Jesus / His Crime and Punishment
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A 4 page essay exploring the crime Jesus committed under the prevailing laws of the day. The questions investigated were: did Jesus, in fact, commit a crime and if He did, was His punishment in accordance with the Roman legal system in place at the time? Christians do not believe Jesus committed any crime other than to preach the truth. But was that the reality under the laws governing all Jews and Romans? The writer describes the laws and normal punishments in terms of Jesus' declaration that He was the Son of God. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: Jesuscp.wps

Jesus as Counselor
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A 6 page paper that discusses Jesus as a psychological counselor. Issues addressed include methods and techniques used by Jesus, in dealing people and their unique situations and problems. Jesus was an entity that can never be completely copied for he was a creature we cannot even begin to truly comprehend. But he was a man who gives us many examples of counseling that many can attempt to emulate. He had the ability to listen to people and accept them in everything they were. He did not judge people and in this he was more powerful than any counselor could hope to be. But he provides the best example possible for us in that he loved and gave support to people no matter who they were or what they had done. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: RAjesus.wps

Jesus Christ & The Shroud of Turin
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A 5 page research paper which postulates that the Shroud of Turin is the authentic burial cloth of Jesus Christ. The writer uses the latest scientific evidence to support an argument on the Shroud's authenticity. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Jesus Through the Centuries / Book Review
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A 10 page, analytical essay on this book by Jaroslav Pelikan that examines the author's personal beliefs about Jesus and their relevance to Biblical fact. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Jesuscen.wps

Jewish Culture Before And During The Age Of Jesus
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A 5 page paper that looks at how Jews broke off into different sects prior to the birth of Jesus and what they believed. Three groups are described: the Pharisees, the Sadducees and the Essenes. Also briefly discussed is the conflict between Jesus and the Pharisees. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PGphar.wps