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Prophets and Messiah, 2005.
A comparison of the roles of the messiah in Judaism and Christianity.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 5 sources, AU$ 38.95
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This paper discusses the concept of a messiah. The paper compares the view of a messiah between Judaism, from which the concept of a messiah originated and Christianity, which later adopted the concept. The paper discusses where the messiah will come from and what his role will be to each of the religions.
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Prophet and Messiah, 2006.
A look at the roles of the Prophet and the Messiah in our life.
1,169 words (approx. 4.7 pages), 4 sources, MLA, AU$ 58.95
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This paper examines the differences of the concepts of the Prophet and the Messiah according to scripture and how they are both devoted to the work of God. It uses the story of Jesus and what he has done for mankind as the greatest example of a Messiah.
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"Each temptation that Satan puts to Jesus has to do with identity. Some believed that the messiah would rid them of material needs. We can see this in the first temptation where He was tempted to use his godly powers to turn stones into bread, but he refuses to use his powers for himself: "If you are God's son, order these stones to turn into bread." It would have been easy for Jesus to do this, but people would always be coming to him for food, and he would be unable to fulfil his ministry. Jesus replied that Man needed more than bread to survive; he needed God's word. Another Idea was that the Messiah would perform miraculous feats."
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The Messiah, 2006.
A discussion regarding those who claimed to be the messiah.
1,177 words (approx. 4.7 pages), 1 source, MLA, AU$ 58.95
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This paper takes a look at historical figures, claiming for various reasons, to be the messiah. The paper discusses the chronicles of historian, Flavius Josephus, which listed many of the ancient world's messianic candidates as well as disparaged most of them for their hubris, violence, and quest for power.
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"As Lendering points out, messiahs exhibited militaristic, political, and religious traits. The Christian tradition emphasized the religiosity of the messiah more than its original definition entailed. The Jews viewed the role of the messiah as a holistic ruler, anointed by God but equally as experienced and talented in war and secular leadership. Many messianic claimants therefore aspired to the throne. Herod's death stimulated a wave of messianism related to disputes over his son's authority. In 4 BCE, a slave named Simon of Peraea led a revolt against Herod Archelaus and Josephus claims that Simon was "superior to others of his order." Believing in his own right to rule, Simon of Peraea "was so bold as to put a diadem on his head." Josephus states sardonically that "he was declared to be a king, and he thought himself more worthy of that dignity than any one else." In spite of his military prowess and his unabashed conceit, Simon was eventually executed by Gratus. According to Josephus' accounts, Simon of Peraea "burnt down the royal palace," then "plundered" all that was left to leave a legacy of destruction and death. Simon, at least in Josephus' conservative estimation, was one of many false messiahs trying to capitalize on political instability."
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"The Messiah", 2002.
An overview of Handel's classic musical masterpiece, "The Messiah".
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 1 source, AU$ 64.95
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"Messiah" is one of the best-known works of Handel. Since its creation, the oratorio has undergone many changes though it has not lost its foundation. It stands out due to its simplicity and colorful text-painting that easily overwhelm the emotions even of an average listener. Its interchanges of movements between solos to choruses are most powerful and compel a listener to wake in its rhythm.
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Handel's "Messiah", 2004.
A review of the musical piece, "Messiah", by Georg Handel.
2,047 words (approx. 8.2 pages), 5 sources, MLA, AU$ 93.95
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This paper offers a review of Handel's "Messiah", beginning with a description of the writer's life. The author shows how Handel's life and upbringing are reflected in this great piece of music through his family history, musical background, and the influence of his father. The paper then explores some of the other musical pieces written by Handel.
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"Handel composed Messiah to the libretto (lyrics) of Charles Jennens, who also wrote libretto for Handel?s Saul as well as works for other composers. Peter Jacobi describes Jennens? libretto as ?a deft weaving of spiritual thoughts?that led Handel to a clarity of vocal and instrumental line,? (1982, p. 33). Once the composer received Jennens? libretto, he completed Messiah in just over three weeks, between August and September of 1741. This ?burst of energy? was supposedly typical for Handel (Barber, 1994, p. 45). However, the completely original composition was not; ?Handel was a plagiarist,? like many musicians in his time, and he frequently borrowed whole sections of music from other composers."
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Messiah in the Old Testament, 2007.
A discussion of the history and tradition of the Messiah as found in the Old Testament.
6,960 words (approx. 27.8 pages), 9 sources, APA, AU$ 226.95
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This paper, written from a religious Christian perspective, attempts to show that the New Testament writings can be seen as the direct fulfillment of Old Testament Messianic prophesy. The author acknowledges the many problematic issues that surround the theological relationship between the teachings of Christ in the New Testament and the Old Testament Messianic vision. This paper, however, focuses on what the author considers to be the many prophetic statements of the Old Testament regarding a Messiah. Several examples of these statements are given in the text, with most coming from the Book of Isaiah.
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Introduction
Old Testament Messianic Prophesies
Genesis and Early Prophetic Statement in the Old Testament
Lineage
Isaiah
The Son of God: Psalms and Proverbs
God Nature
Daniel
The fulfillment of Messianic Prophesies in the New Testament
Conclusion
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"It is also an important part of the discussion of this subject to be aware of the complexities and problematics of a direct and overly simplistic linkage between Old Testament prophetic statements about the Messiah and the image and message of Jesus Christ in the New Testament texts. As the above quotation indicates, the Old Testament Messianic vision is largely related to the future history of the Jewish people and has historic and political connotations. While these problematics are largely outside of the parameters of this study as such, yet it is also important to take note of the fact that important Old Testament prophets like Isaiah saw the Messiah in possibly a different light to the way that Jesus is portrayed in the New Testament. For example, a study of the prophecies of Isaiah by Patterson (1953) states the following. "
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Paul and Messiah, 2007.
An analysis of Paul's views of Julius Caesar, Roman rule and the identity of the true messiah.
1,011 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 1 source, MLA, AU$ 51.95
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This paper presents Paul's view of Roman rule in light of his belief in Jesus and the Kingdom of God. The paper focuses on Paul's view of Julius Caesar, Rome rule, and Paul's religious beliefs. The writer explores Paul's letters to support the case that Paul did not agree with the idea of worshipping Caesar and did indeed consider Jesus to be the true messiah.
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"With regards to the Roman rule Paul had issues with its foundation. At that time in world history Julius Cesar wanted to be worshipped as a God himself. He demanded complete loyalty and love from his subjects and he would not allow anyone to stray from worshipping him as he believed he should be worshipped. Paul denounced this demand as he believed that Jesus was the messiah and the one who should receive such divine and complete devotional worship from the people; Caesar was on his way to becoming the great divinity as a divine religion with him held as the messiah during the Greco-Roman Times."
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Paul Atreides: Boy to Messiah, 2003.
A look at Paul Atreides' spiritual journey in Frank Herbert's "Dune".
690 words (approx. 2.8 pages), 5 sources, MLA, AU$ 34.95
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A discussion of how the teachings of the Bene Gesserit influence Paul Atreides' spiritual journey from boy to Messiah in Frank Herbert's science fiction novel, "Dune". It also looks at Paul's religious shaping and his free will.
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"Frank Herbert's Dune reveals the journey of Paul Atreides a Kwisatz Haderach who ultimately fails in his Messiah journey to be fulfilled by his son Leto. Paul is the son of Duke Leto Atreides and his mother Jessica a Bene Gesser.."
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The Spanish Inquisition, 2008.
A comparison of two books that discuss the Spanish Inquisition: "The Spanish Inquisition " by Helen Rawling and "Mad for God: Bartolome Sanchez, the Secret Messiah of Cardenete" by Sara Tilghman Nalle.
1,379 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 2 sources, MLA, AU$ 67.95
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The paper discusses two books on the subject of the Spanish Inquisition. The paper compares Helen Rawling's book "The Spanish Inquisition", a relatively objective chronological introduction to the events of the inquisition with another book, Sara Tilghman Nalle's "Mad for God: Bartolome Sanchez, the Secret Messiah of Cardenete", which has a more anecdotal and personal account approach.
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"The Spanish inquisition The Spanish inquisition "The information in each book is also organized differently, though both are chronological, and topical the Nalle work is clearly much more narrative in nature than the Rawlings, work as has been noted by the summary works above. The organization in the Rawlings work is clearly to demonstrate the scope of the whole of the period in such a way that the reader understands the massive number of events and differing circumstances of the more than 300 year inquisition. The organization of the Nalle work is designed to offer a topical and chronological breakdown of the events that occurred, in conjunction with as much primary documentation, of differing characters and points of view as possible. The work organized to offer a comprehensive rather than broad understanding of one man's experience, with the inclusion of the many characters that were a part of the case as there is evidence to support."
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Jesus Christ as the King in the Book of Matthew, 2006.
A paper exploring the Book of Matthew's use of the symbol of king to authenticate Jesus as the Messiah.
4,680 words (approx. 18.7 pages), 7 sources, APA, AU$ 174.95
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This paper discusses how, throughout the Gospel, Matthew uses the symbol of king, in its various manifestations, to authenticate Jesus as the Messiah, to link with the Old Testament and the Torah, and to describe Jesus' role as the bringer of the law and the model and teacher of righteousness.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Genealogy
Infancy Narrative
Herod Comparison
Comparisons with Old Testament Figures
Law and Torah
Pharisees
John the Baptist
Unmerciful Servant Parable
King and Teacher
Passion Narrative
Conclusion
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"The Gospel of Matthew endeavors to show that Jesus of Nazareth was the promised Messiah, he "of whom Moses in the law and the prophets did write," the King, and that in him the ancient prophecies had their fulfillment. In writing his Gospel, Matthew set out to illustrate that Jesus, in his life and in his death, fulfilled the prophecies and effectively made Judaism complete. This Gospel sets forth a view of Jesus as Christ and portrays him as an heir to King David's throne. The Gospel of Matthew describes all social relationships under the core symbol of the kingdom of God. The dominant subject is Jesus, and Matthew explicitly claims the law and the prophets of the Hebrew Bible as the source."
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Apocalypticism and Mysticism in Ancient Jewish Writings, 2004.
A thorough examination of the writings of ancient Jewish scholars with reference to the end of time and the Messiah.
5,874 words (approx. 23.5 pages), 13 sources, MLA, AU$ 202.95
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The long, turbulent history of the Jewish people is rich with writings, myths, theories, and beliefs about ?the end times?; these beliefs are also known as Apocalypticism, Messianism, and Millenarianism, and about mysticism linked to ?end times? and other mysteries of the mind and of humanity. Indeed, a substantial piece of the puzzle of Judaism?s revelations and murky annals can be viewed and digested within the various descriptions and accounts of Jewish mysticism. This paper examines the various and diverse approaches to and explanations of these Jewish tenets by respected scholars and historians. Where there are differences of opinion, both sides of the argument are presented and analyzed because the strength of ancient writings can only be fully grasped when modern writers and scholars challenge those ancient beliefs and texts.
Introduction/Abstract
Reviewing Gershom Scholem?s Influence, Writings, and his view of Mysticism
The Debate over Ancient Jewish Mysticism?s Meaning
Background on the Legitimacy and Interpretations of Ancient Writings
More examples of why Joseph Dan parts Company with Scholem
Where Dr. Moshe Idel differs from Scholem
Views from Idel?s book: Hasidism: Between Ecstasy and Magic
Another look at Shabbatean Messianism ? Jacob Katz? View
Yehuda Liebes
More background on the Zohar ? The Book of Splendor
The History of Apocalypticism
Conclusion
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"In the recent history of the Jewish faith, perhaps no individual has had a more profound role in sparking an interest in ? some say fully lighting a fire under ? the scholarly investigation of mysticism, than the late Gershom Scholem. Indeed, numerous scholars have attempted to locate ?the source of Scholem?s fascination with Jewish mysticism? (Roemer 1997, 23) and in the process have classified Scholem, according to Roemer?s lengthy analysis of Scholem in The Germanic Review, as ?simply a historian,? or ?a hidden theologian of Jewish Gnosis, a neo-Romantic historian, or an anarchist.? But Roemer rejects the ?temptation to pin Scholem down to a single source of inspiration,? saying that Scholem?s ?appropriation of ideas? simply ?defies any attempt to schematize? Scholem?s body of work. Scholem?s writings were launched in 1919, when he decided to write a dissertation of the Kabbalah rather than continue his pursuit of mathematics. Roemer quotes from Scholem?s dissertation, which took 19th Century scholars to task for their rejection of mysticism. It appears ?improbably to [me] that the kabbalists could have been such charlatans, buffoons, and masters of tomfoolery as [the scholars] made them to be. Something seemed to [me] hidden there, and it was this that attracted [me to mysticism].? Further in his piece, to illustrate the origins of Scholem?s fascination with Jewish mysticism, Roemer again quotes Scholem ? this time from Scholem?s autobiography, From Berlin to Jerusalem ? and notes that Scholem, early on, was skeptical of the dismissals of the Kabbalah by the Wissenschaft scholars."
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End-of-World Beliefs, 1995.
Compares the eschatological views of Judaism, Christianity and Islam. Discusses God, good and evil, time of tribulation, wars, life after death, role of Messiah and justice.
2,700 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 6 sources, AU$ 138.95
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"Eschatological Beliefs of Judaism, Christianity and Islam: A comparative description of the "End World"
While Judaism, Christianity and Islam perceive numerous ethical and metaphysical issues from markedly divergent standpoints, they share several elements of faith. Aside from the commonalities that these religions share in their various attempts to explain mysteries of the human condition, they also share a concern with the destiny of Man and a belief that time and the world will cease one day, that there will be a consummation of history. In other words, Judaism, Christianity ..."
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Shabbetai Zevi, 1995.
Examines the life and career of this 17th Century Jewish false Messiah in historical and cultural contexts.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 8 sources, AU$ 114.95
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"Shabbetai Zevi's rise to prominence as a false Messiah demonstrates how difficult it was for 17th Century Jews to separate fact from fiction. Zevi led the most widespread and important messianic movement in Jewish history. He was accepted as the Messiah, not so much because of personal attributes, but because of the religious and political fervor of the Jews for a Redeemer. It is doubtful that such a person as Zevi could achieve Messiah status in the 20th Century. Shabbetai Zevi was truly a product of his times.
Zevi was born in Smyrna in 1626. His father worked as an agent for an English exporting house (Silver 181). Zevi was a Sephardi Jew who, although receiving a thorough religious education, was by no means a scholar (Sharot 91). One of the subject areas that he studied was the Kabbala, a system of ..."
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Four Gospels of the New Testament, 2001.
How they differ. Theological concepts. Emphasis on Matthew's view of Christ as the Messiah promised in the Old Testament.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 3 sources, AU$ 80.95
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"The books of the Old Testament and those of the New have been closely studied for authorship and other historical evidence. The four gospels differ in many details regarding the life of Christ, including differences in details over his birth and death. The different writers selected and arranged material according to their different intentions. This creates some problems given that the story as a whole is not consistent. Matthew, Mark, and Luke have the same basic point of view and share more material than with the version of John. The first three are considered the Synoptic Gospels and are associated with the teachings of Christ as given in Galilee through his lifetime. The version of John is more associated with earlier teachings in Judea. The first three tell of the miracles accomplished by Christ, while John is more interested in the..."
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"Dune" and "The Matrix", 2007.
A comparison of the religious themes in "Dune" by Frank Herbert and "The Matrix," directed by Andy Wachowski and Larry Wachowski.
1,585 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 2 sources, MLA, AU$ 74.95
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This paper compares and contrasts some of the themes in the novel "Dune" by Frank Herbert and the film, "The Matrix," directed by Andy Wachowski and Larry Wachowski. It specifically focuses on the several religious themes and parallels that can be seen in both works, such as the ideal and work of the messiah figure. It then looks at lesser thematic ideas such as the advances of scientific manipulation and predestination.
Table of Contents:
Religion
The Messiah and the Prophesy
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"The most prominent parallel in the two works, apart from the generally religious themes, is the specific messianic reference as it relates to Paul Artreides and Neo. Like Neo, Paul is a reluctant savior, but he accepts his role for the good of all. Unlike Neo, however, Paul Artreides is aware of his status as savior from the beginning of the novel. This knowledge comes to him through his gift of precognition, passed on as a Bene Gesserit gift from his mother. While he attempts to resist his destiny in order to prevent the resultant suffering and war that he can foresee, his destiny nonetheless finds him."
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Judaism and Jesus, 2006.
This in-depth paper examines the attitudes of the Jewish people and Judaism in general, prior to Christ's arrival in Jerusalem and up to the crucifixion.
1,518 words (approx. 6.1 pages), 4 sources, APA, AU$ 73.95
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This well-researched paper explores the community, culture and attitudes of the Jews of Jerusalem prior to Jesus Christ's arrival. This paper focuses on the ruling body of Jewish life, the Sanhedrin, who were the high priests that backed the city authorities in devising and enforcing ordinances to cover the operations of agricultural, mercantile and other trades. The Sanhedrin were considered the finest minds of Palestine, the people looked to them for leadership against the Romans and the impending arrival of the messiah. It was into this atmosphere that Jesus entered Jerusalem presenting himself as the messiah. This paper details the historic events leading up to the crucifixion.
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"The people looked to Caiphas for guidance, but he was influenced by his own ambition. Thus, when Jesus Christ was turned over to the Sanhedrin, who had been hurriedly summoned for trial, he spoke very few words. In the Gospel of Mark, when Pontius Pilate had asked him if he was indeed king of the Jews, he answered, "It is as you say." Scholars believe that Christ was asking if Pilate were accusing him or if he had heard the claim from others. Pilate, after washing his hands of the whole affair, turned him over to the Sanhedrin, and the members of the high court began to accuse him. In keeping with Judaic law, he remained silent, since the court was not supposed to question the accused but those who witnessed the actions for which he was being tried."
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