Essays and Research Papers on Church & Politics

5 pages in length. The writer discusses several points of Pope John Paul II's encyclical The Splendor Of Truth. No additional sources cited.

This 5 page report discusses the ways in which unknown artists of the 8th and 9th centuries depicted St. Matthew in two different illuminated texts. What such different representations illustrate is the different ways in which Christianity was introduced in the region and the ways in which it evolved. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 6 page paper comparing beauty and harmony as approached by Lao Tzu in the 6th century BC and by William Wordsworth 2500 years later. Wordsworth was not a Taoist, of course, but his poetry nonetheless reflects much of the Taoist position on beauty and harmony. Nature is the overriding natural order for each; nature exemplifies both ...

A 9 page paper. Eight specific topics or themes found in Matthew are exemplified. These are: Jesus as teacher; the Kingdom of Heaven/God; the commandments; God the Father; Judgement; Peter; Fulfillment of the Old Testament prophecies; and Jesus against the Pharisees. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 5 page paper compares and contrasts these two religious leaders of the black community. Their styles, beliefs and type of leadership are all discussed. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 8 page report discusses the religious, historical, and iconographic significance of van Eyck’s paintings “The Last Judgment” and “Crucifixion.” The paintings (housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City) are the side wings of a triptych, the central panel of which is lost. They are oil on canvas, transferred from wood, and were painted sometime ...

A 7 page paper which discusses the search for Noah's Ark. The paper presents some of the more recent findings and illustrates that the ark still remains undiscovered. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

5 pages in length. The primary lesson to be learned from the film is that God is not a tangible destination as Sybok depicts it to be, but rather God's existence can only be measure within one's very soul. Shatner's direction in "Star Trek V: The Final Frontier" is significantly in tuned with ...

An 8 page research paper that offers an exegetical analysis of Joshua chapter 2, which relates the story of Rahab, a harlot who helps two of Joshua's spies escape from the city of Jericho. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page research paper that investigates whether or not the religious doctrines of John Calvin influenced the rise of capitalism, The writer argues that there is a relationship and refers to the doctrines of predestination and the Elect as influencing work habits. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page paper which discusses particular aspects of St. Athanasius' "On the Incarnation." The aspects discussed revolve around why St. Athanasius felt God became man in the form of Jesus Christ. No additional sources cited.

This 5 page paper relies on two works, one by Martin Luther and the other by Francis Bacon, and contemplates the existence of God. The paper supports Luther's assumptions on the matter of faith. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

5 pages in length. After he gives a convincing treatise on the uselessness of fundamentalism in the first chapter, Sayyid states that his topic, instead, is that of Islamism. This is a review on the author's thoughts Islamists. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 9 page paper discusses the meaning of the Eucharistic Meal in the Roman Catholic Church, traces its origins and describes the ritual. The writer then describes a general Sedar Meal within the Jewish faith. Finally, the writer designs a new rite that is an adaptation of these two rituals and suggests how it would ...

Did Satan Get a Makeover?: This 6-page comparative essay examines the ways in which Satan is depicted in John Milton’s Paradise Lost, and the film The Devil’s Advocate. It answers the questions relevant to how (or if) the portrayal of Satan has changed over the years. In addition, other media works are evaluated. Bibliography ...

A 5 page paper that discusses the rituals and significance of these two days as found in the Old Testament. Passover is explained in Exodus and the Day of Atonement, also known as Yom Kippur, is explained in Leviticus. Citations from the Old Testament. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

The book of Luke, chapter sixteen verses one through fifteen tells the parable of the 'unjust steward'. This 10 page paper explores the meaning of parable and stewardship in an effort to comprehend the meaning behind the Biblical story. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

(10 pp) According to Anna-Liza Kosma (2001), "spirituality is like jello. It comes in every imaginable flavor, it's almost impossible to pin down, and your definitions will only last until it morphs into another shape." On the other hand, "sociologist Wade Clark Roof (2000), teaching at the University of California, does come ...

A 5 page paper which discusses Pascal's Wager. The paper provides a general overview of his wager, a brief illustration of Pascal himself, and then discusses two aspects of the wager, presenting possible flaws in his theories. Bibliography lists 2 additional sources.

A 10 page paper discussing the historical background for the rise of Christianity out of the Hebrew biblical tradition; the major points of contention between early Christianity and Judaism; and the relationships, differences and similarities between the Old and New Testaments. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 12 page paper which discusses various aspects concerning the science of excavating human remains, with emphasis on such endeavors in Israel as it relates primarily to first century discoveries. The archeological sites of Qumran and Masada are mentioned. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 9 page paper discussing the quest for Nirvana as it applies to the role of women as portrayed in this record of the sayings of Buddha. The paper uses the story of Visakha and her "five beauties" as example for the Dhammapada's view of the role of women and their worth in comparison to that of men. ...

(10 pp) The process of counseling really involves two giant steps. The first, of which is recognizing that something is wrong, and the second is making some prayerful decisions what to do about it. This discussion will start with a series of varied scriptural texts, and then explore their applicability ...

A 30 page research paper that examines the Book of Revelation and other apocalyptic scripture in order to ascertain the political, economical, social and religious ramifications of Christ's 1000-year reign on earth foretold in Revelation. Bibliography lists 25 sources.

A 6 page essay/research paper that discusses the sixth chapter of Luke, which includes the Sermon on the Plain. The writer argues that this passage is the most concise philosophical treatise for how to live a righteous life ever devised. Bibliography lists 7 sources.