Religion and Theology papersAnalytical Essay : "Wayward Puritans"An analysis of Kai T. Erickson's "Wayward Puritans: A Study in the Sociology of Deviance", looking in particular at the social-control approach of the Puritans. Essay (General) : Spirituality, Religion, and FaithA look at what spirituality, religion, and faith mean within the Catholic religion. Essay (General) : VoodooAn overview and explanation of this religion, which has its roots in African mysticism. Essay (General) : "Prince of Egypt"Analysis of the animated film, "Prince of Egypt". Essay (General) : Popular Religion in the Middle AgesThis paper discusses Rosalind and Christopher Brooke's ?Popular Religion in the Middle Ages: Western Europe 1000-1300?. Comparison Essay : The Laws of Moses and HammurabiA comparative analysis of the ancient laws of Moses and Hammurabi. Argumentative Essay : Signs and MiraclesThis paper is a personal essay based on the Old and New Testaments, analyzing if signs and miracles are present today. Essay (General) : Idolatry in the Ancient Near EastThis paper challenges the conventional historical thought regarding idolatry by discussing Near Eastern idolatry from the idolater's point of view, encompassing ancient Egyptian Isis worship and the Baal cult. Essay (General) : GenesisSummary of the story of Genesis. Essay (General) : Genesis: The Sons of GodResearch study examining "The Sons of God", who they were, and what was their purpose. Analytical Essay : "The Divine Comedy" and "Confessions?A comparison of the use of religion in Dante Alighieri's "The Divine Comedy" and Augustine's "Confessions". Essay (General) : Jainism and HinduismA comparison and contrast of Jainism and Hinduism, two of the three central religious and philosophical traditions of India. Essay (General) : MiraclesAn analysis of eight Biblical miracles and an interpretation of their meaning. Essay (General) : Eastern Religion and U.S. Pop CultureA look at how Eastern Religion, Eastern mysticism, and magic influence the pop culture in America. Essay (General) : "I Am the Light of the World"An analysis of this statement spoken by Jesus Christ. Essay (General) : German ChristiansA look at the German Christian Church and the movement behind it, as well as how the German political and religious culture contributed to its formation. Essay (General) : Prophetic InspirationAn analysis of the definite distinctions between false prophets and true prophets. Analytical Essay : The Hero and HeroineThis paper discusses the love and passion of heroes and heroines, which are common themes in the Old Testament stories, ?Song of Solomon" and the ?Book of Esther,? and the medieval classic by an anonymous author,"Sir Gawain and the Green Knight". Essay (General) : Michelangelo and Pope Julius IIThis paper discusses the relationship of Michelangelo and Pope Julius II to demonstrate the nature of Catholic art during the Renaissance period. Essay (General) : The Islamic Criminal Justice SystemThis paper describes and compares the Islamic criminal justice system with criminal justice systems of other countries. Analytical Essay : Gender and IslamThis paper reviews two books about women and Islam: ?Islam, Gender and Social Change,? edited by Yvonne Yazbeck Haddad and John L. Esposito, and Leila Ahmed's "Women and Gender in Islam: Historical Roots of a Modern Debate". Essay (General) : Traditional Muslim and Jewish WomenThis paper discusses the role of women in traditional Muslim and Jewish cultures. Essay (General) : NagapattinamAnalyzes the philosophy and image behind this 12th Century statue of Buddha. Essay (General) : "The Passion of the Christ"A review of Mel Gibson's film, ?The Passion of the Christ,? with a focus on the negative effects of the film. Essay (General) : AkhenatenAn analysis of the life of Amenophis IV, also known as Akhenaten, who lived during the Ancient Egyptian period and was the first monotheist in recorded history. Essay (General) : Religion in ArtAn analysis of Adorno's negative theology and the religious dimension of art. Essay (General) : Religious Perspective on Suicide and EuthanasiaA look at the Christian and Buddhist views of the ethics of suicide and euthanasia. Essay (General) : Soren Kierkegaard's "Fear and Trembling"This paper explains the difference between the "Knight of Faith" and the "Knight of Infinite Resignation" in Soren Kierkegaard's "Fear and Trembling". Essay (General) : Mel Gibson's "The Passion of the Christ"This paper discusses director Mel Gibson's movie, "The Passion of the Christ", concerned specifically and graphically with the details of the torture and death of Jesus. Essay (General) : The IconostasisThis paper discusses the iconostasis, a feature of church architecture, which developed during the Byzantine period and later in Russia. Essay (General) : God, Myth, and SocietyThis paper discusses that the social sciences have searched to identify the purpose of religions, but in their efforts to define the purpose of myth, sociologists are still at a loss. Essay (General) : Micah, Isaiah, Amos and HoseaLooks at the social roles of the minor Biblical prophets - Micah, Isaiah, Amos and Hosea. Essay (General) : Evolution and ReligionA discussion of the ongoing debate and battle between the theory of evolution and religion. Comparison Essay : Comparison Between Christianity and BuddhismA discussion of the philosophical and theological differences between Christianity and Buddhism. Essay (General) : Chretien de Troyes and Christ ImageryAn analysis of the beginnings of literary allegory as they relate to pervasive Christian doctrine. Essay (General) : The Sociology of ReligionThis paper compares, contrasts, and evaluates Durkheim's sociology of religion with that developed by Marx. Essay (General) : Churches at MystrasAn examination of monasteries and churches at Mystras (Mistra), Greece. Essay (General) : The Nature of TruthA look at how different perceptions and viewpoints affect what is deemed to be true. Essay (General) : Romanian ChristianityExamines how Christianity is linked with Romania's history, culture, and national identity. Essay (General) : Lucretius, Wang Chong and the AfterlifeExamines the views of Roman philosopher, Lucretius, and Chinese Han skeptic, Wang Chong. Essay (General) : "Mystics of the Church"Analyzes the views of Christian mystic, Evelyn Underhill, through her work, "Mystics of the Church". Essay (General) : Confucianism and DaoismThis paper compares Confucianism and Daoism, both of which come from the Chinese religious traditions. Essay (General) : The Five Aggregates of BuddhismThis paper discusses the five aggregates of Buddhism, the main concepts and teachings relevant to the study of Buddhism. Essay (General) : Religious DifferencesAn analysis of different religious beliefs and the occurrence of civil wars. Essay (General) : Native American Spirituality and TraditionsDiscusses the traditions and spirituality of the Eastland Woodlands Native Americans. Analytical Essay : "Taking a Chance on God"An analysis of John McNeill's book, "Taking a Chance on God". Essay (General) : Loved and UnlovedA philosophical look at the meaning of the word "love". Essay (General) : Christian EthicsThis paper discusses Christian ethics, its true meaning or definition, the source and foundation of Christian ethics, and the overall nature of these ethics. Essay (General) : Methodism in 20th Century South AfricaA look at the missionary aspect of Christianity in South Africa and how the Christian church has operated there. Essay (General) : Nature and EcologyA biblical perspective of both ecological processes and human behavior and how they relate to the environmental crisis. Essay (General) : Meditation in EducationA research paper to examine the option of meditation in schools as a counter against the pressures of the modern world. Essay (General) : "Witness to Christ"A review of the book, "Witness to Christ", by Dr. Stewart Custer. Essay (General) : Who Really Killed Jesus?A review of a "Newsweek" article entitled "Who Really Killed Jesus?". Essay (General) : St. Joseph's TableA detailed discussion about the Christian custom of St. Joseph's Table. Essay (General) : Abortion: Acting Against Moral LawA pro-life discussion of abortion and its moral implications. Essay (General) : IslamAn insight into Islam according to three literary works. Essay (General) : Amish and TechnologyA look at how the Amish have adopted alternatives with respect to power, agriculture, transportation, and communications. Essay (General) : Jesus and GilgameshA comparison of Jesus and the character of "Gilgamesh" from the epic tale. Essay (General) : Abul-Waleed Muhammad Ibn RushdAn analysis of the work and philosophy of Abul-Waleed Muhammad Ibn Rushd. Analytical Essay : "The Historical Jesus: A Comprehensive Guide"A critique of Gerd Theissen and Annette Merz's "The Historical Jesus: A Comprehensive Guide". Essay (General) : Creating a New ReligionAn experimental creation of a new religion called Harmony, which combines different factors from current world religions. Argumentative Essay : CreationismThis paper argues against the religious theories about the origins of the universe, earth, and man, which are called "creationism". Comparison Essay : The "Bhagavad-Gita" and Dante's "Inferno"This paper compares Dante's "Inferno" to the Hindu text, "Bhagavad-Gita", on the concepts of heaven, hell, and God. Essay (General) : "Edicts of Asoka"This paper discusses the "Edicts of Asoka" as originating out of the Laws of Manu within the Buddhist religion. Essay (General) : Early Christian Roots of the HolocaustArgues that a history of anti-Semitism in Europe became justified by religion and paved the way to the social and political climate that led to the Holocaust. Essay (General) : ChristologyThis paper discusses the image of Jesus and the problems of Christological studies. Essay (General) : Modern Chinese Kung FuAn analysis of the genesis of modern Chinese Kung Fu and its philosophy. Essay (General) : "Essays on the Lord's Supper"Book review of "Essays on the Lord's Supper" by authors Oscar Cullmann and Franz Jehan Leenhardt. Essay (General) : "Sacred Doctrine"This paper discusses St. Thomas Aquinas's "Sacred Doctrine". Essay (General) : Higher CriticismAn explanation of higher criticism, also referred to as Biblical criticism, and its approach to interpreting the Old Testament. Essay (General) : Rene Descartes, Rationalism, and ChristianityA look at how philosophy fits within the tenets of Christianity. Essay (General) : Moses and the Modern CourtThis paper is an essay that contends the modern liberalized courts are not following the example of Mosaic laws. Essay (General) : Hindu FundamentalismThis paper discusses the rise of Hindu fundamentalism in India. Essay (General) : "The Pentateuch"A discussion on the authorship of the "Old Testament". Essay (General) : Impact of Islam on Western AfricaAn examination of how Islam has impacted three western African empires, Ghana, Mali, and Songhay. Essay (General) : Religion and CultureThis paper presents brief descriptions of three religions, Roman Catholic, Christian Scientist, and Buddhist, and the culture of three countries, Spain, Vietnam, and India. Essay (General) : IconsThis paper discusses the significance of the art form called icons in Eastern Christianity. Essay (General) : Prophet Mohammad and Jesus ChristThe differences and similarities between the two great leaders. Essay (General) : PredestinationDiscusses predestination, the Calvinist belief that God determined, at the time of creation, those that will be saved or lost. Essay (General) : The Choson Dynasty and WomenA look at the treatment of the Korean women of the Choson Dynasty from 1392 to 1910. Essay (General) : Insights in "The Book of Job"A look at how "The Book of Job" answers the question of why bad things happen to good people. Essay (General) : Yiddish StoriesAn examination of Fradel Shtok's "The Archbishop" (1919) and Lob Shapiro's "If It Was A Dream" (1919), two Yiddish stories. Essay (General) : The Enduring Self in BuddhismAn examination of the concept of the enduring self in Buddhism and a comparison of similar concepts in Western philosophy. Essay (General) : Philosophy and Clinical PsychologyDiscusses philosophical dilemmas in the practice of clinical psychology. Essay (General) : "Unspoken Worlds: Women's Religious Lives"A look at how a woman's influence can positively affect religion and culture through an examination of "Unspoken Worlds: Women's Religious Lives" by N. Falk and R. Gross. Analytical Essay : Pre-Holocaust and Post-Holocaust Jewish LiteratureLooks at how the Holocaust has affected Jewish literature by comparing short stories about similar subjects. Essay (General) : Family DynamicsApplies Transitional Analysis to the parable, "A Man Had Two Sons". Essay (General) : Thanatophobia in ChristianityAn examination of the attraction and subsequent adherence to the Christian religion fueled by a pervasive and persistent fear of death. Analytical Essay : "The Sacred Canopy"Review of the first half of "The Sacred Canopy: Elements of a Sociological Theory of Religion" by Peter Berger. Essay (General) : Defining a CultThis paper discusses that religions and cults actually have more similarities than they do differences. Essay (General) : Free Will vs. DeterminismAn overview of the current thinking of free will versus determinism. Essay (General) : Taoism as Differentiated from Buddhism and ConfucianismA short essay showing the development of Taoism in conjunction with the emergence of Confucianism and Buddhism. Essay (General) : Female-to-Male Body TransformationA discussion of an early Buddhist doctrine in regard to the transformation of the body from female to male as necessary before enlightenment. Essay (General) : "The Man Who Was Thursday"This paper discusses the use of metaphor in the book, "The Man Who Was Thursday", by G.K Chesterton, and a look at what inspired the author. Essay (General) : Intelligent DesignAn examination of the most recent arguments put forth by creationists in the creation/evolution debate. Essay (General) : Baptism in the New TestamentThis paper gives a detailed account of the ritual of baptism within in the New Testament of the Bible. It covers the history of baptism, as well as the reasons for it. Essay (General) : Women and the AmishA look at the position of women within the beliefs and religion of the Amish. Essay (General) : SanctificationA look at the history of the doctrine of sanctification and its importance to Christianity. Comparison Essay : Women and the Ancient WorldThis paper discusses the role of women in the ancient world. Essay (General) : HinduismDiscusses the concepts of Hinduism as a religion and a way of life.
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