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Misinterpretation of The Bible, 2005.
A review of Geertz and Bourdieu on the challenges of misinterpretation of the Bible or its teachings.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 2 sources, $ 26.95
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This paper is a review of Geertz and Bourdieu who discuss the potential for misinterpretation in terms of the intentions of the scripture or a sermon. The paper discusses the ways it is possible for misinterpretation to occur, such as through small distinctive behaviours, such as a wink or twitch being misunderstood or due to distinctive cultural interpretations. It also discusses the possible results of these differences in understanding.
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"A Review of Geertz & Bourdieu In the study of religion, challenges have frequently occurred where the intentions of the scripture or the context of the sermon are transformed through distinctive cultural interpretations. There is no universal mode of communication; small distinctive behaviors can be interpreted as a result of a twitch or the result of a wink, with absolutely no difference between them save for the context in which they were viewed; the gesture of winking is only significant because "the winker is communicating, and indeed communicating in a quite precise and special way: 10 deliberately, 2) to someone in particular, 3) to impart a particular message, 4) according to a socially established code, and 5) without cognizance of the rest of the company" (6). The use of such a gesture is only significant as a form of communication through the cultural influences in which it resides."
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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.
From the Paper
"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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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
From the Paper
"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 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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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 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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"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 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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"Who Wrote the Bible?", 2002.
An analysis of Richard Eliot Friedman's book on the origins of the Bible.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 1 source, $ 26.95
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This paper will discuss a summary of the book "Who Wrote the Bible?" by Richard Elliott Friedman and show his philosophy on archaeological studies which have discovered the 'true' authors of the Bible. Also, a portion of this paper will go into revealing an opinion on the author's validation of his arguments presented.
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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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"The Bible", 2005.
A comparative analysis of the King James version of "The Bible" with the modern Stephen Mitchell Version emphasizing the biases concerning the creation of the sexes in "Genesis".
995 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 0 sources, $ 35.95
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This paper examines how "The Bible", the most translated manuscript in history, is as subject as any other written work to the limitations of the language, culture and popular views of the translator's culture. The author points out that, by changing the word "man" in the "King James Version" to "humans" in the "Stephen Mitchell Version", one word can determine the level of equality between the sexes. The paper relates that when the "King James Version" was written, woman held a position beneath men and how, today with the Stephen Mitchell version, women have achieved a greater level of equality to men.
From the Paper
"The roles of the sexes are also addressed by both versions. In the "King James Version", man is to be dominant (to have dominion) over all the other species on earth, including woman and subdue them. This is not only alluding to man's role of dominance, but also, reinforcing the belief that woman is the weaker sex and is beings to be subdued. The words dominion and subdue are stereotypically attributed to men. In the second account, man is to be responsible for and be in charge of Eden. Woman was placed with Adam as a helper or "helpmate". It is as if a woman cannot be responsible or achieves equality with man and can only serve as a helper."
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Compassion and the Holy Bible., 2002.
Discusses the teachings found in the bible regarding compassion for the poor.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 6 sources, $ 44.95
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This paper will discuss the nature of compassion for the poor that exists within the teachings of the Holy Bible. By assessing the teaching of Christ in this literature, we can assess the idea of compassion for the poor throughout the teachings within.
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