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Morality in Sacred Texts, 2004.
A study in similarities of the issue of morality in Hinduism, Judaism, Christianity and Islam.
1,506 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 49.95
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This paper discusses the issue of morality as it appears in the sacred texts of the four major religions of the world: Hinduism, Judaism, Christianity and Islam. The paper presents excerpts from the Koran, Gita, Torah and Gospels. The paper contends that the similarities of the moral precepts contained within the defining texts of each religion seem to underscore a fundamental unity.
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"The concept of "morality" is generally defined as that which constitutes virtuous conduct, or right behavior. Of course, given the vast cultural, economic, and societal differences between the majority populations practicing the aforementioned religious traditions, one might expect the moral precepts of each faith to be strikingly different. Interesting this is not the case. In fact, one can clearly observe that in the areas of human behavior and responsibility toward others, (again, as opposed to injunctions concerning belief), including violence, truthfulness, sexual purity, the avoidance of greed, and the importance of devotion and worship, the main religious texts of all four faiths are almost identical."
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Sacred Music, 2005.
This paper explains, using examples from ancient religions and from Judaism and Christianity, that sacred music is a way to bolster the message of divine communication.
1,950 words (approx. 7.8 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 62.95
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This paper discusses that today sacred music plays a significant role in all the world's religions just as, before there were scriptures, sacred songs in the oral traditions of poets and musicians carried the sacred words to the people. The author points out that Judaism has done a better job of preserving its musical heritage than Christianity because Judaism considers the sacred texts as simultaneously inviolate and yet open to further revelation. The paper contends that Protestant music is generally not considered to be the word of God; in the Catholic Church, the sung mass is increasingly being abandoned along with most of the Church's musical history.
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"Before pursuing the issue of this change any further, it becomes necessary to step back a moment an analyze the place and value of music in the Catholic Church and in Judaism as it was before the rather radical stripping of such things from worship. (It might be pointed out that music seems to have retained a more prominent place in Jewish than in Christian worship) In the Catholic Church, music historically had a very strong role. The majority of the common people throughout its history only came to understand the theology of their faith fully through the art of the church. Stainglass windows told stories about the Bible, but it was the mass --a musical ritual-- which explained to them the core ideas about salvation."
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Theories of the Functions of the Pyramid Texts, 2008.
A description and evaluation of the Pyramid Texts.
2,054 words (approx. 8.2 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 64.95
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This paper evaluates the functions of the Pyramid Texts that are based on the contrast between Western linear logic,and "the magico-religious mentality" of Ancient Egyptian culture. The paper also discusses the different functions of the Pyramid Texts Pyramid Texts and concludes that its main function was to solemnize the funeral and burial with the appurtenances necessary for the ascension of "coming forth by day", a construction of "The Book of the Dead" uniquely suited to the alchemic minds of the Ancient Egyptians who synthesized life's polarities in a way not available to our Western thought.
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"The Ancient Egyptian conception of reality was cyclical and grounded in the unique agricultural environment of Egypt. "Its inhabitants depended on a large degree on the fulfillment of natural cycles. " "Every day, they observed the unchanging cycle of the sun's passage: each night it died but was reborn on the horizon at dawn and continued its celestial course throughout the day, creating and sustaining life on earth. Similarly, in the annual cycle of the seasons, they saw the regular death and destruction of the vegetation, due to the parching of the land, which in turn was followed by the inundation of the River Nile, which revived and restored the plants and the crops. Both these great life-forces, the sun and the river, followed patterns of life, death and rebirth which probably inspired in the Egyptians a very early belief that individual human existence reflected these natural cycles" . "The rising and setting of the sun, the phases of the moon, the motions of the stars ('always visible from Egypt'), the annual flooding of the Nile...were perceived as manifestations of potent creative sources" and a continual process of growth, death, and rebirth" . Poised on the edge of Africa between the mutable, ever shifting sands of the desert and the fluctuating barrier of the ocean, life was seen as a series of constantly changing forms of existence dependably reoccurring and transposing into one another. "Death...was regarded not as an end, but merely as a further change...leading forward to another type of existence" .
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Selfhood in Classical Texts, 2002.
A paper which explores the issue of selfhood in several texts, especially William Shakespeare's "King Lear" and Augustine's "Confessions".
1,635 words (approx. 6.5 pages), 0 sources, $ 53.95
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The paper explores several texts including "The Confessions" by Augustine, "The Life of Saint Teresa of Avila" by Herself, Petrarch?s poetry, and Shakespeare?s drama ?King Lear" and shows that all of these are products of societies in which the dominant religious ethos was Christian rather than pagan. The paper shows that although all the texts share this similar historical feature, fundamentally opposing views of the self (the distinction between outer and inner life) are articulated through the theological texts in contrast with the works of lyric and dramatic poetry.
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"This Christian point of view, of the importance of the interior over the exterior, seems to at first be born out in Shakespeare?s ?King Lear.? In the first scene, the king of the title is witnessed undervaluing the contribution of his youngest daughter Cordelia, whom honestly tells him how much she loves him, unlike his superficial and cruel daughters Gonoril and Reagan. ?King Lear? is set in pre-Christian times yet was written in a Christian era. This might seem to validate the idea that pagan times valued the exterior, while Christianity values the interior. Yet everyone around and outside of Lear sees through his daughters, except the man himself, even at the very beginning. The king of France marries Cordelia without a dowry. Similarly, in the subplot of Gloucester, the man is unable to understand the treachery of his bastard son until he has rejected his true son. "
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Vedic Texts, 2001.
This is a paper that explains the Vedic Texts and their essential differences to the Hindu religion.
1,100 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 38.95
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A look at the importance of the Vedic Texts to Hinduism. It provides a historical background of the texts and how these were given to 'Brahma', the first living creature by Lord Krishna. It examines the four divisions in the texts Rg (prayers), Yajur (hymns for oblations), Sama (same prayers and hymns in meters for singing), Atharva (body/world maintenance and destruction).
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"Hinduism is a way of life that is based on various scriptures that depict the manner in which the values of life should be built. The Veda?s are considered to be the first of the scriptures. Veda means knowledge gained from the teachings of the Vedas. Vedic knowledge comes from the spiritual world, originating from Lord Krishna, the Supreme God. In Hinduism the first living creature was the 'Brahma' who recived the Vedic knowledge from Krishna. The Veda were known as the Yajur and made reference to sacrifices which would 'purify' the soul."
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Sacred Vs. Secular Music, 2004.
An examination of the evolution of sacred and secular music from the medieval period to the beginning of the Renaissance period.
1,878 words (approx. 7.5 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 60.95
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This paper examines how the contrast and overlap of sacred and secular music spans their entire history and how, although their developments, accomplishments, and features are for the most part dissimilar, there are elements in both types of music that give sacred and secular music some common ground. It examines the differences and similarities of both forms of music by looking at two pieces of music: Franco of Cologne's "Psallt Chorus" and Adam de la Halle's "He, Diex! Quant Verrai ".
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"As the church music became more solidified, composers looked for other ways of being creative. Taken from the idea of the gloss, or adding notes, further discussions, and expansions of principals to the liturgy, composers came up with the idea of the trope in the ninth century. The trope is the addition of extra musical ideas to the end of an established chant. Since once a chant was established, it could not be altered, the trope was a way to work with existing ideas and improve upon them. Some of the tropes became their own separate movements in the church repertoire, and were called sequences. Through the next three centuries, the number of sequences grew to over four thousand. Finally, in the sixteenth century, the Council of Trent abolished all but four sequences."
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Authentic Texts in ELT Education, 2006.
Examines the increasing need for authentic reading texts in English Language Teaching classrooms.
3,002 words (approx. 12.0 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 88.95
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The growing consensus is that the use of authentic materials in the English Language Teaching (ELT) classroom is beneficial to the learning process. The paper shows that, for this purpose, the crucial role played by texts in ELT reading exercises has come under closer examination. Which type of ELT textbooks is more appropriate for present needs: The "authentic" or "non-authentic" reading materials? The paper shows that the trend seems to move away from the grammar-based pedagogic content of non-authentic text in favor of authentic text, which simulates the real world outside the classroom. By working on a "living" language as used by the community, this could give learners the feeling that they are in touch with reality and thus increase their motivation for learning.
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"Clayton, Fomo defines authentic texts as "genuine samples of language in use," which are not produced specifically for the purpose of language teaching. This text, sometimes spoken and sometimes written, simulates and uses the language of the real world, which is adapted in the classroom for its relevance to the students' social milieu. The objective is to develop the students' language skills for the real world, and bridge the gap between classroom knowledge and the students' capacity to participate in real-life events."
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Education Policies in Chosen Texts, 2002.
The paper reviews six articles which appeared in various published texts to show how special needs for individuals are catered for in the educational field.
1,455 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 6 sources, $ 48.95
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A review of six published texts to show how the special needs of individuals are treated in the field of education. Each article looks at special needs from a different angle and shows how this topic is covered by the media in America today.
The subjects and their texts reviewed are:
Individuals with Emotional/Behavioral Disorders (?Supreme Court: Private schooling for ?Confinement? Does not Qualify for District Funding.? Special Education News);
Individuals with Hearing Impairments (?Online Literacy Project Targets Kids with Hearing Disabilities.? Special Education News);
Understanding Depression/Suicide (Pierson, T. ?Suicide: Questions Most Frequently Asked.? Suicide Awareness Voices of Education, 1996);
Gifted Individuals (Berger, S. & Winebrenner, S. ?Providing Curriculum Alternatives To Motivate Gifted Students.?);
The Law and Disability (?Bush Calls Education 'Civil Rights Issue of our Time'? CNN.com)
Individuals with Learning Disabilities ( ?Adult Learning Disabilities - Moving beyond Humiliation.? CNN.com)
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"This article describes statements made by President George Bush about education including that education is ?the great civil rights issue of our time.? Bush describes his plan to make changes to education in America. The focus is especially on children with learning difficulties with Bush being quoted as saying ?we must have high expectations for children who are more difficult to teach or who have fallen behind.?
Bush describes a plan increasing funding for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), a federal program that aids disadvantaged schoolchildren and also recognizes that schools cannot meet the high costs associated with providing education to children with disabilities."
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"The Sacred Balance", 2002.
A review of chapter eight of "The Sacred Balance" by David Suzuki.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 35.95
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This paper will discuss the book the "Sacred Balance" by David Suzuki, and focus on the topics that are the central theme in Chapter 8. The notion of sacred matter is discussed in this book, and we can seek to understand what Suzuki means by this, the notion of all the elements that play a part in our environment are part of his main theme in this chapter, as well how they integrate into our world. By understanding Suzuki's idea of the four elements, we can see what he trying to convey in this chapter on a spiritual and physical contemplation of this idea.
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School Texts Censorship, 2004.
Written in the form of a letter, this paper argues against the elimination of the texts ?What We Talk About When We Talk About Love?, ?The Lottery?, and ?A&P? from the school curriculum.
1,325 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 44.95
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This paper addresses a decision of the school board to disallow selected texts from the school reading curriculum. The writer argues against, particularly, the elimination of the texts ?What We Talk About When We Talk About Love?by Raymond Carver; ?The Lottery? by Shirley Jackson; and ?A&P? by John Updike. It agrees that these stories may contain what some persons deem to be ?inappropriate? content in terms of language or references to ethnic groups. However, the writer argues that eliminating these from one school reading list is not going to take any of the problems in the world away. Is it not better that students be made aware of the fact that the world is not a perfect, pristine place? Would we not then be better able to deal with situations in the adult world?
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"When the four friends are talking, they come upon the subject, as the title suggests, of love. It soon becomes clear that each has his or her own ideal of love. The former member of seminary, Mel, for example refers to spiritual love (p. 422) as the ultimate definition of this emotion. And this makes sense. It is all-encompassing and always compassionate. Terri, Mel?s girlfriend, has a different idea. She cites her previous boyfriend?s abusive behavior as his particular display of love. She describes a shocking scene of being severely injured physically. The question then is, is it good for kids to learn this kind of thing? Should we not concentrate only on the good aspects of such a high emotion as love? I don?t believe so. If students leave school with an idealized, but unrealistic view of love, the chances of making a success of a relationship are few. It is necessary to be aware of the realities of love and indeed of life."
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"Sacred Geography of the Ancient Greeks", 2005.
An analysis of the use of photography and maps in the book "Sacred Geography of the Ancient Greeks" by Jean Richer.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 0 sources, $ 53.95
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This paper is a book report on the book "Sacred Geography of the Ancient Greeks" by Jean Richer. The paper notes the way that the author examines astrological symbolism as found in art architecture and landscapes and presents what he finds in terms of the astrological theory accepted by the ancients and then in terms of the way they represented these ideas in their art and architecture. The paper discusses the many photographs and maps of the ancient world that the author makes use of.
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"Jean Richer is an academic with a firm grasp of aspects of the ancient world. He has written numerous books aspects of ancient art and the society that produced that art. In the book Sacred Geography of the Ancient Greeks, Richer examines astrological symbolism as found in art, architecture, and landscapes, presenting what he finds in terms of the astrological theory accepted by the ancients and then in terms of the way they represented these ideas in their art and architecture. He provides a detailed examination of the topic, many photographs of the works of art he discusses, maps of the ancient world showing alignments with various celestial and astrological features, and tables and charts that help the reader picture some of the relationships discussed. The book offers an interesting discussion of the topic in a well-written narrative."
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Jerry Mander's "In the Absence of the Sacred", 2005.
This paper consists of several book reports on a single title Jerry Mander's "In the Absence of the Sacred".
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, $ 35.95
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This paper reviews Jerry Mander's second book, entitled "In the Absence of the Sacred: The Failure of Technology and the Survival of the Indian Nations". The author points out that this book is categorized as environmental non-fiction book, which offers unique solutions to the problems facing our world today. The paper reviews Mander's book was reviewed in several different ways: A basic review, a cover blurb, and a catalogue entry.
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"Jerry Mander's second book, entitled "In the Absence of the Sacred: The Failure of Technology and the Survival of the Indian Nations", takes on a challenging and complex topic and does it in a simple and accessible way. The title says it all, in a way - it expresses what the author wants to cover in his book. Mander is criticizing technology and the role that it has in our society. This is done in the same vein as his previous book, "Four Arguments for the Elimination of Television", but it goes further."
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Sacred Representation in Film, 2003.
A discusses on sacred representation in modern film.
2,300 words (approx. 9.2 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 79.95
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This paper discusses the issue of sacred representation, particularly those that are Christian in nature, in modern film using the movies. The paper uses the films, "Seven," "The Green Mile" and "Dogma" as examples. The paper also includes an annotated bibliography.
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"Chris Arthur stated that there are some important questions as yet unanswered as to where film intersects or should intersect with religion in contemporary society Arthur believes that popular film can be an important ..."
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Three Classic English ?Christian? Texts, 1997.
This paper explores the question:Are Geoffrey Chaucer's 'The Prioress' Tale?, Christopher Marlowe's ?The Jew of Malta?, and William Shakespeare's ?The Merchant of Venice? Christian texts?
4,045 words (approx. 16.2 pages), 4 sources, $ 109.95
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The paper states that all three works are a critique of Christian behavior and decadence in their contemporary Christian societies. The author feels that the key to understanding the sense in which these texts are Christian involves understanding the function and portrayal of the Jew, which are more functional props than human characters.
Table of Contents
Introduction
The Prioress? Tale
The Ecclesia
The Christian Masses
Who They Judge
What they Judge
The Positive Model
The Jew of Malta
Murder
Avarice and Theft
Lack Of Chastity
Trickery and Deceit
The Positive Model
The Merchant of Venice
The Court Scene
The Corruption of the Positive Model
Significant Names
Shylock
Jessica
Tubal
Chus
Conclusion
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""I Stand here for Law" (The Merchant of Venice IV I 142) declares Shylock. While he literally means that he is awaiting the judgment according to the law of Venice, it is also metaphorically true within the religious framework of the text. As a Jew, Shylock is representative of the outlook which (in Christian thinking) demands strict adherence to the law as opposed to the Christian stand for mercy. But here, as in the other works we have examined, the sole significance of the Jew is to provide a standard by which to measure the Christian by comparison and contrast. From a Christian point of view, Shylock and his religion are presumed corrupt; Judaism itself is beyond saving; the best one can do for its members is to convert them individually to Christianity."
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Japanese Colonialism in Texts, 2002.
A look at the ideological foundation of colonialism through the readings of three Japanese texts.
2,150 words (approx. 8.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 80.95
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This paper discusses the history of Japanese colonialism in Korea, and evaluates Japanese texts for indications of political and ideological justification of colonial domination in Korea. The objective of this essay is to study the textual language of Japanese political writings in order to interpret the ways Japan's influences in Korea are described and rationalised in the writings, and to highlight the ideological foundations of colonialism in East Asia.
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