Personal Perception of Judaism
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A 9 page research paper that offers an example paper for a student who is Jewish to discuss his Jewish identity. The writer offers research on historical, culture and social issues as they pertain to this topic. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: khjewid.rtf

Perspectives on Jewish Life and Culture; A Comparison of Four Articles
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This 6 page paper considers four contrasting articles that dioceses what it means to be Jewish and how society sees this and reacts to it. The writer contrasts and compares the articles to show how the different perspectives can be used to build a single, larger perspective. The bibliography cites 4 sources.
Filename: TEjewcul.wps

Pharisees, Essenes, & Sadducees / Second Temple Period
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A 9 page research paper on the emergence of the above sects from 44 B.C.E. to 70 A.D. The writer presents a comparison of these philosophies to the 'Jewish mind' or consciousness developed since biblical times and concludes with a comparison of these influences with today's Jewish consciousness. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: 2temple.rtf

Political and Military History of Israel
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King David Until the Fall of the Second Temple: A 4 page paper discussing historical events that led to the dispersal of the nation of Israel out of its homeland. Israel was rather passive for much of its history, but that attitude changed at the time of the Maccabean Revolt, in which the Hanukkah tradition has its origins. The paper chronologically lists major events until Jerusalem was razed in 70 AD and Herod's temple was destroyed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: KSIsraelScat.wps

Prayer: A Comparison of Prayer Amongst Jews, Hindus and Muslims
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This 14 page paper examines prayer as it exists in these three religions. A bit about each religion is conveyed and then prayer is discussed in terms of how it is incorporated into the religious traditions. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: SA610pry.rtf

Privileges of Jews in Ancient Rome
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This 9 page report discusses the special privileges and immunities offered to Jews through ancient Roman law. The writer discusses the atmosphere that existed in ancient Rome for the Jewish community and notes the observations of historians of the time. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: Jewsrome.wps

Questions of Religion
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This 5 page paper discusses two separate questions. First, is it possible for religions to peacefully coexist? Second, is religious pluralism more feasible with religions like Buddhism or theistic faiths? Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: HVrlgqst.rtf

Rabbi Soloveitchik's 'Halakhic Man' / Ethics and a Perspective on Time
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A 5 page research paper that examines the theological philosophy of Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik as discussed in his book Halakhic Man. Soloveitchik's description of the Halakhic man shows that the past and the future leave their imprint on the ethically sensitive individual. Conversely, the ethics of the individual also influence that person's perception of time, giving him or her a broader view that transcends the meaning of the given moment. The writer argues that this philosophy can provide a firm basis for making ethical decisions and uses the persecution of the Jews during World War II as an example of a real life situation that called for ethical decisions. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: Perstime.wps

Reform and Orthodox Judaism Service
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A 5 page paper which examines the services of reform Judaism and orthodox Judaism. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: RAjewtp.rtf

Religions in the Persian Empire 660 BC – 583 AD
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This 4 page paper examines the practice of various religions in the Persian Empire, during the period 660 BC – 583 AD. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: HVRelPer.rtf