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St. Maria della Salute, 2001.
A look at the unique history and architecture of the Church Santa Maria della Salute.
2,500 words (approx. 10.0 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 75.95
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This paper provides an overall history of the Church Santa Maria della Salute and explores its history and significance. It begins with an explanation why the Church was built following the bubonic plague and describes how it is still a source of inspiration to the citizens of Venice. It discuss unique architectural features of the church and provides a brief biography of the architect Baldassare Longhena.
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"Anyone who has ever been to Venice - and indeed perhaps even anyone who has merely dreamed of going to Venice - will know the huge baroque church of Santa Maria della Salute. It is architecturally one of the most and probably the most important religious building in the city. It's distinctive shape, visible form all over the city, has greeted both visitors and natives since it was erected in the 17th century as an attempt to appease the heavens. This paper examines both the architectural and artistic significance of this building."
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St. Augustine and St. Francis, 1991.
This paper compares the views of St. Augustine and St. Francis (in St. Bonaventure) concerning morality, war, and property.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 3 sources, $ 79.95
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"This paper compares and contrasts the views of St. Augustine and St. Francis (in St. Bonaventure) concerning morality, war, and property.
St. Augustine (354-430) was born in Roman North Africa of a and a pagan father. He received his initial schooling mainly in Latin literature, and he earned his living as a teacher in Carthage, Rome, and Milan. He joined the Manichaeans for several years, but was eventually disillusioned by the movement. After a period of skepticism, he was converted to Christianity by St. Ambrose and established a monastic community. In 391, he was ordained a priest at Hippo, becoming bishop there in 395.
Augustine believed in the importance of a single, unified Christian Church. He developed a theory of sin, grace, and ... "
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St.Madeleine or St. Mary Magdalene, 2002.
Description and discussion of the French church, St. Mary Magdalene.
2,900 words (approx. 11.6 pages), 8 sources, $ 106.95
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St.Madeleine or St. Mary Magdalene is the most colossal and dignified church in the village of France, called Vezelay, which is a work of Romanesque architecture. It is one of the most profound Romanesque churches built in the 12th century with the then traditional style of sculpture and architecture.
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St. Thomas Aquinas & St Augustine, 2006.
A discussion regarding St. Thomas Aquinas versus St Augustine on the responsibilities of the state and the responsibilities of the ruler.
1,914 words (approx. 7.7 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 61.95
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This paper discusses how the Hebrew Scriptures were produced from the traditions of the ancient Israeli people, and that these scriptures fused moral, along with political injunctions as to how the state should create a just as well as a holy society, and defined the responsibilities of the leaders in relation to the people, as well as defined the citizen's relationship to the state. The paper goes on to say that Christianity, which is derived from Judaism, was spawned during a different political and historical point in Israeli history. The paper reviews how both the theologians St. Augustine and St. Thomas Aquinas, when examining the responsibilities of the state, the ruler and the ruled in the Christian world, would also offer two different portraits of this judicial relationship, in attempting to reconcile scriptural prescriptions about correct behavior.
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"However, in the Gospel According to St. Matthew, Jesus says: "Render unto Caesar the things which are Caesar's, and unto God the things that are God's" (Matthew 22:21) In other words, the purpose of religion is not to concern itself with the worldly affairs of the here and now, but the world to come. Jesus frequently implies that there is a dichotomy between the morals and values of the ruling state and the true values of a very different world above. The second beatitude of the "Sermon on the Mount" is one of Jesus' most famous: "Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth." (Matthew 5:4) The meek that do not rule on earth will rule later on, and the rules that govern the world will be forever altered after the Day of Judgment. St. Paul reinforces this flesh and spirit divide in his Epistle to the Galatians: "For the whole law is fulfilled in one word, even in this: Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself." (Galatians 5:14) In other words, the true law of the land is spiritual, not the formally codified laws pertaining to ruling a state found in the Hebrew Bible. This is why Paul preaches against Christians observing the rules that Jews were bound by, such as circumcision. Christ had supplanted such old, physical laws. The laws of the world were of less concern than the inner laws of one's spiritual life."
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St. Teresa of Avila in Joan Osborn's "St. Teresa", 1999.
Review of the lyrics, historical accuracy and content of Joan Osborn's song "St. Teresa" with a look at the actual life of the St. Teresa herself.
1,130 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 8 sources, $ 39.95
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This paper is a historical song review that compares the lyrics of Joan Osborne song, "St. Teresa", to the actual events in the life of St. Teresa, the 16th century Spanish nun. The author looks at the lyrics, the historical context, the artist, and the works of the saint herself.
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"The song St. Teresa by Joan Osborne on her 1995 album, Relish, is rather vague at a glance. The song begins in a street corner describing a woman and her child and moves into a mystical theme involving Saint Teresa. Osborne sings begins in first person, but shifts between what seems to be several characters in the song. St. Teresa, according to the songwriter herself, is actually about the women she saw from her window selling drugs on the corner through the night, their young children in tow. This scene was marked by a striking contrast between the innocence and purity of the children and the little crime, Osborne 17. Osborne?s vision of the absolute beauty and devastating abomination of mankind was liken to that of the saints? visions from God, especially that of Saint Teresa of Avila . Osborne takes on the voice of the saint, the sinner, and the omnipotent observer in the lyrics of St. Teresa."
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S. Anderson's "Winesburg, Ohio" and M. Le Sueur's "Salute to Spring"., 1994.
This paper compares the fictional American worlds created by Sherwood Anderson in "Winesburg, Ohio", a more personal 1910s view ,and Meridel Le Sueur in "Salute to Spring", a more political 1930s view .
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 2 sources, $ 47.95
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"This study will compare the worlds described by Sherwood Anderson in "Winesburg, Ohio" and Meridel Le Sueur in "Salute to Spring". The study will consider how these two novels help the reader to understand the similarities and differences between the two periods covered---the early 1900s of Anderson's book (his work was first published in 1919) and the 1930s of Le Sueur's book (first published in 1940).
The basic difference between the two worlds is a political one. Anderson's book has a timeless quality which aims to shine light on the human condition as it might exist in any era. Anderson intends to show how most people are incapable of or unwilling to express themselves in any emotionally, psychologically or spiritual significant way, or simply do not find the encouragement or opportunity to do so. Anderson's ... "
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St. Francis's Rule and St. Benedict's Rule, 2004.
A comparison and analysis of these two Christian rules, which explain how one should live one's life.
1,459 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 48.95
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Both the Rule of St. Francis and the Rule of St. Benedict pertain to how to live a life in chastity and how to live a life with God. The major rules of both focus on the foundations of a life in being a God?s servant, particularly the apostolic way of life and that of belonging in a monastery. This paper explores these two rules and compares their major points.
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"Though both rules focuses on the same principles of putting God in everything and that everything must be subservient to God, they however generally differ in the characteristics that they were implemented. St. Francis?s rules were highly set in terms of practice. Their implementation were more of severity in character especially on matters regarding appropriating temporal things to one?s self."
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"The Confessions of St. Augustine", 2007.
A review of St. Augustine's autobiography, "The Confessions of St. Augustine".
2,169 words (approx. 8.7 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 67.95
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This paper discusses the life of St. Augustine and particularly focuses on his autobiography entitled "The Confessions of St. Augustine". The paper begins by describing Augustine's life before his conversion to Christianity and his journey to God. The paper then describes St. Augustine's book as a spiritual autobiography and a series of meditations upon how the author believes he came to be led to the path of God.
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"Augustine also attempts to rationalize his devotion to the Manicheans, a competing sect, by explaining that now he knows what real love for God feels like, he sees what seemed real to be transient: "the fantasies of the Manicheans were not in any way like thee as thou hast spoken to me now. They were simply fantastic and false. In comparison to them the actual bodies which we see with our fleshly sight, both celestial and terrestrial, are far more certain." (III.VI.10) Without God's help, however, Augustine even sees all of his later success in law as meaningless, and as unguided. Even good aspects of the world before his conversion, like God's creation of human beings, were filtered through his desire for either approval or sex, rather than an appreciation of God."
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Two ?Saints?: Dorothy Day and St. Augustine, 2002.
This paper discusses the commitment to God of St. Augustine and Catholic Worker Movement leader Dorothy Day as presented in the books "The Confessions of St. Augustine" translated by John K. Ryan and "Dorothy Day: A Radical Devotion" by Robert Coles.
1,430 words (approx. 5.7 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 47.95
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This paper explains that Catholic Worker Movement leader Dorothy Day and St. Augustine may be separated by years, but they are brother and sister in their joy and passion for life, for God, and for serving their Lord to the best of their abilities. The paper relates that Day question God throughout her life but found the answers in her work, in her strong commitment, and her relationship with God. The author believes that while Dorothy Day has not been raised to sainthood by the Church, she is certainly a saint in her own right and deserves a place beside St. Augustine.
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"By sharing their writings and really their souls with their readers, both Day and St. Augustine not only show their beliefs ? they are actually perpetuating them. Those who read their stories cannot help but be touched by these devout people and the path they chose to worship and share their worship. They are more than believers; they are doers, for they dedicated their lives to following the path of God, and leading others down that path to joy and salvation. One of the things that really stand out in their wittings is their passion and commitment to what they are doing, and their passion and commitment in life. As they share their joy with others, they not only transform others' lives, they transform their own, and that is one of the things that helps their stories ring so true, and become so influential in the eyes of readers."
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Confessions by St. Augustine, 2007.
This paper discusses salvation as the path towards goodness and looks at the purpose of humanity in life in "Confessions" by St. Augustine.
1,838 words (approx. 7.4 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 58.95
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This paper centers its discussion and analysis on St. Augustine's "Confessions," discussing in detail its dominant theme of "salvation as God's grace to humanity". The writer assumes the position that, according to St. Augustine, salvation is the path towards goodness and determines the purpose of humanity in life. The writer discusses in detail, with evidences from the "Confessions," how this thesis is proven in accordance to St Augustine's experiences and eventual conversion to being a Christian. The writer concludes that, ultimately, "Confessions" tells its readers that Salvation is the primary mover, influence, and factor that drive humanity to the path of goodness, whether this is prescribed by Christianity, or by St Augustine himself.
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Introduction
"Men are born with Sin"
Only God can save humanity from sin through good works
Conclusion
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"For St Augustine, humanity must not only surrender itself to God's will by acknowledging its inherent sinfulness, but it must also ask for God's mercy for this reason alone (inherent sinfulness of humanity). And because humanity's sinfulness is inherent, every individual on earth is subject to God's will and mercy, in the same way that every individual becomes a sinful individual because of the original sin, and, as posited by St Augustine earlier, by humanity's propensity to commit sins."
"For this section, the thought, "Men are born with Sins" is proven as an inherent and inevitable quality of humanity: it is inherent because humans are born with sin (i.e., the original sin), and it is inevitable because St Augustine believed that humans cannot not commit sins. Thus, in order to absolve the self from this inherent and inevitable nature of humanity's sinfulness, St Augustine recommended seeking God's mercy and following His will."
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St. John's Wort, 2007.
A discussion of the uses and side effects of using St. John's Wort to treat depression in adults.
1,194 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 40.95
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This paper discusses depression in adults and the use of St. John's Wort as a treatment. The paper begins by describing the pathophysiology, signs and symptoms of depression in adults. It then discusses the use of St. John's Wort - the mechanism of action and how its use affects the health problem at the cellular and organ system level. The paper concludes by discussing side effects of using St. John's Wort, its cost and toxicity.
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Description Of The Pathophysiology Of Depression In Adults
Signs And Symptoms Of Depression
Prognosis For Individual: Disability/Death
What Specific Cellular And Organ System Changes Occur?
Most Common Theories About The Health Problem
Complications Of Depression
Using St. John's Wort For Depression: Mechanism Of Action
How The Drugs Mode Of Action Resolves Of Affects The Health Problem At The Cellular And Organ System Level?
Side Effects That Can Occur
Pregnancy Classification
Toxicity
Cost Of A One Months Supply
Most Common Dosage In Generic And Name Brand If Available
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"Research, at present, is inconclusive. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) conducted a 3-year study of 336 patients with major depression of moderate severity. The study randomly assigned patients to an 8-week trial. One-third of patients received a uniform dose of St. John's Wort, another third a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) commonly prescribed for depression, and the final group received a placebo. The study participants who responded positively were followed for an additional 18 weeks. At the end of the first phase of the study, participants were measured on two scales, one for depression and one for overall functioning. There was no significant difference in rate of response for depression, but the scale for overall functioning was better for the antidepressant than for either St. John's Wort or placebo. ("Depression," 2000, National Institute of Health)"
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St. Francis of Assisi, 2004.
A discussion on whether St. Francis of Assisi was a heretic.
825 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 29.95
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This examines the life and ministry of St. Francis of Assisi to determine whether he was a heretic. St. Francis of Assisi was named the patron saint of ecologists by Pope John Paul II in 1983 due to his love of animals and all creation. It looks at how some may argue that St. Francis of Assisi was a heretic, since they have trouble accepting the concept that he blessed all creations, including animals, although most people believe that St. Francis was a gentle man who loved all creations and worked at being a peacemaker.
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Introduction
Lover of All Creation
Worship Style
Poverty and Socialism
Religious Viewpoints
Equivocation
Crusades
Conclusion
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"Many religious orders feel that when statements or beliefs that are known lies are ignored, the silence will eventually lead to a perception of fact. There have been ?small variations on the thinking of the early church and the truths Jesus proclaimed, and presently there are some denominations that would label St. Francis of Assisi a heretic, one who worshipped nature rather than the Creator of nature simply on the grounds of his words ?Brother Sun, Sister Moon? (www.soulfoodministry.org/docs/English/WalkWithJesusSixthWeek.htm).? These orders believe followers are duty bound to break down barriers and differences with the truth."
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St. John's Wort, 2004.
This paper discusses the herbal supplement of St. John's Wort.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 31.95
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The writer presents a general overview of St. John's Wort. The writer looks at the effectiveness of the use of this herbal supplement. The paper studies the dosage and side effects of using St. John's Wort. In this article, the writer discusses the use of herbal supplements. The writer points to research indicating that the use of St. John's Wort in order to fight depression has not been validated.
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"One of every three American adults regularly uses herbal supplements including both St. John's Wort and saw palmetto, the two most popular supplements in use today. St. John's Wort, just a few short years ago, was little more than an obscure weed growing wild in North America. Today, as Schardt has commented, St. John's Wort is one of the most common and popular 'feel-good' herbal supplements. Millions of people take it as a natural way of fighting depression. However as this brief ... "
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St. Augustine of Hippo, 2006.
This paper discusses St. Augustine of Hippo (354 to 430 A.D.) and his conversion to Christianity.
815 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 29.95
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This paper explains that, in 386 A.D., St. Augustine of Hippo experienced a penultimate life-changing event which resulted in his conversion to Christianity and ended his hedonistic lifestyle. The author points out that this conversion to the faith and tenets of Christianity led St. Augustine to attack a number of humanistic and secular organizations, which were very influential in Europe during the latter years of the Roman Empire. The paper concludes that the conversion of St. Augustine literally opened the proverbial door to much human experience and thought in matters of religion and theology and paved the way for many influential religious and philosophical thinkers that followed him.
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"In Book 11, Chapter 26 of his Confessions, St. Augustine discusses the concept of time which during the early years of Christianity was viewed as an extension of God Himself. He writes that, "It would appear to me that time is simply an extension, though what it is an extension of I have no idea. I begin to wonder if it is perhaps an extension of the mind itself." It should be noted that without his conversion to Christianity, St. Augustine would never have been capable of such deep thought, for what he is attempting to say is that the power of God extends into infinity with time being a mere extension of His power."
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St. Augustine: Divine Grace and Free Will, 2007.
An in-depth look at the major doctrinal dispute between divine grace and free will, focusing on the teaching of St. Augustine.
5,814 words (approx. 23.3 pages), 11 sources, APA, $ 139.95
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This paper reviews, discusses and analyzes the teachings of St. Augustine. The paper reports that the teachings of St. Augustine expounded upon the relationship between the Divine Grace and human free will and the influence both have on the achievement of individual human salvation. According to the paper, Pelagius was St. Augustine's biggest rival, teaching that Divine Grace was not the sole necessity for achieving salvation.
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"God has decreed that we are all sinners, but even this condition is a result of a free choice made by Adam and Eve when they committed the original sin. In choosing to sin, the first man and first woman were undertaking truly momentous decision. Rather than accept that which was freely given to them - a beautiful and eternal paradise - they chose to question, and therefore to sin against God. By their choice in the beginning, all humanity was condemned to a life outside Eden, one that necessarily entailed sin. It is like the case of a man who chooses to emigrate from the country of his birth knowing that, once his decision is made, he can never return. He makes his choice, takes with him his wife, and goes to another country. The two have children in that country, and forever afterwards, their descendents are now citizens of that place. Those descendents can, of course, choose to change their habitations at some future date, even possibly deciding to return to the land from which they originally came, but they can never pick up from where their ancestors left off. It is possible, in fact, that the land, or nation, from which their forebears emigrated might no longer exist. At the very least, the position of their family in that country would have changed. It is the same with humankind and the Paradise that was Eden.
"Augustine viewed his own personal conversion as an act of Free Will. All his life, he had been faced with real choices in regard to his thoughts and actions. Throughout his youth, he had chosen to ignore the Path of God, and to follow false philosophies and indulge the pleasures of the flesh. The other choice - to accept Christ's teachings - was always open to him yet, until he consciously made it, could not possibly furnish any stimulus for change in his way of living. St. Augustine explains his discovery in Against the Manicheans"
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