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Tombstone Photography
Pictures are a great way to document graveyards, photographs make for beautiful scenic views of the cemetery as well as capturing inscriptions on individual tombstones. Sometimes it can be quite difficult to achieve clear, sharp photos of stones that are centuries old. Some stones may be easy to read up close, but if you want to capture some artsy, three dimensional carvings and[...]
Four Horseman of the Apocalypse
The four horseman of the Apocalypse are described in the last book of the bible, the Book of Revelation. This description is a mere eight verses, but these eight verses are arguably among the ones that really stick when you learn about them.The horseman appeared after four of the seven seals on the scroll from God were opened by the Lamb (Jesus). As each seal was opened, a man on a[...]
A Lyke Wake Dirge
Telling of the soul's travel and the hazards it faces on its way from Earth to Heaven, the funeral chant, A Lyke Wake Dirge has been used for many years as a poem which addresses both the corpse and the mourner.First collected in 1686 by John Aubrey, the origin of the chant dates as far back as the 14th century, where in Cleveland, North Yorkshire, women were said to have sung the chant[...]
Modern Martyrs
The term martyr refers to someone who suffers persecution and death for refusing to renounce their faith and beliefs. Some historical martyrs include St. Stephen, St. Peter, and St. Joan of Arc. After the restoration of Westminster Abbey (UK) in 1995, it was decided to fill the ten gothic-style niches above the west doorway with ten statues. Rather than putting up statues of traditional[...]
Scientific White Light
A experience that came under great debate in the 1970s is still a hotly discussed issue as people pit science against faith during the discussion of the near death experience.In particular, the sensation of euphoria, accompanied by a white light sometimes in a tunnel, as well as visions of loved ones and deities. Scientist have performed studies for years on this subject to determine[...]
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