Essays and Research Papers on Church & Politics

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.

This 8 page report discusses the question of how Jewish Jesus of Nazareth was according to the gospel of Matthew. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 3 page essay discussing the resurrection of Christ according to the gospel and how it affects Christian life today. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page paper discussing the relevancy of time and eternity in relationship to a supreme being, or God. The issues discussed are essentially based on the essay titled 'Timeless Eternity' by Brain Davies. The theories discussed address the essential quality of time which is a highly opinionated reality. If time is nothing more than ...

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.

This 6 page paper reviews Mary, the mother of Jesus, as portrayed in each of the Gospels: Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. A brief reference is also made to the gospel of Thomas. A moderate feminist approach is taken to explain the paucity of references to the woman who gave birth to Jesus Christ. Bibliography ...

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.

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.

3)? It has been argued that God, in his omnipotence, is at once loving and capricious. This 5 page paper examines the motivations of God in reference to the casting out of Adam and Eve, the test of Abraham and the troubles of Job. An analogy of parenthood and parenting techniques is proposed with ...

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 ...

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 ...

An 8 page exegesis of one line from the work titled 'The Infancy Gospel of Thomas.' The line is illustrated in its simplest form, at first. This is followed by an examination of secondary sources which discuss 'The Infancy Gospel of Thomas,' both in an analysis as they relate to the line presented, ...

A 6 page essay on the establishment of Israel. The writer states that the will of the nomadic Israelites was to settle in a rich valley and establish a settlement, and shows how the political cannot be separated from the religious in the story of Israelite settlement. To keep up their vision, they ...

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 ...

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.

A 3 page paper that explains the four kinds of double reference principles. The writer includes in each discussion examples from the Books of Daniel and Revelations. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 3 page paper discussing the difference between amillennial and premillenial, relating that explanation to Daniel 7. The writer argues Daniel is premillenial and offers evidence to support this conclusion. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

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.

This 5 page paper discusses two specific topics: first, it describes the themes inherent in the Gospel according to John and gives a brief description regarding the difference between this and the other three Gospels.. Second, it discusses the question of who Jesus is. Key opinions given by C.S. Lewis regarding who Jesus' person are ...

This 7 page essay investigates the claims that the prophecies found in the Book of Revelation are coming true in today's world. Writers point to specific events in the world and link these to specific verses in Revelation. Critics say that this type of activity has been going on for 2,000 years and that the ...

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.

2 page analysis of God's portrayal in the Old Testament. The writer feels that with specific respect to his relation with man, God's character in the Old Testament is one that portrays an all-powerful, immortal being yet he needs only to be feared by those who perform acts of evil or of sin. No Bibliography.

This 9 page paper examines the practice and meanings of Herem and Jihad and their philosophies regarding war. Bibliography lists seven sources.

An 8 page paper that provides an overview of the beliefs of atheists and considers the impacts of these believes as they relate to perspectives on religion. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

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 ...