THE STUDY OF THE BOOK OF DANIEL IS THE STUDY OF PROPHECY, AND AS SUCH DEALS WITH THE FUTURE. IN STUDYING THESE, WE AS CHRISTIANS, CAN GAIN A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF THE BIBLE AND OF GOD. THROUGH THIS STUDY AN UNDERSTANDING IS OBTAINED OF THE BATTLE BETWEEN THE FORCES OF GOOD AND EVIL, AND...

As a Religion and History double major I plan to explore the theological and historical phenomenon of martyrdom. The formative years of Christianity in ancient history will be the primary focus for my thesis; however, Old Testament pre-Christianity models will be a subtopic within the larger paper i...

The rise of Christianity was one of the major influences of western society. At the height of the stable and secure Empire of Rome came the emergence of the greatest philosophical development of western history. But like all other transcending moments in history, some obstacles and developments work...

There are many moments in history which have impacted the Church. Some moments only affected the few involved, while others converted the masses. The significant moments that I chose were the ones that seemed to make the biggest changes in the way the present Church is run. Pentecost, St. Paul'...

Christianity is a fascinating world religion that grows in importance everyday. There are many things about this faith that interests people around the world. For example, the history, philosophy and its relevance in today's society makes the religion fascinating. When did this interesting beli...

Religion: Christianity and Hinduism The topic of religion has always been controversial. Is there a right one to follow? Whether or not there is a "right" one, all religions have the common characteristic of encouraging people to believe in and to live by their particular standards and...

The three largest and oldest religions of the world are Judaism, Christianity and Islam. The history of the Hebrews and their relationship with God is told into the first books of the Bible, known as the Old Testament. The Ten Commandments, which are also followed by Christians, is a set of rules th...

Marriage has gone through many changes throughout its history. It's earliest forms date back to the story of creation. It has developed a great deal since then. It is a simple fact that men and women can not survive without each other. Marriage is part of the created natural order, we were meant to ...

Human beings are inveterate seekers, people on a quest. Centuries ago, a North African by the name of Augustine wrote that "Our hearts are restless til they find their rest in Thee," speaking of mankind's desire for God. More recently, the American novelist Frederick Buechner, has referred to that i...

From Jesus to Christ It was obvious to me that this video series was prepared to not only pull together the history of Christianity's beginnings from Jesus' birth to when it became the official religion of the Roman Empire but to do so sensitively. Leading scholars discuss this background with g...

The Speed Art Museum was built in 1927 and is located in Louisville, Kentucky. The museum has a distinguished collection of 17th Century Dutch and Fleming paintings, 18th Century French art, Renaissance and Baroque tapestries, a lot of contemporary American paintings and sculptures, as well as Afri...

As noted in the course syllabus, you will be writing a worldview essay in this course. The purpose of this assignment is to help you evaluate and articulate your own worldview. What is a worldview? "Essentially this: A worldview is a set of presuppositions (or assumptions) which we hold (consciously...

I decided to take History of the Bible to gain insight into my own religious beliefs and to slake my historical thirst inspired by the Bible. What I received was a flooding of thoughts and ideas that almost drowned me. The experience was awe-inspiring, frustrating, enlightening and enigmatic. Muc...

Saint Jude St. Jude Thaddeus, or Labbaeus, is the patron saint of the hopeless with his feast day falling on October 28th. Many know him as the forgotten saint, as his name was almost forgotten in history, however, the Epistle of Jude is attributed to him, although many would disagree. Not to...

Belief systems, or religions are perhaps the strongest force in society. All of these beliefs are important to each religion in there own way. They're what make each religion individual and special. Each of these religions had its own beliefs and sacred texts, though all shared some concepts. I...

ANTI-CHRIST Few religious people of Bible prophecy will deny that we live in the days just prior to the return of Jesus Christ. All around we see the signs of the Savior's return: wars, famines, disease epidemics, sexual vices, religious/ethnic persecutions, global pollution, floods, droug...

When we look at the most significant people throughout history, one name seems to clearly stand out. That person is Jesus Christ: Jesus of Nazareth. No other name has inspired greater devotion, evoked greater reverence, or ignited greater controversy. The name Jesus seems to be a source of great con...

In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. The earth was without form or void, and darkness was upon the face of the deep; and the Spirit of God was moving over the face of the waters. And God said, "Let there be light'; and there was light. And God saw that the light was good; and...

Spiritual Exercises Saint Ignatius's work, Spiritual Exercises, was originally composed as a method of sharing his insights into the Christian life with others, but later evolved into the basis on which most retreats for priests, religious, and lay people were given (13). The themes laid ou...

Food of the Chosen In the time of Jesus, food often had religious and historical significance. Even today food still has these significances to the Jews. Historical Significance The main resource of historical information about the early life of Jews is the Bible. Jewis...

What does St. Augustine have to say to post-modern culture? I think that the most vital aspect in Augustine's Confessions, more specifically his books "Student at Carthage" and "The birth-pangs of Conversion", is the concept of True Love. Augustine tells us that love is paradoxically balanced be...

Asian Theology Having completed schooling at a Catholic high school and taught in a number of secondary and primary catholic schools, I have recently wondered why there is a very low percentage of students in the schools that are of Asian descent. What is Asian theology and how does it differ to...

"Amistad"The film, "Amistad," shows the role in which myth played in the religious life and consciousness of the Africans during their exposure to Christianity. The history of Africans outside of their native countries has been filled with suffering rather than comfort. The main reason for their d...

The Second Shepherd's Play is a beautiful Christmas pageant that features a double plot, which is there to remind the reader of the dual nature of reality (this world and the spiritual world). The Second Shepherd's Play contains many symbols that not only pertain to the story itself but also speak f...

Change is inevitable; nothing is immutable. While most things change for the better, some things have evidently gotten worse. One case is the role of women in society. Once seen as equals with men, today, there clearly exists great disparity between the two genders. For instance, the word mistress u...