Essays and Research Papers on Judaism

A 5 page paper that looks at how Jews broke off into different sects prior to the birth of Jesus and what they believed. Three groups are described: the Pharisees, the Sadducees and the Essenes. Also briefly discussed is the conflict between Jesus and the Pharisees. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 9 page paper. Has the role of women in each of these religions changed through history? That is the question addressed in this paper. Women were very influential in spreading the word of the early church, in fact, there were more women converts than men. How women's roles have changed in Christianity is discussed. ...

(6pp) At a time when much of the world was either enticed with, or entrapped, by fascism, Dietrich Bonhoeffer dared to live the morally responsible Christian life to its most expressive, and tragic, end. As a theologically rooted opponent to National Socialism, and later as a member of the political resistance against Nazism, Bonhoeffer was ...

This 7 page report discusses the existence of anti-Semitism in the 19th century and the differing ways in which Catholicism and Judaism dealt with it. From the vantage point of the opening days of the 21st century, the issue of anti-Semitism and the ways in which Jewish people were viewed by most Christian faiths in the 19th century appears relatively similar. ...

7 pages in length. This interesting paper includes some surprising statements that have been brought forth regarding Jewish sexuality. While some are indeed controversial, nonetheless they are worth including in order to consider both sides of the subject. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

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.

(6 pp) Anzia Yezierska's novel Bread Givers(1975) is an extensive observation of relationships in an immigrant family of early 20th century America. All the characters fight their own battles to find in their place between the New Worlds struggles, and the Old World's history. The clash is epitomized in the ...

A 5 page discussion of the parallels found in this short story and the Judeo-Christian tradition. Provides Biblical examples of the strength of women, the role of women as nurturers, the precept of hope, and the practice of sacrifice and compares these to Isak Dinesen's story. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

8 pages. In a discussion of the conflict between Islam and Judaism we need to go back to the pre-renaissance historical sources in order to get a more vivid picture of the context of the conflict as well as the nature of the citizenry of that time period. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

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 ...

A 5 page paper which discusses how the religious cultures of the Jews, the Muslims, and the Christians worked to find their own religious identity within the multicultural Medieval Iberia. Primary source used is the text "Medieval Iberia: Readings from Christian, Muslim and Jewish Sources." No additional sources cited.

6 pages in length. At the heart of Judaism is the doctrine of peace and kindness toward all living beings. Followers of Judaism believe strongly in the presence of God, placing the Almighty at the forefront of their religion and believing that the God of Israel will come to be the God of ...

This 9 page paper discusses the meaning of the Eucharistic Meal in the Roman Catholic Church, traces its origins and describes the ritual. The writer then describes a general Sedar Meal within the Jewish faith. Finally, the writer designs a new rite that is an adaptation of these two rituals and suggests how it would ...

(6 pp) The Jews have been in New York City since those days it was called New Amsterdam. According to record the earliest arrivals in 1654 were fleeing the Inquisition in Brazil. They came into the country with some of their own capital, and during British occupation of the colonies were able to ...

A 5 page paper that discusses the rituals and significance of these two days as found in the Old Testament. Passover is explained in Exodus and the Day of Atonement, also known as Yom Kippur, is explained in Leviticus. Citations from the Old Testament. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 10 page paper discussing the historical background for the rise of Christianity out of the Hebrew biblical tradition; the major points of contention between early Christianity and Judaism; and the relationships, differences and similarities between the Old and New Testaments. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

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 ...

A 6 page paper which examines why, according to Dershowitz, anti-Semitism is no longer a serious problem for the American Jew, and also considers the issues addressed in the contemporary Jewish feminist revolution, and evaluate its successes and failures, according to Pogrebin. No additional sources are used.

An 8 page research paper that examines the Jewish custom of handwashing (Yadayim) before meals and at other times of the day. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 7 page paper discussing the longevity of the Jews as a distinct group of people. If anything about the number or consequence of the Jews should have changed in the more than 100 years since Mark Twain mused about their great longevity, it is that the Jew "should" be much more diminished in ...

5 pages in length. Jesus, the son of God, was a bearer of goodness and strength upon all of humanity's mortal existence. He extended his righteousness so that whatever ails humanity on this earth, there will always be relief in Heaven, which serves to avoid any challenge of his being that of God. ...

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.

A 10 page paper which examines the religious conditions relating to divorce among the Jewish people through history. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses the uprising of the Jews. Also discussed are similarities between this event and the biblical story of David and Goliath. Bibliogrpahy lists 5 sources.

A 6 page paper which presents an overview and review of Jack Miles’ book “Christ: A Crisis in the Life of God.” Bibliography lists 3 additional sources.