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The Spread of Buddhism and Islam in East and Southeast Asia
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This 9 page paper addresses the fact that Buddhism spread in Asia much more quickly than did Islam. Why Buddhism is more popular in Asia is explored. Relevant historical facts are duly noted. Bibliography lists 13 sources.
Filename: SA235SEA.rtf

The Spread of Christianity to Japan
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This 12 page paper provides an overview of the spread of Christianity in Japan. This paper considers the historical context through which Christianity has spread and has had a lasting impact. Christianity was introduced into Japan in the early 16th century. Like many of the countries of the Far East, Christianity spread because of the presence of missionaries and the influence of the French, Dutch and British over the course of more than three centuries. This paper relates this process. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: MHJapChr

The Spread Of Islam: Reasons Why This Occurred
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11 pages in length. The writer discusses the various reasons why Islam spread so far and wide. Bibliography lists 14 sources.
Filename: TLCspred.doc

The Spread of Islam: The Result of a Variety of Factors
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An 11 page discussion of the factors influencing the spread of Islam. While these factors can be attributed to specific events such as the independence of the Muslim states in the aftermath of World War II, the spread of Islam and the speed of that spread is really attributable to much more basic factors. These factors include societal need and receptivity, familiarity, the oral nature of the religion, the lack of need for formal structures, technology, and the high visibility of public figures who have converted to the religion. Notes that today Islam is represented by over one billion Muslims and comprises the majority in fifty nations. While some of this growth can be attributed to population growth in the predominantly Muslim countries conversion is a factor as well. Each of the above discussed factors has played a tremendous role in the conversion of many to Islam and in making Islam one of the most popular religions today. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: PPislSp2.wps

The Star of Bethlehem :
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This 3 page paper explores the wondrous star biblically, astrologically and astronomically. The biblical account is compared with history and modern day astronomers' views. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: SA047str.wps

The Status of Women in Buddhism and Hinduism
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This 5 page paper discusses the status of women in Buddhism and Hinduism and argues that women in Hinduism are dominated by the men in their lives, while in Buddhism they are very nearly equal. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: HVbudhin.rtf

The Steps Leading Up to the Jewish Holocaust
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A 4 page review of the steps leading up to the Jewish Holocaust. The author traces the anti-Semitism that fueled the Holocaust back into history and up unto the Nazi concentration camps. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: PPjewHol.rtf

The Study of Spirituality/Book Review
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A 5 page book review that examines The Study of Spirituality, edited by Cheslyn Jones, Geoffrey Wainwright, and Edward Yarnold. The writer points out that this is a heavy tome, written for the serious scholar. However, the vast majority of the selections are not inaccessible to the uninitiated, and are written in a straight-forward style that is lucid and comprehensible. The variety of essays included in the volume is discussed. No additional sources cited.
Filename: khstuspi.rtf

The Symbolism of the Hindu Marriage Ceremony
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This 8 page paper discusses the symbolism found in the Hindu marriage ceremony. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: HVHindMg.rtf

THE TALIBAN, ITS MEANING AND ITS HISTORY
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This 14-page paper focuses on the rise of the Taliban in Afghanistan, as well as its philosophy and the source of its anti-Americanism. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: MTtaliban.rtf