1) Amenemhat I was a pharaoh of Egypt during the Middle Kingdom who ensured the people had food and prosperity.
2) He instructed his son to rule harshly but be wary of betrayal from those he helps as he himself was betrayed despite helping many.
3) Descriptions are given of medical procedures from one of the oldest medical texts, the Edwin Smith Papyrus, including treating a head wound with ostrich egg and a shoulder injury with stitching.
The document encourages the reader to sit back, relax and enjoy observing the simple yet remarkable life of mother nature and the animals she created. It instructs the reader to scroll through the presentation at their own pace using the enter button and to share the presentation with others who need to relax and smile.
Ahmed Elokr is a Senior MBB Business and Network Consulting Professional with over 13 years of experience in the ICT industry. He currently works as a Senior MBB Business and Network Consulting Manager for Huawei Technologies in the Middle East region. Previously he has held roles in wireless solution sales, marketing, and business development. He has a Master's in Business Administration and a Bachelor's degree in Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering.
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Revised 9/11/11 page 1
Egyptian Tales (1): The Eloquent Peasant
Retold by W. M. F. Petrie (1899)
Procursus by DKJ
This is probably the most famous story we have from ancient Egypt. It is known from
multiple fragmentary copies that have survived to modern times, suggesting that it was probably
a great favorite that would have been copied over and over again. Based on the style of language
so-called Middle Egyptian the story seems to have been drafted not too long after the time
in which the action is set.
The action takes place in a region called Henenseten, near the Faiyum oasis southwest of
modern Cairo. Nearby Herakleopolis (modern Ahnas) was the capital of the unstable IXth and
Xth dynasties (2160-2040 BC), the last part of what Egypt historians call the First Intermediate
Period between the Old Kingdom and the Middle Kingdom. The IXth dynasty probably
governed all of Egypt for a time; the Xth was only northern, and traditions about the savage
cruelty of the royal house survived clear to Greek times.
The various fragments of this story disagree with each other. Petrie attempted to create a
single version. In the course of it, he decided to leave out some of the quotations intended to
illustrate the eloquence of the peasant, partly because they survive only in fragments and partly
because what he included he deemed to be enough to convey the general floweriness of speech
that the Middle Kingdom audience apparently thought elegant.
Dramatis Personae
Peasant = a peasant (sekhti)
High Steward Meruitensa = a local lord
Workman = a workman (hemti), the son of a serf in the service of Lord
Meruitensa
The Tale
There once lived in the Salt Country of Sekhet Hemat a peasant, named Peasant, with his
wife and children, his asses and his dogs. Peasant trafficked in all good things of the Salt
Country, conveying them to Henenseten in the desert to the south. Regularly he traveled with
rushes, natron, and salt, with wood and pods, with stones and seeds, and all good products of the
Salt Country.
One day this Peasant was journeying to the south to Henenseten. When he came to the
lands of the house of Fefa, north of Denat, he found a man there standing on the bank, a man
called Workman, son of a man called Asri, who was a serf of the High Steward Meruitensa.
MMW-11: Egyptian Tales (1): Eloquent Peasant
Revised 9/11/11 page 2
Now this Workman saw that the asses of Peasant were pleasing in his eyes, and he
thought, "Oh that some good god might let grant me steal away the goods of Peasant from him!"
As it happened, Workman's house was by the dyke of the tow-path used to pull boats
along the river. The tow path was very narrow, only the width of a waist cloth: on the one side of
it was the water, and on the other side of it he grew his grain.
Workman said to his servant, "Hasten and bring me a shawl from the house," and it was
brought instantly. He spread out this shawl on the face of the dyk ...
This volume is a selected introductory literary interpretation of ancient Kemetic (Egyptian) literature organized in thematic sections based on literal translations
of the Medu Neter into English, self-consciously organized to bring a new audience to the splendiferous wisdom of
ancient Kemet
The document discusses the importance of preparing for the coming crisis and tests of faith. It warns that temptation will overcome those who do not recognize their dependence on God. True conversion means having a changed heart, mind, and life, not just feelings. Youth are encouraged to resist evil through studying the Scriptures and seeking God daily in prayer. Relying on oneself instead of God leaves one vulnerable to Satan's deception.
The importance of this study cannot be emphasized enough, even
to the point of life an death, it will be dulet to some, but put out
of judical consideration by most
Sometimes Al Shaddai releases a gem (excuse the pun), that
magnifies his word beyond what seems mans understanding, and
it magnifies a Verse in truth, Holding to the original language of
Abraham, Yitzhak and Yaakov , reveals truth in its purest form
This document is an introduction by the author to a story he has told over 6,000 times about a man named Al Hafed. According to the story, Al Hafed was a wealthy farmer in ancient Persia who was visited by a Buddhist priest. The priest told Al Hafed about the creation of the world and that diamonds are the most valuable of God's mineral creations. Inspired by this, Al Hafed became obsessed with finding diamonds to become rich. He asked the priest where he could find diamonds and the priest told him he could find them in his own backyard.
The Book of Joel is a Jewish prophetic text containing a series of "divine announcements". The first line attributes authorship to "Joel the son of Pethuel". It forms part of the Book of the twelve minor prophets or the Nevi'im in the Hebrew Bible, and is a book in its own right in the Christian Old Testament.
The document provides guidance on how to cultivate an attitude of thankfulness. It encourages the reader to reminisce about positive experiences from the past year, remind themselves and others of blessings, and rejoice in what they have. The reader is prompted to fill out charts listing people, things, and events they are thankful for from each month and year of their life. Overall, the document promotes focusing on blessings, rather than troubles, as a way to be thankful.
The document summarizes the parable of the tame and wild olive trees from the Book of Mormon, which prophesies about the scattering and gathering of Israel. It explains how the northern kingdom of Israel was conquered and its people scattered, while Judah was later conquered by Babylon. Some Jews were then used to teach the gospel to gentiles. The parable predicts that in the latter days, Jesus Christ will visit scattered and lost tribes to gather them.
The document provides an account of Ezekiel's visions from God. Some key details:
- Ezekiel sees a vision by the Kebar River of Babylon where he is exiled with other Judeans. In the vision he sees fantastic beings and wheels within wheels, surrounded by God's glory.
- God commissions Ezekiel as a prophet to the rebellious nation of Israel, telling him to deliver warnings and prophecies of coming judgment, though the people may not listen.
- Ezekiel acts out sieges on a model of Jerusalem to symbolize its coming destruction. He lies on his side for months representing the years of Israel's and Judah's sins.
- Further visions involve shaving his head and beard and
This document contains a prayer for various concerns and people, as well as hymns and bible passages about faith and the end times. The prayer requests guidance and healing for the church, leaders, sick individuals, and all who receive communion. It includes Exodus 32 which describes the Israelites making a golden calf while Moses is receiving the Ten Commandments, demonstrating how easily people turn from God. 1 Thessalonians 4 discusses Jesus' return and the resurrection of believers. Matthew 24 warns of false prophets and the abomination of desolation spoken of by Daniel.
CONTENTS
I. THE SOWER WHO WENT FORTH TO SOW . 9
II. THE MAN WHICH SOWED GOOD SEED IN HIS
FIELD, BUT HIS ENEMY CAME AND SOWED
TARES AMONG THE WHEAT . . . 1 9
III. THE MAN WHO TOOK A GRAIN OF MUSTARD
SEED, AND SOWED IT IN HIS FIELD . . 3O
IV. THE MAN WHO CAST SEED INTO THE GROUND
AND IT GREW UP HE KNEW NOT HOW . 39
V. THE WOMAN WHO TOOK LEAVEN AND HID IT
IN THREE MEASURES OF MEAL . . 49
VI. THE MAN WHO FOUND TREASURE HID IN A
FIELD ....... 59
VII. THE MERCHANT BIAN WHO SOLD ALL THAT HE
HAD AND BOUGHT THE PEARL OF GREAT
PRICE ..... c . 69
VIII. THE MAN WHO WENT OUT TO BORROW THREE
LOAVES AT MIDNIGHT .... 78
IX. THE IMPORTUNATE WIDOW .... 87
X. THE PRODIGAL SON ..... 96
XI. THE MUCH FORGIVEN DEBTOR AND HIS MUCH
LOVE ....... 106
XII. THE TEN VIRGINS . . . . .1X6
The Canticle of Zechariah (also known as the Benedictus) is a biblical song praising God for the coming of the Messiah. It describes how God has fulfilled his promises to save his people from their enemies and show mercy. The song says a prophet will be sent to prepare the way for God and bring salvation through forgiveness of sins. It concludes by praising God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
The document discusses Russia's role in end times Bible prophecy based on passages in Ezekiel and Revelation. It argues that Russia, represented as Gog and Magog, will lead a northern confederacy of nations to invade Israel, but will be defeated by God at Armageddon. Armageddon is described as the valley where God will gather and judge all nations, preceded by events involving the drying up of the Euphrates river and spirits influencing nations like frogs influenced revolutionary ideas. The timing of these events is placed just before Christ's return to establish His kingdom on earth.
This document discusses several key terms and events from the biblical book of Daniel and Revelation regarding end-time prophecies. It explains that the "time of the end" refers to a period when knowledge and travel greatly increase. It identifies the "king of the south" as atheistic France during its revolution and the "king of the north" as the Papacy. It details historical events in 1798 and the late 20th century that mark the prophesied interactions between these powers. The document explores symbols like "chariots," "ships," and countries being "overflowed" in the context of these end-time events.
William Bradford, from History of Plimouth POllieShoresna
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William Bradford, from
History of Plimouth Plantation (written between 1630-51)
AFTER they had lived in this city [Leyden, in the Netherlands] about some 11 or 12 years and sundry of them were taken away by death, and many others began to be well stricken in years. those prudent governors with sundry of the sagest members began both deeply to apprehend their present dangers, and wisely to foresee the future, and think of timely remedy. In the agitation of their thoughts, and much discourse of things hear about, at length they began to incline to this conclusion, of removal to some other place. Not out of any newfangledness, or other such like giddy humor, by which men are oftentimes transported to their great hurt and danger, but for sundry weighty and solid reasons.
Of all sorrows most heavy to be borne, was that many of their children, by these occasions, and the great licentiousness of youth in that country, and the manifold temptations of the
place, were drawn away by evil examples to extravagant and dangerous courses, getting the reigns off their necks, and departing from their parents. Some became soldiers, others took upon them far voyages by sea, and other some worse courses, tending to dissoluteness and the danger of their souls, to the great grief of their parents and dishonor of God. So that they saw their posterity would be in danger to degenerate and be corrupted.
Lastly, (and which was not least), a great hope and inward zeal they had of laying some good foundation, or at least to make some way thereunto, for the propagating and advancing the gospel of the kingdom of Christ in those remote parts of the world; yea, though they should be but even as stepping-stones unto others for the performing of so great a work. These, and some other like reasons, moved them to undertake this
resolution of their removal.
The place they had thoughts on was some of those vast and unpeopled countries of America, which are fruitful and fit for habitation, being devoid of all civil inhabitants, whether are only salvage and brutish men, which range up and down, little otherwise then the wild beasts of the same.
It was answered, that all great and honorable actions are accompanied with great difficulties, and must be both enterprised and overcome with answerable courages. It was granted the dangers were great, but not desperate; the difficulties were many, but not invincible. For though there were many of them likely, yet they were not certain; it might be sundry of the things feared might never befall; others by provident care and the use of good
means, might in a great measure be prevented; and all of them, through the help of God, by fortitude and patience, might either be borne, or overcome there ends were good and honorable; their calling lawful, and urgent; and therefore they might expect the blessing of God in their proceeding....
Being thus passed the vast ocean, and a sea of troubles before ...
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LIN ZEXU, LETTER TO QUEEN VICTORIA (1839)1
This letter was written by Lin Zexu, an important official in the Qing Dynasty, to Queen
Victoria of Britain. He wrote in response to the growing opium trade in China. For nearly 300
years, the Chinese had desired nothing from the Europeans but silver. In the late 1700s,
however, British merchants discovered an insatiable desire in China for opium. Traders began
delivering every greater quantities of the substance to Chinese territorial waters, where their
local counterparts added it to growing domestic production. (At this time, opium was not
illegal in Britain.) By the early 1800s, the drug was being used very widely in China and was
causing terrible social and health problems. The letter announced that China would no longer
tolerate the selling of opium and would take actions against traders. Commissioner Lins
words, which treat Britain as a tributary state dependent on the benevolence of China, reflect
the arrogance China had towards the outside world. However, the letter also reveals the
tensions building in China and the unsettling implications of Europes imperialistic designs.
These fears were confirmed in the First Opium War a year later, when the British inflicted
crushing defeats on the Chinese military and shattered the Chinese vision of omnipotence. The
British used the victory not only promote to the growth of the opium trade, but also to open
China to increasing Western influence.
For the complete text online, click here.
Art. I. Letter to the queen of England, from the high Imperial Commissioner Lin, and his
colleagues. From the Canton press.
Lin, high imperial commissioner, a president of the Board of War, viceroy of the two
Ke辰ng provinces, &c., Tang, a president of the Board of War, viceroy of the two Kwang
provinces, &c., and E, a vice-president of the Board of War, lieut.-governor of Kwangtung,
&c., hereby conjointly address this public dispatch to the queen of England for the purpose
of giving her clear and distinct information (on the state of affairs) &c.
It is only our high and mighty emperor, who alike supports and cherishes those of
the Inner Land, and those from beyond the seaswho looks upon all mankind with equal
benevolencewho, if a source of profit exists anywhere, diffuses it over the whole world
who, if the tree of evil takes root anywhere, plucks it up for the benefit of all nationswho,
in a word, hath implanted in his breast that heart (by which beneficent nature herself)
governs the heavens and the earth! You, the queen of your honorable nation, sit upon a
throne occupied through successive generations by predecessors, all of whom have been
styled respectful and obedient. Looking over the public documents accompanying the
tribute sent (by your predecessors) on various occasions, we find the following: "All the
people of my country, arriving at the Central Land for purposes of trade, .
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Lin Zexu's letter to Queen Victoria criticized the growing British opium trade in China. It outlined how opium was causing social and health problems for the Chinese people. The letter demanded that Britain stop trafficking opium to China, as opium was banned in China and caused immense harm. It warned that if Britain did not comply, China would take action against opium traders according to Chinese law. The letter reflected China's view of itself as superior to Western nations at the time.
The world, a poem, delivered before the young people's institute, dec. 21, 1837Coming Up
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The document appears to be an excerpt from a longer poem titled "The World" written in 1835 and published in 1842. It discusses the origins of sin and evil in the world through a philosophical and theological lens. In 3 sentences:
The poem questions where the "monster" of the world dwells and how sin came to be, recounting a discussion between two clergymen about Satan rebelling in heaven and corrupting humanity. It rejects this version of events and instead sees sin as arising naturally from humanity's finite skills and the temptation presented by the tree of knowledge in the Garden of Eden according to scripture.
Revised 91111 page 1 Egyptian Tales (1) The Eloquent Pedaniatrappit
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Revised 9/11/11 page 1
Egyptian Tales (1): The Eloquent Peasant
Retold by W. M. F. Petrie (1899)
Procursus by DKJ
This is probably the most famous story we have from ancient Egypt. It is known from
multiple fragmentary copies that have survived to modern times, suggesting that it was probably
a great favorite that would have been copied over and over again. Based on the style of language
so-called Middle Egyptian the story seems to have been drafted not too long after the time
in which the action is set.
The action takes place in a region called Henenseten, near the Faiyum oasis southwest of
modern Cairo. Nearby Herakleopolis (modern Ahnas) was the capital of the unstable IXth and
Xth dynasties (2160-2040 BC), the last part of what Egypt historians call the First Intermediate
Period between the Old Kingdom and the Middle Kingdom. The IXth dynasty probably
governed all of Egypt for a time; the Xth was only northern, and traditions about the savage
cruelty of the royal house survived clear to Greek times.
The various fragments of this story disagree with each other. Petrie attempted to create a
single version. In the course of it, he decided to leave out some of the quotations intended to
illustrate the eloquence of the peasant, partly because they survive only in fragments and partly
because what he included he deemed to be enough to convey the general floweriness of speech
that the Middle Kingdom audience apparently thought elegant.
Dramatis Personae
Peasant = a peasant (sekhti)
High Steward Meruitensa = a local lord
Workman = a workman (hemti), the son of a serf in the service of Lord
Meruitensa
The Tale
There once lived in the Salt Country of Sekhet Hemat a peasant, named Peasant, with his
wife and children, his asses and his dogs. Peasant trafficked in all good things of the Salt
Country, conveying them to Henenseten in the desert to the south. Regularly he traveled with
rushes, natron, and salt, with wood and pods, with stones and seeds, and all good products of the
Salt Country.
One day this Peasant was journeying to the south to Henenseten. When he came to the
lands of the house of Fefa, north of Denat, he found a man there standing on the bank, a man
called Workman, son of a man called Asri, who was a serf of the High Steward Meruitensa.
MMW-11: Egyptian Tales (1): Eloquent Peasant
Revised 9/11/11 page 2
Now this Workman saw that the asses of Peasant were pleasing in his eyes, and he
thought, "Oh that some good god might let grant me steal away the goods of Peasant from him!"
As it happened, Workman's house was by the dyke of the tow-path used to pull boats
along the river. The tow path was very narrow, only the width of a waist cloth: on the one side of
it was the water, and on the other side of it he grew his grain.
Workman said to his servant, "Hasten and bring me a shawl from the house," and it was
brought instantly. He spread out this shawl on the face of the dyk ...
This volume is a selected introductory literary interpretation of ancient Kemetic (Egyptian) literature organized in thematic sections based on literal translations
of the Medu Neter into English, self-consciously organized to bring a new audience to the splendiferous wisdom of
ancient Kemet
The document discusses the importance of preparing for the coming crisis and tests of faith. It warns that temptation will overcome those who do not recognize their dependence on God. True conversion means having a changed heart, mind, and life, not just feelings. Youth are encouraged to resist evil through studying the Scriptures and seeking God daily in prayer. Relying on oneself instead of God leaves one vulnerable to Satan's deception.
The importance of this study cannot be emphasized enough, even
to the point of life an death, it will be dulet to some, but put out
of judical consideration by most
Sometimes Al Shaddai releases a gem (excuse the pun), that
magnifies his word beyond what seems mans understanding, and
it magnifies a Verse in truth, Holding to the original language of
Abraham, Yitzhak and Yaakov , reveals truth in its purest form
This document is an introduction by the author to a story he has told over 6,000 times about a man named Al Hafed. According to the story, Al Hafed was a wealthy farmer in ancient Persia who was visited by a Buddhist priest. The priest told Al Hafed about the creation of the world and that diamonds are the most valuable of God's mineral creations. Inspired by this, Al Hafed became obsessed with finding diamonds to become rich. He asked the priest where he could find diamonds and the priest told him he could find them in his own backyard.
The Book of Joel is a Jewish prophetic text containing a series of "divine announcements". The first line attributes authorship to "Joel the son of Pethuel". It forms part of the Book of the twelve minor prophets or the Nevi'im in the Hebrew Bible, and is a book in its own right in the Christian Old Testament.
The document provides guidance on how to cultivate an attitude of thankfulness. It encourages the reader to reminisce about positive experiences from the past year, remind themselves and others of blessings, and rejoice in what they have. The reader is prompted to fill out charts listing people, things, and events they are thankful for from each month and year of their life. Overall, the document promotes focusing on blessings, rather than troubles, as a way to be thankful.
The document summarizes the parable of the tame and wild olive trees from the Book of Mormon, which prophesies about the scattering and gathering of Israel. It explains how the northern kingdom of Israel was conquered and its people scattered, while Judah was later conquered by Babylon. Some Jews were then used to teach the gospel to gentiles. The parable predicts that in the latter days, Jesus Christ will visit scattered and lost tribes to gather them.
The document provides an account of Ezekiel's visions from God. Some key details:
- Ezekiel sees a vision by the Kebar River of Babylon where he is exiled with other Judeans. In the vision he sees fantastic beings and wheels within wheels, surrounded by God's glory.
- God commissions Ezekiel as a prophet to the rebellious nation of Israel, telling him to deliver warnings and prophecies of coming judgment, though the people may not listen.
- Ezekiel acts out sieges on a model of Jerusalem to symbolize its coming destruction. He lies on his side for months representing the years of Israel's and Judah's sins.
- Further visions involve shaving his head and beard and
This document contains a prayer for various concerns and people, as well as hymns and bible passages about faith and the end times. The prayer requests guidance and healing for the church, leaders, sick individuals, and all who receive communion. It includes Exodus 32 which describes the Israelites making a golden calf while Moses is receiving the Ten Commandments, demonstrating how easily people turn from God. 1 Thessalonians 4 discusses Jesus' return and the resurrection of believers. Matthew 24 warns of false prophets and the abomination of desolation spoken of by Daniel.
CONTENTS
I. THE SOWER WHO WENT FORTH TO SOW . 9
II. THE MAN WHICH SOWED GOOD SEED IN HIS
FIELD, BUT HIS ENEMY CAME AND SOWED
TARES AMONG THE WHEAT . . . 1 9
III. THE MAN WHO TOOK A GRAIN OF MUSTARD
SEED, AND SOWED IT IN HIS FIELD . . 3O
IV. THE MAN WHO CAST SEED INTO THE GROUND
AND IT GREW UP HE KNEW NOT HOW . 39
V. THE WOMAN WHO TOOK LEAVEN AND HID IT
IN THREE MEASURES OF MEAL . . 49
VI. THE MAN WHO FOUND TREASURE HID IN A
FIELD ....... 59
VII. THE MERCHANT BIAN WHO SOLD ALL THAT HE
HAD AND BOUGHT THE PEARL OF GREAT
PRICE ..... c . 69
VIII. THE MAN WHO WENT OUT TO BORROW THREE
LOAVES AT MIDNIGHT .... 78
IX. THE IMPORTUNATE WIDOW .... 87
X. THE PRODIGAL SON ..... 96
XI. THE MUCH FORGIVEN DEBTOR AND HIS MUCH
LOVE ....... 106
XII. THE TEN VIRGINS . . . . .1X6
The Canticle of Zechariah (also known as the Benedictus) is a biblical song praising God for the coming of the Messiah. It describes how God has fulfilled his promises to save his people from their enemies and show mercy. The song says a prophet will be sent to prepare the way for God and bring salvation through forgiveness of sins. It concludes by praising God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
The document discusses Russia's role in end times Bible prophecy based on passages in Ezekiel and Revelation. It argues that Russia, represented as Gog and Magog, will lead a northern confederacy of nations to invade Israel, but will be defeated by God at Armageddon. Armageddon is described as the valley where God will gather and judge all nations, preceded by events involving the drying up of the Euphrates river and spirits influencing nations like frogs influenced revolutionary ideas. The timing of these events is placed just before Christ's return to establish His kingdom on earth.
This document discusses several key terms and events from the biblical book of Daniel and Revelation regarding end-time prophecies. It explains that the "time of the end" refers to a period when knowledge and travel greatly increase. It identifies the "king of the south" as atheistic France during its revolution and the "king of the north" as the Papacy. It details historical events in 1798 and the late 20th century that mark the prophesied interactions between these powers. The document explores symbols like "chariots," "ships," and countries being "overflowed" in the context of these end-time events.
William Bradford, from History of Plimouth POllieShoresna
油
William Bradford, from
History of Plimouth Plantation (written between 1630-51)
AFTER they had lived in this city [Leyden, in the Netherlands] about some 11 or 12 years and sundry of them were taken away by death, and many others began to be well stricken in years. those prudent governors with sundry of the sagest members began both deeply to apprehend their present dangers, and wisely to foresee the future, and think of timely remedy. In the agitation of their thoughts, and much discourse of things hear about, at length they began to incline to this conclusion, of removal to some other place. Not out of any newfangledness, or other such like giddy humor, by which men are oftentimes transported to their great hurt and danger, but for sundry weighty and solid reasons.
Of all sorrows most heavy to be borne, was that many of their children, by these occasions, and the great licentiousness of youth in that country, and the manifold temptations of the
place, were drawn away by evil examples to extravagant and dangerous courses, getting the reigns off their necks, and departing from their parents. Some became soldiers, others took upon them far voyages by sea, and other some worse courses, tending to dissoluteness and the danger of their souls, to the great grief of their parents and dishonor of God. So that they saw their posterity would be in danger to degenerate and be corrupted.
Lastly, (and which was not least), a great hope and inward zeal they had of laying some good foundation, or at least to make some way thereunto, for the propagating and advancing the gospel of the kingdom of Christ in those remote parts of the world; yea, though they should be but even as stepping-stones unto others for the performing of so great a work. These, and some other like reasons, moved them to undertake this
resolution of their removal.
The place they had thoughts on was some of those vast and unpeopled countries of America, which are fruitful and fit for habitation, being devoid of all civil inhabitants, whether are only salvage and brutish men, which range up and down, little otherwise then the wild beasts of the same.
It was answered, that all great and honorable actions are accompanied with great difficulties, and must be both enterprised and overcome with answerable courages. It was granted the dangers were great, but not desperate; the difficulties were many, but not invincible. For though there were many of them likely, yet they were not certain; it might be sundry of the things feared might never befall; others by provident care and the use of good
means, might in a great measure be prevented; and all of them, through the help of God, by fortitude and patience, might either be borne, or overcome there ends were good and honorable; their calling lawful, and urgent; and therefore they might expect the blessing of God in their proceeding....
Being thus passed the vast ocean, and a sea of troubles before ...
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Primary Source 13.0
LIN ZEXU, LETTER TO QUEEN VICTORIA (1839)1
This letter was written by Lin Zexu, an important official in the Qing Dynasty, to Queen
Victoria of Britain. He wrote in response to the growing opium trade in China. For nearly 300
years, the Chinese had desired nothing from the Europeans but silver. In the late 1700s,
however, British merchants discovered an insatiable desire in China for opium. Traders began
delivering every greater quantities of the substance to Chinese territorial waters, where their
local counterparts added it to growing domestic production. (At this time, opium was not
illegal in Britain.) By the early 1800s, the drug was being used very widely in China and was
causing terrible social and health problems. The letter announced that China would no longer
tolerate the selling of opium and would take actions against traders. Commissioner Lins
words, which treat Britain as a tributary state dependent on the benevolence of China, reflect
the arrogance China had towards the outside world. However, the letter also reveals the
tensions building in China and the unsettling implications of Europes imperialistic designs.
These fears were confirmed in the First Opium War a year later, when the British inflicted
crushing defeats on the Chinese military and shattered the Chinese vision of omnipotence. The
British used the victory not only promote to the growth of the opium trade, but also to open
China to increasing Western influence.
For the complete text online, click here.
Art. I. Letter to the queen of England, from the high Imperial Commissioner Lin, and his
colleagues. From the Canton press.
Lin, high imperial commissioner, a president of the Board of War, viceroy of the two
Ke辰ng provinces, &c., Tang, a president of the Board of War, viceroy of the two Kwang
provinces, &c., and E, a vice-president of the Board of War, lieut.-governor of Kwangtung,
&c., hereby conjointly address this public dispatch to the queen of England for the purpose
of giving her clear and distinct information (on the state of affairs) &c.
It is only our high and mighty emperor, who alike supports and cherishes those of
the Inner Land, and those from beyond the seaswho looks upon all mankind with equal
benevolencewho, if a source of profit exists anywhere, diffuses it over the whole world
who, if the tree of evil takes root anywhere, plucks it up for the benefit of all nationswho,
in a word, hath implanted in his breast that heart (by which beneficent nature herself)
governs the heavens and the earth! You, the queen of your honorable nation, sit upon a
throne occupied through successive generations by predecessors, all of whom have been
styled respectful and obedient. Looking over the public documents accompanying the
tribute sent (by your predecessors) on various occasions, we find the following: "All the
people of my country, arriving at the Central Land for purposes of trade, .
1 Primary Source 13.0 LIN ZEXU, LETTER TO QUEEN V.docxmercysuttle
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Lin Zexu's letter to Queen Victoria criticized the growing British opium trade in China. It outlined how opium was causing social and health problems for the Chinese people. The letter demanded that Britain stop trafficking opium to China, as opium was banned in China and caused immense harm. It warned that if Britain did not comply, China would take action against opium traders according to Chinese law. The letter reflected China's view of itself as superior to Western nations at the time.
The world, a poem, delivered before the young people's institute, dec. 21, 1837Coming Up
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The document appears to be an excerpt from a longer poem titled "The World" written in 1835 and published in 1842. It discusses the origins of sin and evil in the world through a philosophical and theological lens. In 3 sentences:
The poem questions where the "monster" of the world dwells and how sin came to be, recounting a discussion between two clergymen about Satan rebelling in heaven and corrupting humanity. It rejects this version of events and instead sees sin as arising naturally from humanity's finite skills and the temptation presented by the tree of knowledge in the Garden of Eden according to scripture.
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The Social Pyramid: Printable Documents
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The Pharaoh (2000 BCE)
Amenemhat I was a pharaoh during the Middle Kingdom. These accounts of his
accomplishments and challenges reflect the complexities of ruling a mighty empire.
I was one who made the grain to grow, and who loved the god of the harvest. In every valley did the Nile greet
me.
In my years none had hunger and none had thirst. In peace lived the people, and their talk was of mebecause
of the [good] deeds which I wrought.
Instructions to his Son
Hearken to that which I tell thee, that thou mayest be king over the earth and ruler over its countries, and thy
prosperity may increase. Harden thy heart against thy underlings. The people obey him whom they hold in fear ...
Take no brother to thy heart, cherish no friend, keep no intimatesthere is no end to them. When thou sleepest,
still be on thy guard, for a man has no people [to defend him] when the evil day approaches. I gave to the beggar;
I sustained the orphan; I was gracious to the humble as well as to the mightybut he who ate of my bounty
turned rebel: he to whom I gave my hand turned and smote me.
from Readings in Ancient History. Illustrative Extracts from the Sources. Volume I. Greece and the East
The Priest (4th century BCE)
This biography of the priest Petosiris was inscribed on the wall of his burial tomb.
When I became controller for Thoth, lord of Khmun,
I put the temple of Thoth in its former condition.
I caused every rite to be as before,
Every priest (to serve) in his proper time.
I made great his priests,
Advanced his temple's hour-priests;
I promoted all his servants,
I gave a rule to his attendants.
I did not reduce the offerings in his temple,
I filled his granaries with barley and emmer,
His treasury with every good thing.
I increased what there had been before,
And every citizen praised god for me.
I gave silver, gold, and all precious stones,
So that I gladdened the hearts of the priests,
And of all those who work in the gold house,
And my heart rejoiced in it.
I made splendid what was found ruined anywhere,
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I restored what had decayed long ago,
And was no longer in its place.
...
My lord Thoth distinguished [me] above all [my] peers ...
[I] was favored by the ruler of Egypt,
I was loved by his courtiers.
May this too be given me as reward:
Length of lifetime in gladness of heart,
A good burial after old age,
My corpse interred in this tomb,
Beside my father and elder brother,
I being blessed by the lord of Khmun,
And also all the gods of Un,
My house maintained by my children,
With son succeeding son!
May he who comes hereafter say:
"A servant of his god till veneration day!"
from Ancient Egyptian Literature. A Book of Readings. Volume III: The Late Period
The Physician (2500 BCE)
These descriptions of medical procedures are from one of the oldest medical papyri, the
Edwin Smith Surgical Papyrus. Egyptian physicians who followed these procedures for
particular conditions were not blamed for a patient's death.
Case Nine: Instructions concerning a wound in his forehead
Examination: If thou examinest a man having a wound in his forehead, smashing the shell of his head ...
Treatment: Thou shouldst prepare for him the egg of an ostrich, triturated with grease (and) placed in the mouth
of his wound. Now afterward thou shouldst prepare for him the egg of an ostrich, triturated and made into
poultices for drying up that wound. Thou shouldst apply to it for him a covering for physician's use; thou shouldst
uncover it the third day, (and) find it knitting together the shell, the color being like the egg of an ostrich.
That which is to be said as a charm over this recipe:
Repelled is the enemy that is in the wound!
Cast out is the evil that is in the blood ...
Now afterward thou shouldst cool [it] for him [with] a compress of figs, grease, and honey, cooked, cooled and
applied to it.
Case Forty-Seven: Instructions concerning a gaping wound in his shoulder
First examination: If thou examinest a man having a gaping wound in his shoulder, its flesh being laid back and its
sides separated, while he suffers with swelling (in) his shoulder blade, thou shouldst palpate his wound. Shouldst
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thou find its gash separated from its sides in his wound, as a roll of linen is unrolled, (and) it is painful when he
raises his arm on account of it, thou shouldst draw together for him his gash with stitching.
...
First treatment: Thou shouldst bind it with fresh meat the first day.
Second examination and treatment: If thou findest that wound open and its stitching loose, thou shouldst draw
together for him its gash with two strips of linen over that gash; thou shouldst treat it afterward [with] grease,
honey, (and) lint every day until he recovers. If thou findest a wound, its flesh laid back, it sides separated, in any
member of a man, thou shouldst treat it according to these directions.
Third examination: If however, thou findest that his flesh has developed inflammation from that wound which is in
his shoulder, while that wound is inflamed, open, and its stitching loose, thou shouldst lay thy hand upon it.
Shouldst thou find inflammation issuing from the mouth of his wound at thy touch, and secretions discharging
therefrom are cool like wenesh-juice ...
from Surgical Papyrus
The Scribe (416 BCE)
During the Middle Kingdom, the role of government grew, increasing the need for trained
scribes. In addition to administrative training, scribes were schooled in poetry and
philosophy. To improve their writing skills, scribes copied this composition, known as the
"Satire of the Trades."
See for yourself with your own eye. The occupations lie before you. The washerman's day is going up, going
down. All his limbs are weak, [from] whitening his neighbors' clothes every day, from washing their linen. The
maker of pots is smeared with soil ... His hands, his feet are full of clay; he is like one who lives in the bog. The
cobbler mingles with vats. His odor is penetrating. His hands are red ... like one who is smeared with blood ... The
merchants travel downstream and upstream. They are as busy as can be, carrying goods from one town to
another. They supply him who has wants. But the tax collectors carry off the gold, that most precious of metals ...
[The] outworker who is in the fields, his is the toughest of all the jobs. He spends the day loaded with his tools,
tied to his tool-box ... The scribe, he alone, records the output of all of them. Take note of it!
...
... [Apply yourself to this] noble profession ... You will find it useful ... You will be advanced by your superiors. You
will be sent on a mission ... Love writing, shun dancing; then you become a worthy official. Do not long for the
marsh thicket. Turn your back on throw stick and chase. By day write with your fingers; recite by night. Befriend
the scroll, the palette. It pleases more than wine. Writing for him who knows it is better than all other professions.
It pleases more than bread and beer, more than clothing and ointment. It is worth more than an inheritance in
Egypt, than a tomb in the west.
from Ancient Egyptian Literature. Volume II. The New Kingdom
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The Farmer (1200 BCE)
This mythical story of two brothers reveals the importance of agriculture in Egyptian
society.
Behold, his younger brother grew to be an excellent worker, there was not his equal in the whole land; behold, the
spirit of a god was in him.
Now after this the younger brother followed his oxen in his daily manner; and every evening he turned again to
the house, laden with all the herbs of the field, with milk and with wood, and with all things of the field. And he put
them down before his elder brother, who was sitting with his wife; and he drank and ate, and he lay down in his
stable with the cattle. And at the dawn of day he took bread which he had baked, and laid it before his elder
brother; ... and he drove his cattle to pasture in the fields ...
Now at the time of ploughing his elder brother said unto him, "Let us make ready for ourselves a goodly yoke of
oxen for ploughing, for the land has come out from the water, it is fit for ploughing. Moreover, do thou come to the
field with corn, for we will begin the ploughing in the morrow morning." Thus said he to him; and his younger
brother did all things as his elder brother had spoken unto him to do them.
And when the morn was come, they went to the fields with their things; and their hearts were pleased exceedingly
with their task ...
from Egyptian Tales. Translated from the Papyri. Second Series. XVIIIth to XIXth Dynasty