Physical Descriptions Of Biblical Patriarchs / Influenced Of
Ancient Art : A 6 page paper that compares the Biblical
descriptions of some of its major patriarchs (Abraham, Isaac,
etc;) with the archaeological findings of the time, to support
their descriptions. The writer attempts to show that
archaeological findings, including art and sculpture, deny some
of the representations in the Bible, including the advanced age
of many of the patriarchs in Genesis, and the racial hereditary
basis for characters like Esau. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Patriar.wps

Gnosticism in Early Christianity : In 5 pages, the author
explores the role of Gnosticism in early Christianity. Gnosticism
had a role in early Christianity. For some, the role was
minimal, while for others the role was the essence of
Christianity. Gnosticism was a quest for spiritual knowledge of
an intimate nature. Bibliography lists 6 sources. PCgec.wps

Abraham’s Covenant With God : A 5 page essay that
compares and contrasts the covenant made between God and
Abraham as recorded in Genesis: Chapters 13, 15 and 17. The
writer also notes the total obedience and faithfullness of
Abraham and the fact that God chose him as a father of many
nations. Bibliography lists 3 sources. Abram.wps

Significance of the Covenant in Theology :
This 8 page paper delves into the topic of covenants and
how it relates to the Old and New Testaments. Several Old
Testament covenants are outlined. The significance of virgin
marriage and circumcision are explored through Old Testament
theology. The New Testament, as the new covenant, is outlined
and the significance of the church in Christianity is explained.
Bibliography lists 6 sources. Sigcov.wps

1 & 2 Thessalonians - Faith : A 9 page essay discussing the
interpretation of faith as written by Paul, particularly as found in
1 and 2 Thessalonians. Several interpretations as to the
importance of faith and what it does are offered. Bibliography
lists 11 sources. Thessal.wps

The Bible As The Word of God : A 14 page paper in which
the writer examines -- from a philosophical perspective, how we
can say on the basis of divine revelation that The Bible is the
word of God? Rather than look at the complex angles of that
interpretation, we can take a simpler route to the answer. Why
do the interpretations of the fall differ? In fact, there is validity
in all interpretations : This -- and other relevant issues such as
the underlying message of St. John’s writings that preparedness
in faith and unconditional love of God shall result in salvation.
Bibliography lists 6 sources. Wordofgo.wps

Thomas L. Thompson : A 10 page overview of the work of
the Biblical scholar Thomas L. Thompson. Outlines
Thompson’s views that the Bible is not a factual historical
account but simply as a series of stories that fit together in a
fascinating and complex pattern which tells the world the story
of Christianity. Bibliography lists 13 sources. PPThomps.wps

Nouwen & Spirituality : This 4 page essay reviews Henri
J.M. Nouwen’s Reaching Out The Three Movements of the
Spiritual Life. The book is discussed primarily in terms of how
it can enhance spirituality. No additional sources cited.
Nouwen.wps

2 Corinthians : A 10 page essay discussing Paul's second letter
to the Corinthians. Following a brief overview of Paul's letters
to the Corinthians, the writer focuses on the criticisms made
against Paul and his responses to each of the attacks against him
by itinerant teachers who had traveled to Corinth as well as by
the individuals in Corinth who did not believe what he said
when he established the church in that city. Bibliography lists 9
references. 2corin.wps

Paul / Was He An Enemy Of Women? : A 5 page research
paper which examines both sides of the issue of whether Paul
actually wrote 1 Corinthians 14: 34-35 which prohibits women
from taking an active part in the early Christian church. The
writer favors the argument set forth by Kharises that these
verses were not written by Paul and were actually an
interpolation added perhaps centuries after Paul wrote this letter
to the early Christian church in Corinth. Bibliography lists 4
sources. Paulen.wps
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