Teachings Of Christ And The Odyssey
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The world of Homer's Odyssey was ruled by a conglomerate of Gods who saw little need to assess human conduct outside of intervening for personal gratification and entertainment. Jesus, on the other hand, took on the 'mortal coil' in order to teach, to bring to mankind both instructions on conduct and hope for a better reality. This 5 page paper attempts to compare the teachings of Christ in Matthew with the behavior of Odysseus as presented in The Odyssey. No additional sources are listed. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: KTjesody.wps

Comparison/ Bible & The Odyssey
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A 5 page comparison of the first chapter of the Hebrew Bible and Homer's epic poem, 'The Odyssey.' Throughout history, from the time of the earliest civilizations, there have been literary compositions that attempted to explain life and the consequences of human action as it might relate to divine will. Each culture has addressed the relationship to the divine its own fashion. Homer expressed this for the ancient Greeks and unknown Hebrew scholars recorded the oral traditions of the Jewish tribes. No additional sources cited.
Filename: 99bibody.rtf

Feminist Perspective Of The Holy Spirit
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This 10 page paper discusses possible feminist perspectives regarding the Holy Spirit, the third person in the Trinity. Biblical verses are presented along with a perspective from the feminist activist's point of view. Feminism today lacks the unifying precepts of the 1970s, even so, the activist today would take issue with many of the descriptions of the Holy Spirit. The feminist could well perceive the Holy Spirit as being discriminatory against women. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: PGholysp.wps

The Ministry of the Holy Spirit Among Believers
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A 3 page paper discussing the current state of ministry among believers, in relationship to the Holy Spirit. There are many different beliefs and ideas in regards to the Holy Spirit and the true ministry which is required by believers. While some believe that such a ministry involves active demonstration, others believe that through subtle action and kind words the ministry is conducted. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: Holy3.wps

Hinduism / A Comparison of Two Viewpoints
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A 6 page analysis of Madeleine Biardeau's Hinduism: The Anthropology of a Civilization and Gavin Flood's An introduction to Hinduism. Both of these books have the same purpose-to give a historical and thematic survey of Hinduism; however, despite this similarity in purpose the books are quite different. Biardeau's book is quite scholarly and gives a more in-depth look at the particulars of Hinduism, however, Flood's book is much more comprehensible to the Western reader. Quotations from the sources.
Filename: Hindcrs.wps

Religious Theory / Influence of Hinduism
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A 9 page essay on theories on religion and the relationship of Hinduism to those theories. The specific theory addressed is that postulated by Francis Clark and the search for meaning. The writer discusses Clark's theory, provides a basic history of the evolution of Hinduism and posits that this adaptable religion has, in fact, been adapted by Christians and people of all faith, thus promulgating the Hindu belief in revolution. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Cnhindu.wps

Human Sin And Divine Response In Jainism And Hinduism
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10 pages in length. Is redemption always obtainable when one sins, or is the severity of the sin the sole determinant of forgiveness? Religions vary greatly in how they deal with transgressions and their ultimate hereafter consequences. The writer examines the concepts of sin, redemption and karma as they relate to Hinduism and Jainism. Bibliography lists several good sources.
Filename: Sinjh.wps

Death & Dying As Treated In The Hindu & Islamic Religions
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An 8 page paper comparing the issue of death and dying in the Hindu religion verses the Islam religion. Includes information on preparatory rites and the final disposition of the corpse as well as the behavior of the bereaved. Also includes information regarding the views of these two religions on suicide and euthanasia. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Hindis.wps

A Comparison of Religions
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This 6 page paper compares the two religions fundamentally and historically. The reasons for the difficulties between the Islam and Hinduism during Medieval days are explored. Facts about the religions are included, with particular attention to beliefs. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: SA009Hdu.wps

Art and Hindu Gods Shiva and Vishnu
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A 5 page paper which examines the Gods Shiva and Vishnu and their importance to the Hindu religion, with emphasis on their symbolic significance and how this symbolism is represented in art. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: TGshivis.rtf

Basic Tenets of Hinduism
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A 3 page paper which presents an overview of the basic tenets of Hinduism, with frequent quotations from the Bhagavad-Gita ('Song Celestial') to provide further insight into the religion and its principles. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: TGtenets.rtf

Hindu Monism and Spinoza
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A 5 page paper that provides an overview of the elements of Hindu monism and compares them with Spinozian monism. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Hinmon.wps