Rabbi Soloveitchik's 'Halakhic Man' / Ethics and a Perspective on Time
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A 5 page research paper that examines the theological philosophy of Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik as discussed in his book Halakhic Man. Soloveitchik's description of the Halakhic man shows that the past and the future leave their imprint on the ethically sensitive individual. Conversely, the ethics of the individual also influence that person's perception of time, giving him or her a broader view that transcends the meaning of the given moment. The writer argues that this philosophy can provide a firm basis for making ethical decisions and uses the persecution of the Jews during World War II as an example of a real life situation that called for ethical decisions. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: Perstime.wps
Paper Title: Rabbi Soloveitchik's 'Halakhic Man' / Ethics and a Perspective on Time

Religions in the Persian Empire 660 BC – 583 AD
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This 4 page paper examines the practice of various religions in the Persian Empire, during the period 660 BC – 583 AD. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: HVRelPer.rtf
Paper Title: Religions in the Persian Empire 660 BC – 583 AD

Religious Identity in Medieval Iberia
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A 5 page paper which discusses how the religious cultures of the Jews, the Muslims, and the Christians worked to find their own religious identity within the multicultural Medieval Iberia. Primary source used is the text "Medieval Iberia: Readings from Christian, Muslim and Jewish Sources." No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAiberia.wps
Paper Title: Religious Identity in Medieval Iberia

Religious Topics
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A 3 page paper which examines three different religious topics; priest and high priest, Day of Atonement, and the Book of Deuteronomy. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: RAhhp.rtf
Paper Title: Religious Topics

Resurrection, a Person of Faith (Jew, Christian, Muslim), and Death
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A 4 page paper which considers whether or not resurrection reconciles a person of faith to the reality of death. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: TGresfaith.rtf
Paper Title: Resurrection, a Person of Faith (Jew, Christian, Muslim), and Death

Salvation in the Old and New Testaments:
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This 7 page paper examines the theme of salvation as it is presented in both the Old Testament and the New Testament. This paper highlights the many similarities and differences that occur in the way salvation is explained by these different sections of the Bible. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: GSOldHeb.rtf
Paper Title: Salvation in the Old and New Testaments:

Sects of [Jewish] Hasidim
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A variety of sects within the Hasidic community are described in this 5 page overview. Groups highlighted are Lubavitch, Satmar and Tascher Chassidim. The paper discusses geographic location and origins as well as customs and beliefs. Differences and similarities are provided. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Hasidism.wps
Paper Title: Sects of [Jewish] Hasidim

Seder: Historical/Biblical Reference
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4 pages in length. The writer briefly summarizes the historical and biblical relevance of Seder. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: TLCSeder.rtf
Paper Title: Seder: Historical/Biblical Reference

Sexuality in the Jewish Tradition
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7 pages in length. This interesting paper includes some surprising statements that have been brought forth regarding Jewish sexuality. While some are indeed controversial, nonetheless they are worth including in order to consider both sides of the subject. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: JGAsexjw.wps
Paper Title: Sexuality in the Jewish Tradition

Sharing The Christian Faith With Jews And Muslims
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This 8 page paper begins with the number of members of the three religions: Christianity, Judaism, and Islam. The first section discusses sharing Christianity with Jews with a comment that first, one must understand that Judaism is the only religion that is also an ethnicity. Can a Christian evangelize to Jews and/or Muslims? The major arguments each religion makes against Christianity are reported with possible rebuttals and ways of overcoming objections. The writer makes it clear that it is not easy to share Christianity with members of either of these two religions. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PGjwms.rtf
Paper Title: Sharing The Christian Faith With Jews And Muslims

Sigmund Freud and Religion
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A 6 page paper Freud’s position on the use and value of religion. Freud held that religion could be used both as a justification for behavior and for restraints against it. He conceded that established religions’ moral teachings could be beneficial, but he also believed that individuals should find their own behavioral motivations within themselves rather than relying on any religion to instruct them how to conduct their own lives. Freud’s view of religion is that it provides a framework in which to address the Oedipal complex, react to infantile helplessness and exercise paranoid wish fulfillment (Freud and religion). In short, Freud’s view of religion is that it could provide an environment for the weak in which individuals could come to terms with some of these issues, but that the nature of religion would prevent such insight from occurring. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: KSpsycFreudRel.rtf
Paper Title: Sigmund Freud and Religion

Temple Mount/Time of Jesus
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A 5 page research paper that describes the Temple Mount as it existed during Jesus' lifetime. The writer explores the role of priests, the activities of the Temple, and the layout of the Temple. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: khtemple.rtf
Paper Title: Temple Mount/Time of Jesus

The Bible, the Talmud, Christianity, and Judaism
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A 5 page paper which discusses many different elements of the Bible and the Talmud. The paper also discusses the definition of religion and then illustrates how it applies to Christianity and Judaism. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Paper Title: The Bible, the Talmud, Christianity, and Judaism

The Book of Daniel:
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This 8 page paper provides a detailed analysis of the Book of Daniel. Specifically, this paper focuses upon the prophetic nature of Daniel, the prophecies that have come to pass, and the means by which Daniel attains this prophetic status. Paper also includes an outline. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: GSDaniel.rtf
Paper Title: The Book of Daniel:

The Book Of Leviticus: Ritual Sacrifice, Dietary Rules
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A 10 page paper that discusses sacrifices/offerings, rituals and dietary rules found in the Book of Leviticus. The five major themes in this Book are identified after which the five types of offerings or sacrifices are described. The type of elements used for the offering and the purpose of each is included. Three types of rituals are explained. Jewish dietary laws, or the Kashrut, are outlined. Since the Kashrut is so detailed, general rules are discussed. Examples are provided. The writer also discusses the possible reasons for these dietary rules. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: PGlevit.rtf
Paper Title: The Book Of Leviticus: Ritual Sacrifice, Dietary Rules

The Call Of Moses
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This 6 page paper discusses and explains the Call of Moses found in Exodus. Moses is introduced in a very concise and dramatic way and while there are years missing, we can say that Moses' life was divided into three 'forties': the first forty he spent as a prince in Pharaoh’s court, the second a shepherd in Midian, the third a king in Jeshurun. Moses was frightened when he saw the burning bush and heard his name called and he tried to avoid following the call of God by explaining how unqualified he was. The writer discusses the call from God and explains the disappointment and fear of Moses even later in his journey. The writer also discusses the fact that God, when He calls someone to complete a mission, has already prepared that person and this is true for Christians today as it was for Moses. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: PGclmos.rtf
Paper Title: The Call Of Moses

The Dangers of Religious Fundamentalism
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This 10 page paper explores the dangers of Christian, Islamic and Jewish fundamentalism and concludes that the three are virtually identical. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: HVDanFun.rtf
Paper Title: The Dangers of Religious Fundamentalism

The Decline of the Jewish Family as Depicted in Jewish Literature
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A five page discussion of the insights into Jewish families that can be found in Michael Gold's "Jews Without Money" and Tony Kushner's "Angels in America". Both authors are Jewish but both present Jews in a slightly different light than might be expected. Both depict a move away from traditional Jewish morals and mores. No additional sources are listed.
Filename: PPjewFam.rtf
Paper Title: The Decline of the Jewish Family as Depicted in Jewish Literature

THE EFFECT OF THE EXODUS ON ISRAEL’S HISTORY
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This 7 page paper discusses the effects that the exodus from Egypt had on the Hebrews and the founding of the Jewish faith. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Paper Title: THE EFFECT OF THE EXODUS ON ISRAEL’S HISTORY

The Essenes Analyzed
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This 5 page research paper examines the all-male Jewish communal group known as the Essenes. Specifically considered are the Essene ideas and the more extreme group which emerged from them at the Dead Sea, referring to the Dead Sea scrolls, including the book of Enoch, and how the Qumran group envisioned the end of history, and the role they played in it, if any. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Essenes.wps
Paper Title: The Essenes Analyzed

The Golden Age Of Spain: Jewish History
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7 pages in length. Major changes occurred in the 11th century when the Umayyads steadily lost power as the Berbers rose in influence after capturing Cordoba in 1013 CE; the passing decades served as their barometer of progressing power. Cultural and commercial prominence became their focus as capitals and other cities were transformed into Meccas for the two very important elements. As these significant changes were taking place, one more addition would serve to establish an entire population as being both welcomed and honored: the Jews. Indeed, these individuals did not come empty-handed into their newfound environment; rather, they brought with them such important endowments as financial aptitude, politics, economic advisory, as well as a vast amount of humanities-related knowledge in the form of literature, academia and science. The blending of art, linguistics, philosophy, science and medicine rounded out a society that was heretofore underdeveloped in many of these areas. As such, the influence of so many learned Jews soon saw intellectuals and doctors alike holding some of the most important social/legal/political positions in the land. No bibliography.
Filename: TLCGldnAg.rtf
Paper Title: The Golden Age Of Spain: Jewish History

THE GOSPEL OF THOMAS BY RICHARD VALANTASIS
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This 5 page paper discusses the discovered text of Thomas. Ricahrd Valantasis discusses and analyzes the content of this work. Focus of this paper is on saying #77, its interpretation and application. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: MBgoth.rtf
Paper Title: THE GOSPEL OF THOMAS BY RICHARD VALANTASIS

The Haftorah Portion Of The Book Of Nehemiah, Chapter 8: Interpretive Analysis
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3 pages in length. If history did not repeat itself, we would not be equipped - as human beings or as a religion - to deal with the occurrences trying once again to unravel the thread of faith. Revisiting the Haftorah from Nehemiah Chapter 8 on this holiest of days, we are reminded that from suffering comes strength and from strength comes rebirth. There is perhaps no greater alliance of people who have experienced this lesson time and time again than the Jews, which we have both embraced and anguished over at the same time as we rise to the challenge of continuing forward as a cultural faction. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: TLCRoshHash.rtf
Paper Title: The Haftorah Portion Of The Book Of Nehemiah, Chapter 8: Interpretive Analysis

The History and the Development of the Karaite Sect
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A 7 page paper which examines the history and development of the Karaite sect. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: RAkarait.rtf
Paper Title: The History and the Development of the Karaite Sect

The Holocaust and the American Media
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This 16 page paper provides evidence for the supposition that America was informed about the Holocaust and failed to do anything about it. Several New York Times articles from the era are cited. Pictures and cartoons from the time period are discussed. Bibliography lists 18 sources
Filename: SA006Hol.rtf
Paper Title: The Holocaust and the American Media

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