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"Epistles of Paul", 1990.
This paper examines the "Epistles of Paul" from the New Testament, arguing that Paul diverted dramatically from the teachings of Jesus Christ.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 6 sources, $ 47.95
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"This study will examine the Epistles of Paul from the New Testament, arguing that Paul diverted dramatically from the teachings of Jesus Christ and, as such critics as George Bernard Shaw and Frederick Nietzsche claim, in effect established a religion which is more "Pauline', than "Christian."
... the early Christians' lives were marked by two qualities more than any other; those qualities were mutual affection and joy. The early Christians, says Smith, were people who not only claimed that they had access to a loving God, they lived their lives as if it were true. Many people claimed such access to a god or God, but few seemed to truly have put their faith into action in dealing with other human beings on a daily basis, as had the early Christians."
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Paul's First Epistle to the Thessalonians, 1994.
The historical, biblical and spiritual significance of the message and its imagery.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 10 sources, $ 47.95
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"The first epistle to the church at Thessalonica is possibly the earliest written document extant today which composes the canon of New Testament scripture. Most commentators fix the date at about 50 C.E. (Martin, 1978, p. 161; Morris, 1956, p. 15), basing this observation on the text itself, which testifies to the arrival of Silvanus and Timothy to be with Paul most probably at Corinth during his second missionary journey, as observed in the book of Acts (18:5). The authenticity of the epistle is largely unchallenged--it is included in virtually every important canonical list beginning with Marcion's (140 C.E.), and was "quoted by name by Irenaeus" about 180 C.E., and has essentially been universally accepted since that time (Morris, p. 16).
Thessalonica was the principal city of Macedonia and a key..."
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Gospels and Epistles, 2006.
Compares the Christian gospels to the epistles of the same church.
3,000 words (approx. 12.0 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 88.95
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Four canonical gospels make up the basis of Christianity - the gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. This paper compares these gospels to epistles - letters written to individuals or groups of assembled Christians. The paper concludes that both gospels and epistles are essential parts of the New Testament. The difference is that gospels are essentially the history of Jesus Christ and his sayings by another person, while epistles are letters to junior churches regarding the administration of the church by an authority of the church.
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"Another problem arises from the large number of similarities between the Gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke. This is the reason why they are called Synoptic Gospels which means that they have seen together. In comparison, the Gospel according to John is materially different in both narrative and dialogue. This brings up a problem in both assigning of authorship and also the reasons for similarity. The question is whether each individual was relating the scenes from the life of Jesus that he had himself witnessed directly, or were the three Gospels the result of the work of one person and then written by others?"
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Character Sketch of Paul in Willa Cather's "Paul's Case", 2000.
1,318 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 0 sources, $ 44.95
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This paper presents an analysis of Paul's character in Willa Cather's "Paul's Case" by focusing on three of his attributes: 1) his tendency to be very self-oriented and separated from the others around him 2) his over-concern for all things that glitter and 3) his damaged psyche.
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"In Willa Cather?s story ?Paul?s Case?, the character Paul embodied the Calvinist household in which he was raised in. Paul is a very self-oriented and introverted boy whose every action is designed and calculated to prevent others from seeing the real him. Paul is also a person who is overly concerned with money, wealth, and glamour; all which he believes will take him to the top and get him off Cordelia Street, which he despises with a passion. Paul is also under all of his mental armor, is scared, scarred and mentally damaged by his father and by his teachers so much that he can no longer go on living."
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Luther and Kant: Visions of Freedom, 2002.
A study into the works of Luther King (?Preface to the Epistle of St. Paul to the Romans?) and Immanuel Kant (?An Answer to the Question: What is Enlightenment??) and the issue of freedom.
1,310 words (approx. 5.2 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 44.95
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The paper shows that Martin Luther, in his ?Preface to the Epistle of St. Paul to the Romans? claims that people are free when their actions naturally mimic laws and morality to such an extent that those laws are rendered unnecessary. The paper then shows the opposite view of Immanuel Kant, in his ?An Answer to the Question: What is Enlightenment?? : Freedom for Kant is the ability to wield one?s reasoning without restraint in public. The paper explores how a close reading of these two texts reveals that Kant?s and Luther?s views on freedom are actually more similar than different, in fact they are mutually exclusive and Kant?s views can even be read as a rephrasing of Luther?s views.
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"Let us analyze these two passages. Luther advances no opportunity for anyone ? even learned men ? to question the law. Indeed, Luther?s version of freedom is counterintuitive to our thinking ? or at least to Kant?s thinking ? in that freedom is precisely that which restrains. The moment we contradict the law either in speech or action, we are not acting with freedom. Freedom for Luther is naturally conforming to laws that do not even need to exist. Perhaps the analogy of a child riding his bike with training wheels but without ever touching the training wheels to the ground ? without ever needing the training wheels. Similarly, Luther?s version of free people do not need any laws. Rather, they naturally conform to what the laws are, should have been, or would be."
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Paul: The Apostle among Apostles, 2003.
Tells all about Paul's life, as both a Pharisee and a born again Christian. Also tells of his conversion experience, ministry, travels and the 17 Epistles that he wrote.
2,132 words (approx. 8.5 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 66.95
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This paper illustrates Paul's life from the first time he was mentioned in the Bible, at the stoning of Stephen, until his death in Rome. It also tells of his life as a Pharisee and his conversion to Christianity while on the road to Damascus. The paper shows in detail Paul's many travels and tells about the 17 Epistles that he wrote that later became books of the New Testament and explains why he wrote them and to whom they were written. Finally, the paper gives many examples of Paul's devotion to Jesus Christ and details the many times that he was imprisoned for his refusal to stop preaching the Gospel.
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"If I had to rate all of the Apostles of the Bible on a scale from one to ten, I would give the Apostle Paul a fifteen. He was an Apostle among Apostles, a Christian among Christian, a powerful and influential man of God whose witness and message pierced the hearts of people everywhere to the core. When I think of the Apostle Paul and hear about his Holy Spirit filled power, I see in my mind a tall, handsome, and strong man, but interestingly enough, Paul was not much to look at. Paul was said to be a small and feeble man, near sighted, partially bald, eyes set close together, and his nose was somewhat crooked (All the Apostles 204). His unappealing looks aside, he mesmerized the hearers of his message with his fire of faith and zeal that flashed and flared in his eyes, this is why he is known as the greatest of Christians and profoundest of teachers (All the Apostles 205).
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Messages from James and Paul, 2006.
This paper examines the different messages from James and Paul and Paul's ideas of resurrection.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 2 sources, $ 35.95
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The paper discusses how the relatively short chapter of James, when compared to the longer writings of Paul to the Romans, appears to illustrate many dividing messages from the early church. The more prolific author, Paul, conveys a much more political agenda, speaking decisively regarding Jews, Gentiles and the Law, while James instead focuses on the importance of actions in faith, writing for "all God's people scattered over the whole world." The paper explains that as these two authors are writing for different audiences, they write with particular purposes. The paper discusses how the letter of James looks closely at specific practices of the Christian beliefs, illustrating how faith is meant to properly be put into action.
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The Bible: Paul's Letter to the Philippians, 2008.
Looks at the Apostle Paul's letter to the Philippians, one of the most powerful and evocative addresses found in the New Testament.
2,470 words (approx. 9.9 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 75.95
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The paper explores the Apostle Paul's letter to the Philippians. In particular, the paper discusses the author, the circumstances and historical period surrounding the writing of the letter , the culture of the age, the main themes and characters mentioned by Paul in his epistle and why they are important. The paper also examines the "then and there" meaning of the text, the "here and now" meaning as it is read in the twenty-first century and its impact on the author. The paper suggests that Paul's letter captures the spirit of his time, the pressures under which he and the church labored, and the high expectations all Christians are expected to satisfy. The paper concludes that the letter is a didactic bit of prose defining true Christian leadership.
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"Scanning over Paul's letter, it is manifest that the "then and there" meaning was to give praise to his followers while simultaneously admonishing them to not fall into the bad ways of others. In a related vein, Paul's sharp criticism of the Pharisees exposes his contempt for the non-believers and it would seem he uses them as an example of individuals who fail to value the word of God, preferring somehow to believe that they know better than the teachings of Christ."
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Pope John Paul II, 2005.
This paper reviews and examines the life of Pope John Paul II, as portrayed in Tad Szulc's "Pope John Paul II, The Biography."
2,045 words (approx. 8.2 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 64.95
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This paper explores the life and many achievements of the head of the Catholic church, Pope John Paul II. Author Tad Szulc argues in his book "Pope John Paul II, The Biography" that despite a seemingly difficult life and an even more unlikely rise to power, Pope John Paul II played a large role in the collapse of European communism. This paper also details many interesting revelations and historical facts of Pope John Paul II's life.
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"Pope John Paul II has never deviated form the rigid principle he set forth with the start of his papacy. He will not stand for any public dissent within the church on matters of Catholic morality, ethics, faith and interpretation. He subsequently banned all controversial theological debates, citing the old Roman adage, causa finita est, meaning, when Rome speaks the matter is closed. Although his appointment seemed a harsh reality, John Paul none the less took up an almost opposite stance when it came to the poor and oppressed, becoming a powerful advocate for third world nations."
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Paul and Trevor, 2002.
A comparison of the characters Paul (from the short story "Paul's Case" by Willa Cather) and Trevor ("The Destructors"by Graham Greene).
1,081 words (approx. 4.3 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 37.95
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The paper looks at two short stories - "Paul's Case" by Willa Cather and "The Destructors" by Graham Greene - and examines the contrasts and similarities between two of the main characters, Trevor and Paul.
The paper shows how both characters are rebels, although the way they rebel differs. It discusses how Trevor's is a physical rebellion, brought on by peer pressure and a need to destroy. Paul, on the other hand, rebels from the inside by way of outlandish clothes and mannerisms - as if to separate himself from the constricted society he finds himself in.
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"Another difference is that Paul lives in fantasies, but Trevor does not. Paul sees the people of Cordelia street as unworthy of what he imagines himself to be and behaves sarcastically towards them, especially his teachers. He wears unbecoming clothes and loses attention to show that he does not belong there. But his rebellion exacts a much higher price in his mind, because he has no power to alter society without forfeiting something of magnitude ? his liberty or his life. Trevor?s ambition is only for the day and does not involve his entire existence."
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Paul, 2002.
A discussion of the apocalyptic views of the Apostle Paul.
1,379 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 46.95
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This paper looks at how the major difference between the Apostle Paul and the other apostles is that Paul had not known Jesus while he was on earth as the Son of God. It examines how Paul?s conversion occurred only after the Ascension and how this fact plays a prominent role in his teachings about Jesus and about the apocalypse. It discusses this aspect of Paul?s Christianity together with specific aspects of the apocalypse that Paul deals with in his writings. The three ages of the apocalypse as seen by Paul are also examined.
Outline
The End of the World (1 Cor. 15)
The Resurrection (1 Cor 15 continued)
The Restoration of the World (Romans 8)
The Coming of Christ (1 Thessalonians 4)
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"First, the end of the world as depicted by Paul in his first epistle to the Corinthians (Chapter 15:20-28) is considered. This is a celebration of God, who will come and reign over everything and everyone. Secondly, and closely related to this is Paul?s view of the resurrection (1Cor15:20-28), during which the earth and human beings are made new to conform to the spiritual realm. Thirdly Paul?s description of the restoration of the world in Romans 8:18-25 is considered. Here the premise is the hope that every Christian lives in that the suffering experienced in the world will end in glory. Finally, the way in which Paul deals with the coming of Christ in his first epistle to the Thessalonians (Chapter 4:13-18) is considered. Here Paul continues the theme of hope in terms of being reunited with those who have passed away."
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Matthew's Letter to Paul, 2002.
This paper is a letter of response from Matthew to Paul, written as if Matthew had discovered Paul's letters to the Galatians.
755 words (approx. 3.0 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 26.95
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This essay is in the form of a letter from the Apostle Matthew to Paul. The letter cogently outlines Matthew's points of disagreement with Paul on issues of doctrine, practice and adherence to the laws according to the Old Testament.
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"Dear Paul,
"I have come upon your letter written to the people of Galatia and I am appalled that you take the laws of the Torah so lightly. You claim that you received a revelation from Jesus Christ and are; therefore, an apostle of Jesus. How then could you have misunderstood the reason for his existence here on earth? You have stated, "A man is not justified by observing the law, but by faith in Jesus Christ" and that "by observing the law no one will be justified." You are preaching this to Gentile Christians, telling them they are not required to obey the Law of Moses. You do this because you believe Jesus came to abolish the Jewish laws, while the opposite is true."
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Apostle Paul, 2006.
A look at the life and role of the Apostle, Paul.
3,128 words (approx. 12.5 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 91.95
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This paper examines the life of the Apostle Paul. The paper provides a biography of Paul's life and discusses Paul's qualifications for the work which God called him to perform. The paper also discusses Paul's first, second and third mission within the timeline of his life.
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Introduction
His Life
Significance of Paul
Conclusion
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"Paul has often been credited with making sure that the Christian faith became a universal faith. While there were many important names in the bible who helped to create the foundational universal nature of the Christian faith, Paul traveled the world to do it and the fact that he had been a rabbi gave his word a significant amount of creditability during the process. "
"Another contributor to the great significance that Apostle Paul had when it came to the Christian faith was his writing ability. While many of the Lord's followers were able to produce speeches and talks that were guided by the Lord, Paul had an extremely talented writing ability. This was during a time in which educated people who could write well were highly regarded, respected and revered. Paul was one of those people so much so that even from his house arrest status and his time in jail he was able to write down the things that he wanted the world to know about the Christian faith and have it spread in that manner . "
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The Apostle Paul, 2002.
Examines the Book of Paul and the writings pertaining to Paul's conversion.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 26.95
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It is the purpose of this paper to examine the Book of Paul and writings about him that illustrate his conversion and his journey's end.
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The "First Epistle of John", 2008.
An examination of the content and presentation of the "First Epistle of John."
984 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 34.95
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This paper discusses the "First Epistle of John" and describes how it is different from many of the Epistles, which take the form of letters. The paper describes the structure and content of the Epistle and discusses the effect of the way that it was presented to the people. The paper also describes the message from John to his followers that he gave in the sermon that is the first Epistle.
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"The First Epistle of John is unlike many of the Epistles, which take the form of letters. John's first epistle instead takes the form of a sermon, a set of reminders to followers and the curious of the nature of their needed devotion and the clarity of their place in the world of the Lord, if they chose to live by his laws, as well as repent those sins which they are unable to avoid through devoted actions. The Epistle describes the manner in which a believer should live his or her life with a fervent spirit of the writer, building upon his own love for the word and the love of the lord. The work is comprehensive in that it develops almost an outline of the needed actions of the follower. According to Blaney in the Wesley Notes on New Testament "no other book of the bible treats so many doctrines so completely and so well." (Blaney 343)"
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