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Mill and the Emancipation of Women, 2008.
This paper looks at John Stuart Mill's arguments for the emancipation of women in his work, "The Subjection of Women".
1,147 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 39.95
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The paper contends that the concept of freedom central to Mill's critique of the status of women is as valid today as it was in 1869. The paper explains Mill's definition of freedom as having complete freedom of choice and argues that this concept of freedom should be used as a guiding principle for social and political change. The paper concedes, however, that it is unlikely we will ever reach this degree of freedom for all.
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"Mill defines freedom as the ability to freely choose what one does in life. As an example, he points out that all men (in the more developed world) have the right to choose a profession that suits them. This enables them to make the most of the natural talents at their disposal. For example, a man with strong arms might choose to be a blacksmith, whereas a man with very weak arms is unlikely to make that choice, as he will not be able to be competitive in that field, and so will not make as much money as he might in a field that he was more suited to."
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Bible Literacy at School, 2008.
This paper discusses the importance of Bible literacy and looks at the advantages of Bible courses in public schools.
750 words (approx. 3.0 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 26.95
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In this essay the writer employs logic to assert that Bible literacy should be integrated into public schools for the purposes of ethical and moral instruction. The writer maintains that such courses would expose young people to the Judeo-Christian tradition upon which the nation of America was founded. Finally, the writer maintains that Bible literacy allows for some meaningful discussion about religion and its applicability to different life experiences within a safe and predictable structure. In the final analysis, the writer notes that Bible study classes can open up new vistas of understanding and offer children the sort of moral instruction they might not receive elsewhere.
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"To begin with, moral instruction for America's young people is vitally important; without it, the future becomes a bleak landscape, indeed, and the country's vitality and march forward into progress on a host of social and political issues are both compromised. An ancient article first appearing near the turn of the last century pointed out that the Bible can capably serve as a foundation for moral guidance and instruction - albeit the understandable desire not to give offense to non-Christians, or even Christians who adhere to specific branches of one of the world's great religions has always made the introduction of the "Good Book" into a classroom an extremely controversial matter. Still, with so many of today's children coming from homes wherein one or even both parents are often temporally or emotionally unavailable, having a strict delineation of moral imperatives articulated to them in the relative calm and safety of the "typical" classroom is quite important. Furthermore, it should be added that basic elements such as selflessness, looking after others, living one's life in accordance with high moral virtues, and assiduously avoiding things like sloth, avarice, or lasciviousness are precepts which can be readily adopted by most anyone - regardless of whether one is Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Buddhist or affiliated with some other religion."
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The Bible's Influence on the Christian Mission, 2008.
A discussion of the important role played by the Bible in some of the successes of the Christian mission, and how both have changed through the centuries.
1,690 words (approx. 6.8 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 54.95
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This paper discusses the influence of the Bible on the spread of Christianity throughout the world, drawing on four articles that have been written on the subject. The first article explains how the Christian mission grew out of the gospel, underwent a long period of global expansion through power tactics and today has changed to an atmosphere of dialogue and openness, instead of pushing people into one particular denomination. The second article provides background on Biblical passages that are widely used for mission purposes, and the writer identifies some important points made by this article regarding the spreading of Christianity through the Bible. The writer explains that the third article emphasizes the universal appeal of the Bible and the fourth article points out the importance of the Reformation and literacy in understanding the Bible. The writer concludes that this paper only contains a few examples of the historical and literary evidence that proves the substantial influence of the Bible on the Christian mission.
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"Indeed, the Bible has enough dynamism within its chapters to "take on new meanings and new horizons of ideas" in this very diverse and changing world, Pathrapankal continues. The mission of the Christian Church is spelled out in Matthew's Gospel, Pathrapankal writes on page 62 of his journal essay. The author says that there have been hundreds of years of close analysis of this Scriptural passage - Chapter 28, verses 18-20 - and it still remains a "classic" passage which lays out the challenge of the Christian mission. So, not only is the Bible seen as a vitally necessary ingredient in the Christian mission, the Bible tells Christians as much."
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"How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth"--A Review, 2007.
This paper reviews the contemporary evangelical Christian book "How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth," by Gordon D. Fee and Douglas Stuart.
1,546 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 50.95
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This paper reviews "How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth" which gives the layman an introduction to evangelical Christian Biblical hermeneutics. In their discussion of the Bible, authors Gordon D. Fee and Douglas Stuart give special stress to the literary qualities of different sections of the Bible and the uniqueness of different Biblical genres. The authors attempt to provide clarity to debates whether the Bible should be taken literally within the evangelical community, stressing that genre is key to understanding how literally certain passages should be understood. The paper concludes by stating that this book is a good introduction for ordinary believers who wish to learn more about the original context of the Bible.
Outline:
Introduction: Summary
Summary: Issues Addressed
Summary: Major Themes
Analysis: Point of View, Ideological and Implicit and Explicit Perspective
What Kind of Evidence do they bring to Support their Viewpoint? Is it Adequate?
Analysis How Clear is the Argument? Does it Flow Logically? Are there Gaps, Inconsistencies, or Contradictions in the Discussion or Argument?
Conclusion: Of what Value is Book? What Does it Add to the Discourse?
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"The book combines Biblical criticism with modern theology, but with a stress upon using the background of the Bible for today's spiritual community with an understanding of how the Bible applied to its original context. The book also includes advice on choosing a translation, acknowledging that most persons are not fluent in the original, now dead languages, of the original texts. When offering suggestions about selecting a translation, the authors prefer such works as Today's New International Version of the Bible, which includes gender-neutral language when referring to human beings. They believe this most appropriate for Christian communities today, given the social changes that have occurred in the world since the document's original authorship to an ancient audience. "
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The Infuence of the Bible on Christian Mission, 2008.
A paper examining Christian missionary work and evangelism and the influence of the Bible.
1,375 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 45.95
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The author of this paper discusses the influence of the Bible on the spread and success of the Christian mission. The author first examines how the Bible encourages evangelism and missionary work referring both to literature and passages from the Bible to support his case. The writer then discusses how the Bible was crucial in promoting Christianity in varying areas of the world and how it influenced the indigenous populations. Finally, the writer examines how the Bible has influenced the growth of evangelism in the United States.
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"This missionary goal is found in Psalms and Prophets, and in many other passages throughout the Bible that speak to creation, history and prophetic views (p. 18). It was to the third world countries around the globe that evangelists traveled to in order to witness and to convert people whose lives were rooted in paganism and exoticism and mysticism to Christianity. To that end, it cannot be said that the missionaries were without success; although Christians found competition in the Islamic convert or die philosophy, which has been hugely successful in Africa, a place of extensive evangelic missionary work. However, it was to the third world countries that evangelists took Christian prayer, which they believed was a way to be involved in the Promise of God, and ushering in the reign of God on Earth (Sindima, Harvey, J., 1998, p. 180)."
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Bible Code, 2007.
This paper refutes the belief that the Bible contains hidden messages of future or past events.
3,085 words (approx. 12.3 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 90.95
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This paper explains that Bible codes are words, phrases and clusters of words and phrases in various coded form in the text of the Bible, which some people, such as journalist Michael Drosnin, believe are meaningful and exist intentionally. The author points out that Michael Drosnin implies that society can decipher warnings, such as 9/11, from Bible codes by using a computer program; however, many scholars and critics feel that Drosnin does not present adequate evidence to support his claims. The paper concludes that the issue of hidden Bible codes shows a lack of respect for the Bible as the written word of God. The paper includes an annotated bibliography.
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"We all fear the unexpected, the unknown. If we discover the unknown, the outcomes of our lives change. It would mean that we would live our whole lives, waiting for the "unknown" to reveal itself. If humans today have the ability to decipher codes in the Bible, then it would mean that humans today would be "deciphering God's plan." I truly believe that we are not ready for that specific information concerning our lives or our futures. I do not think that God would give us a piece of His knowledge concerning His people until we have lived our lives the way God intended us to live it."
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Sexual Orientation and the Bible, 2007.
This paper discusses equality among the sexes as it relates to the Bible.
2,058 words (approx. 8.2 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 64.95
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In this article, the writer looks at a quote from the Bible, ensuring life to all people regardless of race, sexual orientation or gender. The writer then express her doubt about wheter it it is really as simple as interjecting a unisex pronoun into the Bible in order to diminish the misogynistic undertones. The writer discusses whether women are really seen as equal with the same status and opportunity as men and whether this new age of ideals of Simone de Beauvoir and Virginia Woolf promoting equality for women, stand up to the teachings of the Bible that seemingly contradict them. The writer notes that feminist theorists such as de Beauvoir and Woolf address this problem of men having power over women and the consented ownership that seems to stem from the interpretation of the Bible. The writer maintains that the feminist theory, devoted to breaking the literary cannon, illuminating the problems of being imprisoned within themselves, seem not to stand a chance against the word of God and the morals it imposes.
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"Reading the Bible from a feminist point of view does impose many biases towards the ideas in the Bible. Is it fair to say that because man was made in the image of God he is more worthy, or even that Bible suggests this? Solely based on a difference of interpretation, this can lead to problems and accepted oppression of women. Not only are these ideas found in the Bible, but in all religious texts and beliefs. The belief that men are more like God then women helps to assert the power they have and a divine right to have a God-like rule over women. Sadly, this is what media can do to people and shows how important these texts are and the power they have to poison the mindset of a modern day society. It is difficult to think that we have not moved that much further from the time of Simone de Beauvoir and Virginia Woolf, but the effects that religion has had leave many women not only accepting, but willing to take on the role of subservient, obedient wife. The imposition of these roles that forced many women into silence and seem to date back to the Bible, only strengthen the gap between the sexes because now, men do not want to take the role, but they have to in order to fulfill what the Bible has told them they have to be. How seriously we take the media in our lives, especially as something as controversial as religion, shape how we see each other and the parts we play and any deviation from them results in a need for punishment."
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The Bible and Missions, 2008.
A review of how the Bible plays an instrumental role in assisting missionaries in their efforts to proselytize nations throughout the world.
1,393 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 46.95
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The paper states that Christian missions have been an essential component in spreading the gospel of Christ and the Bible is often utilized to assist in drawing people to a relationship with Jesus Christ. The paper examines the influence of the Bible on Christian missions and focuses on how the teachings of the Bible have won many countries over to Christ and the strength of its influence in some countries.
Outline:
Introduction
The Bible and Christian Missions
Conclusion
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"In more recent times that European Union has come under some attack for even suggesting that Europe's Christian past should not be mentioned in the proposed constitution. In addition there was a great deal of outrage when French officials banned wearing any religious symbols in Public. With such hostility towards Christianity taking root throughout Europe and the world, it is becoming even more important that bibles are available and continue to influence missionaries and mission work. In addition, it is important that Christians throughout the world work together to prevent religious prosecution of people of any faith."
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Inspiration/Inerrancy in the Bible, 2005.
Examines the issue of inspiration/inerrancy as it is related to the Bible, what history has to say about it and how inspiration/inerrancy affects our modern lives.
3,509 words (approx. 14.0 pages), 27 sources, MLA, $ 98.95
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The paper first defines inspiration and inerrancy and how they relate together, then gives a brief history of what the church and church fathers believed about the inspiration/ inerrancy of the Bible. Next, it presents several examples from the Bible on how it attests to its own inspiration/ inerrancy and gives some practical ways that belief in the inspired/ inerrant Word of God affects our daily lives. The paper argues that attacks on the Bible by some in the Christian community will certainly continue, only to get worse. It argues that because we live in a postmodern society where truth is said to be found within ourselves, people will no longer see a need for the Bible. The paper is written from a pro-Christian perspective.
Paper Outline:
Introduction
The Etymology of Inspiration/Inerrancy
The History of Inspiration/Inerrancy
The Theology of Inspiration/Inerrancy
The Practicality of Inspiration/Inerrancy
A. Practicality In Our Personal Life
B. Practicality In Our Church Life
Conclusion
Bibliography
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"The practicality of the inspiration/ inerrancy of scripture means that the Bible is absolutely trustworthy and is applicable for our lives today. In other words, if it is indeed true that the Bible is inspired and inerrant, which it is, then it has the right or authority to tell us what to do. Millard Erickson says it this way, "By authority we mean the right to command belief and/or action." As Christians, God is the authority in all matters of life because of who He is. He is the One from whom absolute truth comes from because He is truth. We live in a postmodern society that cries out the message that truth is found within oneself and as a result, many people wander around without any purpose in their lives. God's word is true and it reveals truth in matters of our personal lives and the church's life."
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Book Review: The Bible, 2007.
This paper reviews the structure and purpose of the Bible from a Christian perspective.
1,292 words (approx. 5.2 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 43.95
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This well organized and clearly written paper reviews the Bible's structure, purpose and messages from a Christian perspective. The paper first describes the format of the Bible and its purpose for the practicing Christian of today. Also discussed is the relationship between the Old and New Testaments. The author also evaluates how the Bible relates to changes in modern society. The author compares the ease of spirituality at the time of the Bible to today's developed and technological society.
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"The purpose of the Bible is two-fold. Primarily it is intended for the education and encouragement of Christian adherents. It strengthens the faith and commitment of the faithful. Secondly, the book's purpose is to encourage non-believers to come to faith in Christ for the sake of the salvation of their eternal souls. During its creation also, the Bible was meant for the particular ancient societies from which it emerged. Hence the variety of cultural elements included in its exhortations. In today's faithful community, many of these cultural elements are discarded or interpreted spiritually and symbolically rather than literally."
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The Internet and the Bible, 2002.
A look at the use and advantages of the Internet for Bible study.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 35.95
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This paper will discuss the nature of the Internet and how to Bible is a lesser form of information source for the retrieval of information on Christianity. By studying the segment of the Bible entitled: Matthew 27:1-66, we can learn why this is so. The Internet is better than the textbook for the background on the time period, on the author, and on this piece of literature entitled: The Bible.
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The Virgin Sacrifices of the Bible, 2001.
This paper looks at gender roles in the Bible as used as a basis for sexual attitudes today.
1,650 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 0 sources, $ 53.95
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This paper studies the gender roles in the Bible, analyzes the stories of Jephte's daughter and the sacrifice of the virgins. It compares the Bible's attitude towards men and woman, specifying the different roles each were given and how these effect people's attitudes today.
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"Many of the passages that address gender in the Hebrew Bible expressly identify the masculine principle with that which is acceptable unto God, and the feminine with that which is fit for shame and secretiveness. For example, the monthly bleeding of a woman makes her unclean, and anything which she may touch. Sexual intercourse with a woman shall make a priest temporarily ineligible to enter the presence of God, and women themselves may never enter the tabernacle. Miriam, the sister of Moses, is stricken with leprosy for her forwardness. Deborah, one of the only female leaders of the Jewish military, exclaims that her active role casts shame upon the Jewish people. Sacrificial animals include both males and females of the species, though it is significant that only the firstborn males of both humans and animals are to be dedicated specifically to God -- females, before the divine, being again nearly invisible. Indeed, this invisibility to the divine goes so far that when a religiously ordered census was made from time to time of the Jewish people, only the males were counted."
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"Revelations" -Bible, 2002.
This paper presents an overview about the end of world with respect to the revelations of Bible.
2,150 words (approx. 8.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 80.95
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This paper presents an overview about the end of world with respect to the revelations of Bible. It presents with true facts and revelations from the bible in order to support the stated fact.
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?The Emancipation Proclamation?, 2002.
A review of the ?The Emancipation Proclamation? by John Hope Franklin.
1,248 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 42.95
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This paper analyzes the book ?The Emancipation Proclamation? by John Hope Franklin, an insightful and detailed look into the Proclamation and its background during the time of the Civil War. It discusses how the book shows that politically, the document was simply what it said it was, a "proclamation" and that it did not actually free the slaves in the South, because the Union did not have jurisdiction there. The author wrote the book to set the record straight on the Emancipation Proclamation since most people still seem to believe the Proclamation set Negroes free, but it really did not, the Thirteenth Amendment to the Constitution did that in 1865. It concludes by discussing the ramifications of the Proclamation then and now.
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"Politically, the document was simply what it said it was, a "proclamation." It did not actually free the slaves in the South, because the Union did not have jurisdiction there. However, it was a strong message that slavery would no longer be tolerated on Union soil, and a strong message to the Confederacy that their policies would not be tolerated. Militarily, it added soldiers to the Union ranks by allowing Blacks to fight for their very own freedom. "That more than 185,000 slaves as well as free blacks accepted the invitation indicates that those who had been the victims of thralldom [sic] were now among the most enthusiastic freedom fighters" (Franklin). The military aspects of the Proclamation took precedence over the emancipation aspects, because they were the first that could be put into action."
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"Who Wrote the Bible?", 2002.
An analysis of Richard Eliot Friedman's book on the origins of the Bible.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 1 source, $ 26.95
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This paper will discuss a summary of the book "Who Wrote the Bible?" by Richard Elliott Friedman and show his philosophy on archaeological studies which have discovered the 'true' authors of the Bible. Also, a portion of this paper will go into revealing an opinion on the author's validation of his arguments presented.
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