Physical Descriptions Of Biblical Patriarchs Essay Research

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Physical Descriptions Of Biblical Patriarchs / Influenced Of Ancient Art : A 6 page paper that compares the Biblical

descriptions of some of its major patriarchs (Abraham, Isaac, etc;) with the archaeological findings of the time, to support their

descriptions. The writer attempts to show that archaeological findings, including art and sculpture, deny some of the representations in

the Bible, including the advanced age of many of the patriarchs in Genesis, and the racial hereditary basis for characters like Esau.

Bibliography lists 3 sources. Patriar.wps

Abraham?s Covenant With God : A 5 page essay that compares and contrasts the covenant made between God and Abraham as

recorded in Genesis: Chapters 13, 15 and 17. The writer also notes the total obedience and faithfullness of Abraham and the fact that

God chose him as a father of many nations. Bibliography lists 3 sources. Abram.wps

The Bible As The Word of God : A 14 page paper in which the writer examines — from a philosophical perspective, how we can

say on the basis of divine revelation that The Bible is the word of God? Rather than look at the complex angles of that interpretation, we

can take a simpler route to the answer. Why do the interpretations of the fall differ? In fact, there is validity in all interpretations : This –

and other relevant issues such as the underlying message of St. John?s writings that preparedness in faith and unconditional love of God

shall result in salvation. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Wordofgo.wps

Paul / Was He An Enemy Of Women? : A 5 page research paper which examines both sides of the issue of whether Paul actually

wrote 1 Corinthians 14: 34-35 which prohibits women from taking an active part in the early Christian church. The writer favors the

argument set forth by Kharises that these verses were not written by Paul and were actually an interpolation added perhaps centuries

after Paul wrote this letter to the early Christian church in Corinth. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Paulen.wps

Outline Of The Missionary Journeys of Paul : A 7 page outline chronicling the four missionary journeys of the Apostle Paul,

including his two Roman imprisonments. Formerly a member of the Pharisees and an enthusiastic persecutor of the early Christians,

Paul was converted to Christianity on the road to Damascus, where he intended to squelch another wave of Christian teaching after the

death of Jesus. He became the first missionary and prolific writer his letters to the churches he visited and helped direct constitute much

of the New Testament. Bibliography lists 6+ sources. Paul.doc

Outline Of The Life of Jesus : A 9 page outline chronicling the life of Jesus, taken mostly from the account of Matthew. The writer

includes the period foretelling the birth of Jesus to some of the reactions following His resurrection on the first Easter Sunday.

Bibliography lists 5+ sources. Jesus.doc

Christology and Jesus : A 5 page research essay exploring contemporary study of Christology. The focus of Christology is

somewhat different depending on which theologian one reads, however one definition that seems to be accepted is that Christology and

bible studies are “two aspects of a single inquiry into divine revelation.” It also focuses on the life of Jesus and once again asks the

question, “Who was He?” This writer contends that some things in life must be accepted on faith and ‘who Jesus is’ is one of those

things. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Christology.doc

Did Jesus Christ Say That He Is God ? : A 7 page paper examining the question, “Did Jesus ever say that he is God?” The writer

examines the facts in history, which state that Jesus, in fact did NOT state that he was God, the Son of God, or the Messiah. Endnoted.

Bibliography lists 9 sources. Jesusgod.wps

Jesus Through the Centuries / Book Review : A 10 page, analytical essay on this book by Jaroslav Pelikan that examines the

author?s personal beliefs about Jesus and their relevance to Biblical fact. No additional sources cited. Jesuscen.wps

Jesus / His Crime and Punishment : A 4 page essay exploring the crime Jesus committed under the prevailing laws of the day. The

questions investigated were: did Jesus, in fact, commit a crime and if He did, was His punishment in accordance with the Roman legal

system in place at the time? Christians do not believe Jesus committed any crime other than to preach the truth. But was that the reality

under the laws governing all Jews and Romans? The writer describes the laws and normal punishments in terms of Jesus’ declaration

that He was the Son of God. Bibliography lists 3 sources. Jesuscp.wps

Jesus Christ & The Shroud of Turin : A 5 page research paper which postulates that the Shroud of Turin is the authentic burial cloth

of Jesus Christ. The writer uses the latest scientific evidence to support an argument on the Shroud?s authenticity. Bibliography lists 3

sources. Turin.wps

Theology And Religion / Mysticism And Jesus : A 25 page research paper that tests the hypotheses that mysticism was practiced

during the time of Jesus and that Jesus was a mystic. This paper includes these sections: introduction, review of the literature, findings,

discussion, summary and conclusions. Mysticism is defined with examples given of what mystics say about their experience. Theology is

linked definitively to mysticism. Examples of how mysticism was practiced during the time of Jesus are given using Biblical verses.

Bibliography lists 20 sources. Jesusmys.wps

Did Jesus Have Healing Powers ? : A 20 page essay that explores the validity of the belief that Jesus had healing powers.

References to support this belief are drawn from the Bible, from ancient documents, and from the interpretations of various scholars as

well as a scientifically based analysis of one miraculous healing Jesus is purported to have performed. The essay identifies the problems

inherent in answering the question and looks at the Jesus’ life, where the Bible came from, the spread of the Church, and citations of

healings from the Bible. A secondary resource bibliography where support is found for Jesus’ life is also provided. Bibliography lists 12

sources. Jesuheal.wps

The Effect Of The Resurrection On Christians : A 3 page essay discussing the resurrection of Christ according to the gospel and

how it affects Christian life today. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Jesusres.wps

Carl Jung And Christ As Savior : An 8 page paper that provides an overview of Jung’s considerations regarding the essence of

Christ as Savior. This paper includes religious, psychological and social correlations. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Carljung.wps

The Virgin Mary : Also known as The Blessed Virgin and as the mother of Jesus, Mary?s role in the history of Christianity and her

role today are discussed in this 5 page essay. Bibliography lists 8 sources. Mary.wps

The Book of Job / Court Imagery : A 5 page paper that considers the use of court imagery in the Book of Job. The writer contends

that court imagery is an effective means of supporting the themes of suffering and justice in the work. Bibliography with 2 sources.

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Book of Job / Divine Justice : A 5 page paper that provides and overview of the discourse between Job and his friends in The Book

of Job and reflects on the impact of this discourse on the concept of divine justice. Bibliography lists 2 additional sources.

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Book of Job vs. The Odyssey : A 5 page essay comparing Job to Oedipus from Sophocoles “Oedipus The King.” Issues such as

free will are discussed throughout. No Bibliography. Bookofjo.wps

Satan And The Book Of Job : 5 pages in length. Say the word Satan, and most people immediately think of a devilish character who

inflicts torturous pain and misery on his victims. But the Satan known in the Book of Job was not such a malevolent being; in fact, it was

with the permission of God that he imposed harm upon Job, a faithful servant to God. The writer defines Satan’s place within the Book

of Job and briefly describes his actions with respect to Taoism. Bibliography included. Satanjob.wps

Bible Studies / Exegesis On Deuteronomy 26:1-11 : A 6 page exegesis of Deuteronomy 26:1-11. This paper discusses this

passage in respect to the Hebrew’s movement out of Egypt and into the promised land. God discusses his expectations of men in the

promised land–that they raise crops and bring them for blessings in front of priests. During this process, God expects that man will

remember the process that brought them to the promised land while also reflecting on the gifts of God and celebrating in His name.

Bibliography lists 3 sources. Deuteron.wps

Bible Studies / Exegesis On Luke 1:26-38 : A 4 page paper that provides an exegetical overview Luke?s narrative in verses 26-38.

Bibliography lists 4 sources. Lukee.wps

Bible Studies / Exegesis On Luke 20:27-40 : This 4 page essay explores one section from the Gospel of Luke [20: 27 - 40] in

which the Sadducees questioned Jesus about resurrection in terms of the Leverite law. Nonbelievers, they attempted to trick Jesus but

He reminded them of the Scriptures and admonished them for not knowing them. Other parallels are also discussed. No additional

sources cited. Luke.wps

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