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The Synoptic Gospels and the Gospel of John, 2005.
A look at how John's Gospel is different from the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke.
1,172 words (approx. 4.7 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 40.95
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This paper shows the differences between the Gospel of John and the three Synoptic Gospels in the Passion Narratives. The paper reviews the writing styles, places, and people of each account.
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The Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke are considered the synoptic Gospels, because they follow the same general pattern. John's Gospel, however, is distinguished from the other three in many ways. Though, the most important difference takes place in the events of the Passion Narratives.
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The Gospel of John, 2006.
This paper examines the film of the fourth gospel, "The Gospel of John."
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 2 sources, $ 89.95
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The paper discusses how the recent film adaptation of the fourth gospel, "The Gospel of John" (2003), represents a fascinating cinematic document for study, in that its word for word translation of the gospel text into a visual medium allows us insights into the Biblical text and its relationship to our modern culture. As this review argues with reference to both the film and its Biblical source text, the textual fidelity of "The Gospel of John" compels us to a realization of the oral and written qualities of the gospel which do not lend themselves to dramatic visual presentation.
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"E. Randolph Richards, in "Paul and First-Century Letter Writing," studies the letters of Paul - one of the most important figures in early Christianity - within the context of letter writing in classical antiquity in general. As this review will demonstrate, Richards' study challenges a number of our modern misconceptions regarding the nature of authority and authorship during Paul's era and his focus upon the mechanics of Paul's letter writing as opposed to the content of his letters themselves illuminates many otherwise obscured complexities of the Christian mission in the Roman world of the first century."
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The Gospel of John, 2001.
A commentary on the first five verses of the Gospel of John.
770 words (approx. 3.1 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 27.95
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This paper presents a detailed commentary exploring the first five verses of the Gospel of John. The paper considers literary criticisms that focus on the possibility of insertions into the text of John?s prologue, the belief that the Prologue may have been a preexisting hymn, which John redacted and incorporated into his gospel, and other literary controversies surrounding the Gospel of John.
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?In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God? (Jn. 1:1). John establishes Christ?s authority from the outset by demonstrating that he is both with God, and that he is God?s ?Word?, the thing through which God will send his message; God?s self-revelation. Thus the opening verse of John?s gospel not only places Christ with God but with the words ?in the beginning,? also in pre-creation times, giving him precedence over all creation. The similarities between John?s prologue and Genesis are not only established by the words ?in the beginning? but also through the mention of ?light? (v.4) and ?darkness? (v.5)."
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The Christology of the Gospel of John, 2006.
Extensive research and application of the biblical text, the Gospel of John.
2,109 words (approx. 8.4 pages), 9 sources, APA, $ 66.95
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This paper encompasses the entire Christology of John's gospel and is a comprehensive analysis and interpretation of the many facets entwined within the gospel's structure. This paper's text mainly focuses upon the issues of authorship surrounding John's gospel, as well as providing a insight into the Christological/theological differences evident between John's Gospel and the three synoptic gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke.
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Context & Authorship
Comparative Elements of the Canonical Gospels and their Christology's
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"In order for one to aptly grasp the full spectrum of information that this research based analysis offers, it is crucial for the reader to understand the title of this work; The Christology of the Gospel of John, and what the words Gospel and Christology truly signify. Gospel, as defined by the Oxford English Dictionary, 'The glad tidings (of the kingdom of God)' announced to the world by Jesus Christ. Hence, the body of religious doctrine taught by Christ and His apostles; the Christian revelation, religion or dispensation (OED). Secondly, the word Christology, as defined by the Oxford English Dictionary, is that part of theology which relates to Christ; a doctrine or theory concerning Christ (OED). With these definitions, it is easy to ascertain the fact that this scholarly text will not be a simple summary and commentary of the gospel of John's accounts of Jesus, but will be a comprehensive analysis and interpretation of the many facets entwined within the gospel's structure. As a result of the six page restraint placed upon this dissertation, the text will mainly focus upon the issues of authorship surrounding John's gospel, as well as providing a special focus on the Christological/Theological differences evident between John's Gospel and the three synoptic gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke. This text will take into consideration and incorporate details concerning the context (time/place of composition) of John's Gospel, possible sources contributed in the Gospel's construction, and unique literary features that enable the reader's a better understanding of the Gospel's literary style and technique."
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Christian Gospel: John, 2008.
This paper is a explanation of how to present the gospel to non-Christians from the gospel of John.
1,260 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 42.95
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This paper explains that in order to present the gospel to a different religious group, it must be presented in a manner that does not tell the other religion that their religious beliefs are wrong and that Christianity is right. Instead, Christianity must be presented in such a manner that it is connected to the current beliefs of the religious group and thus can be seen as an extension of them. Since the central character in Christianity is Jesus Christ, the essential selling point to help someone come to a saving faith in Christ is to present Christianity as a story of Jesus. The author asserts that the best way to do this is through a use of the Gospel of John and explains why.
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"Jesus' ministry involved numerous acts of kindness, preaching and forgiveness. Many of these acts are seen as miracles, or 'Signs' as the Gospel of John refers to them. These included exorcisms, walking on water, turning water into wine, and raising people from the dead.
"According to the Gospel of John, three Passover feasts occurred during the ministry of Jesus, suggesting that this period lasted for three years. The major event of the ministry phase was the giving of the Sermon on the Mount, where Jesus preached the New Covenant with God, which many consider his announcement of both a new religion and that he was the Son of God. The Sermon on the Mount contained the Beatitudes and the Lord's Prayer. It is often viewed as an extension of Mosses' announcement of the Ten Commandments as the Old Covenant with God."
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the Gospel of John, 2008.
A discussion on the Gospel of John and the work of the holy spirit.
3,528 words (approx. 14.1 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 99.95
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The paper discusses the reading of the Gospel of John and relates what John states about the person and work of the holy spirit.
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Objective
Introduction
The Persona of the Holy Spirit
Holy Spirit (Freedom and Sovereignty to Act)
Holy Spirit Comforts, Abides with and Dwells 'Within'
Holy Spirit Is Spirit of Truth and Spiritual Guide To All Truth
Holy Spirit Will Glorify Christ
Discussion
Promises of the Holy Spirit
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"In the work entitled: "The work of Pentecost Continues" Wintz writes that the word person is used when speaking: "...of the persons of the Holy Trinity" and yet this is not the "exact equivalent of the word we use in referring to human persons." (2003) Wintz writes that it is helpful to think: "...of the Latin root of the word 'person', which is persona. A person, from which our English word derives, is literally an actor's mask, such as were used in ancient Greek drama. In which case the same actor would use different masks to play the roles of different characters." (2003) When this is applied to the Trinity, then one can imagine the one and only God performing three different roles."(2003) Wintz writes that these: "...are not three separate Gods, but one God in three persons." (2003) The Gospel of John is highly focused on the person of the Holy Spirit and the work of that person of God. In the work entitled: 'The Filioque: A Church-Dividing Issue? An Agreed Statement of the North American Orthodox-Catholic Theological Consultation" published by the Standing Conference of the Canonical Orthodox Bishops in the Americas it is stated that Jesus, "In his farewell discourse in the Gospel of John...speaks of the Holy Spirit as one who will continue his own work in the world after he has returned to the Father, He is 'The Spirit of Truth', who will act as 'another advocate (parakletos)' to teach and guide his disciples (14.16-17), reminding them all of Jesus himself has taught (14.26)." (Standing Conference of the Canonical Orthodox Bishops in the Americas, nd) This document relates that in this part of the Gospel Jesus provides more clarity of the "sense of the relationship between this 'advocate,' himself and his Father."
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Literary Considerations in the Gospel Of John, 2002.
This paper addresses issues of audience appeal and historical considerations in the Gospel of John.
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 53.95
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This paper addresses issues of audience appeal and historical considerations in the Gospel of John. It discusses in detail the events of the first two chapters, and how these are meant to draw a certain type of audience to the new philosophy of Christianity. It also theorizes on how John's audience would look if he had been writing for contemporary readers.
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Women in the Gospel of John, 2006.
A look at how the Gospel of John treats women.
3,145 words (approx. 12.6 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 91.95
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This essay discusses and analyzes the prologue to the Gospel of John in an attempt to interpret the role of women in the text. The paper then narrates the instances in which women appear in the book and critically examines them with reference to said prologue.
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"The author of the Gospel of John concludes his testimony with the following: "But there are also many other things that Jesus did; if every one of them were written down, I suppose that the world itself could not contain the books that would be written" (New Oxford Annotated Bible John 21.25). One supposes, then, that the author employed a certain degree of selectivity in recording the important events of Jesus' life. Thus it is striking that the book treats women in individual instances to the degree that it does. There is some evidence to suggest that the author of this particular gospel was especially interested in the role of women in the life of Jesus. If the topic of women is important to the exegesis of the text, it is crucial to examine it carefully if one wishes to understand the gospel as a whole. As such, there has been no shortage of scholarship on the issue, both regarding the broad theme and the individual women in the book. Scholars have come to various conclusions, from criticisms of John's portrayal of the mother of Jesus (Lieu) to unabashedly feminist views of the Samaritan woman (Farmer)."
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"The Gospel of John", 2005.
This paper discusses the third chapter of the "Gospel of John" which begins with the story of Jesus talking to Nicodemus.
980 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 34.95
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This paper explains that, as a metaphor of a spiritual conversion or the change in a person's belief system, the third chapter of "John" describes a religious man named Nicodemus questioning the godly authority of a spiritual man named Jesus Christ. The author points out that Nicodemus, as a Pharisee and a leader of the Jewish people, knew that even speaking to Jesus could cause problems for him; therefore, seeking answers to eternal life, Nicodemus desires to have a private conversation with this spiritual man in the late at night. The paper concludes that, for a person to have a true spiritual experience, a man or woman must be willing to take on a new life as if he or she knows nothing, the same as if they were born again.
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"In this metaphor of a spiritual conversion, Nicodemus feels the need to sneak away from his old friends and his old beliefs in search of something different. Carol Hulbert makes this observation "Not only is Nicodemus visiting at dark, he himself is in the dark." Nicodemus needs something more than the religiosity he has learned from the Pharisee's. "Nicodemus was raised a Jew observant to the Law and believed following the Mosaic Law made him acceptable to God." In this secret encounter, Nicodemus calls Jesus Rabi, which means teacher that comes from God. Nicodemus tells Jesus, he and the Pharisees know that Jesus is a teacher that comes from God because of all the miracles he and the Pharisees had witnessed."
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Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, 2006.
An overview of the gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John.
1,326 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 44.95
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This paper looks at the stories behind the disciples Matthew, Mark, Luke and John as portrayed in the gospels. It discusses how Matthew was a tax collector before he became a disciple of Jesus and how he gave up everything, how Mark was discovered by Peter, how Luke was believed to be a physician and an evangelist and finally how many believe that John was Jesus' cousin.
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"Many historians agree that Luke wrote his for the Greek audience and that the book was written around 60 AD. Halley observes that much of Greek culture revolved around culture, philosophy, and education, Luke to a philosophic approach to writing his book. According to Halley, Luke's Gospel is a completely "orderly, and classical story" (Halley 485). MacArthur adds that in this Gospel, we can see Luke's petition to the Greeks because Luke "usually preferred Greek terminology over Hebraisms" (MacArthur 289). Moreover, it is important to note that Luke reinforces the "universal scope of the gospel invitation" (289). Bryant backs up this notion adding that Luke's Gospel is called a "Gospel of the nations, full of mercy and hope, assured to the world by the love of a suffering Savior" (Bryant 392)."
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Gospels of John and Mark, 2002.
Exegetical study comparing the Gospels of John and Mark.
2,150 words (approx. 8.6 pages), 5 sources, $ 80.95
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The paper is an exegetical study comparing the Gospels of John Chapter 6 and Mark Chapter 6-paralleled presentation of Jesus' feeding of the masses. Particular attention is be paid to the points of difference, and to an evaluation as to the meaning of these differences.
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Gospels of Mark, Matthew & Luke, 1996.
Compares events in Jesus' life covered by three books of New Testament.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 9 sources, $ 47.95
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"This research discusses the gospels of Mark, Matthew and Luke. There are four gospels in the New Testament, but only three are addressed here. The focus is on comparing and contrasting the topics covered in the three gospels.
The four gospels begin at different times in the ministry of Jesus Christ, and at different places. While John, which won't be considered here, begins the story of Jesus as God with eternity, Mark begins the story of the servant of God with John the Baptist and Jesus' baptism (1:1-13). Both Matthew and Luke, scholars at heart, begin with Jesus' lineage, a matter of much more importance to the educated person in those days than it is now (Matt. 1:1-17 and Luke 3:23-38). Matthew, seeking to show Jesus as the Son of David and fulfillment of prophecy, traces him through Joseph to establish his legal possession of the ..."
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"The Gospel of Mark", 2005.
This paper reviews and analyzes the "Gospel of Mark" from the "New Testament" which details the life and death of Jesus Christ.
2,588 words (approx. 10.4 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 78.95
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This paper delves into the text and historical validity of "The Gospel of Mark," the second of the four Gospels from the "New Testament." This paper explores the views and opinions of biblical historians who attribute the stories depicted in the "Gospel of Mark" to the passage of oral tradition. The writer contends and explains how the "Gospel of Mark" was linked directly to actual historical events and social forces which were at play during Christ's life and ultimate death. This paper analyzes the role of the Jews in Christ's crucifixion as described in this Gospel while also discussing the support and and exoneration of Pilate of any wrongdoing. This paper also details the literary symbols and themes that separate this particular Gospel from the others, including the fact that Mark tends to ignore specific allegories and riddles which are common tools used in the other three Gospels.
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"Unlike other gospels, Mark bears many traits that make it stand alone religiously, both furthering it form other gospels and also providing a source for its inclusion in textual collectives. In the first chapter, for instance, Jesus' interment in the wilderness for forty days and forty nights does not include discourse with Satan, but only instead encounters with the wild beasts of the terrain. In the next chapter, Mark states that which Matt and Luke ignored, saying that the Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath. This moment is a direct hit, once again, on the Jews and their cultural society. Two literary hallmarks characterize the gospel of Mark, differentiating it from the others. First, Mark tends to ignore parables and riddles, a popular tool of the other gospel authors and disciples. Additionally, Mark tends to write in literary circles, providing great moments of contrast for the reader."
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"The Gospel of Mark", 2006.
This paper reviews and analyzes the "The Gospel of Mark," which details the life and crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
3,228 words (approx. 12.9 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 93.95
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The writer explains why "The Gospel of Mark" is the least polished of the four Gospels, albeit the author reveals a talent for graphic description. The writer of this paper details and analyzes various passages from the the book. The narrative opens with the preaching of John the Baptist who represents the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy. Following the baptism and temptation of Jesus, Mark relates his messianic ministry and then quickly takes the reader to the climax, being the week of Jesus' passion at Jerusalem which culminates in the crucifixion. The writer ponders the author's intent in penning this book and contends that it remains unclear whether or not the author's aim was to influence his fellow Christians or to simply tell the story of Jesus Christ as an historical event. This paper delves into the views and opinions of various theologians and scholars who contend that the primary purpose of "The Gospel of Mark" is to trace a genuine sequence of historical events. This in-depth paper also details one of the most important areas in the book, the passionate narrative which begins with the priests plotting the death of Jesus and concludes with the crucifixion.
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"When at Caesarea Philippi, Jesus' identity is questioned, and the author thus provides some background as to this question. First, when Jesus enters the synagogue at Capernaum, those in attendance are "astonished by his doctrine, for he taught them as one that had authority and not as the scribes" In verse 28, as a result of Jesus' teachings in the synagogue, "immediately, his fame spread abroad throughout all the region round about Galilee." Once again, the strength of these verses illustrates that Jesus is a power to be reckoned with, due to his knowledge and God's proclamation that he is the only Son of God. Jesus then recruits other disciples, such as James and John, and decides to spread the Word of God to other parts of the region while doing good deeds, like miraculously healing the sick and the blind. As a symbol of his personality, Jesus does not accept the role of prophet and then forbids his disciples to spread the idea that he is the messiah, due to "the contemporary messianic ideals of the Jews which he rejected."
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The "Gospel of Mark", 2005.
This paper reviews the "Gospel of Mark", the second book in the Christian New Testament.
2,140 words (approx. 8.6 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 66.95
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This paper explains that John Mark, son of Mary, was not one of Jesus' original disciples; however, it is widely accepted that he traveled with Paul on his first missionary journey; Mark interpreted a story told to him by Peter, one of Jesus' disciples. The author points out that "Gospel of Mark" was written around 60 A. D. and was published in Rome; the thesis of Mark is to present Jesus as the Son of God while being fully human. The paper concludes that Mark gives readers examples of how Christians should live their lives as servants.
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"Because the Gospel of Mark is not laid out chronologically, the Mark's argument successfully focuses on the character of Jesus. The fact that Mark begins with Jesus' baptism and follows with an account of his ministry is Mark intention to prove that Jesus was indeed a servant of God as well as the Messiah, the Son of God. Mark's construction of the book is effective in this way because it presents with another angle of Jesus' life. He sets out to prove that Jesus is the Son of God who is a servant who suffers to fulfill his father's will. Mark has not neglected any real facts in this text. His gospel is filled with eyewitness accounts and it is also told to him through none other than Peter. These facts give the gospel a certain amount of credibility because it is not something that has been passed from one generation to another."
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