4) Couliano cites the work of Ithamar Gruenwald in positing that though "a theory of Judaic origin would explain many Gnostic motifs....the Gnostic use of Jewish material...may include a mere echo, or indirect reflection of Jewish ideas and biblical reflections.... " The monsters in Enoch serve a dual purpose, both physical and intellectual.8 According to Rabbi Johanan, the "flesh of the monsters will be of great physical nourishment for the bodies of the righteous," serving the physical needs of those whom God saves during the end of days.9According to Maimonides, the mons...

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Abortion Abortion in today's society has become very political. You are either pro-choice or pro-life, and there doesn't seem to be a happy medium. As we look at abortion and research its history, should it remain legal in the United States, or should it be outlawed to reduce the ev...

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Abortion in today's society has become very political. You are either pro-choice or pro-life, and there doesn't seem to be a happy medium. As we look at abortion and research its history, should it remain legal in the United States, or should it be outlawed to reduce the ever growing rate of abortion. A choice should continue to exist but the emphasis needs to be placed on education of the parties involved. James C. ...

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Abortion Abortion in today's society has become very political. You are either pro-choice or pro-life, and there doesn't seem to be a happy medium. As we look at abortion and research its history, should it remain legal in the United States, or should it be outlawed to reduce the ever growing rate of abortion. A choice should continue to exist but the emphasis needs to be placed on education of the parties involved. James C. ...

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