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The Dead Sea Scrolls, 2005.
This paper discusses the contents, history of discovery and the dilemma of the Dead Sea Scrolls.
3,010 words (approx. 12.0 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 88.95
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This paper explains that the Dead Sea Scrolls, since their discovery in 1947 and their subsequent translations by numerous scholars, continue to demonstrate many contradictions among the books in the Old and New Testaments, which points to the conclusion that the Essenes and other religious groups at Qumran either wrote certain books of the Holy Bible or copied the text from much older sources that are now lost. The author points out that the Dead Sea Scrolls have strengthened the Jewish faith because they made it abundantly clear that Jewish history as it is related in the Old Testament and in the Torah is quite accurate. The paper contends that for Christians the overall importance of the Dead Sea Scrolls lie in the fact that what theologians and religious historians currently accept as the truth concerning the history of Palestine and the role of Jesus within it may be inaccurate with the result being a complete re-writing of history as it is reflected in the scrolls.
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"One of the first scholars to actually see and photograph the Dead Sea Scrolls in 1948 was John Trever, who has provided a highly-researched and documented history of the initial find at Qumran. According to Trever's account, three Bedouin shepherds were in the area of Qumran, located on the northwest side of the Dead Sea, in the spring of 1947. During this time, the area was under the control of the British Mandate in Palestine, and the shepherds were apparently tending their flocks when one of them casually began to throw stones at what appeared to be the opening of a cave just west of the plateau at Qumran."
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The Dead Sea Scrolls, 2004.
A book review of Hershell Hanks's "The Mystery and Meaning of the Dead Sea Scrolls."
1,852 words (approx. 7.4 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 59.95
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A look at the origins of the Dead Sea Scrolls and who actually found them, as discussed in Hanks's book. The paper provides a history of Palestine at the time and the sociological and historical implications of the discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls. It looks at how their revelation became a political issue.
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"Hershell Hanks begins his book "The Mystery and Meaning of the Dead Sea Scrolls," (Shanks, 1998) with a startling revelation. Despite numerous treatises, articles and books on the subject, it is still unclear who found The Dead Sea Scrolls. An Arab shepherd boy or maybe two shepherd boys searching for their lost sheep close to the banks of the Dead Sea discovered the 'Scrolls' in 1947 in a cave in Qumran-though the date varies depending on the source. In an effort to look for the lost sheep, the Bedouin shepherd began throwing stones into nearby caves. An unexpected cracking sound of earthenware inside the cave encouraged him to explore further. Muhammad Ahmad el-Hamed of the Ta'amireh tribe is assumed to be the shepherd who found the scrolls. This fact has however been constantly debated and interviewing and identifying the right individual who found the scroll was never possible at the time."
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The Dead Sea Scrolls, 2002.
Examines the history of the discovery and current issues surrounding the Dead Sea Scrolls.
2,162 words (approx. 8.6 pages), 9 sources, APA, $ 67.95
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What started out as an exploration of some ancient scrolls discovered in the Dead Sea region has become a career for some people, a controversy regarding control of the material and a matter leading to interpretation and reinterpretation of central issues in Christianity. The paper examines the story of the Dead Sea Scrolls, describes the controversies and sets forth current findings.
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"One of the best overviews of the Qumran project is provided by Hershel Shanks (1998). Shanks was part of the basic editorial team, involved with the archeological excavations, and the initial work on the scrolls. He was part of the group which decided, in the 1990s, to open up the Qumran scrolls to general access. He discussed the political machinations of the group, as well as the relationship of the scrolls to numerous. For example, one issue is the nature of the Copper Scroll and whether that is essentially a fantasy or a real treasure map."
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The Dead Sea Scrolls, 2002.
Where, and by whom were the Dead Sea Scrolls written.
1,893 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 60.95
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The paper examines arguments about the origins of the Dead Seas Scrolls. It asks whether or not the the scribes were Essene in origin and if the site of Qumran was where the scrolls were written.
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"The Dead Sea Scrolls, after more than fifty years of intense investigative research, remain a much-debated enigma among theologians and manuscript scholars. The most argued points of contention include who produced the works and where the manuscripts originated. Scholars have also raised speculation as to the extent in which the documents connect with both Jewish and early Christian doctrines. Due to the overwhelming amount of material involved, this paper will focus examination on the prevalent arguments regarding the origin of the Dead Sea Scrolls."
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The Dead Sea Scrolls, 2002.
A look at the history, controversy and contents of the Dead Sea Scrolls.
1,900 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 7 sources, $ 71.95
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This paper will discuss the history and the content of the Dead Sea Scrolls, and their implications for our understanding of Judaism in the first century of our era. It will be argued that only through a close analysis of the conflicting controversies over the Scrolls and their interpretations can we come to any real comprehension of their importance. As will be seen, while the contents of the Scrolls do not radically transform our understanding of the Jewish faith and history, they have allowed us a rare direct glimpse into the lives of the Jewish people - both religious and non-religious - in the first century.
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Dead Sea Scrolls, 2000.
Their historical background, discovery, controversies and significance for Judaism and Christianity.
2,025 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 9 sources, $ 71.95
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"The Dead Sea Scrolls
Introduction
What started out as an exploration of some ancient scrolls discovered in the Dead Sea region has become a career for some people, a controversy regarding control of the material, and a matter leading to interpretation and reinterpretation of central issues in Christianity. The intent in the following pages is to examine the story of the Dead Sea Scrolls, describe the controversies, and set forth current findings.
Background/History
It appears as though the documents which we call the Dead Sea Scrolls were hidden away in cave in what is now Jordan during the period between approximately 2 B.C.E. and 70 C.E. These..."
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Women in Old Testament & Dead Sea Scrolls, 1999.
Examines their attitudes towards women & their roles in two works rooted in a patriarchal Hebrew society & religion.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 6 sources, $ 79.95
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" This paper is an examination of the view of women and their place in society as portrayed in the Old Testament and the Dead Sea Scrolls (also known as the Qumran). While the Qumran includes at least fragments of all but one of the books that make up the Old Testament, it gives some suggestions of Hebrew traditions that predate those of the Old Testament. Hebrew society, facing a state of constant exile and ongoing persecution, developed into a distinctive form of patriarchy, one that allowed women some greater freedoms and responsibilities than more conventional patriarchal systems, because the society needed to include significant contributions from all its adult members in order to survive. These unique adaptions have made some scholars argue that the Jewish system was actually a form of matriarchy, with real power and organization emanating from the.."
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Psalms Of Thanksgiving, 1989.
Analyzes messages & historical & religious significance of the Dead Sea Scrolls. Discusses sin, God's mysteries, revelation, the chosen, ethics and scholarly interpretations.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 5 sources, $ 63.95
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"In 1947 a young Arab boy made a fabulous archeological discovery as he roamed the caves overlooking the Dead Sea. Within one of the caves, which is now distinguished as Cave I, the Bedouin boy came across seven ancient documents now known as the Dead Sea Scrolls.
The documents belonged to the Qumran Community. The language of the scrolls is solidly based on Biblical Hebrew, combined with Palestinian Aramaic and late Hebrew. These linguistic features led specialists to date the scrolls back to the pre.Christian era and the Tannaitic period, up to the second century A.D. (Mansoor 11).
The largest and most impressive of the documents is St. Mark Isaiah Scroll, which contains the complete text of Isaiah, and (...)"
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Chinese Horse Scrolls, 2008.
A comparison and contrast of Gong Kai's "Emaciated Horse" and Zhou Menfu's "Horse and Groom" and what they reveal about Chinese history at the time of the Song Dynasty.
924 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 32.95
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This paper discusses two artworks that allow the beholder insight into Chinese history from the time of the Song Dynasty. The paper analyzes and compares Gong Kai's "Emaciated Horse" and Zhou Menfu's "Horse and Groom" and describes the indications in the works that instability had gripped 13th and 14th century China. The paper also discusses both works' distinction in intensity and intent and what this suggests about the artists' political outlooks.
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"One of the most compelling characteristic aspects of the Song scrollwork is its framing of Chinese symbols in ominous and foreboding color. Its depicted objects are quite often dark, shadowy and spare, implying a mysterious and perhaps even dangerous outlook for China, in some ways apparently scorched by centuries of feuding dynasties and disunity. As the Song dynasty would be a precursor to the eventual conquering of the whole of China by the Mongols, this pervading sense of doom may be considered amongst the most sophisticated cultural insights of its time. (Wikipedia, 1) Indeed, "Gong Kai's work was a lament for the fallen dynasty and the tragedy that overtook him." (Glueck, 1) His solitary disposition is reinforced by his depiction of the symbol of his empire on the cusp of death. There is no groom to lead the horse through this tumult, a fact made notable by the comparison offered here between to pieces. The isolation of the artist is felt in this detectable absence and is projected upon a China sick and starved by the removal of its people from power."
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The Cemeteries of Qumran, 2005.
A review of the journal article called "Celibacy: Confusion Laid To Rest?," written by Joe Zias and published in the "Dead Sea Discoveries" journal.
1,166 words (approx. 4.7 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 40.95
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This paper presents a positive review of an article about the most recent discoveries made at the Qumran Cemetery and the Essene community that lived there in ancient times. The paper also describes the approach that the author of the article took to shed new light on the findings at the cave and the implications these findings had for the long-held assumption that the inhabitants of the cave were members of an all-male, celibate society.
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"Therefore, the author's approach was to try to resolve some of the outstanding issues and concerns about the actual cemetery as opposed to the related discoveries of the scrolls. The intention was to present insights into the celibacy of the Essene settlement based on assertions made from the archaeological discoveries of the Qumran Cemetery. The reason there was renewed interest in the Qumran Cemetery project which was discovered in the 1950's was that some new controversy was raised based on women and children being found buried in the cemetery that was thought to be an all male celibate society. Scholars had theorized that Qumran cemetery was a part of the Essene settlement near by and they have been credited by other historians as the keepers of the Dead Sea Scrolls which not by coincidence were found near the Essene community cemetery."
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Deadly Force and the Law Enforcement Agents, 2002.
This paper examines the use of deadly force by law enforcement agents and concludes that law enforcement's recourse to deadly force where necessary should not be significantly reduced.
1,175 words (approx. 4.7 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 40.95
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This paper evaluates both sides of the issue about the use of deadly force by law enforcement agents by using a formal logic format of two premises and a conclusion. This paper states that suing every cop who uses deadly force or disarming law enforcement altogether is not the answer to problems that attend the use of deadly force. The author concludes that there is compelling evidence that law enforcement organizations have been conscientious in recent years about developing an ethos of public protection and service and firearm safety. Annotated Bibliography.
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"Such attitudes and trends help explain why police personnel are increasingly at risk. Police are put in the position of continually second-guessing themselves in the matter of use of deadly force. This means that law-enforcement effectiveness can suffer, which can further erode public safety and make respect for the law an irrelevant social proposition."
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James Joyce's "The Dead", 2002.
This paper explores the meaning of the title, "The Dead", a short story by James Joyce.
1,685 words (approx. 6.7 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 54.95
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This paper discusses the short story by James Joyce, "The Dead", which deals with the theme of what it means to live. The paper author feels that this title is critical to the work and enhances several aspects of the story:The emotionally unavailable characters of the story, who are physically living but emotionally dead and the main event of the story, Gabriel's epiphany. The paper describes that each of the people at the party appear lively, yet this is only an outward projection because, inside, these people are dead, emotionally dead and unable to change.
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"The title "The Dead" also relates to Gabriel. It is noted that the characters act based on ritual and remain emotionally dead. This is true of Gabriel at the beginning of the work, but by the end, Gabriel has changed. Throughout the Christmas party he sees it for what it is and a part of him longs to get away from it. At one point he looks outside and longs to "walk out alone, first along by the river and then through the park!" . This is a sign of Gabriel wanting to escape from the dead. It is relevant that he longs to be outside in nature."
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Rising Sea Level and Human Culture, 2005.
Examines the impact on the rising sea level on human culture as we know it.
1,518 words (approx. 6.1 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 50.95
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Rising sea levels, resulting from global warming, may have a potentially important impact on human culture. Recent evidence supports the contention that increases in greenhouse gases are linked to rising sea levels. This paper shows that one important impact of climate change and rising sea levels is increased rates of extinction across the globe. Further, changes in sea level will have a significant impact on outlying coastal areas, both in terms of physical changes and in terms of events such as storm surges. The paper shows that rising sea levels in the United States and across the world will have significant economic and cultural impacts and may influence human health and the environment through the flooding of toxic waste disposal sites.
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"The human impact of increasing sea levels will also be felt in socioeconomic terms, in addition to physical and environmental changes (Warrick, 1993). If sea level rises at what is an estimated to be a 50 to 200 cm in the next century, the financial impact on the United States could be significant. In total, the cost for a one meter rise in sea level during that time would run 270 to 475 billion dollars. This would include the cost of protecting emotion resort communities by raising barrier islands and pumping sand onto beaches, the cost of using dikes and bulkheads to protect developed areas along sheltered waters, and the loss of undeveloped lowlands and coastal wetlands (Titus et al., 1991)."
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Price Mechanisms and North Sea Oil, 2006.
An in-depth discussion regarding the factors influencing the price of North Sea oil.
9,443 words (approx. 37.8 pages), 15 sources, MLA, $ 194.95
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This paper takes an in-depth look at the history and factors that influence and impact the price of North Sea oil. The paper examines how taxation, new technology and extraction costs effect prices of North Sea crude. It also explores the global situation and the impact of dwindling North Sea supplies on global oil prices.
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General
Global Historical Price Trends
How Oil is Sold
Taxes and North Sea Oil
Tax Situation and New legislation in the UK
Technology Innovations and Tax Incentives
Extraction Costs
Global Competition and North Sea Oil
Conclusion
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"The European market will not be able to achieve stability as long as there are no mechanisms in place to control supply and price. Many experts feel that the current situation means the end to low prices for consumers (Appert, 2005). The Brent price started at $40 a barrel in the beginning of 2005, but had risen to $70 a barrel after Hurricane Katrina took out many refineries along the Gulf Coast (Appert, 2005). Oil production has changed since the 1970s. During the 1970s companies worked on building a surplus. However, demand rose quicker than their ability to produce. Now companies work on a just-in-time basis (Appert, 2005). There is no reserve to level supply when it is needed. Changes due to shocks are seen rapidly on the consumer end. Consumers got used to stability in pricing during the 1970s. If supply was low companies had enough in reserve to meet the demand. "
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"The Old Man and the Sea", 2005.
This paper discusses symbolism in Ernest Hemingway's "The Old Man and the Sea."
1,170 words (approx. 4.7 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 40.95
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This paper explains that, in "The Old Man and the Sea", Hemingway uses symbolism: The sea itself, the birds and the fish, which the protagonist Santiago finally catches. The author points out that the birds, which are Santiago's friends, dive and plunge for the fish thus showing him where the fish are. The paper relates that the old fisherman's frustration turns to elation when the "big fish" finally does bite, next begins the symbolic and real struggle between the old man and the sea and, finally, Santiago has his long-sought gift from the sea, the fish, his prize for respectfully honoring the sea and for all his endurance of her fickle and unpredictable nature.
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"On the other hand, Santiago seems to identify closely with the birds he sees on the ocean, who appear small and powerless, like himself, except for the "robber birds" (29) which are perhaps equivalent to some of the other, more aggressive fishermen, who also lack Santiago's abiding reverence for the sea itself. He was "sorry for the birds, especially the small delicate dark terns that were always flying and looking and almost never finding . . . the birds have a harder life than we do except for the robber birds and the heavy strong ones" (29). Some of the younger fishermen behave much like the "robber birds", stealing irreverently from the sea, and thinking of the sea as a competitor rather than as a woman to love, as Santiago himself does."
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