Essays and Research Papers on Judaism

A 5 page paper which examines the services of reform Judaism and orthodox Judaism. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page paper that reports and discusses the similarities and differences between these two religions. There are many similarities, such as the believe in one God, the Creator but there is an irreconcilable different in term so who Jesus Christ is. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page research paper that discusses the connection between Judaism and Christianity. Christianity has historically considered itself to be the fulfillment of Judaic prophesies. Considering this, this examination of literature considers how a first century man might have perceived the connection between the two faiths. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This is a 7 page paper that provides an overview of Potok's "Wanderings". The development of anti-Semitic ideas throughout classical and modern culture is explored. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 8 page essay/research paper discusses the perspective and purpose of Ecclesiastes, how the book has been interpreted and what it says pertaining to the meaning of life. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5-page paper discusses the immigration of North African Jews to France, and what they're facing today. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 6-page paper discusses the Jewish Kol Nidre service, as well as misconceptions and reality of the service. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 3 page research paper/essay discusses how the rituals that are part of the Passover seder transmit this cultural tradition to the next generation. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page paper. This essay discusses how women were portrayed in Genesis, II Kings, and 1 and 2 Chronicles according to Hebrew canon. In some cases, interpretations of the texts differed with some early interpreters viewing women as not being very important and others believing women were important beyond the roles of mother ...

A 3 page personal commentary on Judaism The writer identifies the Scared Writings and what they are, the respect for tradition, and other comments. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 3 page paper that discusses how difficult it could be to construct histories of Israel and Judah from certain books in the Torah and in the Christian Bible. One challenge is that the names belong to people, cities, and to groups of people. Another is that they are not all written objectively. Bibliography ...

This is a 5 page paper that provides an overview of 4 Ezra. Its apocalyptic nature is revealed through an analysis of several passages. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3-page paper compares and contrasts the Jewish and Christian order of Sabbath services. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 5 page paper reviews the lecture by Maria Rosa Menocal and points out the many positive changes that came to medieval Spain with Muslim interaction with Christians and Jews. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page paper that discusses two accounts of the Last Supper. This essay focuses on specific chapters and verses: Mark 14:12-42 and John 13 and 14. The essay comments on the parts in Mark that reflect the humanity and the earthliness of Jesus while John focuses on the divine part of Jesus. Bibliography lists ...

This 8 page paper provides an overview of the various articles, books, and new coverage that has covered this segment of Hassidic Jews. While much of this coverage is disparaging, some is refreshing in its accuracy and positive nature. Bibliography lists 14 sources.

This 7 page paper compares and contrasts Hindu belief with the belief of the Jews. Bibliography lists 5 sources.