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Avery Dulles's "Models Of The Church"
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5 pages in length. Understanding the underlying message put forth in Avery Dulles's "Models of the Church" is to realize the significant changes that have occurred in relation to religious landscape. Stating how the Church represents myriad different social and political aspects of society, Dulles clearly illustrates the impact religion continues to have in the modern world. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: TLCAvery.rtf

AWAKE, ARISE, AND ACT BY MARCIA RIGGS
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This 5 page paper discusses Marcia Riggs' book, Awake, Arise and Act and offers insight as to how one might apply this to one's own church ministry.
Filename: MBblchurch.rtf

Bahai and Catholicism: A Comparison of Two Major Religions
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A 12 page comparison of two of the world's major religions. A brief overview of religion as a whole is provided as a backdrop. Religion is defined and the contention presented that, in spite of many in modern society's reluctance to accept the fact, both Bahai and Catholicism are religions. Brief histories of these religions is enlivened with a discussion on the comparative structures of these two religions as they have evolved within this history. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: PPBahCth.rtf

Baptism And Ablution
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A 3 page paper that begins with the definitions for 'baptism' and 'ablution' according to Judaism. The writer then discusses the purpose of baptism and ablution and points to references that illustrate baptism in terms of meaning in the Old Testament. The differences with John's baptism rite in the New Testament are discussed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PGbptabl.RTF

Baptism and Confirmation
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A 6 page research paper on the Sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation. The writer discusses the history of these rituals since Vatican II and the latest developments in this area of Catholic practice. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: khbapcon.rtf

Baptism in the Early Church
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A 6 page paper which examines how this sacrament was conceived and performed in the early Church. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: TGbaptism.rtf

Baptism of Holy Spirit
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A 5 page essay/research paper that discusses the meaning of baptism of the Holy Spirit in contemporary Christianity. Many Christians today promote the concept that "speaking in tongues" is proof-positive of "baptism of the Holy Spirit" (Williams 84). This brings up the questions as to whether or not those who have not spoken in tongues are without the Holy Spirit (Williams 84). There are dedicated Christians on both side of this debate. Basically, opinion on this issue falls into two camps. The Pentecostals or charismatic movement maintains that gifts of the Holy Spirit that the apostles experienced at Pentecost are still being experienced by Christians today. The opposite camp believes that the gifts of the Holy Spirit ended in the first century of Christian history. Both positions are discussed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: khbaphs.rtf

Barrett/New Testament Background
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A 5 page book review of C.K. Barrett's The New Testament Background: Selected Documents (1956). For the theology student, the study of New Testament scriptures also involves consideration of the wealth of collected wisdom and experience that is recorded in ancient literature, as these works describe the "history and thought of the world in which the Church was born" (Barrett xvii). Theology students hear constant references to this compendium of knowledge from their professors without usually encountering these works first hand, as most students never read these works themselves. Considering these facts, C.K. Barrett concluded that theology students need a guide to ancient world literature that aids them in regards to New Testament studies. Consequently, Barrett compiled such a text, which cites a variety of ancient documents that--collectively--offer a comprehensive picture for the modern student of the ancient world. No additional sources cited.
Filename: khbardoc.rtf

Barth and Revelation Theology
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A six page paper which looks at the work of the Calvinist theologian Karl Barth, in particular his Dogmatics in Outline, and assesses the strengths and weaknesses of the doctrine of revelation theology. The writer also considers Barth’s treatment of exinanitio and how it relates to the negative aspects of the incarnation and the crucifixion. Bibliography lists 1 source
Filename: Jlbarth2.wps

Basic Philosophical Differences between Zen, Buddhism and Taoism
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This is a 4 page paper describing some of the basic differences and relationships between Buddhism, Taoism and Zen. The differences between Buddhism, Taoism and Zen are based on the level of definition allowed within each belief. Buddhism based on the life of Buddha around 500 B.C. and has defined truths, paths, precepts, and jewels in order for individuals to eventually reach Enlightenment through meditation. Buddhism has certain doctrines which take into account individuals’ treatment of others and themselves in order to proceed along the Eightfold Path to Enlightenment. Taoism, is a much more loosely based discipline which is based on writings of Lao Tzu around 600 B.C. and is considered as “The Watercourse Way” or the flowing of nature. The flow of Nature and the ultimate truth, or Tao, cannot be explained in words but does contain certain concepts related to the balance within the universe. For every yin (negative) force which exists, there too is a yang (positive) force. Zen is one step further past defined concepts. The concept of Zen is void of all preconceptions and is not dependent on doctrines, duality or even that those who practice Zen be members of Zen Buddhism as founded by the monk Bodhidharma in the 6th century A.D. Meditation is considered as essential for the basis of all three concepts of Buddhism and the path to Enlightenment; Taoism in the concept of Tao; and essentially for Zen where the practice of sitting meditation (zazen) is devoid of all other concepts and definitions. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: TJzenbt1.rtf