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Tasting Temptation, 2002.
A discussion of the role of temptation within the context of the play, "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight" and the novel, "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien.
1,003 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 35.95
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This paper describes how "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight" and the "Fellowship of the Ring" are both literary pieces which show how a character can be tempted by the necessity for survival and the desire for self-pleasure. It examines how being devoted to their quests Sir Gawain and Frodo are often ignorant of enticements and often obliged to settle according to the situation and of all the great hurdles that they face on their quests, none is as imposing as that of temptation. Both characters eventually fall from grace and give in to temptation but don?t stay damned by their actions because they rely on faith to guide and redeem.
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"Medieval literature often utilizes its characters to depict the consequences of human nature; moreover, medieval literature focuses on the fragility and power of the determined individual. In the Fellowship of the Ring and Sir Gawain, the main characters strive to retain their reputations while facing challenges which force them to encounter evil in the visage of nature, the supernatural and man. They have to attempt to succeed in rising above their human (and hobbit) driven tendencies to rely on instinct over integrity. Perhaps the greatest testament to the will of Frodo Baggins and Sir Gawain is their resilience and optimism."
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The Temptation of Christ, 2007.
A look at the story of the temptation of Christ through a review of the Gospels.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 51.95
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This paper discusses how the temptation of Christ is a complete story with an introduction, three trials and an ending. It looks at how, even though temptation is a short passage, it has many layers that can be revealed upon analysis. By comparing and contrasting texts regarding the temptation, we can gain a better understanding of the spiritual and literal meanings behind the text. This paper serves as an analysis of "Matthew 4: 1-11" in light of the other instances of the temptation in other texts. It supports the thesis that the temptation serves as a means to authenticate Jesus for the rest of the stories found in the Gospels.
Outline:
Writers and Structure
Symbolism
The Challenge
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"In the version found in Luke, Satan presents a vision of the Kingdoms of the world. This detail is left out in the Matthew version and the reader assumes that it is the physical length as far as the eye can see. In Luke we find that Satan has offered so much more. We also find in the Luke version that Satan claims to have been given the kingdoms of the earth. However, he never tells from whom he acquired them. We do not know if Satan is lying at this point, or if this is another expression of the supremacy of heaven, the Kingdom of God, over the physical kingdom, the Kingdom of man. One might also note that Satan offers Jesus the kingdoms (plural) rather than the Kingdom (Singular). This implies divided nations full of strife and conflict, rather than a unified nation living in harmony . This is an important detail in understanding the state of the world at the time. "
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Of God and Temptation, 2003.
An essay on God and his relation to the concept of temptation. This paper debates whether or not God initiated temptation and, consequently, sin, alluding to the possibility of a malevolent god.
1,313 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 44.95
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This essay is actually written in a fairly satirical tone, pointing out contradictions in the "infallible" Bible, as well as contradictions in God's allegedly perfect character using Christian rhetoric and quotations from the Bible itself.
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"Although Genesis 3:4-5 (?The serpent said to the woman, ?Surely you will not die, for God knows that when you eat from it your eyes will open and you will be like divine beings who know good and evil.?) tells us that the serpent tempted Eve to eat the apple, isn?t it true that God tempted Adam and Eve first? If there were no Tree of Knowledge for Adam and Eve to be tempted with, then there would be no concept of temptation, no sin, and no damnation. There would also be no malice, no murder, no hatred, no theft, no bigotry, no rape, no war, no crime and nothing else that could even be perceived as a negative action, because if there was no sin, then none of the aforementioned would even exist."
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Temptation, 2004.
This paper discusses temptation and its relationship to sin.
2,925 words (approx. 11.7 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 103.95
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In this article the writer examines temptation and looks at its relationship to sin. The writer discusses the general context of sin and also looks at related issues. In this paper, the nature of temptation and its origins are discussed. The writer looks at Adam and Eve. The Pauline doctrine of conscience is also examined. In addition, the writer discusses views of St. Augustine.
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"Subsumed within the general context of sin are any number of related issues among which temptation may well be prominent. Temptation relates to sin as will be demonstrated in this report because it must invariably precede the commission of a wrong of such significance and substance as to earn the name of sin. According to Karl Menninger, sin refers to some type of transgression. Indeed Menninger states that sin is transgression of the law of God, disobedience of the divine will, moral failure. Of necessity therefore there ... "
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"The Last Temptation of Christ", 2000.
Comparison between the life of Jesus in the Bible and the life of Jesus in the movie "The Last Temptation of Christ" - and the implications of the movie on Christianity and faith.
1,751 words (approx. 7.0 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 56.95
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In this paper, the author reviews the life of Jesus as laid out in the Bible and compares it the character of Jesus in the movie, "The Last Temptation of Christ". The paper shows that the differences in the movie from the Bible are intriguing and they force a person of any religion, but especially Christianity, to rethink their beliefs and question their faith. The paper shows how Jesus in the movie is protrayed as an ordinary man, able to sin, while Jesus of the Bible is considered pure and incapable of sin.
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"Christianity began with one man, Jesus of Nazareth, between 4 B.C.E. and 29 A.D. Since the time of Jesus, his story has been spread by the dedication of passionate believers, making Christianity one of the dominant world religions. Today, the Christian faith accounts for approximately 34% of people in the world and an overwhelming 86% in the United States. The Last Temptation of Christ serves two purposes in reguards to followers of Christ. First, on the surface, it gives an account of Jesus? life. Secondly, it?s most significant purpose is to challenge Christians to take a good look at their beliefs, and question the validity of the very foundations on which they build their lives. This second purpose is most clearly portrayed in a scene between Jesus and Paul, and its meaning can be applied not only to Christians but also to people of all religions and personal beliefs."
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Milton and Temptation, 2003.
An analysis of how John Milton uses theme of temptation in three poems.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 39.95
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This paper looks at how Milton uses the theme of temptation in various ways in the poems "Paradise Lost", "Paradise Regained" and "Samson Agostines". It looks at his use of the characters of Satan, Eve, Adam, Jesus and Samson, all based on biblical sources.
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"The act of temptation is used in various ways by Milton in two epic poems "Paradise Lost" and "Paradise Regained" and in the dramatic poem "Samson Agostines". Milton uses temptation in an unfavorable sense such as Satan enticing Eve to commit an evil act ..."
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"The Last Temptation of Christ", 2008.
An analysis of the role of Mary Magdalene in the film "The Last Temptation of Christ," by Martin Scorcese.
1,582 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 51.95
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This paper examines the dualistic roles of spirituality and sensuality for Mary Magdalene in the film "The Last Temptation of Christ," by Martin Scorcese. It shows how the central role of Mary Magdalene provides a realistic balance of spiritual and sensual in the male characters of this film, uniting the human and divine elements within the male characters of Scorcese's controversial film.
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"In conclusion, the character Mary Magdalene provides the key link to dualistic roles of sensuality and spirituality in Martin Scorcese's The Last Temptation of Christ. Throughout the film Scorcese constructs Mary's character as a symbol of earthly desire and the inner workings of spirituality that unite man with God. By advocating the realities of Christ's desire for Mary, the film portrays her as a woman that has seen the horrors of sexual sublimation, but it is tempered through Christ's equally excessive spirituality. This is the unity between man and woman that is made possible by Mary's major role in the film as the balance between heaven and Earth. This is how Mary represents the balance of Sensuality and spirituality within the last Temptation of Christ by martin Scorcese."
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"The Last Temptation of Christ", 2004.
A review of the novel and film "The Last Temptation of Christ".
2,450 words (approx. 9.8 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 74.95
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This paper discusses the furor surrounding the release of the film and novel "The Last Temptation of Christ" and points to a strange complicity between the sacred and taboo. The paper shows how novels and movies with a religious theme often create their own marketing by the controversy that surrounds their release. The writer also explores the issue of spirutality and religion in literature in general.
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"The public reception of controversial works, specifically those deemed blasphemous or heretical, is paradoxical because the very works that attract such criticism and censure are often deeply religious. In the case of Nikos Kazantzakis 1955 novel, The Last Temptation of Christ, and the subsequent film adaptation directed by Martin Scorsese, the allegedly blasphemous work illustrated the contradictory, but true, nature of the public reception of controversial works. Scorsese?s film invited criticism for representing Jesus as a struggling man ? in essence, as a human. The film explores Christ?s humanity as well as his divinity, and in doing so illustrates his final infallibility."
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Temptation in 'Paradise Lost' and 'Absalom and Achitophel', 2006.
A comparison between Milton's 'Paradise Lost' and Dryden's 'Absalom and Achitophel'.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 1 source, $ 26.95
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This paper discusses how both Milton's 'Paradise Lost' and Dryden's 'Absalom and Achitophel' reflect similar methods in showing the temptation of their characters. Though numerous similarities exist, the temptation scenes from the poems seem to be most common in two ways: the techniques and language used by both tempters the serpent and Achitophel and the actions and reactions of the tempted characters, Absalom and Eve. The bath further discusses how during both of these the use of Biblical description and language as well as commentary on God's word is also present in both.
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"Through the examination and comparison of these areas it is easy to establish the connection in pervasive and effective verse incorporated into both poems. Both Achitophel and the serpent are highly persuasive during the temptations. Both call upon the vanity of their subject, calling them royal names and flattering them."
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Taste Chinese Food, Taste Chinese Culture, 2003.
An overview of how to organise a Chinese function from the planning stage to the execution of the function itself.
3,243 words (approx. 13.0 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 93.95
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This paper looks at the planning of a Chinese function as part of a university assignment. It summarises the whole function from pre-planning, organization until the end production, taking into consideration marketing and finances as well as the catering. It examines how the students demonstrated that they can employ supervisory skills through the planning, organization and production of a function,through the use of practical and technical skills and by the interpretation of the Food and Beverage Control Cycle through the application of the principles and procedures to a practical situation.
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Introduction
Pre-Planning
Approach to Setting Objectives
Strategy for Achieving Objectives
Analysis of:
Marketing Considerations
Financial Considerations
Catering Considerations
Evaluate Function Failures and Overcome Difficulties
Conclusion
Bibliography
Appendix 1 Pre-Planning Function Menu
Appendix 2 ?Taste Chinese Food, Taste Chinese Culture? Function Menu
Appendix 3 Handling Complaints
Appendix 4 Blueprinting of the Function.
Appendix 5 Service Procedures
Appendix 6 The Failures of Each Co-Ordinator
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"A comparison of competitive catering services reveals trends in private party formats, cuisine menus, theme and entertainment concepts. Competitive business can often provide valuable information to new and developing operations. Although competition wasn?t a major problem for the function operation because of the nature of this function- it is a university assessment. The consideration of the competition should not be ignored to help to maintain the function to be better and professional. Group 1 chose Chinese food and Group 2 chose Moroccan food. These 2 groups had exactly same location, facilities and support from the university teachers, and the 2 groups targets on the same customers- university students, lecturers, university staff, their own family and friends etc."
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The Temptations of Jesus, 2006.
A discussion of the temptations of Jesus in the desert, as described by the gospels.
1,916 words (approx. 7.7 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 61.95
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This paper examines the temptations of Jesus in the desert, as described by the gospels and how it can be viewed from the human and divine perspective. Furthermore the paper discusses how it can be an inspiration for Christians to withstand temptation in the way that Christ did and how the temptations can also be seen within the context of the world in which it was written, as well as from the perspective of Christianity today.
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"The imagery of the desert is interpreted in several ways (1). It could for example signify loneliness, remoteness, or a place where devils reside. In the context of Christ's ministry, the desert was usually where Jesus went to be alone and to pray. It is then here that Satan brought three temptations to Christ. These addressed three particular areas of human and spiritual life. Satan focused on the weakness of Christ's human nature, while Jesus on the other hand used the inner spiritual strength given by God to overcome the temptations."
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Judgment of Taste, 2002.
Compares theories of judgment of taste as set forth by philosophers David Hume and Immanuel Kant.
1,062 words (approx. 4.2 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 37.95
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Both Immanuel Kant and David Hume hold that community, rather than merely individual response, plays a major role in the judgment of taste. Both Kant and Hume also hold that any single individual's judgment of taste is not superior over another's. The paper explains that for there to be a meaningful definition of "judgment of taste," there must be some measure which transcends limited comparisons between individual judgment. For these two philosophers, the author finds, this measure is in part in the thing being presented and perceived and in part in the community of individuals doing the perceiving and responding. Nevertheless, the paper shows that the best their grand thinking achieves is that judgment of taste is achieved only through some sort of positive consensus won by an object over a long period of time and, preferably, over several cultures as well. It argues that the fact that the works they refer to are exclusively by white European males does not support the argument about the importance of cross-cultural judgment.
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"Still, even in such ideal circumstances, the individual will simply never be free of the "interest" which works to prejudice the individual's judgment on both the conscious and unconscious levels. If individual prejudice could be eliminated, of course, there would be no need for the philosophers to rely on the "community" aspect of the judgment of taste. The basis of this community aspect is a consensus, however Kant and Hume dress it up. If a work of art, for example, endures through generations and even centuries as an admired piece of work, as one which impresses the mind and stirs the emotions, then it can be said to have achieved a superior judgment of taste from the community."
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Children and Habits, Tastes and Consumption, 2008.
This paper researches what control or agency children have in the construction of their own habits, tastes and consumption, focusing in particular on the United Kingdom.
5,042 words (approx. 20.2 pages), 18 sources, APA, $ 127.95
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Many of the same forces that are driving globalization are also fueling new interest in what childhood developmental differences exist among different countries in an effort to better understand how these differences may affect interpersonal relationships and social patterns in increasingly multicultural societies. While it is reasonable to assume that children all over the world share many of the same wants, needs and desires, it is also reasonable to assume that there are some fundamental differences that exist concerning what control or agency these children have in the construction of their own habits, tastes and consumption patterns as well. To identify these differences and determine their impact on modern societies, this paper provides a review of the relevant peer-reviewed and scholarly literature with a specific focus on the United Kingdom as well as an examination of these issues as they relate to other countries in North America, Europe and Southeast Asia as well. A summary of the research and salient findings are presented in the conclusion.
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Introduction
Review and Discussion
Cultural Influences of the Development of Individual Habits, Tastes and Consumption Patterns
Implications for Control or Agency of Children's Tastes and Habits.
Conclusion
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"In their book, 'The Politics of Consumption, Daunton and Hilton' (2001) report that consumption patterns that involve children have been the source of increasing attention in recent years: 'The status of individual goods has inspired particular moral critiques. Goods have been criticized for undermining control of the self such as alcohol, tobacco and other narcotics. Goods themselves may be morally acceptable, but the way in which they are produced, by non-free or sweated labour, may be the cause of moral and political complaint. And goods have been criticized when consumed by particular sections of the community, such as by children or by those who have inspired 'moral panics'' (p. 3). According to these authors, 'Within the modern state, the history of consumer politics and citizenship can be better understood as the history of the rights and duties which societies and individuals attach to consumption' (Daunton & Hilton, 2001, p. 13). Indeed, globalization is being driven by such consumption patterns and it is reasonable to assert that as children in the emerging nations of the world gain access to the material goods enjoyed by their counterparts in more affluent societies, their perceptions of what is good and bad will be swayed as well. As these authors put it, 'It is not so much a history of how consumer rights have been constructed and incorporated into state-sanctioned notions of citizenship, but a history of how rights and duties, the central pillars of liberal citizenship, have been constantly redefined in their relationship to consumption' (Daunton & Hilton, 2001, p. 13)."
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"Temptations of St. Ed & Brother S", 2002.
An analysis of Monastic traditions using Bargon's nove: "Temptations of St. Ed &Brother S".
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 2 sources, $ 26.95
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This is a book report based on Bargon's novel: "Temptations of St. Ed &Brother S And The Monastic Tradition". The three elements of medieval Christian monasticism that are evident in Bergon's novel are: the temptations of the flesh, conflict within the community of monks or between monks and Church hierarchy, and the choice that must be made between service and solitude.
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"Five Temptations Of A CEO: A Leadership Fable", 2002.
A review of the book, "Five Temptations Of A CEO: A Leadership Fable", by Patrick Lencioni.
845 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 30.95
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This paper examines the book, "Five Temptations Of A CEO: A Leadership Fable", by Patrick Lencioni, about a young CEO who, while attending his first annual board review, feels that he is failing but does not know how to cope with the situation. It looks at how the author uses his talent to bring to us the complexities involved in the role of a leader and also the problems that occur with teamwork. It analyzes how the book focuses on the leadership qualities essential for any leader/CEO to acquire, as well as the five temptations that are usually responsible for the fall of any leader.
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"In this book, Andrew O?Brien is the main character, who happens to be the CEO of a technology company. He has a strange encounter with an unexpected mentor on a train the night prior to his annual meeting with the board of directors. He is in trouble but cannot understand why. This is where the mentor Charlie comes in and guides him through the five temptations that often bring trouble to ambitious executives. The five temptations are as follows, choosing status over results, choosing popularity over accountability, choosing certainty over clarity, choosing harmony over productive conflict and choosing invulnerability over trust. This book proves to be an effective fable because it does an excellent job in teaching its reader about the moral lessons behind each temptation."
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