The Judaism of Franz Kafka and Gershom Scholem
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This 12 page paper considers the similarities and differences between the ways in which Franz Kafka and Gershom Scholem interpret the Jewish faith. The bibliography cites 10 sources.
Filename: TEkafjud.rtf

The Moral Jewish Value Of "Love Thy Neighbor Like Thyself"
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4 pages in length. The moral Jewish value of "Love They Neighbor Like Thyself" reflects the same fundamental principles as the Golden Rule's mantra of "Do Unto Others As You Would Have Them Do Unto You," which obliges respect for and appreciation of family, friends, community and the world as a whole. To illustrate this concept, the writer tells the story of a community that rallies around a family that lost everything in a house fire. No bibliography.
Filename: TLCLoveThyN.rtf

The Mystery of Melchizedek
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A 4 page exploration of one of the more fascinating characters of the Bible. This paper traces what is known of Melchizedek through ancient writings and addresses the question of how he relates to the priestly role of Jesus. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: PPrlgMelchizedek.rtf

The Nature of Islam’s Challenge to Christiandom After its Advent in the Seventh Century A.D.
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A 10 page discussion of the threat Islam presented after its inception to Christianity. This paper reviews that threat from the perspective of the different beliefs and the increasing conflict as a result of those differences. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: PPIslamChlngToChristianity.rtf

The Origin and Manifestation of Anti-Semitism in Pre-War Nazi Germany
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A 6 page contention that while Adolf Hitler might have epitomized the anti-Semitic sentiment in pre-war Germany, those sentiments existed well before his birth or the advent of the Nazi party. This paper uses the lives and actions of politically influential men like Heinrich von Treitschke, Daniel Frymann (aka Heinrich Class) and Ernst Hiemer to demonstrate this contention. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PPjewGrm.rtf

The Palestinian/Israeli Conflict
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A 5 page overview of this long-lived concert. Tracing the conflict all the way back to the Christian crusades the author emphasizes there were no historical right or wrong. The solution, however, lies in a binational Israeli-Palestinian state. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: PPpales4.rtf

The Passover
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A 3 page paper discussing the origins of the Jewish Passover, how it changed during the origins of Christianity and how Christian groups currently understand the meal and its meaning. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: KSrelPass.rtf

The Rise of the Christian Faith
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An 11 page overview of the early history of Christianity and its rise to its current status as a predominant world religion. Emphasizes the history of Jerusalem and the Christian Crusades. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: PPchrst1.rtf

The Role of Israel in Jewish Identity in the Diaspora
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A 5 page discussion of the importance of Israel in terms of Jewish identity. The author emphasizes that Jewish identity exists in relation to a turbulent history of this region. The contention is presented that the creation of a binational Israeli-Palestinian state is imperative for both Jewish identity and Palestinian identity. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: PPjewIsr.rtf

The Role of Jerusalem in the Israelite Religion
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A 5 page paper which examines the role of Jerusalem in the Israelite religion, considering why the city became holy to ancient Israel, and the nature of this holiness. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: TGjerjew.wps