The Role Of Religion In The Concept Of Blame
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A 6 page overview of the expectations of religion and how those expectations are imposed. Discusses Christ and his Crucifixion and the reasons the Jewish people have held the blame for that crucifixion. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: ReligBla.wps

Luther, Locke, and Paine: Human Nature and Political Theory
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A 5 page paper discussing the human nature theories of Martin Luther, John Locke, and Thomas Paine affected their political theories. While each man lived in a different place and time, the essential beliefs that insist that truth and the inherent needs of human nature should be incorporated into politics, remains primarily the same. Bibliography lists sources.
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Elizabeth Johnson/ Feminist Theological Discourse
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A 5 page analysis of the opening chapters of Elizabeth A. Johnson's book She Who Is: The Mystery of God in Feminist Theological Discourse. Johnson's argument is reasoned, articulate and persuasive. By drawing on historical sources, particularly the writing of Thomas Aquinas, she demonstrates that classical theology has long been predicated on a stance that relegates women to the outskirts of religious and society. No additional sources cited.
Filename: 99shewho.wps

Significance of the Covenant in Theology
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This 8 page paper delves into the topic of covenants and how it relates to the Old and New Testaments. Several Old Testament covenants are outlined. The significance of virgin marriage and circumcision are explored through Old Testament theology. The New Testament, as the new covenant, is outlined and the significance of the church in Christianity is explained. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Sigcov.wps

Importance Of The Old Testament To Understanding Basic Theology
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A 17 page paper that provides an overview of the issues related to the challenges of the veracity of the Old Testament and relates these to a basic understanding of modern Christian theology. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Oldtest.wps

Toward An Old Testament Theology: Walter Kaiser on the Challenges and Motivations
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This 5 page paper provides an overview of the first 10 chapters of Walter Kaiser's book Toward An Old Testament Theology. This paper relates the perspectives of Kaiser, which outline the difficulties and motivations that have served to define the pursuit of this theological focus, including the promise of God as the defining center of the Old Testament. No additional sources cited.
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Walter Kaiser's Toward An Old Testament Theology
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This 5 page paper provides an overview of the central arguments in Walter Kaiser's book Toward an Old Testament Theology and considers the implications and benefits derived from his perspective. This paper considers the strengths and weaknesses in Kaiser's theological perspective.
Filename: MHKaiser.wps