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Sacrificial Rituals, 2008.
A review of the book "The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson.
1,102 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 38.95
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This paper examines how Jackson leads the reader through an annual sacrificial ritual in a representative small town, all along stressing the faults of the townspeople who continue to murder one of their own on a scheduled basis without applying logic to their acts or questioning the validity of the tradition. The paper explains that Jackson uses ironic imagery in the title, the setting, and the names of the townspeople to mislead the reader, and make the true intentions all the more shocking. The paper also looks at how she then uses ominous symbols such as the black box to foreshadow the true intentions and the aura of darkness and death that surrounds the characters in the story. The writer concludes that by choosing to continue the lottery and refusing to fight for its removal, the townspeople are setting their own fate and are removing themselves from the rest of the world.
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"Jackson begins her story with a detailed description of a cheerful sunny day with an annual town gathering. The casual chatter of the townspeople and the playful collection of stones by the children support the warm and sunny setting. Jackson refers to the children's "feeling of liberty," (208) which contradicts their true state, as any one of them could be chosen to die by the very stones they are collecting, with no freedom of choice or liberty to save them. Jackson's characters seem normal and typical of any small town, which makes their brutal acts hit closer to home with the reader. Jackson is showing that anyone, no matter how normal they seem, can be convinced to do awful things under the pretense of a tradition that is not to be broken; and they can be made to do so under the power of peer pressure, or rather the need to fit in within their section of society."
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Cleansing Rituals in Islam and Zoroastrian, 2001.
This paper describes how cleanliness and purity are very important in both Muslim and Zoroastrian cleansing rituals and it shows water has considered a vital part of theses cleansing rituals.
1,100 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 2 sources, $ 38.95
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This paper describes how cleanliness and purity are very important in both Muslim and Zoroastrian cleansing rituals and it shows water has considered a vital part of theses cleansing rituals.
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"Islam takes cleanliness and purification very seriously. An article by Dr. Abdul karim, Naik states, ??Cleanliness is half of faith? - This terse statement by Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) underlines the importance of purity and purification in the Islamic tradition (Shariah). A state of purity is a precondition for worship (?ubudiyah). Every act of worship is an encounter with God, and the purification ritual is a form of preparation for this event. In fact, the purification ritual in Islam is one of numerous means by which sins and infractions are forgiven.? He also states that purification rituals of the body culminate in spiritual purity as acts of worship, and that both the discipline of the ritual acts and their aesthetic dimensions contribute to the deepening of the purification process at the spiritual level and prepare for the journey that finally leads to closeness to Allah."
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Spiritual Rituals and Stress Relief, 2006.
A research proposal for an analysis of spiritual rituals and their effectiveness in relieving stress.
2,772 words (approx. 11.1 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 82.95
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The research proposal gives an insight on whether prayer and spiritual rituals can help in relieving stress. The paper gives an overview of the subject and proposes the following research: To examine the relationship between religious rituals, like meditation and prayer, and stress. To analyze the effectiveness of such rituals in alleviating stress.
To examine the reasons for any positive effects of these rituals in providing stress relief. To discover whether practicing spiritual rituals assists in the prevention of stress, and in conclusion, to explore the medical perspective on the issue, to see if spiritual rituals do indeed prevent stress.
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Abstract
Introduction
Rationale
Research Questions
Significance of Study
Research Plan
References
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"They seek for help from a Supreme Being and they somehow know that He will help them. Either one should accept the existence of this Supreme Being helping them directly, as the basis of spirituality or religiousness requires a person to blindly believe in and have faith in this Supreme Being, or that there is some relation between this extreme faith and conviction and the subsequent positive effects it brings out in an individual. In the counseling field it was only till recently that attention was given to spirituality as being one of the important components in counselor training programs and counseling relationships (Ingersoll, p.5)."
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The Effects and Importance of Rituals, 2001.
This paper examines the role that rituals play in society.
2,380 words (approx. 9.5 pages), 7 sources, $ 72.95
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This paper looks at rituals and how they structure society. The author discusses how rituals effect communication mediums between people as well as how they impact cooperation and understanding. The author examines different types of rituals in different cultures.
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"Regardless of who we are, or where we live, rituals form a basic part of our lives. We participate in them ourselves, we see them being performed by others, we notice them in the actions of animals. Rituals are physical actions that mean something to us: we do them because they serve a purpose and help us achieve what we need to in order to move on to the next step in our daily lives."
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Maturity Rituals, 2003.
An overview of coming-of-age rituals in different cultures.
1,420 words (approx. 5.7 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 47.95
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Maturity is the passage from the innocence of childhood to the responsibilities of adulthood. Rituals are ceremonies or acts of transitional stages from childhood to adulthood that help differentiate levels of responsibility and times of life. This paper examines maturity rituals in various cultures, including the Jewish Bar-Mitzvah and the Old Order Amish. The paper also discusses how modern American culture affects these rituals and how it provides some its own.
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"Where is the dividing line that our culture needs to define true maturity? Without this they have nothing but confusion, loss of identity, and a lack of understanding the responsibilities that are expected of them from our society. For instance; when my twenty-one year old daughter went to an oral surgeon for an initial check-up, they sent the bill to my husband with a written note explaining his responsibility if the insurance company didn?t pay. How can we expect our adult children to know what their responsibilities are and take them seriously when there are no dividing lines?"
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The Sacrificial System of Ancient Judaism, 2006.
A research paper on the sacrificial system of ancient Judaism.
3,063 words (approx. 12.3 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 89.95
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This research paper examines the sacrificial system of ancient Judaism in relation to the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross and the linkages in the Jewish sacrificial system of the Paschal Lamb. In order to shed light on this topic, the paper takes a historical look at ancient Jewish Laws and the ancient language of Judaism.
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Research Objective
Introduction
Defining Sacrifice
The "Ante-Mosaic History of Sacrifice
The Mosaic Period Sacrifices
Post- Mosaic Sacrifices
Present Day Sacrificial Offerings
The Last Supper, The Paschal Lamb and the Relation to Sacrifice in
Judaism
Consideration of the Gauge used for Measurement
Summary
Conclusion
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"The practice of offering sacrifice was ceased during the year 70 C.E. at the time of the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalme by the Roman Army. The Temple is the prescribed place, according to the laws given to the Jewish people by God in the Torah which is a specific set of commands that sacrifices are not offered just anywhere but were permitted only in places that are chosen by God for that specific purpose. The Torah states that the people "may not worship God in such a manner" but that they may only do so on the site that God chooses "from among all your tribes to place His Name there. You must seek His Presence, and you must go there." Further stated is that they people will bring their "elevated offerings, your eaten sacrifices, your tithes, your hand-delivered elevated gifts, your general and specific pledges, the first born of your cattle and flocks...." (Deuteronomy.12:4-6)."
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Addressing Dating Rituals Through Film, 2002.
Discusses cultural and social expectations of dating rituals in "Notting Hill" and "The Bachelor".
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 2 sources, $ 44.95
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Films help to define customs in dating and better allow a more detailed entry into what consists of the expectations of dating. Two films in particular are discussed in this paper in order to better explore the stages of dating up through the completion of the ritual in marriage. These films are "Notting Hill" (1999) and "The Bachelor" (1999). The exploration of these films helps to define and describe the rituals that are found in dating, especially in relation to rituals and social expectations.
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Wiccan Rituals, 2006.
This well-researched paper explores the ancient Celtic nature worshipping religion known as Wicca.
4,246 words (approx. 17.0 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 112.95
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This in-depth paper details the rituals, literature, importance of mythology and rich history surrounding the ancient Celtic nature worshipping religion of Wicca (witchcraft). The Celts were pantheistic, meaning they saw the spirit world in all things and believed herbs, trees, animals and rocks represented different aspects of their gods and goddesses. A common Wiccan belief is that all gods are one God, all goddesses are one Goddess and both are united. This paper compares Wicca to Catholicism and explains which Celtic holidays and traditions were adopted by the Catholic church, albeit many of the reasons for this have since been forgotten. This paper discusses how Pagan followers are once again using the ancient Wiccan holidays and rituals as a means to renew their connection to the Mother Goddess in all Her forms, in a religion which views all things equally.
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Patterns of Ritual
The Metaphor
The Sacrificial God
The Twin Gods
The Sabbats
Yule
Vernal Equinox
References
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"Most Wiccans also follow the eight sabbats of the year. These are the Wiccan holidays, marking the points of the greatest solar and lunar energy. The four greater sabbats mark the lunar peaks while the four lesser sabbats mark the solar peaks. During these festivals, sacred rites, blessings and divinations were performed. The sacred rites included fertility rites, engagements and marriages (trial marriages and handfastings), rites of passage and simulated deaths. Magical items and altars were blessed, as well as people, animals, homes, cities, fields and seeds. Divinations were done through scryes (reflective objects), fire, water or visions (dreams and meditations). Each holiday had its specific rites, blessing and divinations. Today, Wiccans still adhere to the specific ideas of the ancient holidays."
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Workplace Rituals, 2007.
An overview of some conversational rituals that take place in the workplace.
1,100 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 38.95
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This paper looks at the interaction between people in the workplace and focuses on some of the rituals taken for granted such as conversational rituals which can lead to cross-cultural misunderstanding. It also looks at the different ways that men and women actually function within the workplace and hints that the workplace of the future, presuming it becomes more diverse, will continue to experience differences in how each subset of individuals operates within it.
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"One common ritual, discussed at length by Tannen, is uttering the words "I'm sorry," in instances when no apology is necessary. This is often viewed as a self-deprecating type of saying because it pins blame on oneself in an attempt to make the other person feel better. Tannen points out studies that have indicated that women and men tend to use this conversational ritual differently: "Holmes found that women uttered the most apologies to other women and far fewer to men, while men uttered very few to other men and slightly more to women," (Tannen 47). This is a clue into the different ways that men and women actually function within the workplace, and a hint that the workplace of the future, presuming it becomes more diverse, will continue to experience differences in how each subset of individuals operates within it. "
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Burial Rituals, 2004.
A comparative analysis of the funerary rituals of the ancient Egypt, Hinduism, Judaism, Islam, and Tibetan Buddhism.
1,592 words (approx. 6.4 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 52.95
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This paper examines how burial rituals or funerary customs in other cultures are as unique and different as the cultures themselves and how, in every culture, when death occurs, the body is usually buried or cremated respectfully to honor the person that passed on. It looks at how different cultures have different beliefs regarding what happens to a person after they die and how, in general, most cultures believe that one?s soul leaves the body and goes on to another world or to become another creature. In particular, it shows how a culture?s belief of what happens to the soul affects the manner in which the dead are prepared or disposed through analysis of the burial rituals of several different cultures and religions.
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Introduction
Egyptians
Hinduism
Judaism
Islam
Tibetan Buddhists
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"An Egyptian funeral began at the house of the deceased early in the morning. By the time that the funeral began the person had already been mummified (Taylor 114). The mummification process itself was a very long process that lasted on an average of seventy days or more (Mims 197). The mummification was completed in order to preserve the body so that when it?s soul came looking for the body it would be recognizable (Arriaza 123). They would be carried from their house by servants through town and across the Nile in a procession that would end at their tomb (Taylor 115). During the procession food would be handed out and professional mourners were hired to mourn the dead (Taylor 114)."
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Rituals of War in The Old Testament, 2003.
Analysis of the war rituals of the battles fought in the Old Testament.
3,929 words (approx. 15.7 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 107.95
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Rituals played a vital role in the wars of the Old Testament: divine consultation, preparatory rites, scare tactics, the herem and purification rites all characterized the Israelite battles. This paper gives a systematic overview of the rituals associated with ancient Israelite warfare in the Old Testament used before, during and after battle.
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Consultation with God prior to battle was key in the pre-war rituals of the Old Testament. The Israelites would consult God to determine if they would be successful in their battle. Several methods and techniques were used to communicate with God, including simple consultations, omens/signs (sent from God), mediums, and the use of magical articles such as the ephod. An example of a simple consultation can be seen in 1 Samuel 23:2, where a report has reached David that the city of Keliah has been attacked by the Philistines. Not knowing what to do, David prays to God asking if he should go and rescue the city of Keliah. God answers, ?Go and attack the Philistines and save Keliah? (1 Samuel 23:2). This is the simplest form of consultation that is seen in the Israelite pre-war ritual tradition. Here, God?s word is given directly from God and not through any outside source requiring interpretation.
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Jewish Rituals and Festivals, 2005.
This paper discusses Jewish rituals, such as those associated with death and with the Sabbath and festivals such as Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur and Passover.
1,315 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 44.95
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This paper explains that the Jewish religion, like most major religions, has its own set of rituals and festivals, which offers its followers a sense of belonging and helps them attain a greater sense of commitment to their religious beliefs. The author points out that the weekly ritual of Sabbath, which takes place on Friday and ends on Saturday, during which Jewish people refrain from working, is based on the belief that God created the world in 6 days and rested on the 7th day. The paper relates that Yom Kippur is the Day of Atonement, which falls on the 10th day of the month of Tishri, during which Jews are urged to fast except old or sick people or children under the age of 13.
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"Rosh Hashanah is also an important day for ridding one's self of sins. It is believed that if the first day of Rosh Hashanah doesn't fall on Sabbath, then people should go to the seashore and cleanse themselves of their sins of the past one year. The casting away of sins has given rise to the ceremony of Tashlich which is based on the words of the prophet Micah, "Thou wilt cast all their sins into the depths of the sea." In this ceremony, sins are cast away in the sea. But as popular and important as this ceremony may have become, it doesn't appear in the Talmud, and the Gaonim have never mentioned it in any of their writings."
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Catholic Death Rituals, 2002.
Examines the many rituals and ceremonies performed around the time of death by the Roman Catholic Church.
1,650 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 5 sources, $ 62.95
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Death is a topic that affects all of us. The Roman Catholic Church has many rituals concerning death, funerals, rosaries and family. The decision to have a burial or cremation is often an expensive as well as difficult decision to make.
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Ancient Afterlife: Perceptions and Rituals, 2002.
This paper describes the afterlife rituals and the perceptions during life as to what the afterlife will be for Ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia and Greece.
2,039 words (approx. 8.2 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 64.95
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This paper provides an examination as to how these people imagined the afterlife through daily prayers and customs. For each civilization, the writer presents rituals, festivals and writings from the time in order to help the reader understand the type of lifestyle each civilization lead. In addition there are detailed descriptions of the burial processes and practices for perserving their dead.
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"In Egypt, death was just a right of passage to the next domain, however in order to die properly, the right spells and incantations must have been performed. As shown in The Book of the Dead, written around 2400 B.C. there were very serious rituals that must be performed in order to pass on properly. These spells and incantations reflected how much the Egyptians expected from their society. For example when an Egyptian dies they must face the gods and must repeat lines from the spell ?The Protestation of Guiltlessness?. A few lines from this poem are as follows: ?I have not committed evil against men; I am pure! My purity is the purity of the great benu-bird?; I have not told lies; I have not trespassed? (as on another?s land). These are just a few of the many lines that tell of a persons character in hopes of being accepted into their afterlife. The Egyptians were well known for having a mixture of human and animal characteristic in their gods. For example Seth (desert god) was depicted with a doglike body, long neck, upright tail, and squared ears. The vulture goddess Nekhbet was tutelary goddess of Upper Egypt, while her counterpart in Lower Egypt was cobra goddess Wadjet (Nagle, 28)."
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Burial Rituals of Ancient Egypt, 2002.
This paper examines the burial rituals of ancient Egypt, especially the processes of embalming and mummification.
2,245 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 69.95
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This paper discusses the Egyptian funerary rituals and equipment, which eventually became the most elaborate the world has ever known. The author states that Egyptians began the art of embalming in the very earliest dynastic times because the body had to remain intact to grant to the dead the illusion of life. The paper presents in detail the many processes of embalming.
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"The Predynastic Cultures of Ancient Egypt, for example, were relatively simple in their material possessions, including their grave goods, although these cultures seemed to enjoy a substantial degree of prosperity compared to the peoples around them and a relatively constant level of prosperity. As early as about 4000 B.C., some people were being buried with a relatively high number of grave goods compared to others, indicating that a complex society with a number of different social ranks had already evolved and was established well enough for people to want it to be reflected through eternity. The bodies of this time do not bear the elaborate preparations that they would by the New Kingdom thousands of years later. But, they do bear signs of an attempt to preserve them against the elements, including the wrapping of the body in cloth and at least sometimes the treating of the body with preservative chemicals ? sometimes by simply immersing or coating the body with these chemicals, sometimes by infusing the cloth wrappings with these chemicals. Except for the simplicity of this treatment, it resembles in essential ways later mummification techniques."
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