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The Story of Jesus in the Book of Mark (564 words, 2 pages)

Mark is most likely the first of the Gospels to be written because it is theshortest and tells of the ministry of Jesus. Mark stresses Jesus' message aboutthe kingdom of God and how it is breaking into human life as good news and thatJesus himself is portrayed as the "gospel ... Read More

The Times of Jesus in the Moon Under Her Feet by Clysta Kinstler (782 words, 3 pages)

The Moon Under Her Feet was a terrific book and I was very excited to have itrevealed to me. I have always loved reading the Bible and learning about thetimes of Jesus. This book helped me to see if from a totally different point ofview. In our church a play ... Read More

The Depiction of the Birth of Baby Jesus in “Adoration of the Magi” by di Nardo (1324 words, 5 pages)

The painting Adoration of the Magi by di Nardo portrays the three Magiapproaching the baby Jesus and the Virgin Mary. However, there is much more toit than just this familiar scene from Judeo-Christian lore. When approachingthis painting in order to analyze it iconographically, it is necessary to firstlook at all ... Read More

731 words (inclu. title)Julius Caesar, one of Rome's most powerful leaders, and Jesus Christ, who was called 'The king of the Jews', and was the supposed Son of God. What could these two totally different people have in common? Well, it is not simply that they share the same initials. ... Read More

The Canonical Gospels in Asian Faces of Jesus (3017 words, 8 pages)

The Canonical gospels in Asian Faces of JesusThis paper examines the usage of the canonical gospels in four segments of Asian Faces of Jesus, edited by R. S. Sugirtharajah Christ and Buddha, by Seiichi Yagi Confessing Christ in the Islamic Context by Alexander J. Malik The Crucified Christ Challenges Human ... Read More

An Overview of the Central Theme of Jesus’ Love in Julian’s Book of Revelations of Divine Love (1483 words, 4 pages)

This paper received an A in Berkeley Graduate TheologicalUnion's PLTS History of Christianity course.Lover and MotherJulian of Norwich, in Revelations of Divine Love paints a distinctive portrait of Jesus, focused on Jesus love considered through the metaphors of lover and mother. Her image of Jesus casts light on the images ... Read More

Like US in All Things but Sin: An Examination of the Question of the Impeccability of Jesus Christ (5129 words, 23 pages)

LIKE US IN ALL THINGS BUT SINAn examination of the question of the impeccability of Jesus ChristClass THEOL 510Liberty University11 October, 1996 The New Testament authors had no qualms about declaring that Jesus wastruly human and telling us that Jesus committed no sin. Bible passagessuch as 2 Corinthians 521, Hebrews ... Read More

A Look at the Odd Christian Religion of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (1997 words, 4 pages)

"We are a peculiar people," Elder Bruce R. McConkie once said (McConkie 25). The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is one of a few "odd" Christian religions. Many of its practices have created much persecution and political reaction, polygamy being one of these. It created much social and ... Read More

An Analysis of the Agonizing Trial of Jesus in the Bible (1541 words, 2 pages)

John 1839- but it is your custom for me to release to you one prisoner at the time of the Passover. Do you want me to release the king of the Jews'?"King of Jews- He's not the king of the Jews, He's slapping them in the face.The same thing Jesus ... Read More

The Important Chapter in the Life of Jesus (4438 words, 5 pages)

This chapter takes place in the upper room in Jerusalem. This was during the Passover feast, though some scholars say otherwise. Jesus was speaking only to the disciples. The first part of the chapter is devoted to the analogy of the vineyard and it's branches. The second part is talks ... Read More

An Analysis of a Humanities Essay That Teaches Who Jesus is (1398 words, 7 pages)

Who Was Jesus?A Humanities Essay That TeachesThe Study of The Bible AsA Historical DocumentI felt a very positive impression of who Jesus was after finishingthe Book of Matthew. I had a new image of someone who was a down-to-earth, caring individual. I did not find quotes of Jesus that claimedbeing ... Read More

The Parallels That Can Be Drawn Between Mr Keating and Jesus in Dead Poets Society (500 words, 2 pages)

IntroductionThere are many occasions in the film 'Dead Poets Society' where parallels can be drawn between Mr Keating and Jesus. An obvious parallel is Keating and Jesus both have saviour roles. Jesus Christ saviour of the world John Keating saviour of the boys. Keating is an instructor of English and ... Read More

An Introduction to the History and Life of Jesus Blancornelas (550 words, 1 pages)

Henry Jesus BlancornelasJesus Blancornelas was born in San Luis Potosi on November 14, 1936. He joined the newspaper business in 1956. He started his career in the sports section of El Sol de San Luis. Through his hard work he successfully became a reporter, city editor and news editor of ... Read More

An Analysis of the Song Jesus Christ Superstar (831 words, 1 pages)

Jesus Christ Superstar GethsemaneThis song really confused me and majority of it got me upset. I felt it to be a contradiction to what I ve been taught about Jesus for the past fifteen years. The lyrics presented Jesus as though he didn t want to die for us and ... Read More

An Examination of the Passages in the New Testament Quoted from the Old Called Prophecies Concerning Jesus Christ (4386 words, 7 pages)

This was the last work that Paine ever gave to the press. It appeared in New York in 1807 with the following title "An Examination of the Passages in the New Testament, quoted from the Old and called Prophecies concerning Jesus Christ. To which is prefixed an Essay on Dream, ... Read More

The Unique Characteristics That Define Jesus as the Perfect Son of God (1297 words, 5 pages)

Ever since Jesus was born, he has always been perfect. There havenever been any flaws that had to do with him. He had many differentcharacteristics and qualities that w ere unique about himincluding holiness,purity, faithfulness, mercifulness, grac e, righteousness, love, integrity,divinity, and courageousness.There is nothin g that is more powerful ... Read More

Evaluating the Relationship Between Jesus and His Disciples (3036 words, 4 pages)

Knowing GodIn the scriptures we read of relationships that people like the apostles had with Jesus. The friendships that they had were deep and personal. They were also challenging. Jesus challenged the disciples regualarly as well as encouraged them. He warned them of the evil they were to oppose. He ... Read More

The Short, Full Life of Jesus as Written in the Book of Mark in the Bible (724 words, 1 pages)

Jesus Christ lived a very full, if short, life. He did and accomplished more in his thirty years than many men do in twice that. The gospels each tell their versions of his life. Of the four, I found the gospel of Mark to be the most interesting. I enjoy ... Read More

An Analysis of the Doctrine of the Roman Catholic Church on Perpetual Virginity of Mary, Mother of Jesus (2571 words, 5 pages)

Did Jesus Have Brothers and Sisters?-by Tony WarrenWhen we carefully consider the Biblical record, the question itself seems quite ridiculous, because it is so clear even from the context of many of the scriptures that He did. The only major religion that chooses to dispute this is the Roman Catholic ... Read More

The Betrayal of Joseph and Jesus (782 words, 2 pages)

Joseph and JesusThroughout the Bible, there are many stories that are corresponding to those of the life of Jesus, from Moses leading the Israelites out of Egypt s captivity and Abraham almost sacrificing his son in the Old Testament, to the apostle Paul s spreading of Christianity in the New ... Read More

The Life and Death of Jesus of Nazareth (567 words, 1 pages)

The Life of JesusIn this essay on Jesus, I am going to talk a lot about what made Jesus such an important figure. I am going to discuss Jesus birth, death and some of what in between.When Jesus was born there was a census of the whole world going on ... Read More

A Literary Analysis of the Mythology of Jesus (1137 words, 2 pages)

Jesus healed many people,in one of the villages a Leper falls down to the ground and says if you want to ,you can make me well again Jesus reaches out and touches the man replying I whant to, be headed (luke 5-13-14).Jesus headed the man with Leprosy and asked him ... Read More

An Introduction to the Mythology of Jesus (939 words, 2 pages)

From the very beginning times of Christianity, its message has identified with and transformed communities of people. Christianity itself grew out of a people group who had an identity that stretches back in time thousands of years. The worship of Yahweh, geographically born in ancient Mesopotamia (modern day Iraq) has ... Read More

An Overview of the Authors of the New Testament and Jesus as a Human Being (5375 words, 8 pages)

The New Testament authors had no qualms about declaring that Jesus was truly human and telling us that Jesus committed no sin. Bible passages such as 2 Corinthians 521, Hebrews 415, 1 Peter 222 and 1 John 35 "witness that He Jesus did not give in to temptation, nor violate ... Read More

A Comparison of Jesus Christ’s Life in the Bible and Kazantzakis’ Masterpiece (1157 words, 2 pages)

When we think of the life of Jesus Christ, our main source is the Bible. This great literary work does an excellent job of portraying Him as God s chosen Messiah. He is very accepting of His job and is open to the suffering He endures throughout His life and ... Read More

Reasons Why Jesus Was Sinless (5229 words, 8 pages)

The New Testament authors had no qualms about declaring that Jesus was truly human and telling us that Jesus committed no sin. Bible passages such as 2 Corinthians 521, Hebrews 415, 1 Peter 222 and 1 John 35 witness that He Jesus did not give in to temptation, nor violate ... Read More

The Depiction of the Life of Jesus in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John (1891 words, 3 pages)

INTRODUCTIONBoth historians and people connected to the subject by religious beliefs have been trying for ages to find out more about the life of Jesus. Did he really exist? Is it true what has been written in the Bible? Was he really able to cure people just by a simple ... Read More

An Analysis of the Gnostic Writings That Portray Jesus as a Heavenly Redeemer Made Less of Flesh than of Spirit (3029 words, 4 pages)

Gnostic writings of Jesus portray him as a heavenly redeemer made less of flesh than of spirit. The emphasis of Jesus' importance is not on his physical humanness but rather, on his ability to show people the way to the kingdom. Jesus put on flesh in order to give people ... Read More

A Comparison of Jesus Christ and Socrates (685 words, 1 pages)

The ironic scenario of Plato s Apology was that Socrates never apologized for his so-called improper behavior to the citizens and state of Athens. Throughout the entire trial, I never got the sense that he was apologetic for anything. This is reminiscent of stories from the bible about Jesus Christ. ... Read More

An Analysis of the Dogmatic Development of Christianity and the Church on the Basis of Jesus Christ (582 words, 1 pages)

In order to describe the historical and dogmatical development of Christianity and the Church, and consequently it s deviations, in the period from AD 30 to AD 313, we need to start with the description of the historical, political and social settings of the world that existed during the time ... Read More

Published: Friday 25th of January 2013