Essays and Research Papers on Judaism

(5pp) When reading chapter seven on Judaism, from The World Religions (1992) by Houston Smith one gleans the magnificent emphasis upon the prophetic voice, the importance of conscience, the fact that speaking truth to power grows out of a deep idea of who your god is.

This 200 page paper is a dissertation on the world religions, and promotes a comparative view on the major religions. Bibliography lists 100 sources.

A 7 page paper discussing the view of the soul in religion. All of the major religions of the world believe that there is a soul that continues in some manner after physical death of the body. Some attribute much greater activity to the soul than do others, but none totally discount it. ...

An 8 page paper which compares and contrasts the theory of evolution with three religions. The religions discussed are Christianity, Judaism, and Islam. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

5 pages in length. Sex and religion make strange bedfellows when it comes to what is deemed acceptable sexual behavior. For those whose religious background has been traditional in nature, their contemporary views on such issues as premarital sex, marriage, abortion and other social concerns often lean toward a more conservative approach. ...

5 pages in length. It was three thousand years ago that the Jews made the Exodus from Egypt to their new homeland. Lead by Moses, who was instrumental in their departure from bondage, it was the beginning of what the Jewish political culture has become today. The writer discusses the role of ...

This 3 page paper covers two subjects: the relationship between ancient Egyptian religion and the idea of death; and ancient Judaism. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

15 pages in length. The writer discusses differences and similarities between and among Christianity, Buddhism, Islam and Judaism. Bibliography lists 13 sources.

A 12 page research paper that offers 4 brief papers. The first contrasts and compares religious service and practice between a Catholic Mass, a Jewish service and a Moslem prayer service. The second discusses how Jewish faith affects the life of an interviewed practitioner. The third discusses Langston Hughes' short story "Salvation" and Philip Roth's ...

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.

A 6 page paper Freud’s position on the use and value of religion. Freud held that religion could be used both as a justification for behavior and for restraints against it. He conceded that established religions’ moral teachings could be beneficial, but he also believed that individuals should find their own behavioral motivations ...

In 5 pages the author discusses the ritual and myth of Judaism, giving a brief overview of Judaism along with general information. Judaism is more than a religion and more than a people; it is a way of life. Judaism combines ethics, spiritualism, and peoplehood. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

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.

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.

This 4 page paper explores the basic premise of several religions, including indigenous religions, God's covenant with the Jews, Zoroastrianism and its impact on Judaism, the difference between the various sects of Judaism, and more. This paper examines how these religious topics integrate into a history of religion. Bibligraphy lists 0 sources.

The role of the woman in Judaism is explored in this 4 page essay that uses Judith R. Baskin's book Jewish Women In Historical Perspective. Baskin edits an anthology that delves into various time periods and places around the world. All essays focus on the role of women in the Jewish tradition. Baskin's book is ...

This 4-page paper discusses the differences between how the Sumerians and Hebrews regarded their gods, and would attempt to placate them so terrible things wouldn't happen to them. Included are discussions about montheism and polytheism. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

(6pp) When reading chapter seven on Judaism, from The World Religions (1992) by Houston Smith, emphasis is placed on understanding or being aware of the prophetic voice, the importance of conscience, and the fact that the knowledge of one's god is empowering.

A 4 page review of the basic precepts of each of these religions. The author discusses the question of whether or not Christian Tradition and its values are, or can be threatened, by any movements or trends in the world today. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page paper. There are more than 4,000 different faith groups in the world, 20 of which are typically identified as 'the major world religions.' This paper discusses the largest five plus Judaism. The names and purposes of the primary religious texts for each religion is identified. The literary techniques for teaching lessons are ...

A 7 page paper that responds to several questions: What is religion; how religion shapes identity; the influence of religion on culture; and a brief comparison of the first four religions with the Baptist religion. Incorporated into the paper is the definition of religion, some of the basic beliefs of each religion and if ...

This 8 page paper begins with the number of members of the three religions: Christianity, Judaism, and Islam. The first section discusses sharing Christianity with Jews with a comment that first, one must understand that Judaism is the only religion that is also an ethnicity. Can a Christian evangelize to Jews and/or Muslims? The major ...

A 10 page paper. Four specific issues are addressed: What is the Apostolic Proclamation of Jesus; What is the Biblical Relationship of the Religion of Israel and the Religion of Christianity; What is the Biblical Relationship of Church and Kingdom; and what is the Biblical Concept concerning the Christian Community. Bibliography lists 7 sources. ...

This 5 page tutorial essay takes the student through similarities between the Islam and Jewish religions. The essay also focuses on the main literature of both religions, the Torah in Judaism and Koran in Islam. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

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.