Repeat After Us
Repeat After Us: My Period Had Come for Prayer
A poem from Emily Dickinson, "My Period Had Come for Prayer--", is provided on this site. Students may listen to this poem read aloud by Gary Bodwin and can access a printable version of this piece.
PBS
Islam: Empire of Faith: Five Pillars
Follow each of the five links to gain a deeper understanding of the Five Pillars of Islam.
Other
Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia: The Five Pillars of Islam
An objective explanation of the Five Pillars of Islam, which are a Muslim's primary obligations in his or her lifetime.
Other
Rowan University: Matthias the Apostle
This short article deals with the story of St. Matthias, the "13th. Apostle", chosen by the others to replace Judas after his death. This site also contains prayers in his honor.
Other
The Julian of Norwich Website/life and Works of Julian
This site gives a brief biography of Julian of Norwich, which is then followed by almost 70 links to sources about her life and works. Click on "Showing of Love" in the third line for both text and analysis. An amazing number of resources.
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Prayer
This site from The New Advent is an overview of prayer in the history, tradition and life of the Catholic Church. This article also includes types of prayer. This article was written from a Catholic point of view. Please note that "The...
Other
Ahavat Israel: Yom Kippur :The Day of Atonement
Defines Yom Kippur. Discusses kaparot, atonement, treatment of food and clothing.
BBC
Bbc: Religions: Five Pillars of Islam
Brief explanations of each of the Five Pillars of Islam, with links to more detailed accounts.
Other
Universal Prayer in the Musaf of Rosh Hashana
Discusses the Musaf of Rosh Hashana. Describes the actual service and discusses it as an example of the "universal idea."
Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy
Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Western Concepts of God
This site from the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy provides an overview of how people viewed God from the time of the Roman Empire until today.
American Indian Heritage Foundation
The Seven Sacred Prayers
An excellent site that includes links to prayers used by Native Americans as they address the seven spirits, one of which is Mother Earth.
Other
Bede the Venerable, Priest, Monk, & Scholar
This site provides a moderate-length biography, one of Bede's hymns, and a related prayer in traditional and modern language.
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: The Epistles of Cyprian
A long document made up of translations of many of Cyprian's letters, which state his theological views in great detail. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of...
Other
Christian Answers: Jesus Christ
This site begins with prophetic messages about Jesus and goes through his birth, life, death and resurrection. A lot of information here.
