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"The Egyptian Book of the Dead", 2008.
A discussion of the historical importance of "The Egyptian Book of the Dead".
1,640 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 53.95
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This paper examines "The Egyptian Book of the Dead", writings sealed in ancient Egyptian tombs, which dealt not only with the pleasures of the afterlife, but also with the journey to that other place. The paper points out that this journey was fraught with dangers that must be overcome were the soul to survive to enjoy its eternal happiness. "The Book of the Dead" represented an early attempt to explain these dangers, and also to impart the esoteric knowledge essential to achieving everlasting contentment. The paper adds that the book also furnishes many clues about ancient Egyptian society and culture. It concludes that the book is an early triumph of art and literature, which continues to inform and inspire.
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"The many faces of the Egyptian spirit world also related to the Egyptian concepts of daily life and thought that are so well portrayed in the Book of the Dead. Many of the copies of the Book that have come down to us were found in the tombs of high pharaonic officials. Their supplications of the divine are frequently likened to their duties as servants of Egypt's god-kings. For the pharaoh was both man and god, the "good god" who walked the Earth, and afterwards died and rejoined his divine brethren. Egypt, like the netherworld, was a hierarchical and efficiently-managed state with king and officials at its helm. As in the Egypt of this world, the dead expected to enjoy the bounty of their fields and herds, and also the labor of their dependents. Many passages of the Book of the Dead relate Egyptian concepts of the afterlife that are also idealized descriptions of Egyptian life on this Earth. By describing such actions or conditions, the Egyptians perpetuated them in the hereafter: "To copy, to forge, to double, to represent was as if the action or state was always in effect, at least that was the underlying desire." And the world that the Egyptians were re-doubling was in fact the one that they already knew in life. Modern archeologists and historians can use the Book of the Dead as a tool to unraveling the mysteries of Egyptian daily life. The illustrations serve as clear guides to the appearance of the Egyptians themselves, their dress and hairstyles - even the colors they preferred. One can also get some idea of the appearance of Egyptian houses, gardens, and the like. Even the food eaten by the Ancient Egyptians is carefully described in the rituals accorded the deceased - "The roast for the double rib is from the slaughter house, thy retch-bread is from the Wide Hall. As a god is supplied with the offering meal, Unas is supplied with his bread." It is a ritual formula that, nevertheless; makes clear the diet of the Ancient Egyptians and also the manner in which the gods were served in the temples. Egyptian society comes through clearly in amid the religious and ceremonial passages of the Book of the Dead."
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Superstition, 2008.
This paper discusses superstition within the occult tradition or the paranormal.
1,230 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 41.95
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In this article, the writer discusses that the concept of superstition is often commonly understood only in a vague sense as a term that is somehow related to the occult, magic and the paranormal. One of the central aims of this paper is to show that superstitions are often the remnants of knowledge that has been lost or neglected by modern science and forgotten and that they are in many cases not just false beliefs. This approach to the meaning of superstition is one that will allow the reader to understand the term in the context of and in relation to the occult and paranormal traditions in the world. The writer concludes that in the final analysis, the term superstition should be seen as the possible remnant of a larger body of knowledge, which is commonly known as the occult tradition. In this sense, superstition is understood as a watered down version of some greater truth. However, the writer notes that it should also be borne in mind that not all superstitions can be seen in this light and that many are fictitious constructions of fantasy.
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"These definitions point to two different ways of looking at superstition. The first and more conventional view sees superstition, as an empty and fanciful set of beliefs that have no foundation in any reality. This is a view that sees superstition as separate from the occult and paranormal traditions of knowledge.
"The second understanding of superstitions is related to the perception of superstitions as linked to other religious views or to the larger occult traditions in religious systems throughout the world. This meaning is more in line with the idea of occult and paranormal traditions. This view would therefore explain superstitions as being based to a greater or lesser extent on knowledge and lost traditions; or at least having its roots in such knowledge rather than seeing it as mere blind faith and empty fancy."
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Child Abuse and the Catholic Church, 2008.
This research study specifically examines the sexual abuse of Latino children in the United States perpetrated by priests and clergy members of the Roman Catholic Church.
31,770 words (approx. 127.1 pages), 63 sources, APA, $ 249.95
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This paper reveals that the Roman Catholic Church intentionally and negligently covered up the sexual abuse of children by members of the clergy between the years of 1945 and 2003. The author stresses that, because the majority of the Latino population in the United States are members of the Catholic Church, this problem is exacerbated in Latino children. The American Psychological Association and other supporting agencies are faced with a crisis in providing effective mental health treatment for the Latino American population. The paper reviews effective methods for assessment, diagnoses and treatment of this unique population and reviews the recent literature accessing information of the experts in this field and the agencies that provide mental health services to the Latino population. Includes figures.
Table of Contents:
Objective
Introduction
Healthcare Factors Impacting Latino Immigrant Children
Overview of the Catholic Church Legal System
Response of the Church to Allegations of Child Sexual Abuse
Secrecy in the Roman Catholic Church Surrounding Child Sexual Abuse
Legal Issues Arising to Debate
The Latino Victim of Child Sexual Abuse by Clergy
Mental Health Care Service Delivery to Latinos
Summary of Literature Reviewed
Development of Plan: Provision of Effective Mental Health Care
Services to Latino Population in the United States
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"This research study has related that it is not practical, nor is it advisable, to attempt to have a family member interpret due to limitations that exist in the effectiveness of this use of an interpreter, specifically due to role reversal when the child is interpreting for the parent and due to cultural issues that may limit or null the interpretations provided by a family member interpreting between the clinician and client. It is important that the client feel warmly welcomed to the service providers clinic and that staff members are attentive to the needs of the Latino client and their family."
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How do you Save a Dying Church?, 2008.
A research paper examining the dying church phenomenon.
865 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 30.95
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This paper is a study that examines the dying church phenomenon through the eyes of the churchgoers to predict and suggest future actions that might be helpful for the church in regaining its position in the society. The research method chosen is qualitative mainly because of all the elements that it encompasses before forming the final conclusions of the report.
Outline:
Methodology: Research objectives
Research Design
Questionnaires
Reliability and Validity of the results
Ethical Issues
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"The research design was very easy and simple to choose. The choices were numerous and included procedures like cultural studies, psychoanalytic, case study, and deconstructionist, phenomenological, ethnographic, feminist and hermeneutical amongst many others. In the end the one that was chosen was ethnography. The main aim of a qualitative data and design is to reach authenticated conclusions through persuasive explanations. Ethnography is perhaps one of the most significant divisions of the qualitative data setup to achieve this particular aim as it portrays the real and confirmed cultural norms of the social setting it is studying, which in this case is the dying church (Campbell, 1997)."
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Management Tools in Islamic Finance, 2008.
This paper is a research proposal for an analysis of short-term liquidity management tools in Islamic finance.
1,680 words (approx. 6.7 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 54.95
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This paper looks at Islamic financial institutions and businesses, which are confronted with some unique challenges in their administration of liquidity management tools due to Islamic law which forbids interest charged by banks and money lenders. This research proposal aims to discuss which of the five foregoing approaches (i.e., musharaka, mudaraba, murabaha, ijara and ijara-wa-igtina) provide Islamic financial institutions with superior liquidity alternatives, how Islamic financial institutions account for the time value of money; and how Islamic banking can be made more profitable.
Outline:
Introduction
Literature Review
Clear Statement of Research Questions
Methods
Analysis
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"The proposed study will use a two-fold research methodology comprised of a critical review of the relevant peer-reviewed and scholarly literature together with a series of case studies of Islamic financial institutions and how they have historically used their short-term liquidity management tools and the respective outcomes of these techniques. The first part of the research methodology is highly congruent with a number of social researchers. For example, Fraenkel and Wallen (2001) report that, 'Researchers usually dig into the literature to find out what has already been written about the topic they are interested in investigating. Both the opinions of experts in the field and other research studies are of interest. Such reading is referred to as a review of the literature' (p. 48). Likewise, Gratton and Jones (2003) emphasize that a critical review of the relevant literature is an essential task in all types of research. 'No matter how original you think the research question may be, it is almost certain that your work will be building on the work of others. It is here that the review of such existing work is important. A literature review is the background to the research, where it is important to demonstrate a clear understanding of the relevant theories and concepts, the results of past research into the area, the types of methodologies and research designs employed in such research, and areas where the literature is deficient' (p. 51)."
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Philosophy and Christian Theology, 2008.
An overview of the relationship between philosophy and Christian theology.
1,502 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 49.95
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This paper discusses how it has been acknowledged widely among scholars that later Greek philosophy and Christian theology share a close relationship and how Neo-Platonism, as represented by Plotinus and its pioneer Philo, developed along with Christian theology in almost the same political, economic and cultural context. The paper contends that the greatest difference in philosophy and Christian theology is that philosophy seeks to 'explain' God while Christian theology seeks to 'know' God and to align with the power, love, and will of God and that it ultimately seeks to have spiritual union with God.
Outline:
Introduction
The Philosophical System of Plato, Philos, & Augustine
The Trinity in Philosophy and Christian Theology
The Superiority of Christian Theology
Summary and Conclusion
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"A proposal of the early Pythagorean School was that the number three or the three realities, the One, Nous, and the Soul, all arise from the One. Augustine articulated the doctrine of the Trinity, or the Father, Son and Holy Spirit in a theology that had no basis in Greek philosophy Certainly there are references in the scriptures that refer to some type of triadic formulation of God, Son, and Holy Spirit, however these references, aside from the instruction of Baptism given by Jesus stating to "baptize them in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit" do not specifically tie the three into a Trinity and as stated in the work of Tobin (2000)"The Christian concept of the triune godhead did not come 'pre-packaged' in the teachings of Jesus, Paul, or the Bible." (Tobin, 2000) "
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Christianity and Volunteering, 2008.
A discussion of an 1996 article entitled "Why Volunteerism Won't Save America" in "Christianity Today" that reviews the book "Learning to Care: Elementary Kindness in an Age of Indifference" by Robert Wuthnow.
850 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 30.95
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This paper examines an 1996 article in "Christianity Today" about volunteering in Robert Wuthnow's book "Learning to Care: Elementary Kindness in an Age of Indifference". The paper explains that the author questions whether the "mild morality" found in present-day volunteers is what society really needs. The paper looks at how, according to Wuthnow, the type of volunteering needed in the present society is different than that of past generations. The paper also points out that a milder type of volunteerism is necessary in a society like the one that exists today, which is so complex, but during the pioneer days for example, individuals needed be strong and virtuous, because they lived in such a lawless and unprotected world. The paper concludes that the churches' clergy and educators need to show the youth of today what heroes are doing.
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"Wuthnow argues that this milder type of volunteerism is necessary in a society like the one that exists today, which is so complex. To the contrary, during pioneer days for example, individuals needed be strong and virtuous, because they lived in such a lawless and unprotected world. "Temperance and prudence took the place of factory schedules and insurance schemes." Now, however, people can be "relatively weak" in their volunteering efforts, due to the strength of the government and business institutions."
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Lovin, Robin. Christian Ethics: An Essential Guide. Abingdon Press., 2008.
A book review of "Christian Ethics: An Essential Guide" by Robin Lovin.
1,586 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 1 source, $ 51.95
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This paper presents a book review of "Christian Ethics: An Essential Guide" by theologian Robin Lovin. The paper relates that, in the book, Lovin discusses how people of all faiths strive to lead a good life, although few could define a good life in a concrete fashion. The paper then relates that Lovin explains his beliefs and how finding a state of happiness and creating a truly good life means caring about the welfare of others in an indiscriminate manner, not simply satisfying desires.
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"Although almost everyone, Christian or non-Christian would say that he or she strives to lead a good life, very few people feel that they do lead such good a life, or, when pressed, could define a good life in a concrete fashion. Theologian Robin Lovin believes that a good life is not based in the pursuit of pleasure, although secular, materialist American culture may assure its citizens that this is the case. Lovin believes that such pleasure seeking is only that, in the true Aristotelian sense--a search for pleasures of the moment, rather than a search for the sort of true and lasting happiness that is the foundation of a good life. Finding a state of happiness within and creating a truly good life means caring about the welfare of others in an indiscriminate manner, not simply satisfying desires."
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Mormons, 2008.
This paper explains the major tenets of Mormonism and errors in its teaching compared to Christianity.
1,700 words (approx. 6.8 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 55.95
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In this article, the writer notes that recently the Mormon faith has been the topic of a great deal of discussion. The writer points out that Mormonism is one of the fastest growing religions in America and it has more than 12 million members throughout the world. The church is known to be notoriously private concerning their beliefs and practices. The purpose of this discussion is to explain the major tenets of Mormonism, along with any doctrinal, ethical, etc., errors in its teaching-compared to Christianity. The writer maintains that it teaches a false view of Jesus Christ. The discussion also includes suggestions as to how one would counter the groups' beliefs. The writer concludes that Mormon beliefs are in direct contradiction to the Biblical understanding of the Godhead as it relates to God the Father, God the Son and the Holy Spirit.
Outline:
Introduction
Mormon Beliefs
Countering the Groups' Beliefs
Conclusion
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"As it pertains to the great Apostasy Mormons assert that following the death of Christ wicked individuals killed church members and other members of the church drifted away from the teaching of Christ. The church also asserts that the apostles were murdered and the authority of the priesthood absolved including the capacity to receive revelation. The church also asserts that because the authority of the priesthood was gone, many errors in doctrine began to creep into the church and the teachings of Christ were no longer being practiced. The official website of the church explains that during this time many different churches formed with varying beliefs. The church contends that these churches that lacked priesthood authority distorted the true nature of God the father, God the Son and the Holy Spirit. Mormons refer to this time period as the Great Apostasy."
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Philosophy of Christian Education & Discipleship, 2008.
A discussion on the importance of teaching and the philosophy of Christian education.
3,549 words (approx. 14.2 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 99.95
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The paper discusses Christianity and qualifies the various states of adherence of peoples calling themselves Christian. The paper states that each sincere Christian, in order to develop in his faith, should remain a disciple of the faith and should also engage in education and focus on children in various age groups, or on adults in an effort to further their discipleship.
Outline:
A Biblical Obligation
The Nature, Purpose and Goals of Christian Education
How Persons Learn and Grow in Christian Faith
Methods of Learning and Growth within the Church Context
Methods of Learning within the Context of the World
Leading and Teaching the Christian
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"Christianity is one of the major world religions today. This may however be deceptive, as many call themselves Christians simply because they grew up in a Christian home, or go to church simply out of habit. There are however those who sincerely attempt to follow the precedents of Christianity, and others who sincerely seek respite from the difficulties of the world by means of prayer and worship. These sincere few take issues such as education and discipleship seriously. Each sincere Christian, in order to grow and develop in their faith, should remain disciples of the faith. In addition, Christians should also engage in education. Christian education might take a variety of forms. Mainly, education can focus on children in various age groups, or on adults in an effort to further their discipleship."
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"Roaring Lions", 2008.
An analysis of Rastafarianism as a social movement through a review of the film "Roaring Lions".
1,552 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 50.95
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The purpose of this paper is to introduce and analyze the documentary film "Roaring Lions" which chronicles the origins of the Rastafarian indigenous social movement in the Caribbean. It looks at how Rastafarianism is much more than reggae music and the tunes of Bob Marley, although those cultural items have introduced many people to Rastafarianism around the world. It contends that Rastafarianism is a social movement working to become an accepted religion in Jamaica and other Caribbean nations.
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"Essentially, the Rastafarian movement began in the 1930s, when Jamaicans discovered the black emperor of Ethiopia, Haile Selassie I. One Rastafarian in "Roaring Lion" says, "In Jamaica, we always worshipped a white Christ, and a white king, and a white queen" ("Roaring Lion"), which helps the viewer understand how a black king would be such a strong, magnetic draw for these people. They raised Selassie to the status of God, (they call him "Jah") and believe he is part of a Holy Trinity foreseen in the Bible and destined to return to Earth. This movement, like many indigenous social movements, began in the poor communities of working and peasant blacks, and it has spread throughout the Caribbean and far beyond, to be embraced by people all over the world. "
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Christian Gospel: John, 2008.
This paper is a explanation of how to present the gospel to non-Christians from the gospel of John.
1,260 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 42.95
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This paper explains that in order to present the gospel to a different religious group, it must be presented in a manner that does not tell the other religion that their religious beliefs are wrong and that Christianity is right. Instead, Christianity must be presented in such a manner that it is connected to the current beliefs of the religious group and thus can be seen as an extension of them. Since the central character in Christianity is Jesus Christ, the essential selling point to help someone come to a saving faith in Christ is to present Christianity as a story of Jesus. The author asserts that the best way to do this is through a use of the Gospel of John and explains why.
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"Jesus' ministry involved numerous acts of kindness, preaching and forgiveness. Many of these acts are seen as miracles, or 'Signs' as the Gospel of John refers to them. These included exorcisms, walking on water, turning water into wine, and raising people from the dead.
"According to the Gospel of John, three Passover feasts occurred during the ministry of Jesus, suggesting that this period lasted for three years. The major event of the ministry phase was the giving of the Sermon on the Mount, where Jesus preached the New Covenant with God, which many consider his announcement of both a new religion and that he was the Son of God. The Sermon on the Mount contained the Beatitudes and the Lord's Prayer. It is often viewed as an extension of Mosses' announcement of the Ten Commandments as the Old Covenant with God."
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