearable Lightness of Being), the film isn't really about him, merely using him as a historical and thematic vessel for which to spotlight the Inquisition, Revolution, and events that transpired during his time.

Set between the two World Wars and based on true historical events, Bitter Harvest conveys the untold story of the Holodomor, the genocidal famine engineered by the tyrant Joseph Stalin.

It plays like a retro beat»em up but it also has a historical element in that its story follows events of ancient Britannia.

Brendan's teacher, Steve Arman quotes: «Making these»60 second» history films, is a memory they will never forget and as a result will hopefully enthuse them to see the personal stories of people from the past, who have lived through a diverse set of historical events and social settings.

The second half of the Moveable Game Jams featured experts related to each content theme: employees of Current by GE for the future communities jam, NOAA and NASA staff for the climate change jam, and two New York City historical museum educators for the local stories and immigrant voices event.

Please share any thoughts of historical events you might like to see in future stories....

«One event that really stands out in my head is the story of one of our eighth - grade students, whose historical figure was Abraham Lincoln,» Winters said.

Making these «60 second» History lms, will be a memory they will never forget and as a result will hopefully enthuse them to see the personal stories of people from the past, who have lived through a diverse set of historical events and social settings.

While many students know this historical event, this lesson allows them to explore the true story of Paul Revere and his journey through primary source readings as well as to compare artist Grant Wood's and poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's interpretations of it.

As Facing History teachers we know the power of people's stories and using these stories in a way that provides students with the tools they need to make decisions about historical events and people and apply that knowledge to themselves and their community.

It's a historical novel set in the medieval period (telling the story of the real King Richard III), so I'm booking stalls at every appropriate medieval festival; it's a book aimed primarily at children aged 10 and up, so I'm making overtures to local schools about author visits and to libraries; I'm attending events at my first literature festival next week to meet and network with local authors and hand out some leaflets (maybe even sell a copy or two).

Based on real personalities like Judah Benjamin, the Confederacy's Jewish Secretary of State and spymaster, and on historical facts and events ranging from an African - American spy network to the dramatic self - destruction of the city of Richmond, All Other Nights is a gripping and suspenseful story of men and women driven to the extreme limits of loyalty and betrayal.

Wiles expands the historical - fiction genre by using snippets of songs and speeches as well as archival photos to tell the story of 11 - year - old Franny Chapman as she navigates through personal and world events during the Cuban missile crisis.

Despite the book's almost 500 pages, Hill has crafted a superbly focused narrative and has successfully blended the unforgettable story of an indomitable woman with little known, but important, historical events from Africa, America, Canada and England.

Part history, part activist manual, that book, which remains in print 20 years later, typifies most of Hoose's work: solid information is tied to contemporary and historical events through stories that make the reader care.

In this well - structured and beautifully written novel, the historical narrative alternates with chapters of Evan's present - day story, in which he unravels the mystery of Griff's involvement as a young marine with events on the island, and, simultaneously, takes his own measure of his grandfather.

House of Ashes, published in 2014, is a novel drawn from historical events and tells the story of a gunman, a hostage and a child soldier caught up in a botched coup d'etat.

Enger's breathtaking portrait of the vast Plains landscape is matched by the rich expanse of his characters» emotional terrain, as pivotal historical events - the turmoil of expansionism, the near total demise of the bison herds, and the subjugation of the Plains Indians - blend seamlessly with the story of a family's sacrifice and devotion.

Breathtaking portrait of the vast Plains landscape are matched by the rich expanse of characters» emotional terrain, as pivotal historical events blend seamlessly in this story of a family's sacrifice and devotion.