Essays and Research Papers on Theological Issues

A 24 page paper. The question addressed is: What are the most characteristics of a catechesis to promote authentic liturgical renewal for North American high school students? To address this topic, the writer will separate the essay into two major parts: liturgy and prayer with worship incorporated into the section on liturgy. Liturgy is defined ...

A five page paper which considers SJ Gould's perception of true science, creation science and religion, as exemplified in his work Bully for Brontosaurus. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A five page paper which compares and contrasts Caedmon's Hymn and the Dream of the Rood, in terms of their style, content and structure.

This 21 page paper addresses two issues: the sequence in which these sacraments should be administered and the age at which a person should be able to receive them. These two issues have been debated for centuries, more so the issue of age than sequence. There are historical precedents for each of the debaters but ...

This 5 page paper provides an overview of the prophet Jacob's life as well as his relationship with his twin brother Esau. The incidents of trickery surrounding that relationship are explored and analyzed. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 5 page research paper that examines how Christianity has been affected by the modern world. The writer particularly focuses on the Enlightenment, and theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This is a 5 page paper summarizing Harold Kushner’s “When Bad Things Happen to Good People” (1981). Harold Kushner’s “When Bad Things Happen to Good People” (1981) tells of Kushner’s own emotional and spiritual journey back to the belief of God after the death of his three year old son. Kushner, a Rabbi, tried to ...

A 5 page paper which discusses the book “Doors to the Sacred” by Joseph Martos. No additional sources cited.

This 9 page paper discusses prayer in the Catholic Church. The paper begins with a definition of prayer from the Catholic Encyclopedia and then moves on to include comments from others. The Catechism of the Catholic Church is also referenced. The Gospels instruct us about the necessity of prayer and how to pray. The last ...

A 6 page essay that offers an overview of Haddon Robinson's text Biblical Preaching, the development and delivery of expository messages, which has been considered a classic text, aiding seminary students in learning the art of expository sermon preparation and delivery for decades. The writer discusses Robinson's definition of expository preaching. No additional sources cited.

This 5 page paper compares and contrasts the Gospels of Mark and John relative to the passion, death and resurrection of Jesus. The writer begins by providing a list of the events that are most similar in the two Gospels. The essay then moves into the differences between the two. Two of the major differences, ...

A 10 page research paper that argues that while the gospels tell, essentially, the same story, there are distinct difference in their style and emphasis. In particular, the write stresses the differences between the synoptic gospels and John. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

These verses address reconciliation and new creation. Each verse is explained and discussed with comments from some of the classic Biblical commentaries, including John Wesley's commentary. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 5 page review of this classic theological analysis. The author rates Mann’s book as superior in its field. Mann offers, in fact, extraordinary insight into both the origin of the Torah and God’s relationship with man as it is revealed in the Torah. This paper is largely devoted to delineating the ...

A five page paper which looks at T.E. Fretheim's interpretation of the Pentateuch, particularly with regard to its historical and theological significance and the interaction of the potential audience with the text. Bibliography lists 1 source

This 6 page paper provides an overview of this book that addresses the question of wisdom emanating from the Old Testament. Other issues are addressed as well and there is a focus on how the author treats poverty and wealth in society. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines the historical significance of Anita Diamant’s novel “The Red Tent.” No additional sources cited.

This 7 page paper discusses what was required for salvation in the Old Testament. The writer cites Scripture to illustrate how one could gain righteousness, which is needed for redemption and salvation. The conclusion is that while the means are somewhat different the substance of what one must do for salvation is the same in ...

A 5 page book report that focuses on the many virtues of Anthony R. Ceresko's book, Introduction to the Old Testament: A Liberation Perspective. The writer discusses Ceresko's approach to Old Testament scripture, explaining how it is based on the theoretical model of Norman Gottwald, and also mentions the areas in which the book ...

An 11 page character sketch of Joseph, son of Jacob, and how he matures from a brash, young boy to a remarkable leader. The writer argues that by examining Joseph's story in Genesis, one learns a great deal not only about Joseph's character, but also how his character develops due to his experiences in Egypt. ...

This 6 page paper provides an overview of Christology. The concept is defined and dilemmas within the study are explored. How Judaism relates to the concept is also discussed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses the similarities and differences between Judaism and Christianity in relation to belief in: God; Jesus; the Trinity; evil; free will; original sin; afterlife, Heaven and Hell. Christianity is based on the belief that Jesus is the Son of God and that He came to earth to redeem man. The beliefs ...

5 pages in length. Was Adam and Eve bound by weakness or were their actions the result of free will? God warned Adam and Eve not to eat from the Tree of Conscience, but they did not heed his admonition. Convinced by the serpent that committing sin would pose them no harm, they ...

A 5 page exegetical analysis of Luke 7:11-17, employing the exegetical method outlined by Michael S. Gorman. The writer examines the historical, cultural and theological context of this text, which relates the story of the raising from the dead the only son of the widow of Nain. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page paper evaluates criteria for sainthood in the Roman Catholic Church. Peter and Christopher's roles are discussed to see if they were correctly dubbed saints according to the criteria. Bibliography lists 6 sources.