Essays and Research Papers on The Bible

A 6 page research paper that examines accounts of Paul's conversion in the Book of Acts. This examination of Acts looks specifically at the accounts of Paul's conversion that occur in Acts chapters 9, 22 and 26, how they differ and how their literary style is similar. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 4 page research paper that makes the observation that the Book of Acts ends with a “cliffhanger,” as the apostle Paul is under house arrest in Rome, awaiting his trial (Miller 39). The reader naturally wonders what happens, but there is no universal consensus among scholars about this point. The writer discusses scholarship ...

In 3 pages the author discusses biological determinism. "Biological determinism is the idea that a person is born with certain moral and intellectual qualities, which are inherited. For example, they site the way that Oliver Twist did not act as though he were an orphan. He acted as if he were middle class, ...

This 5-page paper examines the history of the Catholic Church and Christianity until 1500 BCE, and examines its influence on government, economics and the social fabric. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page book review of Bernhard Anderson's Understanding the Old Testament. The writer argues that this is a comprehensive textbook that provides a detailed guide to comprehending the ancient literature that makes up the Jewish and Christian scriptures. Anderson's writing style if straightforward and clear, making this an ideal introductory text ...

A 9 page paper. This essay explores ideas found in 1 Enoch 46, 48 and Daniel 7. The Anointed One, the Ancient One, the Head of Days, and the one who is like a son of man are discussed as they are portrayed in these texts. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

A 3 page essay that discusses the viewpoints of the Epic of Gilgamesh and the Book of Genesis concerning the meaning of the flood narrative. The story of a great flood in Gilgamesh, the ancient Babylonian epic, and in the Book of Genesis are remarkably similar. They both concern deities deciding to destroy humanity through ...

An 8 page research paper that discusses the way that Persia is presented in the Old Testament. In the Old Testament, principally in the books of Ezra, Nehemiah and Esther, the authors of scripture relate how the ancient Israelites interacted with and perceived the Persian Empire. Scholarship shows that this was a highly significant period ...

In the recent past there have been a number of scholars who have sought to find historical evidence of the life of Jesus Christ while others have sought to indicate that the New Testament had mythological and literary origins. This 5 page paper argues that the comparison of ancient mythical figures such as Odysseus, Aeneas, Achilles and Hercules are worthy ...

A 3 page research paper/essay that argues that the thought that ancient scripture, such as the Book of Leviticus, could hold any relevance to modern life may seem incongruous to the contemporary Christians. However, examination of Leviticus indicates that its verses offer profound lessons, both in regards to understand the nature of God and humanity’s ...

A 3 page research paper that discusses the dynasty of Herod the Great, which ruled Palestine during the time of the New Testament. The writer discusses which of Herod the Great's descendants are referred to in different part of the New Testament. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 4 page paper. The stimuli for this paper are statements made by John Meier who said, among other things, that the real Jesus was "unknown and unknowable." The writer discusses the difficulties with defining the historical Jesus and comments on whether or not the epistemic gap between the Jesus of History and the ...

A 3 page essay/research paper that describes this early history of the Christian Church by a fourth century scholar. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 9 page paper that provides a book report of this text that is highly regarded as accurate. The paper comments on how the author organized the text for easy reading and to gain a greater understanding of Hebrew history. Bibliography lists 1 source.

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.

A 6 page research paper that examines Lutheranism, a Protestant denomination that began with the teachings of Martin Luther. The writer explores Lutheran history, including Lutheran history in the US and the basic principles of Lutheran belief. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 7 page paper examining the question, 'Did Jesus ever say that he is God?' The writer examines the facts in history, which state that Jesus, in fact did NOT state that he was God, the Son of God, or the Messiah. Endnoted. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

A 15 page paper that begins with a history of the United Church of Canada, how and when it came to be formed. A brief history of the Anglican Church of Canada is also provided. The paper discusses the beliefs of these two churches with an emphasis on the United Church of Canada. The ...

Christianity is and always has been the dominant religious preference in the United States. It was founded on the philosophy of religious freedom and the extensive diversity that has characterized the development of the nation has defined much of the political sentiment over the years. t is essential to understanding the status of Christianity ...

A 5 page research paper that discusses the persecution that occurred under the reign of Nero. New Testament accounts of the early history of Christianity stop around the year 62 AD, just three decades after the Crucifixion (Sheler 40). Non-biblical sources date generally from the fourth century onward, which is long after the turmoil of ...

Also known as The Blessed Virgin and as the mother of Jesus, Mary's role in the history of Christianity and her role today are discussed in this 5 page essay. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 5 page paper that considers the 'Book of James' and the way in which scholars have disputed the history and authorship of this work. Bibliography with 4 sources.

A 5 page paper discussing the basics of evolution. Included is a description of the classic theory of evolution in addition to the theory of creationism. A brief sketch of the history of evolution is included followed by a discussion of the two theories that are most prevalent. A discussion about the possibilities both theories ...

A 5 page analysis of the book Answers to Tough Questions Skeptics Ask About the Christian Faith, by Don Stewart and Josh McDowell. The book is exactly what the name implies as the authors answer numerous 'tough' questions that are often asked about the Christian faith. These questions are extensive and they also encompass the ...

A 12 page analysis of the book Counseling in Times of Crisis by Judson Swihart and Gerald Richardson. This text offers a comprehensive and informative guide for Christian counseling. Their obvious purpose in compiling this guide was to facilitate and encourage the process of pastoral care regarding the emotional and psychological needs of congregations. To ...