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Life After Death: Christianity, Hinduism, and Buddhism
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A 5 page paper which examines the religious beliefs concerning life after death as seen in Christianity, Hinduism, and Buddhism. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: RArlgdth.rtf

Lingenfelter/Transforming Culture
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An 11 page summary of Sherwood Lingenfelter's book Transforming Culture, A Challenge for Christian Mission (1998). The writer offers chapter-by-chapter synopses, outlining primary points. The premise for his text is based on the observation that in spreading Christianity, missionaries have done so within the context of their own cultural perspective. The problem is that "Missionaries have succeeded in bringing a biblically informed worldview, but one that is thoroughly contaminated by their culture" (Lingenfelter 12). The author questions whether or not it is possible to offer the world a "truly transforming gospel" or if Christians are necessarily limited to "reproducing our own cultural reflection of Christianity" (Lingenfelter 12). The remainder of the book suggests that this is possible and the author outlines practical suggestions for accomplishing this task. No other sources cited.
Filename: khlintc.rtf

LOIS WALKER COUNTER ARGUMENT AGAINST THE ATHEIST
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This 4 page paper discusses the arguments offered by Lois Hope Walker against athiests. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: MBlhwalker.rtf

Lonergan and Aquinas
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This 6 page paper provides an overview of the views of Karl Rahner and presents his arguments about Bernard Lonergan and Thomas Aquinas' philosophical perspectives on the individual. This paper relates the views of Lonergan and Thomas Aquinas and assesses the way they assess the correlation between man and God. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: MHaquin3.wps

Lord Krishna's Advice to Arjuna
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This 3 page paper discusses the advice Krishna gives to Prince Arjuna just before a battle, which is to fight because the immortal soul cannot be killed. The paper also argues that there are better options than Krishna's command to fight. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: HVKriArj.rtf

Love & Knowledge/Writing of 3 Medieval Theologians
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A 9 page essay that contrasts and compares the writing of 3 medieval theologians. At their most fundamental level, the writing of medieval theologians Thomas Aquinas, Bernard of Clairvaux and Saint Bonaventure are in agreement with each other in that they each perceive the relation between love and knowledge as being intrinsically intertwined and interconnected with the context of human experience. However, in the centuries since the medieval period, the mindset or worldview of Western civilization has changed, as defining precepts moved from a focus on God towards a focus on rationality. Consequently, the scholasticism of the Middle Ages is often difficult for the modern reader to fully appreciate or understand. Due to this fact, the writing of Bernard of Clairvaux provides the most compelling account of the relationship between love and knowledge as it fits better with the modern worldview that still tends to rely on the rational perspective of the Enlightenment. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: khlkmed.rtf

Love: Storge, Philios, Eros, and Agape
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A 6 page annotated bibliography of 12 sources which relate to the topic of the four types of love: Storge, Philios, Eros, and Agape.
Filename: RAlovann.rtf

Luke 15:11-24/A Reason to Celebrate
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A 5 page dialectical method sermon on the parable of the prodigal son. Many Christians seems to feel that to be devout and feel that they are "good" Christians, they must assume a worldview that is a throwback to Puritanism. They see the world as extremely serious; themselves as miserable sinners who should be properly humble and contrite and they also feel that it is somehow inappropriate to show too much joy or pleasure at being alive in God's good world. Luke 15:11-24, the parable of the "prodigal son," demonstrates that this worldview goes against the express teaching of Jesus, which offers believers the message that there is reason to celebrate and no need for sorrow, as God welcomes any sinner who believes with open arms and a loving embrace. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: khluke15.rtf

Luke 18:1-8
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A 5 page exegetical examination of Luke 18:1-8. This passage of scripture relates the parable of the "persistent widow," a narrative that deals with persistence and prayer. This exegetical examination of this scripture follows the method outlined by Michael S. Gorman (2001). The writer compares the passage to other translations and, also, briefly touches on theories to the origin of Luke's gospel. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: khluke18.rtf

Luke 2:1-14 - The Birth Of Christ
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A 9 page paper that presents an exegesis of these verses. In these verses, Luke establishes Christ's Davidic birth line through Joseph and the fulfillment of prophecy. The writer reports some of the disagreements between scholars on certain words and phrases as well as with the historical accuracy of Luke's verses. Bibliography lists 6 sources (sent by student with incomplete citation information).
Filename: PGLuke2.RTF