defending himself

Also, supporters of this view would characterize Luke ’ s portrayal of the Roman Empire as positive because they believe Luke “ glosses over negative aspects of the empire and presents imperial power positively .” For example, when Paul is before the council defending himself, Paul says that he is “ on trial concerning the hope of the resurrection of the dead ” ( Acts 23: 6 ).

Fakhr-al-Din finally traveled to Turkey, appearing before the sultan, defending himself so skillfully that the sultan gave him permission to return to Lebanon.

Joining him are other competitors including Roper ( John Saxon ), a down-on-his-luck white American playboy-gambler on the run from the mob, and Williams ( Jim Kelly ), an African-American activist on the run after defending himself against two racist white policemen in Los Angeles.

Eldol states that he is the sole survivor of the Britons who met there, having escaped by defending himself a stake that he claims was thrown to him by God.

' On this theory, Kosinski emerges as a classic borderline personality, frantically defending himself against … all-out psychosis.

Many of Stephen's supporters, including Waleron de Beaumont and William of Ypres, fled from the field at this point but Stephen fought on, defending himself first with his sword and then, when that broke, with a borrowed battle axe.

Henry spent much of his reign defending himself against plots, rebellions and assassination attempts.

On the way to the airport, King Joffe remarks that Akeem cannot marry Lisa anyway because of " tradition ," and defending himself by saying " Who am I to change it?

Stanley spent his remaining years defending himself and the expedition from criticism made principally in Britain of excessive force and mismanagement of the expedition's Rear Column commanded by Barttelot.

Oliver, for example, believes that Shakespeare created the Induction so that the audience wouldn't react badly to the inherent misogyny in the Petruchio / Katherina story, in effect defending himself against charges of sexism.

Permission to forcibly medicate Wanda Barzee was also sought, relying upon the U. S. Supreme Court's decision in Sell v. United States ( 2003 ), which permits compulsory medication when the state can demonstrate a compelling interest is served by restoring a person's competence and that medication would not harm the person or prevent him from defending himself.

Many of Stephen's supporters, including Waleron de Beaumont and William of Ypres, fled from the field at this point but Stephen fought on, defending himself first with his sword and then, when that broke, with a borrowed battle axe.

Duffy was able to fend off the wolves and returned safely home, but the cold and the extreme effort he put into defending himself left him weakened.

At the age of 14, José accompanied his father Fernando, and others from Sonora, in the 1849 " Gold Rush " to Upper California, and returned to Sonora about two years later, having learned English, as well as having his first experience in defending himself against armed conflict ( Corral, 1959 ).

After all attempts at defending himself fail, the man knocks her out and begins to ravenously eat the chicken while the woman lies unconscious on the floor.

When Professor Aronnax alleges that Nemo violates maritime and international law by sinking war-ships, Nemo responds that he is merely defending himself from his attackers, and that the laws of the world on the surface do not apply to him any longer.

He spent much of his time defending himself in front of various hearings, pointing out that all the key information which would have enabled him to anticipate the attack was never made available to him.

Ferguson continued to claim he was not involved in the shootings, and proposed defending himself during the trial.

Belfi strongly advised Ferguson against defending himself, but Ferguson said he intended to defend himself.

In defending himself and the Royal Society, in Plus ultra, he attacked current teaching of medicine ( physick ), and in return was attacked by Henry Stubbe, in The Plus Ultra reduced to a Non Plus ( 1670 ).

Diaper's face, which renders him incapable of defending himself.

" In a letter to the Pope defending himself he stated that " This free will is in all good works always assisted by divine help ," and in an accompanying confession of faith, " Free-will we do so own, as to say that we always stand in need of God ’ s help ," However, he affirmed that " We do also abhor the blasphemy of those who say that any impossible thing is commanded to man by God ; or that the commandments of God cannot be performed by any one man " ( which the pope approved of upon receiving the letter ), whereas Augustine famously stated " non possum non peccare " (" It is not possible to not sin ").

Despite his best efforts at defending himself, the narrator's " over acuteness of the senses ," which help him hear the heart beating in the floorboards, is actually evidence that he is truly mad.

A treacherous servant barred the door behind him ; and with Joanna in her own bedroom, a terrible struggle ensued, Andrew defending himself furiously and shrieking for aid.

On 19 December 1953, defending himself against the treason charge, he said: