Essays and Research Papers on Church & Politics

This 3 page paper looks at the writing contained in the Apocrypha and considers the way in which suffering of the faithful is portrayed as a necessary part of faith allowed by a just and good God. The bibliography cites 1 source.

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 ...

The world of Homer's Odyssey was ruled by a conglomerate of Gods who saw little need to assess human conduct outside of intervening for personal gratification and entertainment. Jesus, on the other hand, took on the 'mortal coil' in order to teach, to bring to mankind both instructions on conduct and hope for a better reality. This 5 ...

A 12 page research paper that examines in detail Ephesians 5: 21-33, which deals with the relationship of husbands and wives and the general topic of Christian marriage. Drawing on the teachings of Pope John Paul II, the writer argues that this relationship mirrors the relationship of Christ to the Church, and that these verses ...

A 16 page research paper that examines in detail the eighth chapter of the Book of Daniel as a piece of Jewish apocalyptic literature. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

5 pages in length. The writer compares Christianity, Judaism, Islam and Zen Buddhism. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

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 ...

A 5 page overview of the work of this author. Reveals that Moltmann in effect rescues the eschatological perspectives of the Scriptures. He consequently provides a hope for the world which persists even in the face of the various tragedies and terrors which we are currently experiencing. Moltmann shares numerous similarities with ...

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 ...

A 5 research paper that examines Jurgen Moltmann's book 'The Coming of God,' which a far-ranging text in which Moltmann interprets Christian eschatology in the light of God's creative future, and not as it has been traditionally interpreted in the past as a doctrine of last things. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page analysis of Father Patrick J. Brennan's discussion of the characteristics of successful parishes in regards to education, ministry and evangelization. No additional sources cited.

This 5 page paper considers the issue of marriage and the role of men and women in the marriage as it is related through the assessment of Ephesians 5:21-33. This paper provides an overview of some of the central theological perspectives on the issue of love and marriage and defines the correlation between marital ...

This 5 page paper talks about the concept in general, with a focus on the U.S. and Israel. Several explanations are explored. Topics such as globalization, spousal abuse and personality traits are included in context of this broad subject. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 6 page paper that explores the identity of the Beloved Disciple mentioned in the Gospel of John. There are a number of theories as to the identity of this disciple. The most prominent theories are explored, providing strengths and weaknesses of each. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page paper provides an overview of this original Protestant sect. Some information about Martin Luther and the Reformation is included. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This five-page-paper discusses the views of the Roman Catholic Church regarding the research on the human embryo. Scientists have discovered a way to grow human tissue and body parts using stem cells from human embryos. The Catholic Church is against the practice and wants it stopped. Bibliography lists three sources.

A 5 page paper that examines Paul's understanding of Christianity as he expresses it in the first epistle of Corinthians, fifteenth chapter. Discussed is Paul's reflection of himself as an example of redemption for the worst of sinners and his reflection of Christ as an example of redemption and resurrection for all of mankind. ...

This five-page-paper presents a discussion on the issue of feminism in the churches today. Included in the discussion are suggestions on how to introduce feminism into the adult education programs of the churches in America. Bibliography lists four sites.

A 5-page paper that discusses the themes found in the Gospel of Matthew. Five themes are discussed, such as how the birth of Jesus fulfills the prophecies found in the Old Testament. Biblical verses are provided to demonstrate each of the themes. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 10 page paper that explores the history of the conflict between Israel and Palestine. The causes of and the effects of religious conflicts between nations are both social and political. The conflicts are about authority, cultural practices, national boundaries, and personal sovereignty. The writer provides a brief historical timeline of events between 1922 and ...

This 5 page paper looks at the prophets in the Old Testament such as Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, Daniel Jonah and many others. The paper considers their messages and the way they were delivered to the Israelites and the commonalties between them all. The bibliography cites 10 sources.

This 11 page paper looks at the way in which Christianity was established in Britain. Firstly through the Romans, and then by Pope Gregory, Saint Augustine, and Constantine. The isolation of the Celtic church and the success of the Synod of Whitby are also considered. The bibliography cites 13 sources.

15 pages in length. The writer discusses Muslim faith and practice, Muslims in America, Muslim fundamentalism in America, Muslim education and Muslims view on American education. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 4 page report discusses the anthology compiled by the late Zen scholar Daisetz Teitaro Suzuki (1869-1966). Much of what Suzuki has to say reflects the fact that, in Buddhism, there are degrees of enlightenment and the enlightened one can move from realm to realm and world to world yet is at home in each. Progress in the practice of Zen ...

This 20 page paper considers the use of the hijab in the Islamic traditions and the concept of modesty. This paper defines the correlation between modesty and the teachings of Islam and the concept of modesty as it relates to both cultural and social elements. This paper defines the notion of modesty as ...