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Essays On Judaism
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God's Covenants
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A 4 page paper that discuses God's Covenants with man as found in the Old Testament or in the Tanakh. The essay begins with a short explanation of what a covenant is and then, describes the covenants with Adam, Noah, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob and Moses. The writer comments on the similarities that link the covenants. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: PGcov07.RTF
Essay Title: God's Covenants
Gods Deliverance of His People as Evidenced in the Old Testament:
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This 10 page paper examines many examples which support the idea that God did indeed deliver "His" people when they prayed to him during times of crisis. This paper also indicates the principles of prayer at work as well as a historical perspective on prayer from an Old Testament point of view. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: GSPrayer.rtf
Essay Title: Gods Deliverance of His People as Evidenced in the Old Testament:
Harold S. Kushner/ How Good Do We Have To Be?
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A 6 page analysis of Rabbi Harold S. Kushner's book How Good Do We Have to Be? In this book, Kushner addresses some of the traditional perspectives of Judeo-Christian theology. Specifically, Kushner reinterprets the Genesis story of creation in terms of twentieth century sensibilities. In so doing, Kushner addresses some centuries-old theological questions in terms that are easily accessible by the average reader. No additional sources cited.
Filename: 99begood.rtf
Essay Title: Harold S. Kushner/ How Good Do We Have To Be?
Hasidism
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For many people, the idea of a Hasidic Jew brings to mind a
somber individual in dark clothing walking in the vicinity of the old
Boro Park in Brooklyn, New York. Actually, the picture is correct - the
connotations that are part of the picture may be wrong. This 5 page
paper explores the religious practices, beliefs and life style of the
Hasidim. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: KThasdic.wps
Essay Title: Hasidism
Hebrew and Greek Legacy
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A 4 page paper which examines the religious studies of Hebrew and the culture and customs of the Greeks. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: RAhewgk.rtf
Essay Title: Hebrew and Greek Legacy
HEBREWS, SUMERIANS AND RELIGION
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This 4-page paper discusses the differences between how the Sumerians and Hebrews regarded their gods, and would attempt to placate them so terrible things wouldn't happen to them. Included are discussions about montheism and polytheism. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: MThebsum.rtf
Essay Title: HEBREWS, SUMERIANS AND RELIGION
Hellenistic Roman Palestine and the Dead Sea Scrolls
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This 9
page report discusses The ancient Judaic world, better described
as the “Hellenistic Roman Palestine.” Following the discovery of
the Dead Sea Scrolls, both the secular and non-secular worlds
have been fascinated with what could be learned from them. Some
believed that questions that are thousands of years old might be
answered through the Scrolls. In tracing the timeline and
history of the ancient Jews, it should be noted that Jewish
history was unfolding in several areas, most notably Judah,
Mesopotamia and Egypt. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: BWjdhell.wps
Essay Title: Hellenistic Roman Palestine and the Dead Sea Scrolls