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Traditional Jewish Marriage, 2006.
This paper describes the beliefs and process of a traditional Jewish marriage.
2,790 words (approx. 11.2 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 83.95
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This paper explains that Judaism believes that marriage is the ideal state of existence; a man without a wife or a woman without a husband is incomplete. The author points out that the marriage ceremony is based on the rules of transfer of property or of rights in antiquity including the woman accepting a ring or something of value from the man thus indicating her acceptance of the terms of the marriage. The paper explores the mischnah, "But if he has children, he may abstain from procreation, but he may not abstain from having a wife", and several other quotations from the Old Testament.
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"From the era of the Talmud up to the enlightenment, social association of the sexes was usually restricted, and within Orthodox Jewish communities today, these social restrictions are still in force. Matrimonial engagements were commonly brought about by a third person, usually a professional match-maker, called a shadchan, and the process is called Shidduchim. The shadchan received a brokerage-fee fixed by law, most often this was a small percentage of the dowry, which was paid by either or both of the parties at the wedding or shortly thereafter.'
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Traditional Muslim and Jewish Women, 2004.
This paper discusses the role of women in traditional Muslim and Jewish cultures.
815 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 29.95
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This paper explains that there are many similarities in the roles of traditional Muslim and Jewish women because both groups of women have their roots in strongly patriarchal societies in which social interaction is dominated by males, but there is a distinct difference between them in terms of cultural and political factors. The author points out that politics and religious fundamentalism play an important role in determining the role of women in Muslim countries. The paper stresses that, throughout the world, there has been a drive towards implementing equality for women, especially in Third World countries where male-dominated cultural systems remain central to the problems facing women today.
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"However, one must be mindful not to overly simplify the clarification of this cultural norm and paint a stereotypical picture that might be at variance with the truth. Some scholars and commentators would disagree that the above image of discrimination against Muslim women is always generally true. They state that the situation is complex, the degree of discrimination varies between different countries, and that it is determined by a vast array of different factors."
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Jewish Dating and Marriage, 2001.
A look at the changes in Jewish marriages and dating as a result of increased Westernization and changing lifestyles.
1,090 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 7 sources, $ 38.95
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This paper discusses Jewish dating and marriage in the larger context of Western society, legal framework and cultural and religious laws and customs and provides some examples of how these have changed.
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"Jews today are faced with the challenge of reconciling the liberal beliefs of an increasingly wide worldview, their personal emotions, and their family and personal traditions with Orthodox views of dating and marriage. A small religious-ethnic minority, the Jews have depended upon families to transmit a strong sense of identity across the generations and to withstand the allure of assimilation into majority religions or cultures."
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"The Jewish Way in Love & Marriage" ( Maurice Lamm ), 1996.
Critical review of work on Jewish teachings, traditions & practices of love & marriage in cultural, ethical & religious contexts.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 4 sources, $ 47.95
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" Maurice Lamm in his book The Jewish Way in Love and Marriage is writing for a specific community to explain Jewish teachings on love and marriage and how they are based on traditions found in the Bible. These principles have been applied throughout Jewish history, and while this is certainly not the first book on these issues, it is a readable book produced for the contemporary Jewish community and in terms that link these doctrines to many of the larger social issues raised in society today. The book is written not for every Jewish community but for the American Jewish community of this period of time. Jewishness is always conceived in terms of a community setting, indicating how the individual may fit into that community, serve its needs, and gain strength from it at the same time. Judaism is a religion that needs explanation and a linkage with Jewish history as an.."
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"The Jewish Way in Love and Marriage" by Maurice Lamm, 1993.
A critical review of the work arguing for the survival of traditional Jewish marital relationships as the most worthwhile and resilient.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 1 source, $ 55.95
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"Maurice Lamm, in The Jewish Way in Love & Marriage, argues for the survival of the traditional Jewish marriage as the most worthwhile and resilient form of marriage offered in this tumultuous modern world:
This book will set forth one answer [to the question,"How do you make a marriage work in this modern world?"] that has succeeded in outliving every attack on the institution of marriage since the dawn of civilization. That answer, the Jewish answer, is alive and well today. It is not foolproof, nor is it appropriate for every person in every circumstance. It is not just a biblical demand; it is engraved in the scheme of creation, and it will last forever (xiii).
Lamm makes a convincing argument that the Jewish way of
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Catholic & Jewish Marriages, 1999.
Describes & compares ceremonies, beliefs and purposes.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 4 sources, $ 55.95
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"This paper discusses the institution of marriage and its associated ceremonies within the Catholic and Jewish faiths. Almost every human society recognizes at least one form of matrimonial contract, binding couples together, most often in order to found families, and most religions offer ceremonies, customs, and rituals that recognize the establishment of these contracts. Catholicism and Judaism are no exceptions. The ways in which each celebrates and solemnizes marriage give indications of the similarities and contrasts between these two contrasting faiths.
Marriage, the contract between a man and a woman, often designed to establish and maintain a family, is a social arrangement found in societies throughout history. Especially in many Western societies, this contract is also viewed as a.."
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Jesus and the Jewish Traditions, 2005.
An examination of the different Jewish traditions that Jesus drew upon within his ministry.
3,665 words (approx. 14.7 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 101.95
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This paper examines how, with texts such as the Dead Sea Scrolls and a revised understanding of several wisdom texts, scholars have masterfully painted several different Jewish portraits of the man Jesus. The paper looks at how, despite the difficulties of determining the correct light in which to view the historical Jesus, the scholars draw upon three main Jewish traditions within Jesus' ministry: the Torah, the Messianic, and the Wisdom traditions. It shows how by further investigating Jesus' use of these Jewish traditions, one can better understand the historical Jesus, his context in first century Palestine and his self-understanding.
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"However, discovering the true, Jewish identity of Jesus is not a simple task. In his article, The Jewishness of Jesus: Facing Some Problems, Daniel J. Harrington identifies the problems with finding Jesus' true, Jewish identity. While he believes that several of the most basic facts about the Jewishness of Jesus cannot be doubted (i.e. he lived and died a Jew in Israel), simply placing the man Jesus within the context of the first century Palestinian Judaism is not enough to proclaim him a man of Jewish faith. During Jesus' time, there existed several religious and political sects within Palestine. Therefore, Harrington argues we can no longer speak of a normative Judaism, but instead the existence of several Judaisims. Realizing this, scholars began to ask which religious or political scene is the correct context to best understand the life of the Jewish man Jesus? In his book, Jesus and Judaism, Ed P. Sanders understood Jesus from the context of Jewish eschatology. Sanders focused on Jesus' actions in the temple and his spoken words concerning it. He also utilized scripture such as the books of Isaiah and Zechariah, which were highly popular during Jesus' time. Within this context, Jesus' public proclamations looked to the restoration of the temple and the Jewish people, and God's intervention would bring about a purified form of Judaism. "
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The Legalization of Gay Marriage in the United States The Legalization of Gay Marriage in the United States, 2006.
A discussion regarding the controversial issue of same sex marriage in the USA.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 0 sources, $ 44.95
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This paper discusses the long debated issue of gay marriage in the United States. This paper reports how proponents of the issue contend that same sex marriage is not about gay rights but about human rights. It further discusses how these individuals believe that gays in modern society have long been subjected to inequalities and a lack of support from the social order. The opponents of the gay marriage issue refer to a stereotypical framework for gays in general that suggests that gays are evil and dangerous to children.
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Secular Studies in Jewish Law, 1999.
A Halakhic analysis of the permissibility of secular studies within the confines of traditional Jewish law.
3,670 words (approx. 14.7 pages), 31 sources, $ 101.95
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This paper is a survey of sources in Jewish law from the earliest to the most modern on the topic of secular studies. Throughout the generations, there has been a serious legal debate as to the permissibility of the study of secular knowledge within the confines of traditional Jewish law (halakhah). The paper makes no judgment on either side. It is only a presentation of the sources and an analysis of the various opposing viewpoints on the issue. Earliest sources are from the Bible, latest sources from the 20th century.
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"For the modern Jew, the most engaging problem within Jewish law is, ironically, the question of what is not Jewish law, namely, secular knowledge and philosophy. The study of subjects such as mathematics, the sciences, the liberal arts, and the various trades and vocations, is indeed a challenging notion, given the understanding that the Torah (Old Testament) is the blueprint for all human behavior, and that its study is equal in importance and reward to all of the other precepts combined.[1] The Torah, in fact, seems to issue a formal warning against secular studies: ?This book of law [Torah] shall not depart out of your mouth; but you shall meditate therein day and night?-the study of Torah must be constant, leaving no time for other intellectual pursuits."
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Hindu Marriage, 2006.
An examination of the Hindu view of marriage as demonstrated through marriage customs and rituals.
1,155 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 39.95
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This paper examines the Hindu outlook on marriage as reflected in the elaborate traditions and rituals surrounding the marriage ceremony. Hindu marriage is further described as both an important means to foster love for the entire extended family, and as a means of spiritual growth for the couple. The three main parts of the marriage ceremony are described, including the pre-ceremony, the ceremony proper, and the conclusion of the ceremony. The author contends that the elaborateness of the rituals serve as a reminder of the importance of the marriage both to their families and the couples' own spiritual lives for the remainder of their union.
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"A Hindu marriage ceremony can be divided into three main parts: the pre-ceremony, the ceremony proper, and the conclusion of the ceremony. The pre-ceremony includes a reception that is held by the bride's parents for the groom and his parents at the entrance of the marriage hall. After this first reception, the bride's father meets the groom on the stage, and gives several presents to the couple. The daughter is then given away by the bride's parents (Hinduism.co.za). Pre-marriage ceremonies can also include Pair Pana (where sweets and gold coins are exchanged), and Milni (where sweets, ornaments and token money are exchanged) (Mypurohith). The bride's feet and palms are decorated with Mahendi before the ceremony (Vivaaha.org)."
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Miscegenation and Same-Sex Marriage: Gay is the New Black, 2005.
A legal and historical comparison of the battles for interracial marriage and same-sex marriage.
2,600 words (approx. 10.4 pages), 12 sources, APA, $ 78.95
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This paper draws legal and historical comparisons between the legal movement in the U.S. to overturn laws prohibiting interracial marriage and the current struggle to obtain equal marriage rights for lesbians and gays. Discussed is the debate between African-American leaders about whether gay rights are civil rights, historical prohibitions on marriage, high court rulings on marriage in the U.S., and reverse evasion laws.
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"The gay rights movement of the 1940's and 1950's was not framed as much as a battle for civil rights and the inclusion of social and sexual outlaws in mainstream society, as it was about easing the legal restrictions placed on these outlaws while maintaining a separatist culture. The movement was largely about the "politics of protection" - gays and lesbians protecting themselves from the state violence perpetrated against them in the forms of arrests and raids on their private spaces. Towards this end, gay and lesbian activists of this period worked, in some states successfully, to assert their expressive and associational rights. With respect to asserting their expressive rights, this was accomplished by repealing, in many states, sodomy laws that criminalized the sexual acts of consenting adult homosexuals (most of whom were gay men, as most of the laws did not contemplate sexual relations between two women) and obtaining the right to congregate in bars, clubs and social organizations without the constant threat of abuse and prosecution by law enforcement."
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Definitions for Marriage, 2008.
An examination of the history of marriage and the four possible types and definitions of marriage.
946 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 33.95
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This paper studies the definition of marriage in today's society. It looks at the history of marriage in order to show that the most accepted definition for marriage is between a man and a woman. The paper begins by defining and analyzing the four definitions of marriages. It then goes on to discuss which of the definitions is the best one in terms of society and acceptability.
Table of Contents:
Four Types of Marriages
Marriages Defined as Contracts
Social Definition of Marriage
Four Definitions of Marriage
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"Studying the four types of marriages plays an important role in defining marriage. Four types of marriages are monogamy, polygyny, polyandry, and group marriage. The most recognized marriage type is monogamy. Monogamy marriage is "an institution created by societies of various cultures to publicly announce a concrete union between two people" (Forms and Meanings). Polygyny means having one husband with many wives, while polyandry is having one wife and several husbands (Forms and Meanings). The fourth type of marriage is group marriages, which means having several husbands and several wives. All four types of marriages have existed in society without regard to technology or economics (Forms and Meanings). Looking back through history shows that group marriages and polygyny have existed in few cultures or societies. History does not discuss the meaning of marriage as two couples married to two couples nor does it say any where in history that marriage is between two people of the same sex. Homosexuality has been a problem in history, but it has never been recorded as marriage. Different rules for society or countries have existed when it comes to marriage, but most countries and cultures recognize that marriage is between one man and one woman even when families select the mates. In many countries including the United States, marriage is a binding contract."
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Geoffrey Chaucer's "Tales of Marriage", 2004.
This paper discusses three of Chaucer's tales, "The Wife of Bath," "The Merchant's Tale," and "The Franklin's Tale," to determine Chaucer's views on marriage, arguing that "The Franklin's Tale" suggests Chaucer's idea of an ideal marriage.
4,925 words (approx. 19.7 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 125.95
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This paper relates that the Wife of Bath introduces herself as the authority on marriage and marital life, commenting on the social and legal position of women in marriage and daily life and, rather than rejecting scriptural authority, she appeals to logic, rejecting too strict interpretations of scriptural rules and commandments. The author points out that, during the Middle Ages, it was widely believed that the highest type of chivalric love was incompatible with marriage, but The Franklin boldly challenges this view by pointing out that love can be consistent with marriage; indeed, without love, marriage is doomed for failure. The paper relates that the main virtue of 'The Franklin's Tale" is the noble spirit, which is seen throughout it, and the idea that love, patience, and forgiveness are the true essence of love and marriage.
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Introduction
The Wife
The Merchant
The Franklin
Discussion and Conclusion
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"The Wife of Bath is one of the strongest characters in "The Canterbury Tales". Headstrong, loud and opinionated, she represents a major struggle against the degradation of women and the taboos against female sexuality. She presents many strong arguments against rigid religious rules for chastity and monogamy, using Biblical examples, such as the tale of King Solomon, to show that the Bible does not actually condemn sexuality, even outside of marriage."
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Traditional Theodicy, 2004.
A discussion of traditional theodicy and how it is presented in the Book of Job.
1,117 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 38.95
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This paper provides an explanation of theodicy and describes the characteristics of traditional Jewish theodicy as they appear in the Book of Job.
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"Accepting evil in the world and in God?s creation, one had to options: consider evil a mystery, a miscalculation in God?s work, or try to explain it and be able to either use it to one?s benefit or avoid it altogether. Theodicy takes the latter path. Theodicy, that is explanation of evil, can lead to denial (of God), to reconciliation, mysticism, satanism, etc. Let?s consider an atheist for example: he would explain existence of evil in the world by a simple syllogism: if God is good, than evil does not exist; but evil is a fact in the world, hence God does not exist (this being mainly Sartre?s argument). The traditional theodicy reconciles the two principles of good and evil by creating the principle of ?imperfection in part, perfection in whole?, that is the principle exposed hereabove by Leibnitz: evil was a necessary part of creating good, the alternative being non-creation. From two evils, take the lesser one."
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Marriage Over Time, 2002.
A look at Oscar Wilde's views on marriage and how marriage has changed.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 4 sources, $ 44.95
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This paper describes the changing concepts of marriage over time in lieu of the play by Oscar Wilde.
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