Essays and Research Papers on Specific People (Religion)

A paper which considers Gandhi's satyagraha in terms of Tibetan Buddhism, with reference to its value as both a spiritual concept and a means of political struggle. Bibliography lists 2 sources

A 16 page paper that discusses the historical, Scriptural, cultural, symbolic and magisterial aspects of the rite of prebaptism of initiation into the church. The focus and emphasis for this essay is the works of Cyril of Jerusalem in the fourth century. Cyril believed in imitation and symbols, for instance, Cyril had prebaptismal students turn ...

A 10 page paper. Mary Magdalene carried the reputation of a sinful prostitute. That idea has now been shattered. Biblical scholars have reported that Mary was a faithful and important disciple. At least one has called her the apostle to the apostles. This essay begins by discussing the role of women in the time of ...

This 3 page paper discusses humans today are similar or not similar to Adam and Eve. While this is the story of creation, passages in them tell us a great deal about what humans are like. The essay also brings in Trible's interpretation of Chapter 3, arguing that Adam and Eve were equals. Bibliography lists ...

An 8 page paper that discusses specific aspects of John 10:22-40. Topics include literary criticism and the use of signs and symbols; the literary form of the Gospel; textual criticism; a comparison of five translations of these verses; how the gospel was accepted as canon; examples of parallel verses in the OT and NT; sources ...

This 3 page paper discusses the similarities and differences betwen the apostle Paul and Jesus Christ. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 4 page examination of the Grace Cathedral in San Francisco, California by examining their website: http://gracecathedral.org/. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

14 pages in length. Adopting the Buddhist concept of mindfulness is to accept fulfillment and inner peace by allowing it to enter the body through the mind. By inviting such a principle into one's existence, one cannot help but find peace and enrichment in the quality of life. One specific method for ...

This 3 page paper describes the Cathedral at Galicia in Northern Spain (Santiago de Compostela), and the miracles associated with the area.Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 7 page paper. The question is: Can Nehemiah's leadership style be used today? The writer demonstrates, through Scripture and the literature, Nehemiah's leadership characteristics are the very same charactristics deemed essential for today's effective leader. Things like vison, communication, commitment and strategic planning, to name just a few. The wall was rebuilt by teams, ...

A 7 page paper which examines the conflicts between classics and Christianity in Milton’s “Paradise Lost.” Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 4 page paper which examines the unique qualities of Valentinus’ approach to christology. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 5 page paper presents a discussion of Augustine's thoughts about free will. The paper discusses this specific premise: "The creature who sins with free will is more excellent than the creature who does not sin because he has no free will." The writer then incorporates these questions in the discussion: Why does Augustine ...

This 4 page paper examines and discusses the conversion experience of Saint Augustine. Quotes included from his works. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines the purpose of Donne’s rhetorical questions in Satire III and Holy Sonnet XVIII. No additional sources cited.

This 3 page paper compares Dr. King's Letter from a Birmingham Jail to the Apostle Paul's letter to the Corinthians. Quotes cited from sources. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 3 page paper which summarizes and discusses three essays concerning Muhammad. The sources were faxed by student and have no bibliographic information other than title and author The page numbers presented refer to the pages received by writer.

An 8 page paper which examines the role Christianity plays in modern society, and the way in which ways in which it attempts to derive meaning from experiences and events. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3 page paper examines the Buddhist notion that the gods and goddesses of Hinduism are not relevent for the Buddhist's journey to Nirvana. In this way, this paper asserts that Buddhism is fundamentally atheistic but also contends that it remains a spiritual practice. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 4 page paper which examines articles discussing Cardinal Wolsey. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses Marcia Riggs' book, Awake, Arise and Act and offers insight as to how one might apply this to one's own church ministry.

5 pages in length. A Christian philosophy of science encompasses myriad elements of social, political and religious concerns, ultimately offering up a synergistic rendering of what it means to be a perfect mortal being. The understanding of and belief in the principles of science is based within a foundation of pre-established doctrine that ...

A 9 page paper that explains the controversy between the Antiochene exegeses and the Alexandrine exegeses in the first few centuries. One was literal, one was allegorical. The early church fathers were trying to answer questions like what the purpose of Scripture was and the divine/human nature of Jesus. The essay provides background on the ...

3 pages in length. Considered one of the greatest martyrs for the benefit of mankind, Archbishop Oscar Romero ultimately sacrificed his life so that his voice could speak for the less fortunate. Romero knew all along that his very presence epitomized controversy, a reality he understood would one day cost him his life; ...

This 4 page paper briefly explains Augustine's a priori and an a posteriori arguments to prove the existence of God. The essay also outlines Augustine's seven statements to demonstrate there is just one God. The writer also comments on how Augustine approached the issue of evil. Bibliography lists 4 sources.