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John's Messianic Ideas

John was familiar with Jewish ideas regarding the Messiah. He incorporated those ideas into his Gospel. He gently brings about the...

Jesus/Human Relationships Above the Law

contemporary mindset, the word "law" refers to civil law, which is enforced by the police and government officials. As Jesus indic...

Mohammad and Jesus

of God were those of the Old Testament, then came Jesus, whom they consider to be another divine prophet, and then Mohammad, the l...

Jesus as a Leader

a mentoring leader, He gave them more and more responsibility so they would be able to carry on after He left.4 For instance, in L...

Jesus, Reflected in the Lives of Saints

2004, p. 291). Another characteristic that was demonstrated by Jesus was his humility. John, chapter 13, describes how Jesus, pr...

The Death and Resurrection of Jesus

Gospel of Matthew it is noted that "When the morning was come, all the chief priests and elders of the people took counsel against...

Revelation and Gospels Portrayal of Jesus

Greco-Roman thought and tradition. Nevertheless, traditionally, Christian scholars have been extremely reluctant to give credit fo...

Early Christian Theology and Jesus

However, the historical record indicates that it was not long before the image of Jesus began to be detached from the historical J...

Comparing the Gospels

as actively participating in his fate, rather than demonstrating passive acceptance. In the synoptic gospels, action is, for the m...

Essay on Jesus and Time Travel

perhaps even more interesting, is that he managed to connect to everyone. His stories and parables could be understood on the mos...

British Writer Dennis Potter and Son of Man TV Movie

In five pages Potter's controversial Son of Man TV movie based upon Jesus's life is examined in terms of the writer's objectives a...

Pre and Post Jesus Age Jewish Culture

In five pages this paper examines the different Jewish sects that fragmented before the birth of Jesus such as the Essenes, the Sa...

Shroud of Turin, Reality or Hoax?

In eleven pages this paper discusses whether or not the Shroud of Turin is little more than a contrived hoax or truly represents J...

Distortion, the Words and Actions of Jesus:

In five pages this paper discusses Jesus' belief that the law of Moses was being distorted and how this view was represented in bo...

Matthew's Gospel

of the Sower in Matthew 13:3-23. This parable talks of a farmer sowing the seed is not to be taken literally. The farmer is an ana...

Jesus' Servant Mission

In five pages this paper examines what a Jesus' servant's mission is in a consideration of John 17, verse 18; 20, verse 21; and 21...

Synoptic Gospels and Jesus's Baptism Exegetical Analysis

analysis will explore the meaning of Jesus baptism in relation to faith and the position of the Christian in the often skeptical a...

Christianity and Jesus of Nazareth

Christs work on earth, His incarnation, His passion and death and His resurrection. At least two Apostles, John and Paul, perceive...

Old Testament and Ministry of Jesus

is far more to life than just that of worldly possessions -- it taught the value of life at its purist form. These same teachings...

Role of Pontius Pilate in John 18, Lines 24 to 40

in a primarily passive manner (Weaver, 1995). To put it simply, in the other gospels, for the most part, Jesus is silent. In John,...

Jesus's Life

In six pages this examination of Jesus' life includes his childhood and last 3 years before his crucifixion. Six sources are cite...

Jesus' Betrayal by Judas

the Twelve who was not from Galilee; he was from Kerioth in southern Judaea. Jews from this part of the country believed they were...

Jesus, CEO, Using Ancient Wisdom for Visionary Leadership

The writer reviews the Laurie Beth Jones book Jesus, CEO, which gives business advice based on the leadership techniques demonstra...

Jesus Before Christianity by Albert Nolan

In five pages this paper considers how Nolan presents Jesus as a deeply committed man to the issues and the problems of his time i...

Effectiveness of Environmental Activism

In ten pages the issues associated with environmental activism are assessed in order to determine the movement's effectiveness. E...

The California Family Rights Act and Economic Issues

places a greater burden on businesses in todays environment than it did in years past before the great downsizing waves that swept...

Crime and the Difficulties in Determining Its Causes

on the other hand talks about poverty and claims that while it is true that poverty may enter the picture at times, it is not enou...

Explosion Investigations: Aspects That Make Detection Difficult

at an unknown interval of time. The timer may be mechanical such as a kitchen timer, wind-up wristwatch, pocket watch, or electron...

The Double Edged Sword of Ethnocentrism

This paper examines how our culture determines who we are and who we associate with. When politics and, in particular, religion e...

Comparing System Theories in Nursing

and enables a holistic view" (Edelman, 2000; p. 179). In Neumans case, rather than existing as an autonomous and distinctly forme...