“Comparison between Gilgamesh and Genesis”
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A five page paper which looks at the similarities and differences between the portrayal of deities and human beings in the Book of Genesis and the Epic of Gilgamesh, with specific reference to the myth of the flood which is common to both texts. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: JLgengilgam.rtf

“Irish Folklore”
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A six page paper which looks at the traditions of Irish folklore, such as the children of Danu, the Sidhe and the sacred thorn, and considers the way in which cultural values and old customs and beliefs have persisted into the present day. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: JLirishlore.wps

“Religious Worlds” by William E. Paden
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A 7 page paper which examines the idea of comparative perspectives as seen in “Religious Worlds” by William E. Paden. Bibliography lists 3 additional sources.
Filename: RApaden.rtf

"Anatomy of the Sacred" by James C. Livingston
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A 12 page paper which examines chapters 2 and 4 of "Anatomy of the Sacred: An Introduction To Religion," by James C. Livingston. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAanarel.rtf

A Brief Comparison of Native American Religions, Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Confucianism, and Taoism
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An 8 page overview of each of these fascinating religions. The author discusses the importance of the environment as a factor in shaping the evolution of Native American Religions, then goes on to provide a brief overview of the beliefs and ideologies of Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Confucianism, and Taoism. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: PPrelDiv.rtf

A Comparison of the Religious Sentiments Found in Akhenaten’s “Hymn to the Sun” and “Psalm 104” of the Hebrew Bible
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This is a 4 page paper comparing the religious sentiments found in the “Hymn to the Sun” and “Psalm 104”. The Egyptian pharaoh Akhenaten (c. 1370 BC) is believed to have greatly changed the religious worship of the Egyptians. In his hymn to the Sun god, “Hymn to the Sun” or “Hymn to Aten”, Akhenaten wrote of the worship of one God, not many, his creation of the universe, the world, darkness and light, the elements of nature and man’s place on earth. This hymn and its religious sentiment was said to have influenced the early Hebrew writings which can be seen in Psalm 104 in the Hebrew Bible. Moses, similar to Akhenaten, prohibited the worship of images by the Hebrews and instead concentrated on the praise of the one God, Yahweh. Psalm 104, using similar language and sentiment, also outlines the one God which created the universe, the world, darkness and light, all the natural elements and man’s place on earth. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: TJhymns1.rtf

A Summary and Review of Four Books and Articles on Spirituality
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This 6 page paper provides four separate summaries and critiques of books or articles which are related to New Ageism. Andrew's Medicine Woman, McKenna's In Praise of Psychedelics, Burrough's Nova Express and Ross's New Age: A Kinder, Gentler Science? are the four works. No additional sources cited.
Filename: SA218new.rtf

A Voodoo Ritual
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This 11 page paper simulates an eye witness account of the of a Voodoo or Vodun seasonal celebratory ritual known as 'the day of the dead'. The paper gives some background information to the religion as well as some perceptions of the ritual.
Filename: TEVoodoo.wps

Adventism & Swedenborgianism
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A 6 page paper comparing and contrasting the two forms of thought in terms of religious application. Brief histories of each religion are included within the text. Swedenborgianism is based on ideas which focus on nature as the manifestation of God. In Adventism it appears as though White is the prophet who often contradicts herself and changes, or adds to, the teachings of the Bible. While some portions of the religions are similar, essentially they are far removed from one another. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Advswed.wps