Essays on Religious Texts

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Sexual Theology: Biblical Insight on Sexuality

5 pages / 2247 words

The thoughts and beliefs related to human sexuality and healthy sexuality are significantly different when comparing the views of man (secular) against those presented in the biblical concepts. As time continues to pass these two mindsets become increasingly further apart. One school of thought teaches...

Bible Human Sexuality

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The Writing that Helped Shaped The World We Live in

3 pages / 1182 words

The earliest of writings that are derived from western world are important when studying what shapes today’s society. Some might think that old texts are outdated or aren’t resourceful anymore, but they are actually the roots of all aspects of society. The messages or underlying...

Bible Plato Republic

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The Importance of The Seven Miracles in The Gospel of John

2 pages / 777 words

The Gospel of John: An Overview The Gospel of John was written around 95 A.D., and the key figures of this gospel include Jesus Christ, the Twelve Disciples, and Pilate. The Gospel of John contains twenty-one chapters and is comprised of narrative history, sermons, and...

Gospel of John

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The Story of The Samaritan Woman at The Well from The Gospel of John and The Lessons It Portrayed

2 pages / 736 words

The story of the Samaritan woman at the well has been told for ages. People who read this passage can perceive it in many different ways however, the moral of the story is always the same and the lessons that can be learned from it...

Gospel of John

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How The Gospel of John Differs from The Style of The Synoptic Gospels

3 pages / 1178 words

The Gospel of John, the last of the four gospels in the Bible, is a radical departure from the simple style of the synoptic gospels. It is the only one that does not use parables as a way of showing how Jesus taught, and is...

Gospel of John

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Why Beings Were Created According to The Gospel of Mark

1 page / 560 words

The reasons for writing Mark are catechetical instruction; liturgical use in church services; to cover up the failure by Jesus to proclaim himself as the Messiah; to soften the political offensiveness to the Roman authorities; and, finally, to encourage persecuted Christians to understand that Jesus...

Gospel of Mark

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The Restoration of Faith in Mankind in The Gospel of Mark and The Suffering of The Messiah

2 pages / 708 words

The Gospel of Mark contains sixteen chapters which consists of narrative history, Sermons, and Parables. This Gospel is the shortest of the synoptic Gospels and was written approximately 64 A.D. The first eight chapters explores Jesus traveling north preaching and the next eight chapters tells...

Gospel of Mark

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The Royal Bridegroom (psalms 45)

4 pages / 1623 words

This Psalms is the prescience of Messiah the Prince, and indicates out him as a husband upholding the congregation to himself, and as a ruler controlling in it and for it. Songs 45 praise the magnificence and energy of the Davidic lord and afterward tends...

Bible God

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Analyzing The Issue of Father and Daughter, in Judges 11 of The Holy Bible

2 pages / 987 words

Victim Placement of Father and Daughter In Judges 11, soldier Jephthah must confront his impulsive promise of offering a sacrifice to God for a victory in battle. The victim of this sacrifice turns out to be his only child: his daughter. Feminist critic Phyllis Trible...

Bible

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Analyzing Bart Ehrman Book The New Testament; an Analysis of The New Testament: a Historical Introduction to The Early Christian Writings

2 pages / 869 words

In his book, Bart Ehrman has established a masterful job at addressing various issues of the ancient Christian textual studies. In this case, he does it in such a clear and inviting manner. The arguments in the book are illustrated in a well, clear, and...

New Testament

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Examining The New Testament Era in "The Shadow of The Galilean"

3 pages / 1190 words

Gerd Theissen’s contemporary piece, The Shadow of the Galilean: The Quest of the Historical Jesus in Narrative Form, is recognized for its engaging narrative that explores the social, religious, and historical contexts of the era of the New Testament. Throughout the work, Theissen weaves biblical...

New Testament

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A Comparative Analysis of The Old Testament and New Testament Laws

2 pages / 731 words

The laws and commandments of the Old Testament and New Testament have many similarities. Some believe the presence of Jesus and his fulfillment of the law abolishes the laws found in the Old Testament. According to Charles Cosgrove, “the Law of Moses has been fundamentally...

New Testament

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A Comparative Analysis of The Art Lions and Old Testament Prophet in Saint-pierre and Saint Theodore in Chartres Cathedral

2 pages / 734 words

The Medieval Period brought upon many new techniques and medias into the art world. Sculpture, illuminated manuscripts, stained glass, mosaics, and metalwork were used greatly in the 1000 years of the Medieval. Many artists during these times were still influenced by life of the Roman...

Old Testament

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The Theme of Magic and Sentencing of People Who Are not Guilty as Salem and in The Old Testament

3 pages / 1147 words

Witchcraft is defined as the practice of magic, use of spells, and the invocation of spirits. Throughout church history, witchcraft has become a prevalent topic dating back to as early as 560 B.C. when it is first mentioned in the Old Testament. During these earlier...

Old Testament

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A Study of The Covenant Between God and His People as Depicted in The Old Testament of The Bible

2 pages / 743 words

Introduction Jewish scripture has been preserved for over 3,000 years, primarily in Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek. The Old Testament is not just a theological canon of scripture but also the history of Judaism and the Jewish people. Scripture arises in a community of believers as...

Old Testament

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Looking at Good Hermeneutical Principles from The Perspective of The Bible

5 pages / 2374 words

Introduction To read any biblical text accurately, proper hermeneutical principles must be employed during one’s time of study. Good hermeneutics examines the historical cultural context of a passage including information about the author, his audience, and the circumstances surrounding his writing; the literary context of...

Bible Book Report

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Understanding The Secrets Illustrated in Revelations

3 pages / 1144 words

The End of the World is a mystery to many, not realising the truth is at their fingertips. Beliefs about how the world will end, or if it will end in the first place, is something that is molded through time and location, changing how...

Revelation

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Review of Agatha Christie’s Book, The Body in The Library

2 pages / 707 words

Symbolism in The Body in the Library Agatha Christie’s The Body in the Library is a classic murder mystery novel. While it is a fun and thrilling read, the novel actually does possess some deeper meanings. Through the use of symbolism, Christie reveals some interesting...

Revelation

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A Synopsis of The Bible Narrative from The Book of Genesis to Revelation

4 pages / 1907 words

The main aim of this summary of the bible, through from the first book Genesis to Revelation the last book, is to offer a big picture perspective of the story that the bible offers. The main strategy to be observed is putting up all the...

Revelation