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Imam al-Shafi'i, 2008.
Discuses the influence of Imam al-Shafi'i on Islamic jurisprudence.
1,595 words (approx. 6.4 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 52.95
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This paper explains that the role of Imam al-Shafi'i, one of the earliest architects of Islamic jurisprudence, is visible in Islamic law even today. Not only did he interpret the Hadith but also, more significantly, he was able to gather, maintain and sustain a following of supporters for his interpretation of Islamic jurisprudence. The paper relate the importance of the Hadith, which is the biographical collection of the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad, and the process of Islamic jurisprudence.
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"It is important to the doctrine of Islam that the religion be inextricably woven into the fabric of Muslim life. Unlike Judaism and Christianity, there is no separation between civil and religious life, public or private life and religious life. In order for Islam to successfully achieve its goals in the life of Muslims, it must be woven into the fabric of every aspect of Muslim life, especially the legal and court system. Of course the issue of how to incorporate the faith based doctrine into law must have been a question asked by those who followed the Prophet Muhammad early on in the Islamic tradition."
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Stalin's Anti-Semitism, 2008.
An exploration of Stalin's covert and overt hatred of the Jews throughout his rule.
1,893 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 60.95
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The paper explores why Stalin hated the Jews during his rule and shows how his anti-semitism was a reflection of his overall scheme to remake a homogenous Russia. The paper discusses how there were extreme shifts in Stalin's policy with regard to anti-Semitism, but his overall actions were based upon political and ideological needs specific to the context. The paper explains that his particular fear of Jews was as a result of their success in the world, just as it was feared by most of the Western world and played out in many examples of anti-Semitic policy.
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"The era of Stalin's dominance in Russia is often marked with covert actions, as many of his actions were guised in secrecy, yet many years of open regard for the history of his bloody reign have offered many ideas about the nature of his political thought as it played out upon the population of Russia and in particular Russian nationalism. One issue that has been regarded as particularly interesting is the depletion of Russian Jews and their organizations, which in retrospect demonstrates a similar character to that of the Nazi genocide of the Jews during WWII."
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Mythology, 2008.
An examination of areas of mythology related to Atonism, Zarathustrism and Judaism.
1,302 words (approx. 5.2 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 43.95
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This paper discusses mythology, particularly the major areas of mythology that have influenced the development of the collective mythological heritage - the concepts of Atonism, Zarathustrism and Judaism. The paper describes examples from these areas of mythology to understand their role in explaining or interpreting natural events as they pertain to nature, the universe and humanity in general.
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"Historically, many scholars view this hymn as one of the earliest known examples of monotheistic mythology. In fact, the Pharaoh's thoughts were eventually found heretical by his own people and were quickly reverted to the more traditional polytheism of Egyptian mythology. However, this fact of both monotheism and atonement found in this hymn serve as an example of how mythology is passed on, as many scholoars argue that this hymn is an indication that Egyptians were the original source of Judaism and thus, the Judeo-Christian tradition."
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'Economy of Grace', 2008.
This paper discusses the book 'Economy of Grace' by Kathryn Tanner, looking at the connection drawn between God and economics.
1,516 words (approx. 6.1 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 49.95
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In this article, the writer notes that in 'Economy of Grace', Kathryn Tanner approaches the fiscal side of Christianity. The writer discusses that Tanner begins by asserting that there is a unique relationship between economics and Christianity, primarily because a Christian is compelled to incorporate faith into daily life. The writer looks at examples in the work used to demonstrate why God should be a part of economics. The writer then points out that Tanner explains that the economy is missing an essential element when God does not play a role in it. The writer concludes that although it seems unlikely that the world will ever wholly embrace a theological economy, there are some promising signs that indicate that capitalism has been influenced by the principals of a theological economy.
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"In other words, a theological economy is a win-win economy, where none of the participants are expected to act to their own detriment, but where they are also expected to consider more than personal bottom-line when engaging in economic transactions. The result is an economy that is unlike capitalism, because it is non-competitive, but also unlike communism, because it allows for personal property ownership and permits monetary success as a religious goal.
"Next, Tanner compares and contrasts her idea of a theological economy with traditional capitalism. To do so, she acknowledges that her interpretations of Christianity and how those interpretations have shaped her concept of a theological economy are not the only interpretations of Christianity."
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Religious Fundamentalism, 2008.
This paper refers to the works of Karen Armstrong, Mark Juergensmeyer and Malise Ruthven on the issue of holy wars and crusades.
1,635 words (approx. 6.5 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 53.95
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The paper examines Karen Armstrong's "Holy War", Mark Juergensmeyer's "Terror in the Mind of God" and Malise Ruthven's "Fundamentalism: The Search for Meaning". The paper discusses Armstrong's theory that fundamentalist religion is essentially a response to and a product of modern culture, Juergensmeyer's belief that cultures of violence, and not the religion itself, cause terrorism within fundamental believers and Ruthven's explanation of fundamentalism. The paper shows how the three authors each offer important insight into understanding both the history and current status of religious fundamentalism.
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"In Holy War: Armstrong argues that it was the historic crusades against the Byzantine empire overrun by Muslim Turks by the Christian warriors summoned by Pope Urban II. During this period, the Christian fundamentalist took up the cross and the sword against the Turks with the sole purpose of recovering the holy city of Jerusalem from Islam. It is this initial battle that is still today raging, as the sides of Christians, Jews and Muslims continue to fight against the modern holder of the holy lands, whether the ownership be actual or theoretical."
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Navajo and European Witchcraft, 2008.
A comparison of the background and characteristics of Navajo and European witchcraft.
1,283 words (approx. 5.1 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 43.95
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This paper explores some of the similarities and differences between Navajo and European witchcraft. It discusses the background of each form of witchcraft and includes a discussion of the different cultures and geographical locations that influence the practice of witchcraft. It also looks at the characteristics of each form of witchcraft and how they differ.
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Navajo Background
Navajo Traditions in Witchcraft
European Witchcraft
The Similarities and Differences Between Navajo and European Witchcraft
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"First, the Navajo by way of their Asian traditions from an ancient time, pursued stories of creation and the end of life, and compensated for those things which they did not understand or which mystified them with stories, prayers, and rituals. To the extent that they could not fully understand or explain something, they turned to shamans, or holy men, to explain those things for them; or, by way of ritual and prayer, to protect The People from them unknowns which might harm or adversely impact their lives. This is found to be much the same in the European tradition, as Europeans, like the Navajo, have traditions and rituals that were rooted in pagan eras and addressed those things about the world and universe that could not be explained or understood by the majority of the people."
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Genesis and Incest, 2008.
This paper looks at the subject of incest while comparing and contrasting Genesis 12 and Genesis 20.
1,762 words (approx. 7.0 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 56.95
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This paper compares how Genesis 12 and Genesis 20 treat the subject of incest. The writer notes that one of the most taboo topics, even in our own society, is the question of what constitutes incest. The writer then relates that in Genesis, this topic is addressed not once, but twice, in Genesis 12 and Genesis 20. These incidents in the life of the patriarch Abraham (Abram) and his wife Sarah (Sarai) are, like other significant episodes in the first book of the Pentateuch, told and retold, virtually right after one another in ways that are similar but with some critical differences in plot and tone. The writer maintains that these two different versions of the same incident of the life of Abraham and Sarah are used to shed new light upon the meaning of the same anecdote. The writer concludes that although it has the same plot of the sister-as-wife, Genesis 12 is more interested in showing how God will intervene to protect Abraham on earth, and to show this is a demonstration of God's plan for Abraham to be a father of Israel. Further, the writer maintains that textual resonances with the later Mosaic covenant take predominance over character development, or even explaining basic details of the plot, like how Pharaoh understands the relationship between the husband and wife.
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"Abraham believes that as a woman, Sarah's life (still Sarai) will be protected although very likely she will be violated, if the two of them are known to be married. He fears his own life will be at risk. But if the two are taken to be unmarried strangers, the Egyptians will be less hostile to them as foreigners. He anticipates her resistance to this idea (as it may still put her chastity in danger) but begs her to do so, so his soul might live. Abraham seems to make a plea that this is a God-fearing thing to do by invoking the soul, rather than merely asking his wife to engage in a potentially immoral deception to save his life.
"Interestingly, in both versions of the incidents, Abraham is not blamed for his deception by either his wife, the man he deceives, or the Lord, even though it places Sarai's life at risk, not his own."
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Psychology and Christianity, 2008.
A reflection on David N. Entwistle's book, "An Integrative Approach to Psychology and Christianity".
1,365 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 45.95
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This paper discusses David N. Entwistle's book, "An Integrative Approach to Psychology and Christianity" and explains Entwistle's contention that pastoral counselors are placed in a bind because psychology is an analytic discipline that sprang from science and is thus seen as incompatible with faith and Christianity. The writer then offers a personal and critical reflection of Entwistle's contention as well as a personal action plan for bridging the divide between science and religion.
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Personal Reflection
Critical Reflection
Action
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"I believe it is because religion has been constructed by our culture as intolerant, or as hostile to thought, that people in my age group tend to reject the concept of faith. The ideas and concepts of both religion and psychology can be used for negative purposes, but that does not mean that the disciplines themselves are bad. Psychology and science must stop trying to shut religion and faith out, especially as people articulate the need for a more meaningful life than current cultural circumstances offer them."
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Zen Buddhism, 2008.
An examination of the characteristics and practices of Zen Buddhism.
2,278 words (approx. 9.1 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 70.95
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This paper examines Zen Buddhism. It describes the background of Zen Buddhism, its practices and the significance of its rituals. The paper discusses facts and historical proof of Zen Buddhism that is spread around the world and presents evidence of significant personalities. The paper briefly looks at how Zen Buddhism differs from other religions that are found today.
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Background Information
Characteristics
Practices
Rituals
Conclusion
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"The Zen Buddhism could be described as personal enlightenment, the individual's advance through knowledge and meditation. There are some clear differences as compared to other religions and beliefs, since the Zen Buddhism does not imply the idea of divinity. It is up to the individual to evolve both from the cultural and spiritual points of view. By bonding with a teacher, the disciple learns to meditate, conduct a proper life - in accordance with the morality, kindness and openness principles. In time, the disciple will become a teacher himself, and in this way the cultural and spiritual heritage will be transmitted. A trend observed in the present days is that the Zen belief captures new followers even from the Western societies, meaning that people are able to cross over structural differences and get to the hidden and profound fundament."
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The "First Epistle of John", 2008.
An examination of the content and presentation of the "First Epistle of John."
984 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 34.95
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This paper discusses the "First Epistle of John" and describes how it is different from many of the Epistles, which take the form of letters. The paper describes the structure and content of the Epistle and discusses the effect of the way that it was presented to the people. The paper also describes the message from John to his followers that he gave in the sermon that is the first Epistle.
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"The First Epistle of John is unlike many of the Epistles, which take the form of letters. John's first epistle instead takes the form of a sermon, a set of reminders to followers and the curious of the nature of their needed devotion and the clarity of their place in the world of the Lord, if they chose to live by his laws, as well as repent those sins which they are unable to avoid through devoted actions. The Epistle describes the manner in which a believer should live his or her life with a fervent spirit of the writer, building upon his own love for the word and the love of the lord. The work is comprehensive in that it develops almost an outline of the needed actions of the follower. According to Blaney in the Wesley Notes on New Testament "no other book of the bible treats so many doctrines so completely and so well." (Blaney 343)"
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Emperor Worship, 2008.
An examination of the history of emperor worship in Rome and how their rituals changed over time.
3,756 words (approx. 15.0 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 103.95
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This paper discusses the historical worship of emperors in Roman culture. It describes the background to their worship of emperors and provides examples of some of the Roman emperors who were worshiped. The paper then follows the trend through history and describes how rituals changed over time. The paper also looks at why emperor worship was so popular.
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"The god Apollo was identified with the sun. Hence, the sun, which shines over all of the earth, was perceived to symbolize both the universal king and the central authority. The sun, also called Sol, was believed to ascend in importance with the sky god and even outshone him under certain leaderships. This identification of a ruler with the sun existed in other ancient cultures around the world, such as in Mexico and Bengal. The sun symbol also appeared in Ptolemy's records as it did with the zodiac sign of Leo and the month of August. The symbol was a sign of the projection of ego power, such as Augustus'."
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The Jewish Community within the USA, 2008.
This paper discusses the three waves of Jewiss immigrants to the U.S.A. and looks at the Jewish community as one of the strongest and most important ethnic-religious communities in America.
1,767 words (approx. 7.1 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 56.95
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In this article, the writer notes that understanding America is directly linked to understanding its mosaic of ethnic, religious and racial groups living and working together. The writer discusses that one of the most important groups is the Jewish community, which has made enormous contributions to the development and evolution of America. The writer looks at the three separate waves of Jewish immigrants to the U.S.A. and studies the modern Jewish community in the U.S.A. The writer concludes that the particularity of the Jewish community is the result of the interaction between the informal environment, i.e. family, and the formal, i.e. the rabbi and synagogue, as well as the community's tie to Israel, and its educational, political and social values.
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"However, in order to be able to provide a pertinent answer, one must begin with the conclusion, i.e. that Jewish history, is, similarly to American history itself, a succession of waves of migration. Each of these three waves of immigrants came to America in different periods, established in different regions of the country and was contributed to the profile of American Jewry in its own way. The first wave of immigrants was made up of Sephardic merchants who came from Brazil and settled in New Amsterdam; other immigrants from Spain and Portugal followed towards the middle of the seventeenth century and settled in Newport, New Amsterdam, Philadelphia, Georgia and South Carolina. The second wave of settlers consisted of German Jews who came to America in the 1840s in search of economic and social opportunity. They left Germany because of persecution and the failure of their reform movements. The final wave lasted from the 1880s to 1924 and consisted of Eastern European Jews emigrating from Russia, Austria-Hungary and Romania."
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