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Minor Prophets, 2007.
A comparison of the different styles of three of the minor prophets - Obadiah, Jonah and Nahum.
859 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 30.95
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This paper discusses many of the prophecies of the minor prophets in the Bible. It discusses prophecies of Obadiah, Jonah and Nahum and compares their styles and messages. The paper discusses each prophet's circumstances to attempt to understand why they prophesied the way that they did and analyzes some of the language that they use in order to portray their messages.
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"The book of Nahum addresses in detail the fall of Ninevah, which evokes similar themes that Obadiah addressed such as the sin of pride. More than Edom, though, Ninevah displayed the sin of abject cruelty and godlessness. Nahum declares God's will with authority, asserting that the wrath and vengeance of the Lord will obliterate Ninevah. The prophet relays the word of God: "I will burn your chariots in smoke, and the sword shall devour your young lions; I will cut off your prey from the earth, and the voice of your messengers shall be heard no more," (Nahum 2: 13). Nahum's relationship with God seems intimate; he speaks as a translator for God's word and unlike Jonah he is not self-referential. However, Nahum weaves his own commentary between his direct quotes from the Lord."
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From Pagan to Christian Traditions, 2007.
A discussion on how Pagan rituals have evolved into Christian tradition, specifically Halloween.
1,050 words (approx. 4.2 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 36.95
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The paper describes how, before the Spaniards arrived in North America, there were flourishing communities of Mayans and Aztecs, with a thriving tradition of sun worship. The paper examines how Halloween and the Day of the Dead share a common origin in the Christian commemoration of the dead on All Saints' and All Souls' Day. The paper further examines how Catholic tradition is partly based upon Celtic Pagan rituals.
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"On the second day, the celebration is directed toward the adult deceased. They are thanked for their protection, and respectfully asked to continue bringing prosperity and grace to the family. The family welcomes the souls of the deceased into their homes to visit. Small alters, called offrendas, are constructed and all kinds of lovely things decorate them, including tiny sugar favors made in animal shapes, happy skulls, skeletons, bouquets of flowers and family photographs."
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Korean Funerals, 2006.
This paper describes Korean funeral rites, which reflect the tremendous importance of the family.
880 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 31.95
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This paper explains that Confucian funeral tradition in Korea is complex and requires many stages as well as the participation of several degrees of the extended family. The author points out that the deceased, who becomes an ancestor-god at the moment of death, is honored for the next several years with several 'chesa' ceremonies or family ceremonies used to honor ancestor-gods. The paper relates that, often today, Koreans live in large cities where a truck is used to transport the body instead of a hand-carried platform or bier accompanied by chanting bearers.
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"Burial usually takes place on the third day. The family mourners dress in special tan clothes made of hemp. The oldest son is the chief mourner, and he demonstrates his grief openly, crying out. Other family members join in the open displays of grief. Friends of the family express their sympathies and offer money to help pay for the funeral. They join the family for meals and to help make all the funeral arrangements. So, while the family has great responsibilities toward the new ancestral god, the funeral is a community affair."
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Mormonism, 2007.
A discussion of the history and religious identities of Mormonism since the death of its founder in 1844.
5,025 words (approx. 20.1 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 126.95
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This paper discusses Mormonism, particularly following the death of its founder Joseph Smith in 1844, as this created a struggle for succession which brought about a change of traditions. The paper, therefore, explores the ways in which Mormonism has changed since 1844. The paper then looks at a convoluted intersection of four competing, but closely related religious identities and two of the most contested places that are associated with these identities.
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"There are just two important points that must be considered concerning the name that the church had before 1844. The first is that there were various changes made, principally in response to the revelations. One of the ways to interpret the changes is to think that the church was looking for an identity of its own within the larger religious setting of America. Second, precise details of the changes are contested (Olsen & Dallen, 2002). Critically and specifically, there is debate among the Mormon churches that concerns the precise name that was being used during the time that Smith was murdered (Raento & Watson, 2000). The issue of the name during 1844 is considered to be critical, because the different groups are attempting to lay claim to the idea that each one of them is the one true church (Shipps, 2000). When they do that, they see the use of the name that was used in 1844 as very desirable. It has also been noted that many of the groups that have survived into present day still maintain, for various reasons, that they are in fact the true successor to the church, or that they are a small fragment of the church, which has been seen to continue without any kind of interruption (Olsen & Dallen, 2002)."
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Religion and Myth, 2007.
A discussion on myths, legends and folk tales in Eastern religions.
3,047 words (approx. 12.2 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 89.95
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The paper examines how myths, legends, and folk tales have been a main force in nearly all religious doctrines throughout history, including those of Eastern religions such as Sikhism, Buddhism, Shinto, and others. The paper discusses how these stories, often passed down through the generations, both verbally and in written doctrines, serve to help practitioners cope with the complex world in which they live. This paper focuses on how these types of stories affect the lives of followers, and how those followers use the lessons within these myths to teach others about their values and religious practices.
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"Hindu myths also teach the values of society, which allow the followers to understand how and why their teachings operate within their world. For example, the myth of Mrigari, a non-violent hero, focuses on the relationship between non-violent actions and concepts of Hinduism such as reincarnation and positive karma. In Hindu societies, actions are to be viewed through consciousness, rather than through the physical world (Narayan, 1989). By combining the myth of Mrigari, who is changed in life through his spiritual teacher, with the concepts of the myth, such as the transformation from a violent individual to that of an extreme peacekeeper, the myth serves to explain how non-violent actions can lead the follower of Hinduism to compassion and empathy."
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Multiculturalism and the Canadian Documentary, 2007.
This paper discusses the issue of multiculturalism in Canadian film.
2,435 words (approx. 9.7 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 74.95
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In this article, the writer points out that Canadian documentary directors have used the genre to effectively illustrate facets of multiculturalism and style that would be lost in the non-documentary film-making world. The writer discusses and compares three films in this paper. The writer describes that Simcha Jacobovici and Roger Pyke present a striking memorandum that illustrates the pain and struggle of religious persecution in the film 'Expulsion & Memory: Descendants of the Hidden Jews'. Similarly, the writer looks at Alanis Obomsawin's 'Richard Cardinal: Cry from the Diary of a Metis Child'. The writer also discusses 'Shooting Indians: A Journey with Jeffery Thomas' by Ali Kazimi that quietly illustrates one man's struggle to change the stereotypical image of Native cultures and people in North America, while also reflecting on the relationship of culture as the director shares his cultural background. The writer concludes that through different uses of the documentary genre, all three films effectively use the factual background to establish strong views of multicultural identity.
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"As a film style, documentaries are tied to stricter guidelines than other films because they must adhere to fact to some respect. While many filmmakers might see this as a problem or hurtle, well-made documentaries take advantage of this factor as strength. American director St. Clair Bourne explains that the making of a fictional movie is much more demanding because the background and context must all be created from scratch; he finds documentaries to be more about interpretation and bringing out the real story that already exists within a context. This is the case with the three films discussed here, though each film faced different challenges in creation, and succeeded in different aspects. Each of these films takes the raw material of the history involved and shapes it to create a story with whatever intentions exist from the directors."
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The Ascension, 2007.
A discussion on the belief of the Ascension and the lessons that can be learned from it.
4,179 words (approx. 16.7 pages), 9 sources, APA, $ 111.95
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This paper discusses the practical implications of the Christian doctrine of the Ascension. It discusses the history and background of Jesus Christ including his birth and death. It then goes on to discuss what can be learned from the belief of the Ascension and the belief that all people must aspire to be like Christ in their lives.
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"In the present political climate, we hear frequently of the need to spread values and to bring peace and cooperation to troubled, far-off places. Similarly to the ideas expounded by Our Lord, these conflicts, or trials, may be exceedingly difficult. They may seem to have no end, to be shots at us, out of the dark. We do not know why we must suffer, nor why others suffer. We know only that we must help ourselves and others too, because they are "one of us." It does not matter that we have never met these "others,"-- one day it might be us in the war zone, or in the path of the hurricane. Matthew 28:19 reminds us that we must not be selfish of our knowledge. As disciples of Christ, it is our duty to go out into the world, and to spread the truth; bringing enlightenment and hope where there is darkness and travail. In this we are like the Lord Himself."
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Christian Music, 2007.
A discussion into the effects of Christian music on a person's mood.
2,379 words (approx. 9.5 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 72.95
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This paper analyzes the effects of Christian music. It begins by describing this fast growing form of popular music in the United States today. It goes on to discuss the general effects of music on a person's mood and then speaks more specifically about the effects of Christian music as well as discusses possible reasons for its increasing popularity today.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
General Effects of Music on Mood
Emerging Venues for Christian Music
Specific Factors that Differentiate Christian Music from Other Genres
Potential Reasons for the Increase in Popularity of Christian Music in Recent Years
Changes and Trends in the Expectations of Christian Music Listeners
Implications of Findings for Helping Professionals and Christian Leaders
Conclusion
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"Christian leaders can harness the positive power of Christian music in their services. Including pieces of joy and hope, peace and comfort, can give followers a sense of well being and a renewed commitment to God and trusting in his Word. Playing pieces of motivation and the glories of sharing God's Word can inspire followers to go out and share the Word of the Lord with others. Even the encouragement of sharing of Christian music with non-believers can be a powerful form of evangelism. As non-believers hear the message of God in the form of pleasing music they begin to see all the wonderful possibilities that are opened to them, thanks to God and his grace. Leaders can use the positive effects Christian music has on listeners to increase evangelism and positively affect the mood of their followers."
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St. Paul's Letters to the Romans, 2007.
This paper describes the role of St. Paul's letters from a religious Christian perspective.
823 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 1 source, $ 29.95
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This paper discusses the major purpose of St. Paul's "Letters to the Romans," a chapter in the Christian Bible. These letters served to introduce ideas behind Christianity such as the faithfulness of God and salvation to the masses. The author also explains that Paul's concerns about the Romans as inspired him to write these letters.
From the Paper
"St. Paul's letters to the Romans had many purposes the main one however, was the uniting of the church and the exhortation to the Gentile Christians to be more accepting of their Jewish brothers and sisters in Christ since the church was at that time comprised of mainly Gentile Christians. Paul knew that a church characterized by harmony would bring glory and honor to God however, Paul had other reasons as well for writing the letters to the Romans."
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The Crusades, 2007.
This paper studies the goals of the Crusades and what they actually achieved.
3,074 words (approx. 12.3 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 89.95
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The paper reveals that although many people have romantic notions of the Crusades, in reality, the Crusades were a series of military campaigns. The paper describes the nine Crusades that were religious in nature. The paper explains that the Crusades began as a Roman Catholic effort to recapture the Holy Land from the Muslims, but also targeted other religions and minority groups within Europe, including Jews and non-Roman Catholic Christians. The paper explains that while the Crusades were unsuccessful at their goals of ending Muslim occupation of the Holy Lands, they did play an important role in the history of Western Europe and the Middle East.
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"Given the political events of modern times, it is not difficult to understand the type of religious fervor that would give rise to a religious-based military campaign. However, one can better understand the Crusades if one understands the developments that were happening in Western Europe throughout the Early Middle Ages. (Wikipedia). While much of the Dark Ages was characterized by constant struggles between European countries over borders, by the Early Middle Ages borders had stabilized. In addition, during the Dark Ages, much of Western Europe was still under the influence of pagan religions. However, by the Early Middle Ages, the Vikings, the Slavs, and the Magyars had been converted to Christianity."
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Robert A. Heinlein's "Stranger in a Strange Land", 2006.
This paper evaluates the character of Mike as a Christ-like figure in
Robert A. Heinlein's "Stranger in a Strange Land".
815 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 29.95
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This paper explains that, in Robert A. Heinlein's classic science fiction novel "Stranger in a Strange Land" (1961), the character Mike, the son of lost astronauts from Earth, is raised on Mars by Martians, and returns to Earth only as an adult, making him the "stranger in a strange land". The author points out that the title may refer to the 'Book of Exodus' from the "Old Testament" where Moses names his firstborn son "Gershom" meaning "a stranger there"; however, the usual interpretation is that Mike, the "stranger in the strange land", is a Christ-like figure. The paper concludes that, like Jesus, Mike seeks to make the earth a better place; however, a better analogy is to parallel Mike to the Old Testament's Moses rather than the New Testament's Jesus.
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"In other ways, though, Mike is nothing like Jesus. First, Mike is indisputably the orphaned son of two Earthlings; while Jesus either was or was not (depending on one's religious convictions and viewpoint) the son of God. Jesus, however, knew Mary and Joseph as his parents on earth, even if Joseph was perhaps not Jesus' real father; while Mike, on the other hand, never knew his parents."
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The Arabic World, 2007.
An analysis of Arab society and Islamic ideology today.
2,229 words (approx. 8.9 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 69.95
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The paper relates that one of the biggest impacts on Arabs was the June 1967 defeat by Israel that presented Arab society, cultural politics and critical thought with many changes. The paper discusses the traditional Arab society where the family is the main point around which the society and social life revolves. The paper examines the prospects of Arabs attacking America's oil installations which could push up the price per barrel of oil. The paper discusses how Islamic forces talk about pluralism and moderation, but their base is still on their ideology and claims of the superiority of Islamic ideology over the rest of the world. The paper shows how the Arabic world's social customs and treatment of women are behind other parts of the world.
Outline:
Introduction
Analysis
Conclusion
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"The land of the Arabs stretches for a length of some 5,000 miles and that is nearly double the distance between New York and San Francisco. In geographic terms, this is from the Atlantic coast of northern Africa in the west to the Arabian Sea in the east, and from the Mediterranean Sea in the north to Central Africa in the south. The total area is of 5.25 million square miles, whereas, United States comprises 3.6 million square miles. The total population of all the Arab nations was approximately 253 million as of 1994 and the largest proportion of them were youths and this can be seen from the position that almost half of the population was under fifteen years of age. If the present annual rate of increase persists, the population would have grown to around 280 million by the year 2000."
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European Medieval History, 2007.
A review of the changing influence of religion on community life in medieval Europe between the years 400-1200.
1,879 words (approx. 7.5 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 60.95
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This paper discusses European medieval history from the years 400-1200. It particularly focuses on the influence of the church and the way that religious orders began to have a more and more important role in the political and social life of the surrounding villages or cities. It discusses the changing role of religion on the surrounding communities over these centuries.
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"The monasteries of females were in a more delicate position. The nuns could not turn into good knights, their abbesses had less influence in the Church councils and being their ally was not as valuable. In the centuries under scrutiny, the number of newly founded monasteries for women was in a constant decline . Nonetheless, the existing monasteries, as well as the new ones, were seldom poor, and this for various reasons. First, the convents were built on the lands or from the donations of rich noble women, daughters, wives or widows, who were involved in the charitable activity. Second, uncomfortable wives or mothers of kings or of other members of nobility could be easily sent to the convent, together with a generous donation, to live a peaceful and silent life. Third, donating money to a nuns' community led by a women born and belonging to one family, could represent, for that particular family, a way to make a temporary investment which would return to the donors after a certain interval of time. "As part of the general strategy to maintain control over their proprietary foundations, the founders installed family members as abbesses, guardians or advocates of the monasteries and required that in the future these positions be held by their heirs"."
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Randy Frazee "The Connecting Church", 2006.
This paper is an extensive chapter by chapter summary, analysis and critique of Randy Frazee's "Connecting Church-Beyond Small Groups to Authentic Community".
4,370 words (approx. 17.5 pages), 1 source, APA, $ 115.95
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This paper explains that Randy Frazee, a church pastor, wrote "The Connecting Church" in an effort to explain the need for community and the role that the church plays in uniting people. The author points out that Frazee explores the human mind to a certain extent, discussing the spiritual and emotional elements that define life. The paper relates that Frazee creates the Johnson Family - a family living the "American Dream" in the suburbs, mixing professional and family obligations and identifying specifically as Christian people who devote a portion of their time and their lives to God.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Chapter 1- "The Loneliest Nation on Earth"
Chapter 2- "Created for Community"
Chapter 3- "The Problem of Individualism"
Chapter 4- "Finding a Common Purpose"
Chapter 5- "Rediscovering Biblical Purpose"
Chapter 6- "Implementing a Common Purpose"
Chapter 7- "The Problem of Isolation"
Chapter 8- "Finding a Common Place"
Chapter 9- "Rediscovering a Neighborhood"
Chapter 10- "Implementing a Common Place"
Chapter 11- "The Problem of Consumerism"
Chapter 12- "Sharing Common Possessions"
Chapter 13- "Rediscovering Interdependence"
Chapter 14- "Implementing Common Possessions"
Closing Thoughts
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"When discussing the concept of individualism, Frazee traces its popularity to the belief system of the United States itself, whereby people are free to do as they choose, and as such, possess the unique ability to be individuals without pressure to conform or join a certain group, or church for that matter. Moving forward from that example, the author explains that the problem of individualism is that it adds to the feelings of isolation and despair that are causing so many Americans to the brink of despair."
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Christian Attempts to Convert Jews to Christianity, 2007.
An overview of historical and modern attempts at conversion.
1,630 words (approx. 6.5 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 53.95
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This paper focuses on the attempts of Christians to convert Jews, including an analysis of their successes and failures. Much of the information available on conversion attempts has focused on historical efforts at converting the Jews to Christianity. As such the primary emphasis of this document includes an overview of historical efforts at conversion. In modern society, most Christian faiths - including those that once persecuted the Jews with much enthusiasm - have focused their efforts on causes other than conversion. Still, even in contemporary society there is evidence that certain faiths, the Baptist faith in particular, still believes they have a moral obligation to convert the remaining population of Jews to Christianity. Their attempts, successes and failures in this respect are explored in the second half of this analysis.
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"Other attempts have been made by the Evangelical church to convert Jews to Christianity, or to suppress the rights of Jews and the Jewish faith (Wikipedia, 2005). This trend began in early history, with Charles Semeon of the Evangelical church stating that the efforts at conversion including daily prayers for the conversion of Jews were as much a part of Christianity and "the finest flower of Evangelicalism" (Ragussis, 4). The Evangelicals have often been cited as agreeing with the Southern Baptist Convention, which suggests that it is the duty of Christians to continue in their attempts to convert Jews (Wikipedia, 2005)."
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