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Historiography of the Bible, 2005.
A discussion of the Old Testament books, Deuteronomy, Samuel and Kings and how they relate the problematic issue of a monarchy.
2,620 words (approx. 10.5 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 78.95
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This paper summarizes and describes the focus of the three Old Testament books, Deuteronomy, Samuel and Kings, and explains how these books are about why a monarchy was considered unacceptable to the people of Israel and how this negative association had a lot to do with the concept of obedience and disobedience to God.
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"The obedience and disobedience of the nation is expressed by means of the nation as a single entity in the book of Deuteronomy. This book is also the link between the history related in Genesis and Exodus, and the events in the Promised Land related in later books. This is where the nation of Israel receives the laws ordained for the nation as a whole. The emphasis is also on communal life and worship, and there is no barrier between God and his people, except the sin committed by the nation as a whole."
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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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"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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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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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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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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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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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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"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 Hebrew Bible, 2003.
This paper reviews three essays on the interpretation of the Hebrew Bible.
2,300 words (approx. 9.2 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 79.95
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This paper discusses the interpretation of the Hebrew Bible from the standpoint of the apocalyptic, prophetic and wisdom texts. The author points out the conflicting theories about King David. The paper relates Christian ideas about the Hebrew Bible.
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"The view of conservative readers of the Hebrew Bible is that the Bible is a holy book. That means the Bible is mainly theological. The view of liberal readers of the Hebrew Bible is that the Bible is part of history and culture. That means the Bible is mainly historical."
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The Bible, 2005.
This paper reflects on the study of the Bible from an historical and a literary perspective.
880 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 0 sources, $ 31.95
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This paper explains that approaching as a critical analysis of the Old and New Testaments as works of literature and as a historical record offers a refreshing alternative to theological and dogmatic perspectives that often defy reason. The author points out that the overarching theme in this approach to studying is the Bible as a multi-authored collection with each book possessing unique tones and perspectives that emerge upon close and comparative readings as especially observed when reading the Gospels of the New Testament. The paper acknowledges the use of the Bible as a valuable source material and insight into the ancient civilizations of the Middle East and Western worlds such as the strict monotheism preached in both Old and New Testaments pervades modern society as does the dualism evident in all Biblical texts.
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"For example, the psalms are thoroughly enjoyable works of poetry and are tinged with romanticism. Occasionally the Bible contains passages that almost evoke erotic love, as with the "Song of Solomon". I found this surprising and enlightening because love as expressed through Biblical texts has in many ways been the foundation of subsequent works of literature. The Old and New Testaments have not only influenced historical and political realities, but artistic and literary ones as well. Countless works of art and literature have been inspired directly by the Bible."
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Historiography, 2002.
An overview of historiography and the different methodologies for writing about history over time.
2,650 words (approx. 10.6 pages), 6 sources, $ 97.95
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This paper is a discussion of historiography, and the methodologies involved in writing about history. The author of this paper considers the uses of different methodologies for writing about history prior to the 20th century, and the changes that influenced these methods during the 20th century. Marxism is regarded as a significant influence in changing the methodologies of historiography in the 20th century.
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King James and the Bible, 2002.
A look at the way King James influenced the Bible's text.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 4 sources, $ 35.95
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An analysis of King James and his influence on the Bible.
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