Book Of Genesis / Its Influence on Our Culture
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A 5 page essay exploring the impact of the stories in the Book of Genesis on our culture. The writer discusses how authors such as Thornton, Wilder, & Faulkner have been influenced in some way by the Book Of Genesis. Three sources.
Filename: Genesis.wps

The Role Of Religion In The Concept Of Blame
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A 6 page overview of the expectations of religion and how those expectations are imposed. Discusses Christ and his Crucifixion and the reasons the Jewish people have held the blame for that crucifixion. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: ReligBla.wps

Significance of the Covenant in Theology
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This 8 page paper delves into the topic of covenants and how it relates to the Old and New Testaments. Several Old Testament covenants are outlined. The significance of virgin marriage and circumcision are explored through Old Testament theology. The New Testament, as the new covenant, is outlined and the significance of the church in Christianity is explained. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Sigcov.wps

Importance Of The Old Testament To Understanding Basic Theology
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A 17 page paper that provides an overview of the issues related to the challenges of the veracity of the Old Testament and relates these to a basic understanding of modern Christian theology. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Oldtest.wps

Toward An Old Testament Theology: Walter Kaiser on the Challenges and Motivations
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This 5 page paper provides an overview of the first 10 chapters of Walter Kaiser's book Toward An Old Testament Theology. This paper relates the perspectives of Kaiser, which outline the difficulties and motivations that have served to define the pursuit of this theological focus, including the promise of God as the defining center of the Old Testament. No additional sources cited.
Filename: MHoldtes.wps

Walter Kaiser's Toward An Old Testament Theology
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This 5 page paper provides an overview of the central arguments in Walter Kaiser's book Toward an Old Testament Theology and considers the implications and benefits derived from his perspective. This paper considers the strengths and weaknesses in Kaiser's theological perspective.
Filename: MHKaiser.wps

Grace, Righteousness And Faith
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A 20 page paper that discusses a number of aspects of theology, specifically the understanding of grace and righteousness by faith. Martin Luther began the Reformation in the early 16th century because he disagreed with a number of issues. One of the primary issues had to do with the definition of justification. He also disagreed that one was required to do good works in order to be saved. This essay discusses the issues of justification, grace alone, faith alone, Christ alone and righteousness. Different perspectives are presented: Roman Catholic theology; Neo-Orthodox theology; and Orthodox Reformed theology. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: PGrelig.wps

Theology / Beliefs In God, Gods, & Other Spirits
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A 4 page essay on such theological concepts as : animism, dualism, monism, polytheism, etc; The writer defines each term and discusses which groups (Greeks, Romans, Egyptians, etc;) were/are adherents..as well as how they each practice their respective religions. No Bibliography.
Filename: Theology.wps

Christology: Historical & Theological Perspective
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A 10 page paper that explains numerous aspects included in Christology. Sections include: different definitions of Christology, including the early councils that helped solidify an understanding of Christ; the Resurrection and how these beliefs affect understanding of salvation; soteriology with an explanation of numerous terms used and final comments regarding controversies that still exist. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: PGChrist.wps

Theology
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In 6 pages the author discusses theology. Practices and procedures of theology, which includes, moral theology; ecclesiology; rules of canonical right; eschatology; apolology; bible; sacraments and liturgy; ministry; pastoral theology; revelation and other such theological themes, are used on a daily basis. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Theoprac.wps

Vatican Attitudes Towards Liberation Theology & The Women's Movement
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This 13 page paper compares how each of these 'movements' are officially viewed by the Vatican. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Vatican.wps

Jesus Christ and The Jewish Messiah
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A 10 page paper that investigates Jesus versus the Jewish concept of the Messiah. Topics include an explanation of what the term means, the historical concept of the Jewish Messiah, why Jesus was rejected by Judaism as the Messiah, the ways in which Jesus did or did not meet the criteria for the Jewish Messiah, and what or who Jews think Jesus really was. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: PGmes.wps

Views of Jesus and the Jews Toward the Other
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A 20 page paper comparing ideologies of Judaism and Christianity, with emphasis on the Jews' view of Jesus and Jesus' views of the Jews. Jews and Gentiles have been bickering for centuries over which side is 'right,' often without understanding that we will all eventually learn the answer, but in the meantime we need to work together. This world has always offered any number of ways to find or create friction. The concept is one God, and in that we differ very little. Much of the world believes that God has drastically altered his economy of salvation and that He has done it through His Son Jesus Christ. Nothing, however, has changed the fact that the Jews are God's chosen. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: KSJesusJ.rtf

The Personality of the Holy Spirit
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A 3 page paper discussing the Holy Spirit as an entity with a personality. The Holy Spirit is one of three forms that God possesses. It is apart of the Trinity which is God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is essentially the intent of God which is capable of being passed on to all people. It is spirit and is therefor intangible. It is God's method of communicating the intent of his peace and love without using visions aimed at one person who is intended to spread the Word. The Holy Spirit spreads the word, and intent, of God. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: Holy1.wps

Did Jesus Christ Say That He Is God ?
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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.
Filename: Jesusgod.wps

Did Jesus Have Healing Powers ?
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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.
Filename: Jesuheal.wps

Christology and Jesus
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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.
Filename: Christology.rtf

How Jesus' Sermon On The Mount Relates To Christian Life & The Church
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5 pages in length. Jesus' Sermon on the Mount relates directly to the Church and Christian life in that it speaks of life having specific meaning. No matter the how saddening the cause, no matter how sorrowful the occasion, Jesus' Sermon reflects the positive -- much the same way the Church and Christian life look upon the good of each situation. Indeed, the main correlation among them is that one must learn to let go of mortal attachments; that holding onto entities of this world will only delay one's salvation. The writer discusses how the truth of Jesus' Sermon on the Mount mirrored the Church and Christian beliefs. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Jesuser.wps

How Jewish Was Jesus?
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This 8 page report discusses the question of how Jewish Jesus of Nazareth was according to the gospel of Matthew. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: Jewjesus.wps

Jesus / His Crime and Punishment
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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.
Filename: Jesuscp.wps

Jesus as Counselor
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A 6 page paper that discusses Jesus as a psychological counselor. Issues addressed include methods and techniques used by Jesus, in dealing people and their unique situations and problems. Jesus was an entity that can never be completely copied for he was a creature we cannot even begin to truly comprehend. But he was a man who gives us many examples of counseling that many can attempt to emulate. He had the ability to listen to people and accept them in everything they were. He did not judge people and in this he was more powerful than any counselor could hope to be. But he provides the best example possible for us in that he loved and gave support to people no matter who they were or what they had done. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: RAjesus.wps

Jesus Christ & The Shroud of Turin
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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.
Filename: Turin.wps

Jesus Through the Centuries / Book Review
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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.
Filename: Jesuscen.wps

Judas And The Betrayal Of Jesus
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A 7 page paper that discusses the events surrounding Judas' betrayal of Jesus. Judas is one of the most talked about figures in the Bible and yet there are very few references to him. These are discussed. Also discussed is why Judas found it necessary to kiss Jesus in the Garden when by all accounts everyone knew who Jesus was. The disparity in the incident in the Garden is pointed out as is the disparity in Judas' final actions. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PGjudas.wps

Jurgen Moltmann/ Christology in The Way of Jesus Christ
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A 10 page research paper that examines the Christology in Jurgen Moltmann's book The Way of Jesus Christ: Christology in Messianic Dimensions. The writer uses multiple sources to present an overview of Moltmann's theological perspective and argues that Moltmann presents an intriguing and inspiring book that offers some new areas to be explored by Christological reflection. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: 90moltmn.rtf

The Effect Of The Resurrection On Christians
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A 3 page essay discussing the resurrection of Christ according to the gospel and how it affects Christian life today. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Jesusres.wps

The Influence of Jesus
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This 5 page paper explores the life and times of Jesus Christ and how he affected religion. The historical Jesus is compared with the spiritual Christ and archeological finds of the era are noted. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Jesusinf.wps

The Miracles Of Jesus
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A 5 page paper that explores the reactions of the people at the time Jesus performed miracles compared to the reactions of those in today's world. There is a significant difference in the acceptance level between the two eras. An inspirational and factual paper that briefly discusses selective belief, a new concept. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Jesmrcl.wps

The Temptation Of Christ And Adam / A Comparison
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This 2 page paper compares the temptation of Adam and Eve to that of Jesus Christ. Both similarities and differences are discussed. No bibliography.
Filename: Tempt.wps

St. Thomas Aquinas on Law, Morality, and Politics
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This 5 page report discusses the theories and philosophies of St. Thomas Aquinas (1225-1274) with an emphasis on the differntiations he made regarding natural law and eternal law. The thought and writing of St. Thomas Aquinas reconciled religion with reason, expanded it towards experimental science, insisted that the senses were the windows of the soul and that the reason had a divine right to be presented with facts. He believed that natural law is fundamentally the rational creature’s participation in God’s eternal law. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: BWsttom.wps

Adults Mature Spiritually Only As Children
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A 5 page paper that explores specific Biblical verses that demonstrate the only way adults can develop spiritually is if they approach such study as children. It is the innocence and receptivity of children that Paul makes reference to. The writer explains what this means, citing verses in Ephesians, 1 Corinthians and the Gospel of Mark. The writer also makes the distinction between being childish and being childlike. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: PGpaulC.wps

Discussion Of Balaam
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3 pages in length. Discussing the prophecy of Balaam is akin to locating the origination of man's ability to make a fool of himself, for it is Balaam who acts as a horse's ass by the manner in which he portrays himself. The writer talks about God and the Israelites as they relate to Balaam. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: Balaam.wps

Discussion Of Manna From Heaven As A Type Of Bread Of Life
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3 pages in length. In many aspects, manna from heaven served as a type of bread of life in that it offered sustenance to those who were in dire need. God provided manna for the Israelites in the Exodus so that they may continue their journey without succumbing to the effects of starvation, being that their entire food supply had been exhausted long before reaching their destination. Indeed, finding the manna one particular morning as the dew left its impression upon the land enabled the Israelites to continue forward on their journey reveling in their unexpected good fortune. Without the manna from heaven, it can be argued that they might not have survived their journey. The writer discusses how manna from heaven can be considered as the bread of life. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: ManaJsus.wps

The Role of Art in the Christian World
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A 5 page discussion of the relationship of art and religion. Illuminates the role of Christianity in shaping the art of the Renaissance period in particular. Emphasizes that this relationship was not only positive in that the Church used its influence to restrict the types of art which was produced and also wielded art as a weapon designed to condemn those who held beliefs which differed from its own. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: PPchrArt.wps

Humanism's Contribution To The Reformation
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A 6 page paper discussing the role of humanistic thought in the Reformation. Many believe 'humanism' to be an arrogance embodied in an attitude that reflects the 1970s attitude of the 'I'm OK, you're OK' ilk. Most of those would be incredulous to learn that humanism, far from being an arrogance of single human worth, was as a movement and attitude of believing that humans could be far more than they had been until the time toward the end of the Dark Ages. We know today that there are factions that agree only on few items aside from the basics of Christianity (i.e., Jesus is God's Son), but today's Christianity is largely based on the humanism that helped drive the Reformation more than 400 years ago. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: MLuther.wps

The Book of Job / Similarities & Contrasts to the Teachings of Socrates
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A 5 page review of the teachings of Job compared and contrasted to those of Socrates. Concludes that while both hold valuable lessons it is those of Job which are most instructive since they teach a faith in an almighty power. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: Jobsocr.wps

Philosophy & The Greek Orthodox Church
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Comprehensive, 25 page discussion of the Greek Orthodox Church and its fundamental origins in the works of classic Greek philosophers such as Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle. Bibliography lists 19+ sources.
Filename: Greekort.wps

Pilgrim's Progress and 17th Century Protestantism
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A 4 page essay which examines how John Bunyan exemplified radical seventeenth-century English Protestantism in his work, Pilgrim's Progress. The writer argues that Christopher Hill was correct in his assessment that nonconformist Puritans, such as Bunyan, 'turned the world upside down.' Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: 17bunyan.rtf

Plato's Theory Of Forms & Modern Christian Thought
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A 10 page paper that provides an overview of the basic elements of Plato's Theory of Forms and then considers the implications of his concepts for modern Christianity. Plato's ideas are considered in relation to elements of the Bible as well as the modern writings of Paul Tillich and Alan Jones. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Platfrms.wps

Plato's Theory of Forms & Wittgenstein's 'Notion of Truth'
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Plato's Theory of Forms outlined in a number of his dialogues including 'The Republic' and 'Parmenides,' is based in the perception of knowledge and the limitations of the senses. Plato recognized that man is limited by his sensory perception in an understanding of the natural of the world around him, and as a result, proposed the Theory of Forms in its initial sense to reflect a more complete understanding of the essential nature of the world based outside of the sensory and in the rational. Wittgenstein, in 'Notion of Truth' also considers the comparison between the actual and the perceived, and evaluates truth both as a component of basic understanding and an element directly correlated to the physical world. This 6 page paper reflects these concepts and provides support for components of both philosophers' arguments through the texts they created. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Platwitt.wps

Warfare And The Issue Of Biblical Morality
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An 8 page paper that considers the topic of warfare as it relates to the morality of the Bible. This paper contends that there are different considerations presented in the Old and New Testament. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Warfareb.wps

Gospel Of John 1: 1-18 Exegesis
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A 10 page exegesis of John 1:1-18, the prolog to John's gospel. The exegesis examines the themes found in this passage, the context, syntax, textual differences between and among three translations: the KJV, NASB and RSV, and the theology found in these verses. Comparisons are made to the Old Testament and the New Testament. A 1 page outline is also included. 1 Table is used to illustrate a comparison of text. Bibliography lists 7 sources. PGjohn1.msw
Filename: PGjohn1.msw

Old Testament Biblical Studies / The Book Of Daniel
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A 5 page research paper that examines this important part of the Old Testament. The writer gives a brief summation of the main action in each chapter with comments as to meaning and interpretation. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: Bookdanl.wps

Old Testament Biblical Studies / The Book of Jonah
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A 7 page essay investigating the symbolism in this Book of the Old Testament. Religious scholars disagree as to whether or not the story of Jonah is an historical accounting but they do not disagree about the symbolism found within the account of this reluctant messenger. The writer likens Jonah's reaction to those that can be found in the world today. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Jonah.wps

The Old Testament & The Covenants Analyzed
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An 8 page paper which considers the historical validity of the biblical Old Testament, the stories of Abraham, David, Moses, Noah, Adam and Eve, and the covenants with God. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Covenant.wps