Environmental Problems And Religious Misinterpretation: Christianity And Judaism
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10 pages in length. One of the many alternative explanations of the source of environmental problems was advanced by historian Lynn White, whose thesis contends the environmental crisis is due to the teachings of Judaism and Christianity in which Western culture has created a warped view of the proper relationship between humans and their environment. Upon examining White's article, it is clear to see his assertions are correct, in that religious teachings – particularly Christian in nature - instruct followers to look upon the environment as something to "subdue" (White, 1967, pp. 1203-1207), have dominion over and otherwise control to the point of absolute exploitation. According to White (1967), these gross misinterpretations are the fundamental reasons mankind faces the environmental problems that exist in contemporary society. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Paper Title: Environmental Problems And Religious Misinterpretation: Christianity And Judaism

Evolution and Religion
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An 8 page paper which compares and contrasts the theory of evolution with three religions. The religions discussed are Christianity, Judaism, and Islam. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Paper Title: Evolution and Religion

Examining Religion
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This 3 page paper answers many questions about religion, and in particular the Bible. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Paper Title: Examining Religion

Exploration of Religion:
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This 4 page paper explores the basic premise of several religions, including indigenous religions, God's covenant with the Jews, Zoroastrianism and its impact on Judaism, the difference between the various sects of Judaism, and more. This paper examines how these religious topics integrate into a history of religion. Bibligraphy lists 0 sources.
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Paper Title: Exploration of Religion:

Factors in the Jewish Holocaust
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A 6 page discussion of the causative factors that resulted in the Holocaust. Some have associated modernity with this world tragedy. In reality, however, modernity has little relation if any to the Holocaust. Rather than being attributable to some broad social phenomena, the Holocaust is attributable to the demented mind of one man coupled with a long-ingrained hatred of a specific people. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Paper Title: Factors in the Jewish Holocaust

Feminism and Judaism
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This 6 page report discusses the fact that as feminism has become a more commonplace mindset in the past several decades, traditional interpretations of various aspects of culture, including religious beliefs, have evolved in ways that acknowledge and accommodate a feminist based understanding. Judaism is no exception. In fact, a feminist reinterpretation of traditional texts combined with exploration of historic women's religious practices has created a new Jewish spirituality for women with new rituals and beliefs. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Paper Title: Feminism and Judaism

Feminist Ideology and Judaism
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A 6 page discussion of the feminist movement in Judaism. Distinguishes between the more traditional Orthodox Jews and the more liberal branches and contends that the inequality which has traditionally existed between men and women has lessened but that even today the woman is regarding as having a definite societal place which differs from that of the man. Notes Jewish doctrine in regard to contemporary women's issues such as vary considerably even within the more progressive countries such as the United States. Addresses whether feminism is good for Judaism overall and, in contrast, the role that Orthodox Judaism has in a modern world. Concludes that the answer to these questions is an answer which will be derived not by men but by women working as equals to men in what was once a male dominated tradition. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Paper Title: Feminist Ideology and Judaism

First Century Religious Beliefs
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This 9 page paper begins with the question: Were early Christian beliefs radical and revolutionary? To answer the question, the writer compares the beliefs of four groups in the First Century: Romans, Greeks, Jews and Christians. The topics discussed include the concept of God, the roles of women, slavery miracles, worship and the afterlife. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Paper Title: First Century Religious Beliefs

Franz Rosenzweig and Martin Buber: The Renewal of Judaism
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A 6 page overview of the sometimes divergent approaches of these theological philosophers. While Rosenzweig and Buber shared many goals and assumptions, they also differed in many aspects of their philosophies. Each, however, sought to reconcile the modern philosophical trends that were challenging traditional Judaism with the Jewish tradition. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Paper Title: Franz Rosenzweig and Martin Buber: The Renewal of Judaism

Fundamentalist Sects
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6 pages in length. A discussion of fundamentalism as it applies to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam in Egypt and Iran. Considers the future of fundamentalism as well as why Christian fundamentalism in America grew more rapidly in non-urban centers. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Paper Title: Fundamentalist Sects

Global Religions: Differences And Similarities
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15 pages in length. The writer discusses differences and similarities between and among Christianity, Buddhism, Islam and Judaism. Bibliography lists 13 sources.
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Paper Title: Global Religions: Differences And Similarities

Gods Deliverance of His People as Evidenced in the Old Testament:
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This 10 page paper examines many examples which support the idea that God did indeed deliver "His" people when they prayed to him during times of crisis. This paper also indicates the principles of prayer at work as well as a historical perspective on prayer from an Old Testament point of view. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Paper Title: Gods Deliverance of His People as Evidenced in the Old Testament:

Harold S. Kushner/ How Good Do We Have To Be?
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A 6 page analysis of Rabbi Harold S. Kushner's book How Good Do We Have to Be? In this book, Kushner addresses some of the traditional perspectives of Judeo-Christian theology. Specifically, Kushner reinterprets the Genesis story of creation in terms of twentieth century sensibilities. In so doing, Kushner addresses some centuries-old theological questions in terms that are easily accessible by the average reader. No additional sources cited.
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Paper Title: Harold S. Kushner/ How Good Do We Have To Be?

Hasidism
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For many people, the idea of a Hasidic Jew brings to mind a somber individual in dark clothing walking in the vicinity of the old Boro Park in Brooklyn, New York. Actually, the picture is correct - the connotations that are part of the picture may be wrong. This 5 page paper explores the religious practices, beliefs and life style of the Hasidim. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Paper Title: Hasidism

Hebrew and Greek Legacy
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A 4 page paper which examines the religious studies of Hebrew and the culture and customs of the Greeks. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Paper Title: Hebrew and Greek Legacy

HEBREWS, SUMERIANS AND RELIGION
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This 4-page paper discusses the differences between how the Sumerians and Hebrews regarded their gods, and would attempt to placate them so terrible things wouldn't happen to them. Included are discussions about montheism and polytheism. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Paper Title: HEBREWS, SUMERIANS AND RELIGION

Hellenistic Roman Palestine and the Dead Sea Scrolls
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This 9 page report discusses The ancient Judaic world, better described as the “Hellenistic Roman Palestine.” Following the discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls, both the secular and non-secular worlds have been fascinated with what could be learned from them. Some believed that questions that are thousands of years old might be answered through the Scrolls. In tracing the timeline and history of the ancient Jews, it should be noted that Jewish history was unfolding in several areas, most notably Judah, Mesopotamia and Egypt. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Paper Title: Hellenistic Roman Palestine and the Dead Sea Scrolls

Historical Development Of Old Testament Canon
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A 6 page paper that discusses the development of the Old Testament canon in three major religious sects: Judaism, Christianity, and Roman Catholics. The writer begins by explaining the meanings of the words Bible and canon and then discusses the development of the Jewish Bible, including the role of Rabbi Johanan ben Zakkai and the Council at Jamnia in 90 A.D. How the books were selected for the Protestant and Roman Catholic translations is discussed next, with an explanation of protocanonical and deuterocanonical books and a list of the Old Testament books in the Apocrypha. Finally, the writer establishes the validity of the canon of the Old Testament. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Paper Title: Historical Development Of Old Testament Canon

Historical Jesus
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This 4 page paper provides a portrait of the historical Jesus which situates him in the Jewish society of his time and helps explains the nature of his life and accounts for his tragic death as a crucified Messiah. The bibliography cites 5 sources.
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Paper Title: Historical Jesus

History Of Jewish Belief & Practice
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9 pages charting the entire history of Jewish ritual and belief, starting with the Matriarchs to Hebrew Union College. Charts history, conflict and literary work, naming specific leaders, including King David, King Saul, Judah the Maccabee, Moses Mendlessohn, Rabbi Samson Raphael Hirsch and Rabbi Frankel. No Bibliography.
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Paper Title: History Of Jewish Belief & Practice

History of the Israelites 1010-70AD
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(3 pp) The attitudes imposed upon "the Chosen" people of Israel have been disruptive from their earliest beginnings. Fortunately there have also been some unifying factors along the way. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Paper Title: History of the Israelites 1010-70AD

History of the Israelites bce1010-70AD
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(3 pp) The attitudes of "the Chosen" people of Israel have been disruptive from their earliest beginnings. Fortunately there have also been some unifying factors along the way Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Paper Title: History of the Israelites bce1010-70AD

Homosexuality and the Church: Catholic and Jewish Views on Homosexuality
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A 5 page discussion of the contemporary views of the Catholic and Jewish religions on the topic of homosexuality. The author notes that while the mainstream components of these religious institutions have matured to the point where they accept homosexuality as a natural condition, the predominant view is that homosexual acts are an abomination in the eyes of God. Some factions of both Catholicism and Judaism have taken a more flexible opinion, however, and the continuing pressure of the issues is sure to result in a continuing trend toward greater receptivity. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Paper Title: Homosexuality and the Church: Catholic and Jewish Views on Homosexuality

How Women Are Perceived According To The Kaballah And Jewish Mysticism
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30 pages in length. Women and religion have shared a long yet challenging relationship throughout the ages. Not unlike virtually all other global religions, Jewish women have experienced the oppressive nature of a patriarchal society wherein the decidedly male overtones of daily life served to construct her very being. Kaballah and Jewish mysticism, however, afforded women a bit more recognition as far as gender respect and contribution was concerned, focusing upon the value of women within the home atmosphere and the extent to which they were instrumental in nurturing the children within the context of Judaism. Bibliography lists 26 sources.
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Paper Title: How Women Are Perceived According To The Kaballah And Jewish Mysticism

Human Made in the Image of God
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A 3 page paper on the importance and meaning of humans being made in the image of God. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Paper Title: Human Made in the Image of God

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