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I Cor. 8:1-13
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A 3 page paper that this passage, discussing its content and how it relates to another letter in which Paul discussed this issue, as well as how the passage relates to present day Christians. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: khcor82.rtf

Ideas of Ralph Waldo Emerson and Jonathan Edwards
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A 3 page paper which a difference between the ideas of Ralph Waldo Emerson and Jonathan Edwards. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: RAemed.rtf

Idolatry: From the Old Testament to Contemporary Times
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A 6 page discussion of idolatry. Discusses the changes in the definition of idolatry over time. Distinguishes between the use of images as aids in the worship of God, e.g. images of angels and paintings of Biblical scenes, and the use of images as objects of worship themselves. Provides numerous quotes from the Bible illustrating Biblical instances of the prohibition of idolatry and contemporary instances of idolatry such as found in popular culture. Uses the film "The Idolmaker" to explore the idolatry of rock music stars. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: PPidol.wps

Illustrations of Saint Matthew in the Lindisfarne Gospels and Charlemagne’s Gospel Book
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This 5 page report discusses the ways in which unknown artists of the 8th and 9th centuries depicted St. Matthew in two different illuminated texts. What such different representations illustrate is the different ways in which Christianity was introduced in the region and the ways in which it evolved. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: BWstmatt.wps

Image of God/Image of Christ
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A 5 page research paper that discusses what it means to Christians to compare the Old Testament doctrine of being made in the "image of God" to the New Testament doctrine that enjoins Christians to conform to the "image of Christ." Drawing on scripture, the writer argues that these two positions are not contradictory, but rather that one fulfills the other. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: khiogioc.rtf

Images of the Church in John
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A 3 page essay that discusses imagery in the Gospel of John. Rather than offering nativity story, the Gospel of John begins with a hymn that pictures Jesus as the incarnated Word of God. This presents the first of multiple images of Jesus, which occur throughout this gospel, which relate to how the relationship between Christ and the Church should be perceived. Examination of this gospel shows that John frequently focuses on images that relate not only the life and ministry of Jesus, but how these events should be seen in light of Christological belief. No additional sources cited.
Filename: khjohnim.rtf

Impact Of Edict Of Milan On Christian Liturgy
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A 6 page paper that begins by explaining what the Edict of Milan really was, including the dates different leaders had ordered more tolerance for religions. The writer then discusses how the liturgy and practices of the church emerged following the end of persecution, including the problems with so many converting for political rather then faith reasons. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PGedmln.rtf

Imperial Attitude Towards Early Christianity
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A 5 page research paper that examines the transition of imperial attitudes towards early Christianity, beginning with the conversion of Constantine. The Edict of Milan is discussed along with the Nicene Creed and the code of Theodosius. No Bibliographical data is provided.
Filename: khimpch.rtf

In Admiration of Job
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A 6 page research paper/essay that relates why Job should be admired and the themes and meanings of Job’s story for modern life. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: khadjob.rtf

In The Image Of God
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A 6 page paper that responds to three issues. The first issue is Imago Dei, the image of God in man and explains how humans have corrupted this verse and thus, argues against the typical interpretation. The second issue is whether Christ's blood was necessary and cites a number of verses that illustrate only the sacrifice of blood could forgive man and the last issue is a brief discussion of soteriology and Christology. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: PGmgdei.rtf