Essays and Research Papers on Church & Politics

A 9 page paper that presents an exegesis of these verses. In these verses, Luke establishes Christ's Davidic birth line through Joseph and the fulfillment of prophecy. The writer reports some of the disagreements between scholars on certain words and phrases as well as with the historical accuracy of Luke's verses. Bibliography lists 6 ...

An 8 page paper. The complete stimulus sentence is: The pre-existent divine Word or Son took on human nature as Jesus of Nazareth. The essay begins by reporting the conclusions of the Chalcedonian council and discusses Jesus as God and as human. Discussions include Christ was human but not a human person, pre-existence, kenosis, ...

A 6 page paper which examines the Medieval civilizations in the west and in Islam, with an analysis concerning bow they perceived themselves and the “other” between 650 and 1450. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

A 6 page compare and contrast essay on creation as found in Chapters 1 and 2 of the Book of Genesis. The writer concludes, based on other authorities and analysis that Chapter 2 is an expansion of the Creation of man rather than being two separate accounts. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 5 page paper discuses certain aspects of Pope Pius XII's encyclical and documents from the Second Vatican Council in terms of the liturgy of the Catholic Church. Included in this discussion are some of the changes in the liturgy that emerged from these documents. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 8 page paper discusses the symbolism found in the Hindu marriage ceremony. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper offers a brief synopsis of John the Baptist's life beginning with his parents and birthplace and what is known about his young life. The essay discusses the emphases in John's preaching and his encounter with Christ. The paper also notes some of the similarities between the conditions preceding John's birth and ...

This 3 page paper examines the story of Joseph and Potiphar in Genesis with the Racine work. Similarities and differences are duly noted. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 3 page example expository sermon based on this passage. No other sources cited.

A 15 page paper. The exegesis reports the historical setting for the text and provides a verse by verse commentary. The write comments on the theological analysis of these verses and provides a sketch of the sermon. The rest of the paper is a sermon on these verses. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 6 page research paper that offers an exegetical analysis of Joshua 24:13-18. The writer first cites the passage and then discusses authorship and historical information before offering analysis. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 2 page paper that begins with an outline of the entitled work and then responds to this question: Is Gregory's Rule so bound by 6th Century cultural constraints that is has little or no value for evangelical pastors today? Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 6 page exegetical examination of this passage. John 17:1-26 recounts the prayer that Jesus offered on the night of the Last Supper as he sat in the Upper Room with this disciples. As Jesus was well aware that his crucifixion was imminent, this prayer constitutes part of Jesus' final word to the apostles. In ...

A 6 page paper which first looks at the influences of the media and its relevance to Christians, and then looks at ministering to non-believers. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 4 page overview of the importance of medieval sculpture. This paper relates the strong tie which existed between art and religion during this time period. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 3 page research paper that examines the role of Jesus as exorcist in scripture, examines the rites and rituals of the Catholic Church and then examines several exorcisms performed in the U.S. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 7 page paper with two major sections. The first section defines, describes and discusses Original Sin (man's fall from grace) and its consequences on all of humanity. The second section discusses sin beginning with the definition of sin and the consequences of the sins we commit. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 4 page paper discusses four religious quotations, and the background of the scholars who said them. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

4 pages in length. The writer briefly summarizes the historical and biblical relevance of Seder. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 9 page paper that begins by providing information about the Book of Revelation: author, date, conditions, audience, primary messages, the four types of interpretation. The paper then provides an analysis of Revelation 3:14-22. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

7 pages in length. Opinion is a powerful commodity within the context of disseminating information; while one person might draw an interpretive conclusion when exposed to various data about a particularly subject, another may perceive something entirely different even though they both have the same resources. To put forth one's theory as fact ...

This 8 page paper discusses the names, titles and roles of Jesus as depicted in this Gospel. The writer begins by saying the most important role, if just one should be selected, is that Jesus is the true Messiah and is appointed with a divine commission, which He fulfills. The writer cites Scripture and ...

A 4 page paper which examines the Crusades and discusses how it is the most important historical event influencing western civilization up till the 1500s. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 9 page paper provides background information about Paul, his heritage and background, purposes of letter and the writing style. The writer reports elements and factors about the setting that are needed to understand the letter. These specific verses are discussed in terms of their purpose and meaning and compared with other verses from Paul ...

An 8 page paper. Using Scripture and other sources, the writer discusses the leadership characteristics of both Abraham and Moses. This includes an example of how Abraham could be seen as a transformational leader and how Moses worked with others. Bibliography lists 6 sources.