International Journal of Literature and Arts

Volume 3, Issue 1, January 2015

  • Bali Cultural Transformation in Standard House in Surabaya

    Ratna Darmiwati, Muhammad Faqih, Arina Hayati

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 1, January 2015
    Pages: 1-6
    Received: 28 December 2014
    Accepted: 18 January 2015
    Published: 30 January 2015
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    Abstract: Humans need a home for a comfortable life especially with family. For the Indonesian people, culture shapes the human life, as well as for the Balinese people who have strong traditions. Balinese people believe that there is a relationship between the universe or macro-cosmos (the natural environment) and micro-cosmos (the houses), whereby human li... Show More
  • Beware of the Dogs: The Position and Role of Dogs in Biblical Discourse

    Daniel Berkovic

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 1, January 2015
    Pages: 7-11
    Received: 27 February 2015
    Accepted: 12 March 2015
    Published: 18 March 2015
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    Abstract: Animals and humanbeings are closely connected,whether this be in harmony or conflict. Animals may be our friends and helpers, but also may become our food. The history of religions, shows us that animal can become a centre of religious worship (zoolatry) or/and a sacrificial offering.The latter becomes themeans of mediation between the human and th... Show More