Religion and biblical teaching

Suggestion 2:

What does the novel say about resurrection? Consider the passages mentioning the story of Lazarus especially, and relate them to the plot of the novel.

Introduction  

            According to the perspectives of this novel, crime and punishment has been regarded as being the main theme regarding the problems the society used to experience during the 19th century. Considering the views that were raised, it is evident that the criticism is what could have been proved to be one of the structures that have the propensity of organizing the real nature of modern society (Tucker 253). The provision of the various ingenious of the whole encounters is the one that has the propensity of illuminating the injustices that could have thrived during that time. As a means of validating its inevitability, it means that the desire to rush in taking sides is the one that ended up providing considerable normative pronouncements regarding the nature of such a problem at stake (Ivanits 347). Despite that, the controversy that evolved can be deemed to have the potential of solving the problem regarding such an epilogue.

            On the other hand, by taking into consideration the true nature of crime and punishment, it means that there is a need for detailing the explicit verdict of the views raised. In this case, it is logical to say that crime and punishment are two distinct parameters that do not have any correlation in modern literature. Conversely, the tragedies that the community could have undergone can be assumed to have the potential of molding Christian resurrection (Chapple 96). The differences that can be deduced between the two doctrines (crime and punishment) can be perceived to have the likelihood of determining the limits that exist in society. Although each one of them can be regarded as being superimposable, Christian suffering would be an ultimate reason to enhance logical reasoning (Gibian 974). What this implies is the fact that resurrection is based on individual traits and the manner in which he or she perceives Christian teachings.

Critical analysis of crime, punishment, and resurrection

            Although crime and punishment are considered to be one of the 19th-century novels that captivate the critical reasoning of the upcoming generations, some of the societal appeals are one of the elements that arise as a result of the densely interwoven thematic symbols and motifs. One of the crucial episodes in this novel will have to be based on the Lazarus' resurrection. Ideally, through examining such a scene, it is logical to say that the theme of resurrection is something that stems from the verdict of his death (Rowe 289). What this implies is the fact that the encounters of Lazarus are what rejuvenate some of the holistic faith, actions, and thoughts of the modern community.

            Nonetheless, the schism of his resurrection is one of the elements that can be validated using the general acts of charity as well as individual absorbed isolation from critics. What this implies is the fact that exists no defining moment that can be used as the basis for revealing the immutable character in the novel. The reason for that is because it is evident to say that Jesus had the potential of miraculously healing Lazarus without using any fickle powers (Gibian 970). Typically, the existence of the supreme God is the one that is used as the general basis for scrutinizing the true or actual faith of a person.

            Conversely, it can be argued there is the need for theorizing the tragedies that each character could have went through regarding the resurrection of Lazarus. It is evident that Lazarus had extensively cherished the faith he had with God. This is what validates the fact that there were some individuals who inquisitively doubted the supreme nature of God in raising someone from death. In return, it can be argued that the resurrection of Lazarus is the one that the likelihood of foreshadowing the resurrection faith of the society (Chapple 94). From the Christian teachings, it is evident that whoever believes in God will receive eternal life.

            On the other hand, the story of Lazarus is based on the fact that Jesus had the ability to raise him from the grave with his command. Despite that, it can be argued that there is no physical relationship that exists regarding Lazarus' physical or spiritual death and resurrection. Basing our argument on nonphysical sense, self-inflicted death can also be compared with the death of Lazarus. Ideally, the death of someone can be regarded to be an eternal part of salvation. The tale of Lazarus can be depicted to be the suffering that an individual a person undergoes as a result of his or her illness (Ivanits 340). Accordingly, it indicates individual dedication towards embracing death that can be restored as a result of miraculous resurrection.

            Because of the tribulation and anguish that Lazarus went through, the need for obtaining inner faith is what proves to have rejuvenated his love for God. It is that love that enabled him to reject the secret nature of humankind. The gradual transition experienced from such an account is the one that aid illustrating the faith he had. Regardless of that, crime and punishment a person undergoes prove to be the moral consequences or consciousness of the community (Rowe 287). Basically, the rebirth of Lazarus as a result of resurrecting from death is what indicates how embracing the life of the faithful ones is crucial to the wellbeing of a person.

Conclusion

            Crime and punishment are some of the themes that have the potential of illustrating how a person cherishes his or her life. The reason for that is because it is the one that depicts how a person validates the passion he or she has on the power of life and faith. Ideally, Lazarus' life could have been of that of despair because he could have not recognized the sanity of human nature. Resurrecting and matching from the tomb implied that he had withdrawn his life from egotism and destruction to the extent of embracing God's care. Therefore, resurrection and rebirth prove to be an individual acceptance of faith and the love of God. No matter what it takes, God's glory is one of the elements that suggest that death is not the end of everything. The teachings of Jesus indicate that salvation comes as a result of the faith a person has towards the love that he or she has to his neighbor.

            Accordingly, the conception of crime and punishment can be based on the problems that modern society is facing. Regardless of the views of some critics, it can be argued that crime and punishment is based the structure of the community. Since each community has various guidelines that dictates the moral standards of a person, injustices that a person experiences will have to be based on his or faith. With regard to the societal views regarding resurrection, solving individual problems is paramount in uplifting personal faith in God. With such an epilogue, self-inflicted death is regarded to be comparable with the death of Lazarus and the resurrection that came afterwards. It, therefore, implies that the miraculous powers of God had the potential of enabling him to be raised from the tomb.

            Taking into account the above perspective, it is logical to say that the spiritual relationship that a person instills with God is one that enables him or her to gain salvation. According to biblical teachings, God had died for the sins of mankind. Accordingly, whoever is dedicated towards embracing His teachings will give him or her to be resurrected and see the kingdom of God. What this implies is the fact that by recognizing and embracing the life lived by the holy pilgrims allows a person to exalt the mighty powers of God.  Although some of the immutable moments exhibited in this novel cannot be a justifiable reason for a person to be spiritually inflicted, personal traits play a crucial role in determining his or her religious faith. Ideally, crime, punishment, and consequently resurrection stem from individual holistic faith.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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