Feminism and Judaism
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This 6 page report discusses the fact that as feminism has become a more commonplace mindset in the past several decades, traditional interpretations of various aspects of culture, including religious beliefs, have evolved in ways that acknowledge and accommodate a feminist based understanding. Judaism is no exception. In fact, a feminist reinterpretation of traditional texts combined with exploration of historic women's religious practices has created a new Jewish spirituality for women with new rituals and beliefs. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Feminist Ideology and Judaism
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A 6 page discussion of the feminist movement in Judaism. Distinguishes between the more traditional Orthodox Jews and the more liberal branches and contends that the inequality which has traditionally existed between men and women has lessened but that even today the woman is regarding as having a definite societal place which differs from that of the man. Notes Jewish doctrine in regard to contemporary women's issues such as vary considerably even within the more progressive countries such as the United States. Addresses whether feminism is good for Judaism overall and, in contrast, the role that Orthodox Judaism has in a modern world. Concludes that the answer to these questions is an answer which will be derived not by men but by women working as equals to men in what was once a male dominated tradition. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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First Century Religious Beliefs
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This 9 page paper begins with the question: Were early Christian beliefs radical and revolutionary? To answer the question, the writer compares the beliefs of four groups in the First Century: Romans, Greeks, Jews and Christians. The topics discussed include the concept of God, the roles of women, slavery miracles, worship and the afterlife. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Franz Rosenzweig and Martin Buber: The Renewal of Judaism
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A 6 page overview of the sometimes divergent approaches of these theological philosophers. While Rosenzweig and Buber shared many goals and assumptions, they also differed in many aspects of their philosophies. Each, however, sought to reconcile the modern philosophical trends that were challenging traditional Judaism with the Jewish tradition. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Fundamentalist Sects
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6 pages in length. A discussion of fundamentalism as it applies to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam in Egypt and Iran. Considers the future of fundamentalism as well as why Christian fundamentalism in America grew more rapidly in non-urban centers. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Global Religions: Differences And Similarities
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15 pages in length. The writer discusses differences and similarities between and among Christianity, Buddhism, Islam and Judaism. Bibliography lists 13 sources.
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God's Covenants
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A 4 page paper that discuses God's Covenants with man as found in the Old Testament or in the Tanakh. The essay begins with a short explanation of what a covenant is and then, describes the covenants with Adam, Noah, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob and Moses. The writer comments on the similarities that link the covenants. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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God's Relationship With Israel
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A 4 page paper that explains and discusses God's relationship with His chosen people, Israel. The writer comments on the different metaphors used to describe this relationship, including family and Father. Scripture refers to Israel as the first-born son. These are discussed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PGisryw9.rtf

Gods Deliverance of His People as Evidenced in the Old Testament:
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This 10 page paper examines many examples which support the idea that God did indeed deliver "His" people when they prayed to him during times of crisis. This paper also indicates the principles of prayer at work as well as a historical perspective on prayer from an Old Testament point of view. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: GSPrayer.rtf

Harold S. Kushner/ How Good Do We Have To Be?
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A 6 page analysis of Rabbi Harold S. Kushner's book How Good Do We Have to Be? In this book, Kushner addresses some of the traditional perspectives of Judeo-Christian theology. Specifically, Kushner reinterprets the Genesis story of creation in terms of twentieth century sensibilities. In so doing, Kushner addresses some centuries-old theological questions in terms that are easily accessible by the average reader. No additional sources cited.
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