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"The Long Discourses Of The Buddha: A Translation Of The Digha Nikaya" - Analysis Of Meditation
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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 achieving said mindfulness is by way of meditation, a principle that Maha-satipatthana Sutta in Maurice Walshe's translation of The Long Discourses of the Buddha: A Translation of the Digha Nikaya addresses in depth. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: TLCBuddMed.rtf

"The Love Suicides At Sonezaki"
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A 4 page discussion of the early eighteenth century play by Japanese dramatist Chikamatsu Monzaemon. This paper discusses the sexual and religious intonations of the play and discusses it from Buddhist, Hindu, Jewish, Roman Catholic, and modern American perspectives. No additional sources are listed.
Filename: PPjpLove.rtf

"The Origins of Totalitarianism"
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A 6 page review of the first part of Hannah Arendt's three volume set. This paper explores Arendt's views on the relationship between historical setting, totalitarianism, and anti-Semitism. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: PPtotalJ.rtf

"The Puritan Dilemma" by Edmund Sears Morgan
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A 5 page paper which analyzes the book "The Puritan Dilemma" by Edmund Sears Morgan, a book that details much of the life of John Winthrop. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAmorgnpur.wps

"The Venture of Islam": A Comparison of Islamic and Occidental Cultures
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A 6 page comparison of the differences and similarities of Islamic and western culture and religion. Defines each term and provides a background as to beliefs and the stereotyping and misperceptions which have arisen between these two cultures. Outlines the important precepts of Islam and concludes that Islam, in fact, shares numerous ideological similarities with the world's occidental cultures. Of these similarities is the belief in mankind’s inherent insufficiencies. The goal of Islam and indeed occidental religions as well, is to overcome mankind's insufficiencies by directing man toward a better way and, coincidentally, a better world. Bibliography lists 1 sources.
Filename: PPIslOcc.wps

"Theological Perspectives on Christian Formation"
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A 10 page paper which summarizes the book "Theological Perspectives on Christian Formation" edited by Jeff Astley, Leslie Francis, and Colin Crowder. The paper also examines why Christian education is of such importance. Bibliography lists 2 additional sources.
Filename: RAchrsed.wps

"Your Work Matters to God"
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A 5 page paper which reacts to Doug Sherman and William Hendrick's book "Your Work Matters to God." No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAworkgod.wps

1 & 2 Thessalonians - Faith
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A 9 page essay discussing the interpretation of faith as written by Paul, particularly as found in 1 and 2 Thessalonians. Several interpretations as to the importance of faith and what it does are offered. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: Thessal.wps

1 Corinthians 11:23-29
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A 5 page paper. Using three different commentaries, the writer provides an exposition of these verses in 1 Corinthians. The intent of St. Paul when he wrote this letter is discussed. The letter was written in response to moral irregularities St. Paul heard about concerning the church in Corinth. This letter was intended to re-emphasize his teaching about the Lord's Supper. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PG1corn.rtf

1 Corinthians 1:18-25 Exegesis
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A 6 page paper. In these selections, Paul talks about wisdom and tries to explain to the Corinthians that it is man's wisdom that is foolish. Using Isaiah as a foundation for some of his comments, Paul demonstrates that God can take man's wisdom from him. It is only through the Doctrine of the Cross that humans will find true wisdom. Those who reject Christ and His cross consider the Gospel as foolish while those who believe are saved by the power of God. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: PG1crnt18.rtf