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This paper discusses the biblical story of Abraham, its plot, theme, meaning, and contemporary significance. The essay describes the various tests that God put Abraham through by asking him to sacrifice his son.

From the Paper
"In the story of God's test of Abraham in Genesis 22, we learn the "radical nature of true faith: tremendous demands and incredible blessings." God calls Abraham to sacrifice his son Isaac as a burnt offering. With this command, "one of the most theologically difficult texts of the Old Testament," the stage is set for an act that is central to all of Scripture."

Tags:Abraham and Isaac, the binding of Isaac, Genesis 22, bible, commentary

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In this article, the writer examines the political philosophies of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass. The writer discusses the extent to which the goals and strategies of these individuals correspond with each other and the extent to which their political philosophies were convergent or divergent.

From the Paper
"This paper examines the extent to which the political philosophies and achievements of Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln corresponded and supported each other and to what extent their political goals were divergent.
"... Democrats split into two factions those who were pro-slavery and moderates that opposed slavery. Abraham Lincoln was the candidate of the Republican Party and opposed the spread of slavery into new territories. When Frederick Douglass determined that the Democrats had no chance of winning the election he chose to ..."

Tags:Abraham Lincoln, Frederick Douglass, presidency, Civil War, Emancipation Proclamation, abolitionist, reformist, war Powers act, political philosophies

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This paper notes that the importance of Abraham Lincoln in American history cannot be overstated, and the mythology that has developed around this figure attests to the esteem in which he is held and the sense that he was one of the greatest American presidents.

From the Paper
"As a rule, Presidents achieve their position based on the historical events over which they presided. George Washington holds a special place as the first president, while Jefferson is remembered for writing the Declaration of Independence, among other actions. Woodrow Wilson presided over World War I, and Franklin D. Roosevelt over World War II. Abraham Lincoln presided over the most divisive period in American history and managed to bring the country back together while also working to make the promise of equality more a reality than it had ever been before. Abraham Lincoln was born in 1809 in Kentucky, and the family later moved to Indiana."

Tags:abraham, lincoln, presidency

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In this article, the writer discusses how Paul appropriated the figure of Abraham in Genesis to the task of articulating the emerging Christian faith's legitimacy and authority and rejecting the Pharisaical Jewish tradition that Jesus had challenged with his teachings.

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"The gospels are at pains to link Jesus Christ to Abraham by means of a genealogy that demonstrates the legitimacy of Jesus as Abraham's spiritual heir. The linkage between St Paul and Abraham can partly be understood in that context but more instructive is the importance of the apostolic period in the development of what would become the church. The apostles were the first generation of the Christian mission to spread the gospel pursuant to Jesus' injunction at the close of the gospel of Matthew for the apostles ..."

Tags:Paul, Genesis, Christian, Jewish, gospels, Abraham, Christianity, apostolic period, ecclesia

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This essay compares and contrasts two American presidents, Abraham Lincoln and Franklin D. Roosevelt, who both navigated the U.S. through difficult times. We will focus on their styles of leadership in their respective political crises: the Civil war, and the Great Depression, respectively, in hopes of making some suggestions on the nature of unwavering leadership in the pursuit of national interest.

Tags:abraham, lincoln, roosevelt

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The paper studies how Franklin's "Father Abraham's Speech" is concerned with the ideals of liberalism in the mid-eighteenth century America. The paper discusses that taxation was not as threatening to the individual's liberty as a lack of industry and frugality. The paper explains that by being industrious, any American could acquire wealth, and by being frugal and sensible, he could keep it. By winning and keeping it, he could ensure that he became wealthy and kept his personal freedom too.

From the Paper
"Benjamin Franklin's "Father Abraham's Speech:" Considering the entire essay, including the introductory and concluding paragraphs, the central unifying idea of the piece "Father Abraham's Speech, or, The Way to Wealth" is how to honorably acquire wealth and keep it. According to "Poor Richard", even an ordinary laborer can acquire wealth, if he follows common-sense rules of conduct that have been understood (although not often followed) since ancient times. The enclosing structure of the essay sets the scene. First, Poor Richard, who was known to be Benjamin Franklin, was the editor of "Poor Richard's Almanac." An almanac would be as common a book in the households of the time as a Bible; it provided everyday advice about the weather, recipes and other down-to-earth, practical information. The pseudonym "Poor Richard" combines two opposites: "poor" and "rich"."

Tags:franklin, father, abraham

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In this article, the writer focuses on the interpretation of Abraham. The writer points out that although the figure of Abraham is central to both the Jewish and Christian traditions, the way in which Abraham's meaning is understood and applied is strikingly different. Specifically, the writer looks at the significance and meaning of Abraham in the two religions. The writer maintains that although the Abraham illustrated in the New Testament as opposed to the Abraham portrayed in the Hebrew Scriptures seems, at times, like two entirely different individuals, his significance to each faith is equally important. The writer concludes that it seems that when it comes to Abraham, Christian and Jews will just have to share.

From the Paper
"The influence and historical impact of Abraham is truly profound. The way in which the story of a simple herdsman from Ur has affected the lives of literally billions of people is remarkable to say the least. However, it would be naive to believe the legend of Abraham, once severed from its Semitic roots and subjected to the pluralistic forces of Greek philosophy and pagan mysticism, would remain consistent and unchanged . As Christianity exploded throughout Asia Minor and the Roman Empire in the first half of the first millennium, Abraham was interpreted in a new light. Different ethnicities and cultures began to 'Christianize' him, inevitably leading to a drastically different portrayal of the patriarch as compared to that of their Jewish counterparts .
"For Jews, Abraham is, through Isaac and Jacob, the founding patriarch of the Children of Israel."

Tags:faith, scripture, old, testament, new, testament

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The paper analyzes Abraham Lincoln's life and achievements through Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory and Kohlberg's six-stage theory of development. The paper attempts to show how Lincoln is a fine example of how we should all strive to develop. The paper notes how Lincoln promoted universal justice to the best of his abilities and how his self-actualized non-conformity and his compassion and respect for others led to the Emancipation Proclamation. The paper therefore concludes that from a psychological perspective, Lincoln was the best President.

Outline:
Abraham Maslow
Abraham Lincoln
Lawrence Kohlberg
Conclusion

From the Paper
"Maslow was a 20th century thinker based in New York. He developed his famous hierarchy of needs in order to try and encapsulate the underlying processes that drive human development.
"It is appropriate to envision Maslow's hierarchy as a pyramid with several progressive levels of human desires, with the base level the most prevalent and superficially essential, and the tip of self-actualization hardest to balance."

Tags:hierarchy, of, needs, development, universal, justice, slavery, compassion, respect

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This paper hypothesizes that the mosaic "The Parting of Lot and Abraham" not only represents an important event in history but also explores the symbolism of the division between good and evil. The author first summarizes the biblical accounting to get a deeper appreciative of the figures involved in this event. The paper relates that the very direct and powerful composition of the mosaic is dominated by the foreground figures Lot and Abraham placed with a considerable gap between them, which emphasizes the irreversible decision for them to part: Abraham on the left moving towards Canaan and Lot in the opposite way, towards Sodom with his two daughters.

From the Paper
"The mass behind the two figures which are placed in foreground is shown using dark contrasting colors and tones which have faded considerably over time. In fact, the mass of heads in the background is a common Roman art device suggesting that the division is not only between Lot and Abraham, but between two peoples, and ultimately, two moral categories, i.e. good and evil. The shading also gives a three dimensional effect to the mosaic, this being a highly characteristic quality of Roman art. Nonetheless, the illusion of spatial depth is reduced by the strong outline of the figures."

Tags:division forefather, glass tesserae, choice foreground

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This paper will discuss Kierkegaard's "Knight of Faith" and the model that Abraham makes for this ideal. In Kierkegaard's three modes of being, Abraham exemplified the highest form of being. This paper will discuss the transition to the "Knight of Faith". Also discussed is how Abraham had a duty to God and his saintly side of character in Kierkegaard's model. These aspects of his philosophy will be discussed to reveal the nature of Kierkegaard' idea of a knight.