Humanism's Contribution To The Reformation
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A 6 page paper discussing the role of humanistic thought in the Reformation. Many believe 'humanism' to be an arrogance embodied in an attitude that reflects the 1970s attitude of the 'I'm OK, you're OK' ilk. Most of those would be incredulous to learn that humanism, far from being an arrogance of single human worth, was as a movement and attitude of believing that humans could be far more than they had been until the time toward the end of the Dark Ages. We know today that there are factions that agree only on few items aside from the basics of Christianity (i.e., Jesus is God's Son), but today's Christianity is largely based on the humanism that helped drive the Reformation more than 400 years ago. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: MLuther.wps

The Book of Job / Similarities & Contrasts to the Teachings of Socrates
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A 5 page review of the teachings of Job compared and contrasted to those of Socrates. Concludes that while both hold valuable lessons it is those of Job which are most instructive since they teach a faith in an almighty power. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: Jobsocr.wps

Philosophy & The Greek Orthodox Church
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Comprehensive, 25 page discussion of the Greek Orthodox Church and its fundamental origins in the works of classic Greek philosophers such as Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle. Bibliography lists 19+ sources.
Filename: Greekort.wps

Pilgrim's Progress and 17th Century Protestantism
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A 4 page essay which examines how John Bunyan exemplified radical seventeenth-century English Protestantism in his work, Pilgrim's Progress. The writer argues that Christopher Hill was correct in his assessment that nonconformist Puritans, such as Bunyan, 'turned the world upside down.' Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: 17bunyan.rtf

Plato's Theory Of Forms & Modern Christian Thought
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A 10 page paper that provides an overview of the basic elements of Plato's Theory of Forms and then considers the implications of his concepts for modern Christianity. Plato's ideas are considered in relation to elements of the Bible as well as the modern writings of Paul Tillich and Alan Jones. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Platfrms.wps

Plato's Theory of Forms & Wittgenstein's 'Notion of Truth'
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Plato's Theory of Forms outlined in a number of his dialogues including 'The Republic' and 'Parmenides,' is based in the perception of knowledge and the limitations of the senses. Plato recognized that man is limited by his sensory perception in an understanding of the natural of the world around him, and as a result, proposed the Theory of Forms in its initial sense to reflect a more complete understanding of the essential nature of the world based outside of the sensory and in the rational. Wittgenstein, in 'Notion of Truth' also considers the comparison between the actual and the perceived, and evaluates truth both as a component of basic understanding and an element directly correlated to the physical world. This 6 page paper reflects these concepts and provides support for components of both philosophers' arguments through the texts they created. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Platwitt.wps

Warfare And The Issue Of Biblical Morality
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An 8 page paper that considers the topic of warfare as it relates to the morality of the Bible. This paper contends that there are different considerations presented in the Old and New Testament. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Warfareb.wps

Gospel Of John 1: 1-18 Exegesis
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A 10 page exegesis of John 1:1-18, the prolog to John's gospel. The exegesis examines the themes found in this passage, the context, syntax, textual differences between and among three translations: the KJV, NASB and RSV, and the theology found in these verses. Comparisons are made to the Old Testament and the New Testament. A 1 page outline is also included. 1 Table is used to illustrate a comparison of text. Bibliography lists 7 sources. PGjohn1.msw
Filename: PGjohn1.msw

Old Testament Biblical Studies / The Book Of Daniel
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A 5 page research paper that examines this important part of the Old Testament. The writer gives a brief summation of the main action in each chapter with comments as to meaning and interpretation. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: Bookdanl.wps

Old Testament Biblical Studies / The Book of Jonah
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A 7 page essay investigating the symbolism in this Book of the Old Testament. Religious scholars disagree as to whether or not the story of Jonah is an historical accounting but they do not disagree about the symbolism found within the account of this reluctant messenger. The writer likens Jonah's reaction to those that can be found in the world today. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Jonah.wps

The Old Testament & The Covenants Analyzed
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An 8 page paper which considers the historical validity of the biblical Old Testament, the stories of Abraham, David, Moses, Noah, Adam and Eve, and the covenants with God. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Covenant.wps

Women in the Bible
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A five page paper looking at women in the Old Testament in terms of their roles as either protectors or temptresses. The paper concludes that independent, innovative women were often vilified as temptresses because they did not support the status quo. No additional sources.
Filename: KBotest.wps

God & The Old Testament
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2 page analysis of God's portrayal in the Old Testament. The writer feels that with specific respect to his relation with man, God's character in the Old Testament is one that portrays an all-powerful, immortal being yet he needs only to be feared by those who perform acts of evil or of sin. No Bibliography.
Filename: Godot.wps

The Book Of Jeremiah
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A 6 page paper that discusses the Old Testament Book of Jeremiah. This is the longest Book in the Bible and it is one that is filled with dire prophesies. This Book also contains God's promise of a new covenant. The writer discusses: the era; the times of Jeremiah's ministry; the literary style; the themes; and using specific verses, how these relate to verses in other Books. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PGjer2.wps

The Books Of Hosea, Amos, Jonah
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This 6 page paper discusses these three books in the Old Testament. Hosea, Amos and Jonah are three of the twelve minor prophets, Hosea being the first. The writer explains what their names mean, who they were, and the major themes of their books. The writer also compares and contrast these three prophets and their messages. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: PGproph.wps

Themes In The Gospel of Matthew
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A 5-page paper that discusses the themes found in the Gospel of Matthew. Five themes are discussed, such as how the birth of Jesus fulfills the prophecies found in the Old Testament. Biblical verses are provided to demonstrate each of the themes. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: PGtheme.wps

The benefit of Suffering as Illustrated in The Apocrypha
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This 3 page paper looks at the writing contained in the Apocrypha and considers the way in which suffering of the faithful is portrayed as a necessary part of faith allowed by a just and good God. The bibliography cites 1 source.
Filename: TEapocra.wps