Religious Perspectives on God in the Age of Enlightenment
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This 8 page paper considers the issue of the death of God in the age of enlightenment and considers the variations in religious perspectives relative to this period of time. Though this paper focuses primarily on the Christian perspective regarding the changes in the church and the view of God during the Age of Reason, this paper also considers the perspectives related in Islamic Jewish religions as points of comparison. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Jewish View Of God
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A 10 page research essay exploring the perception of God within the Jewish faith. Several scholars are cited and a comparison to the Christian view of God is offered. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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The Writings of Abraham Joshua Heschel
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This 7 page paper considers the style an message of the works of this well respected Jewish theologian. The paper specifically looks at his work entitled 'Man Is Not Alone: A Philosophy of Religion'. The bibliography cites 2 sources.
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French Jewry in the Eighteenth Century
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This 5 page paper focuses on the Jewish population in France under Napoleon. A look at these religious communities as they existed in the eighteenth century helps to explain conditions before and after the French Revolution. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Frenjew.wps

Dietrich Bonhoffer
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(6pp) At a time when much of the world was either enticed with, or entrapped, by fascism, Dietrich Bonhoeffer dared to live the morally responsible Christian life to its most expressive, and tragic, end. As a theologically rooted opponent to National Socialism, and later as a member of the political resistance against Nazism, Bonhoeffer was recognized as a leader even by his enemies and was hanged by the Gestapo in 1945. His legacy has inspired many and has demonstrated his landmark life and works to be among the most important of the twentieth century, and the most relevant for our times ahead. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: BBbonhff.doc

Judaism & Christianity
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A 20 page paper on discussing, and comparing, Judaism and Christianity. A history of the beginning of Christianity is discussed as well as the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem which was the beginning of the end of the Jewish rule in the then civilized world. The works of Flavius Josephus and Pope Clement I are included. Similarities and differences are discussed with a focus on the differences between the two. Persecution is also addressed followed by some pertinent information regarding relations today. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Judch2.rtf

Comparing Judaism, Christianity & Islam
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6 pages in length. There exist a great many religions in the world; some could not be any further apart in beliefs and principles, while others that are seemingly opposite actually have a significant number of qualities in common. Such is the case with Judaism, Christianity and Islam, where even though the three religions appear quite diverse, they share quite a few collective properties. The writer discusses these similarities as they relate to Judaism, Christianity and Islam. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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“Martin Luther and Psalm 1”
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A twelve page tutorial paper which gives a brief account of the life of Martin Luther, and continues by comparing his interpretation of Jewish theology as exemplified in Psalm 1 with later reformist perspectives, demonstrating how the Christological perspective of the reformed church contributed to the marginalisation and persecution of Jews in society as a whole. Bibliography lists 4 sources
Filename: JLlutherpsalm.wps

“The Rise of David Levinsky”: A Review of the Book by Abraham Cahan
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A 6 page overview of this novel concerning a late nineteenth century Jewish immigrant to the U.S. The protagonist is inspired to move to the U.S. by the hard circumstances of his childhood and the growing anti-Semitic sentiments in Russia. When he arrives he has four cents in his pocket but successfully assimilates and amasses a large fortune in the garment industry. No additional sources are listed.
Filename: PPlvnsky.rtf