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The Story of John you were wanting to do

The Story of John you were wanting to do

On Earth war was extremely common for thousands of generations and throughout that a single family stood out for it's members being involved in all of the world's wars throughout history. These indivuals were usually legends in the heart of battle. Eventually humanity evolved warfare had also evolved and so did these family members than came peace. The descendents began to lose the ability to fight gradually eventually came members who could no longer fight at all. They were in building and destruction before they became farmers. Thirty nine generations of farmers later became a family of fishers. Forty generations later the youngest son of the family was killed in a car accident at the age of sixteen. His girlfriend was devastated by that and had taken her life soon after. After he died his soul was brought before God he says "Am I dead?" God says "Yes you have died in a tragic accident I am willing to give you a second chance at life" The boy says "What's the price?" God says "You'll be reincarnated in a different world one with magic monsters and the likes" The boy says "I accept thank you" God reincarnated the boy. The girlfriends soul soon after appears before God he says "Hello you have unfortunately died this is very tragic" The girl says "Agreed I wish that I could have been with my beloved in the afterlife" God says "I reincarnated him to another world" The girl says "Please send me to the same world" God says "Sure I don't see any reason to keep a love so strong that even death and reincarnation can't break it" The girl says "Thank you so much" God reincarnated her to the same world.
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The Gospel of John

The Gospel of John

The Gospel according to John is quite different in character from the three synoptic gospels. It is highly literary and symbolic. It does not follow the same order or reproduce the same stories as the synoptic gospels. To a much greater degree, it is the product of a developed theological reflection and grows out of a different circle and tradition. It was probably written in the 90s of the first century. The Gospel of John begins with a magnificent prologue, which states many of the major themes and motifs of the gospel, much as an overture does for a musical work. The prologue proclaims Jesus as the preexistent and incarnate Word of God who has revealed the Father to us. The rest of the first chapter forms the introduction to the gospel proper and consists of the Baptist’s testimony about Jesus (there is no baptism of Jesus in this gospel—John simply points him out as the Lamb of God), followed by stories of the call of the first disciples, in which various titles predicated of Jesus in the early church are presented. The gospel narrative contains a series of “signs”—the gospel’s word for the wondrous deeds of Jesus. The author is primarily interested in the significance of these deeds, and so interprets them for the reader by various reflections, narratives, and discourses. The first sign is the transformation of water into wine at Cana (Jn 2:1–11); this represents the replacement of the Jewish ceremonial washings and symbolizes the entire creative and transforming work of Jesus. The second sign, the cure of the royal official’s son (Jn 4:46–54) simply by the word of Jesus at a distance, signifies the power of Jesus’ life-giving word. The same theme is further developed by other signs, probably for a total of seven. The third sign, the cure of the paralytic at the pool with five porticoes in chap. 5, continues the theme of water offering newness of life. In the preceding chapter, to the woman at the well in Samaria Jesus had offered living water springing up to eternal life, a symbol of the revelation that Jesus brings; here Jesus’ life-giving word replaces the water of the pool that failed to bring life. Jn 6 contains two signs, the multiplication of loaves and the walking on the waters of the Sea of Galilee. These signs are connected much as the manna and the crossing of the Red Sea are in the Passover narrative and symbolize a new exodus. The multiplication of the loaves is interpreted for the reader by the discourse that follows, where the bread of life is used first as a figure for the revelation of God in Jesus and then for the Eucharist. After a series of dialogues reflecting Jesus’ debates with the Jewish authorities at the Feast of Tabernacles in Jn 7; 8, the sixth sign is presented in Jn 9, the sign of the young man born blind. This is a narrative illustration of the theme of conflict in the preceding two chapters; it proclaims the triumph of light over darkness, as Jesus is presented as the Light of the world. This is interpreted by a narrative of controversy between the Pharisees and the young man who had been given his sight by Jesus, ending with a discussion of spiritual blindness and spelling out the symbolic meaning of the cure. And finally, the seventh sign, the raising of Lazarus in chap. 11, is the climax of signs. Lazarus is presented as a token of the real life that Jesus, the Resurrection and the Life, who will now ironically be put to death because of his gift of life to Lazarus, will give to all who believe in him once he has been raised from the dead.
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What are the best John Brunner novels?
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2024-11-03 18:32
Another great one is 'The Sheep Look Up'. This novel is a powerful environmental warning. It shows the consequences of pollution and corporate greed on the environment and the people. It's a very engaging read that makes you think about our real - world situation.
Which John Brunner novels are regarded as the best?
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2024-11-03 15:36
Definitely 'The Sheep Look Up'. It paints a very bleak picture of a world where the environment has been so badly damaged. Brunner uses vivid descriptions to show the effects on the characters. It's a great example of science fiction being used to raise awareness about real - world problems.
What makes John Brunner's science fiction unique?
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2024-11-11 18:28
His unique perspective. He often looks at the future from a very realistic and often critical angle. For example, in many of his works, he doesn't just show the cool tech of the future but also the problems that come with it, like in 'The Sheep Look Up' where environmental degradation is central.
Can you recommend some works by John Brunner in science fiction?
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2024-11-11 12:27
His 'The Jagged Orbit' is also notable. It deals with themes like racism, politics, and social unrest in a science - fiction context, making readers think about the possible consequences of these issues in the future.
What are the characteristics of Brunner science fiction?
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2024-11-12 01:43
Brunner's science fiction is remarkable in several aspects. One key feature is his ability to blend different genres within the science fiction umbrella. He might incorporate elements of mystery, adventure, and even some philosophical musings. His works often make the reader question the status quo of our current world by presenting alternative futures. In his stories, you can find detailed descriptions of future technologies, not just for the sake of cool gadgets, but to show how these technologies can shape and reshape human relationships, cultures, and power dynamics. His writing style is also engaging, with a good balance between action - packed sequences and more reflective, character - driven moments.
Can you recommend some Brunner science fiction works?
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2024-11-11 22:47
One of his well - known works is 'Stand on Zanzibar'. It's a great example of his exploration of future societies.
Who is John in 'the ghost of john story'?
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2024-12-12 00:54
John in 'the ghost of john story' is a mystery figure. He could be a character created based on real - life events or just a figment of someone's imagination. He could be a historical figure from the area where the story is set. For example, if the story is set in a small town, John might have been a local merchant or a farmer who met an untimely death. His identity as a ghost is what makes the story interesting, as people try to piece together who he was in life based on the hauntings and strange occurrences associated with his ghost.
Is there a 'John Green' fanfic related to 'bald John Green' and 'other John Green'?
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2024-12-14 17:21
I'm not sure if there is a specific fanfic directly related to 'bald John Green' and 'other John Green'. There are a vast number of John Green fanfics out there, but this combination seems rather specific. It might exist in some corner of the fanfic world, but it would take some in - depth searching through fanfic platforms to find out.
Who is John in the 'John Pork True Story'?
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2024-12-02 01:43
I have no idea who John is in this 'John Pork True Story'. It could be a fictional character created for a story about pork - related adventures, or perhaps a real - life person sharing their experiences related to pork. But without more details, it's impossible to determine.
Who was John Henry in 'the john henry story'?
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2024-11-27 06:38
In 'the john henry story', John Henry was a heroic figure. He was a railroad worker who was known for his amazing physical strength and his unyielding spirit. He became a symbol of human resistance against the rise of machinery in the workplace.
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