Jewish Women in Religion
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The role of the woman in Judaism is explored in this 4 page essay that uses Judith R. Baskin's book Jewish Women In Historical Perspective. Baskin edits an anthology that delves into various time periods and places around the world. All essays focus on the role of women in the Jewish tradition. Baskin's book is the only source used.
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Essay Title: Jewish Women in Religion

Evolution in Judaism
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A 7 page research paper on the changes in Judaism from the early periods to the modern, focusing on a division between nationalist (Pharisees) and unity (Sadducees) theory. The writer also makes comparisons to other faiths, including Buddhism, Hinduism and Taoism from the basis of the Jewish concepts of 'social reality' and 'historical experience.' Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Essay Title: Evolution in Judaism

Renaissance Judaism
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A 5 page paper discussing Judaism during the Renaissance, especially as it was expressed through the culture and art of the time. The treatment of both Jews and their faith during the time is also briefly examined. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Essay Title: Renaissance Judaism

Role Of Women In Judaism, Christianity And Islam
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A 9 page paper. Has the role of women in each of these religions changed through history? That is the question addressed in this paper. Women were very influential in spreading the word of the early church, in fact, there were more women converts than men. How women's roles have changed in Christianity is discussed. The roles of women in the early times of Judaism and Islam compared to today are also discussed. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Essay Title: Role Of Women In Judaism, Christianity And Islam

Judaism & Buddhism / A Comparison
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15 pages in length. While there are great many parallelisms between Judaism and Buddhism, there also exist a number of contrarieties. The two religions share many of the same fundamental beliefs with regard to the world as a whole, encompassing family, religion, male domination, modernity and mysticism, yet there are also significant differences within those subgroups that place Judaism and Buddhism at opposite ends of the spectrum. This paper will attempt to compare and contrast these factors as they relate to the two religions. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Essay Title: Judaism & Buddhism / A Comparison

Chasidism: A History
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An eight page paper looking at this pivotal movement of Judaism, as it developed in the eighteenth century and as it is practiced today. Particular attention is given to the underlying philosophy of Chasidism and its proselytizing activity. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Essay Title: Chasidism: A History

Conservative Judiasm / The Movement
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A 5 page paper that postulates that the Conservative Movement was designed to meet a specific need to westernize Judaism for Americans. As such, it has been the sect to evolve with its congregation. Although numbers may be dropping in membership, strong points are made to prove that there is little difference in the liturgical teachings between all the sects--and therefore the Conservatives aren't all that liberal just because they allow inter-marriage and woman in the rabbinical. Because of the amount of foresight, Jewish youth prefer it to other sects. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
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Essay Title: Conservative Judiasm / The Movement