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Jesus Compared, 2002.
Discusses how Jesus is presented in the Book of Matthew and then shows how this version differs from the Books of Mark and John.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 2 sources, $ 26.95
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In various places in the Book of Matthew Jesus is demonstrated as being different from Jesus in the Books of Mark and John. Comparison of the accounts of Jesus in the Book of Matthew is different than the versions of Mark and John. Who is Jesus in Matthew? Why are the versions of the accounts in Matthew different from either John or Mark? How are they different? What makes the difference between these accounts? Throughout the versions of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John they each see Jesus differently. Each of these versions has been written for a different audience. Each writer has a different version due to his or her own personalities. This essay compares Jesus in Matthew compared to Mark and Luke using specific examples in the Scriptures illustrating their version of Jesus.
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Dante and Jesus Compared, 2005.
Comparison/contrast of the journeys of Dante in his "The Divine Comedy" and Jesus from the "Gospel of John."
2,654 words (approx. 10.6 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 79.95
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Dante's "The Divine Comedy" and the "Gospel of John" are two texts that emphasize the way to heaven. This paper shows how Dante takes us on an imaginary journey through hell, which is filled with vivid images and characters. These images are tools that Dante is using to convince us that hell is not a place that we want to end up--especially forever. The paper also shows how the "Gospel of John" is persuading us to turn to heaven by recognizing who Jesus is. According to John, this is the only way that mankind can reach heaven.
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"John was a disciple of Jesus and the brother of James. Critics believe that John was the youngest son of Zebedee. John probably grew up like most Jewish children and when he grew up, he "followed the occupation of a fisherman on the lake of Galilee" (Bryant 349). Bryant maintains that the disciple John was heavily influenced by John the Baptist, who began his public ministry in Judea. When the disciple John heard John the Baptist say, "Behold the Lamb of God," (349), he immediately became a disciple and "ranked among his followers" (349). After this occasion, John and his brother returned to fishing until Jesus called them. After this calling, John and James "'left all and permanently attached themselves to the company" (349) of Jesus. John became one of the innermost circle and he was a disciple whom Jesus loved. John and Peter were the only two that followed Jesus after Judas' betrayal. The other disciples fled in fear. At Jesus' trial, John was the disciple that followed Jesus into the council chamber and the praetorium. John was also present when Jesus was crucified. In addition, after the crucifixion, Jesus appeared to John and Peter frequently."
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Sufi Mysticism and the Jesus Prayer, 2005.
A comparative analysis of the Jesus prayer and the Dhikr prayer.
1,482 words (approx. 5.9 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 48.95
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Through an analysis of a particular ritual of mystical prayer in both Christianity and Islam, this paper illustrates the shared similarities. It looks at how the Jesus prayer and the Dhikr prayer are effectively identically defined, are founded upon the same assumptions, share a comparable origin, have the same purpose, and share the same ritualistic feature of continual remembrance of God/Jesus.
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"The majority of world religions, including both the monotheistic and non monotheistic ones, are primarily characterized by belief in a higher being or force and attribute the powers of creation, life, death and the determination of individual and collective fate to that force. For the monotheists, this force is defined as God. Agreement, however, on the identity of the force, or the Creator, does not imply that these religions are identical and, in some ways, they dramatically differ. On the most superficial of levels, one may note that the three monotheistic religions disagree on the attributes of God and His relationship with man, further disagreeing on the identity of the true Word of God."
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Jesus and Mohammed, 2007.
A comparative analysis of the lives and influences of Jesus and Mohammed.
891 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 31.95
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This paper compares and contrasts the lives of Jesus and Mohammed historically and compares the impact the death of each person had upon his respective followers. Further, the paper also describes the ways each one is worshipped by his respective followers and explains how each one's messages are being carried out in the world today.
Outline:
Objective
Introduction
Historical Comparison
Impact of the Death of Jesus and Mohammed
Description of Worship of Jesus and Mohammed
How the Messages of Jesus and Mohammed Are Carried Out In the World Today?
Summary and Conclusion
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"Mohammed was born in Arabia, specifically in Mecca around 570 A.D. and was very young when he became an orphan. He was raised first by his grandfather and then by his uncle in a family described as 'aristocratic and influential'. Mohammed's childhood was a time of "religious and political confusion and uncertainty" (Islam or Christianity, 2000). When he was 25 years old he married a "40-year old widow named Khadijah" (Ibid) and it was at this age that the first began to speak prophecy due to dreams that he had and this his wife believed were messages that came from God. He was rejected as a prophet in Mecca but he traveled to Medina and "became a religious and political leader." (Ibid) Mohammed is stated to have through "a series of violent battles" (Ibid) obtained his income and the conversion of others to Islam and eventually captured Mecca "by force" (Ibid). "
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Jesus and Mohammed, 2006.
This paper compares Jesus and Mohammed, the central figures of two of the world's major religions Christianity and Islam.
1,535 words (approx. 6.1 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 50.95
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This paper explains that Jesus was born in Bethlehem, sometime between 8 BC and 29 AD, of virgin birth; whereas, Mohammed was born in a well-to-do family in Mecca (in present-day Saudi Arabia) in 570 AD and was raised by his uncle Abu Talib,the leader of the Hashim clan of the Quraish tribe. The author points out that the death of Jesus and Mohammed did not impede the growth of their religions mainly due to the efforts of their disciples. The paper relates that, although moderate Muslims emphasize the peaceful character of the religion, the extremist elements among the Muslims emphasize the aspects of Mohammed's teachings relating to "Jihad" and his military conquests; however, Jesus' message is purely non-violent and stresses the infinite love of God for humanity.
Table of Contents:
Tracing the Lives of Jesus and Mohammed
Jesus
Mohammed
Impact of the Deaths of Jesus and Mohammed on their Religions
How the Messages of Jesus and Mohammed Being Carried out in the World Today
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"Most Christians believe that Jesus is divine and a member of the Holy Trinity, i.e., one of the three divine persons who are God (the other two being the Father and the Holy Spirit). They believe that he is the Son of God and the Messiah. Hence all those Christians who consider Jesus as divine consider it appropriate to worship him. They do so by singing his praises in hymns, psalms and spiritual songs and by praying to him in the Church. They also quote passages in the Gospel in which the faithful are commanded to worship God (Matthew 4:10; Revelation 19:10; 22:9) and point out that Jesus never objected to his own worship."
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Jesus and the Fishing Boat, 2008.
This paper discusses Jesus and the discovery of a 27-foot fishing boat dating back to the first century B.C., concentrating on the concept of the Sea of Galilee.
1,912 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 61.95
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This research paper focuses on the 27-foot fishing boat from the first century BC found in the Sea of Galilee that is believed to be connected to the historical Jesus. The paper relates that the topic is linked to the ideas surrounding the historical Jesus, his life, activities, involvements, relationships, and view. The paper further relates that the information it contains also describes the artifact and looks at how and where it was discovered. The writer concludes that without the Sea of Galilee, used as an allegory in many of the parables of Jesus, these stories might have been much more difficult for the disciples to understand however, the references to the Sea of Galilee and specifically to the fishermen's trade lends comprehension to many of the sayings of Jesus, that otherwise would have been more difficult for the people of that time to discern and comprehend.
Outline:
Objective
Introduction
Was This The boat That Jesus Sat, Slept and Taught In?
The Fishing Economy & The Sea of Galilee
The Historical Jesus
Jesus was a Fisher of Men
Why the Sea of Galilee?
Summary & Conclusion
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"In many ways, the Sea of Galilee is centric to the life and story of the historical Jesus as he called several of his disciples from the shorelines of the Sea of Galilee and they followed him without question. The Sea of Galilee was an important part of the economy in this area of the world during the time that Jesus walked upon the earth and fishing was an important livelihood as well as being important insofar as the food market in this area of the world. Jesus used the symbolism of the fish in many of his teachings, parables and sermons. In fact, the Christian symbol known as the Ichthus is the symbol of a fish, and it is know that during time of Christian persecution following the life, crucifixion, resurrection, and ascension of Jesus that when two Christians would meet they would identify themselves one to the other by one tracing half of the fish symbol in the sand with his foot, and the other, if a Christian, would then trace the other half of the symbol in the sand with his foot thus completing the symbolic 'Ichthus' and both would know that they were in the company of another Christian and that it was safe to talk about Jesus and his ministry."
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Jesus of Montreal, 2002.
Comparison of the life of Jesus to the depiction in the movie "Jesus of Montreal"
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 2 sources, $ 26.95
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This three-page undergraduate paper offers a comparison between the life and actions of Jesus Christ compared to what is given or shown in the film "Jesus of Montreal" concerning the life and actions of Daniel Coloumbe.
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'Living Jesus', 2007.
This paper studies the work 'Living Jesus: Learning the Heart of the Gospel', by Luke Timothy Johnson.
2,844 words (approx. 11.4 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 84.95
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In this article the writer discusses that 'Living Jesus: Learning the Heart of the Gospel' offers a deeply personal insight into approaching the meaning of Jesus Christ within an admirably scholastic framework. The writer notes that the author's primary goal and objective in writing 'Living Jesus' may be to stimulate new modes of thinking about Gospel and to renew or initiate appreciation of the resurrected, living, omnipresent Jesus Christ. The writer concludes that the title of 'Living Jesus' offers readers a double-meaning to contemplate. The writer explains that Jesus is at once living, fully alive and omnipresent and that the title also refers to an active incorporation of Christianity into one's personal life: living Jesus, living as a Christian.
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"Being a Christian, according to the author requires a heartfelt confession in the immanence of Jesus: His divine presence in the world. Johnson's emphasis is on action and process, rather than on historical analysis. While the author does not discount the relevance of historical examinations of the life and times of Jesus Christ, he denounces such historical investigations as missing the point. The historian's Jesus is dead, whereas the faithful Christian's Jesus is alive. The mystery of the resurrection is the central motif by which Christians can ponder the living Jesus and His role in the world. Moreover, the resurrection forms the actual inception of the Christian faith, because the cult of Jesus began with the moment of the resurrection."
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The Jesus Bracelet, 2006.
A discussion of the so-called Jesus bracelet, a bracelet with beads and charms that tells the story of Jesus.
690 words (approx. 2.8 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 23.95
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This paper examines a bracelet with beads and charms that tells the life story of Jesus. The analysis focuses on how the artifact serves spiritual, social and entertainment purposes for wearers.
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Different Perspectives of Jesus, 2004.
An examination of how Jesus is depicted in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke.
1,358 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 45.95
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This paper contends that the Gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke offer different representations of Jesus that operate together to establish the full character of Jesus. The paper claims that different perspectives of Jesus help us to realize his importance in regards to various topics. For example, Matthew wrote his Gospel with the intention of convincing Jews that Jesus was indeed the Messiah. Mark focuses on Jesus the teacher. Luke shows us a man that was the friend of those who were typically rejected by society. The paper explains that these different portraits blend together to create the magnificence of Jesus.
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"Eugene Peterson adds that Matthew begins his Gospel "by setting the local story of Jesus in it world historical context. He makes sure that as we read his account of the birth, life, death, and resurrection of Jesus, we see the connections with everything that has gone before" (Peterson 8). John MacArthur states that Matthew "argues that Christ is the Messiah" (MacArthur Gospel According to Jesus 61) and "describes a series of Jesus' miracles categorically selected to show the range of the Messiah's credentials" (61). Halley points out that "tradition says that Matthew preached in Palestine for some years, and then traveled to other countries; that he wrote his Gospel originally in Hebrew, and some years later, probably about A. D. 60, issued a more complete edition in Greek" (Halley 413). The context of the Gospel helps establish its credibility."
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Jesus in the Bible and in the Quran, 2005.
Highlights the differences in the teachings about Jesus found in the Bible and in the Quran.
4,896 words (approx. 19.6 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 124.95
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This paper explains how the Bible and the Quran view Jesus differently. The paper compares each holy book's version of Jesus' birth, Jesus as the Son of God, the ministry of Jesus and his death and resurrection.
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"Muslims believe that a number of doctrines in the Quran or Koran directly oppose what the Bible teaches on Jesus, in particular, His divinity, His death atonement for sin and His resurrection. Adherents of the Quran maintain that Jesus Christ was only a human person, not equal to God and that He was not the Lamb of God. The contradiction has created much trouble and conflict among adherents of both sources of revelation that must be examined, as no less than eternal salvation is at stake."
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Jesus and Women, 2002.
A discussion of how Jesus and the Disciples enhanced the treatment of
women through the example of Mary Magdalene.
2,657 words (approx. 10.6 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 79.95
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This paper examines how women in the New Testament are presented in a positive light with Jesus and how women are seen as individuals who can comprehend the teaching of Jesus. It looks at how Jesus disregards the way he was supposed to treat women as society dictated and how instead he saw them as simply human beings, setting an example for his followers and the rest of the Christian church. It shows how the life of Mary Magdalene clearly illustrates that women were to be seen, treated and spoken to as equal individuals and how her life and time with Jesus and his disciples demonstrate the beginning of social change for women.
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"Perhaps the strongest example we have of how to treat women is through Jesus himself. Although Jesus did not specifically explain his teaching on women, how he treated them demonstrates his attitude toward them. His encounters with women seem to point to the fact that he expected them to maintain an equal footing in many situations, as did men. In fact, some of the most magnificent conversations were women. These conversations include that of Mary Magdalene and the Samaritan woman, and Martha. From Jesus, we can see how important it is to look beyond social class and race to find the real person. Such thinking was unusual for the society at this time, but Jesus, the disciples, and the women who followed Jesus obviously never experienced any problems with females functioning as active members of their group?in fact, they were probably helpful and even necessary in some circumstances."
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"Jesus through the Centuries", 2007.
A review of Jaroslav Pelikan's book, "Jesus through the Centuries".
1,483 words (approx. 5.9 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 49.95
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This paper discusses how Jaroslav Pelikan, in his book, "Jesus through the Centuries", investigates the enormous impact Jesus has had on the evolution of Western culture. The paper notes that, although Pelikan never manages to break free from the Christian worldview, his book does offer a rich and scholastic chronology of the role Jesus played in Western social, political, economic, philosophic, and artistic histories. The paper describes "Jesus through the Centuries" as an ambitious undertaking which treats Jesus as a symbolic figure and historical force, and which mentions theology only when necessary to substantiate Pelikan's main ideas.
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"The introduction to Jesus through the Centuries describes the conceptual framework for the book as evoking "The Good, the True, and the Beautiful." Chapter One, "The Rabbi," elucidates some of the problems with literal interpretations of the New Testament in understanding Jesus' life and times. Here Pelikan emphasizes the time lag between the actual birth and life of Jesus and the historical legacy he left. The New Testament, according to Pelikan, "resembles a set of paintings more closely than it does a photograph," (p. 9). The author therefore differentiates between early Christian tradition and the Christian scriptures which evolved later. Similarly, Pelikan notes how different and sometimes conflicting translations of scripture affected the titles given to Jesus of Nazareth. "
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Jesus and Mohammed, 2006.
A review and comparison of the lives and steps of Jesus and Mohammed.
1,920 words (approx. 7.7 pages), 12 sources, MLA, $ 61.95
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This paper traces the lives of Jesus and Mohammed relative to Christianity and Islam respectively. The paper compares and discusses the impact that the death of each had on their followers and how they are worshipped today. The paper further discusses the messages that each carried and continue to bring to their followers today.
Contents:
Introduction
Life of Jesus
Life of Mohammed
Impact of Jesus's Death on Christianity
Impact of Mohammed's Death on Islam
How Jesus was/is Worshipped
How Mohammed is/was Worshipped
How the Message of Jesus is Carried Out in the World Today
How the Message of Mohammed is Carried Out in the World Today
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"Jesus taught people by way of sermons and parables and through it, Jesus instructed his listeners to (i) love their enemies (ii) not to judge others (iii) have trust in God (iv) not to be anxious regarding tomorrow and the most important (v) Do unto others as you would have them to do unto you. This is known as the Golden Rule. (Teachings of Jesus) Jesus' discussion regarding true worship comprises of (i) the necessity of complete revelation of God for a true knowledge regarding Jehovah (ii) The admittance that salvation resides with the Jews (iii) A discussion of worship under the purview of the new covenant (iv) The Father's desire for genuine worshippers (v) The nature of Biblical worship that is completely dependent on the Holy Spirit and His revelation. (The Teaching of Jesus on Worship) These messages of Jesus are being accepted by the Christian Church and being tried to be followed by Christians all over the world."
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Jesus and the Jewish Traditions, 2005.
An examination of the different Jewish traditions that Jesus drew upon within his ministry.
3,665 words (approx. 14.7 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 101.95
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This paper examines how, with texts such as the Dead Sea Scrolls and a revised understanding of several wisdom texts, scholars have masterfully painted several different Jewish portraits of the man Jesus. The paper looks at how, despite the difficulties of determining the correct light in which to view the historical Jesus, the scholars draw upon three main Jewish traditions within Jesus' ministry: the Torah, the Messianic, and the Wisdom traditions. It shows how by further investigating Jesus' use of these Jewish traditions, one can better understand the historical Jesus, his context in first century Palestine and his self-understanding.
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"However, discovering the true, Jewish identity of Jesus is not a simple task. In his article, The Jewishness of Jesus: Facing Some Problems, Daniel J. Harrington identifies the problems with finding Jesus' true, Jewish identity. While he believes that several of the most basic facts about the Jewishness of Jesus cannot be doubted (i.e. he lived and died a Jew in Israel), simply placing the man Jesus within the context of the first century Palestinian Judaism is not enough to proclaim him a man of Jewish faith. During Jesus' time, there existed several religious and political sects within Palestine. Therefore, Harrington argues we can no longer speak of a normative Judaism, but instead the existence of several Judaisims. Realizing this, scholars began to ask which religious or political scene is the correct context to best understand the life of the Jewish man Jesus? In his book, Jesus and Judaism, Ed P. Sanders understood Jesus from the context of Jewish eschatology. Sanders focused on Jesus' actions in the temple and his spoken words concerning it. He also utilized scripture such as the books of Isaiah and Zechariah, which were highly popular during Jesus' time. Within this context, Jesus' public proclamations looked to the restoration of the temple and the Jewish people, and God's intervention would bring about a purified form of Judaism. "
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