Starting with chapter five of the gospel of Matthew we see the basic theme that is put forth throughout the book of Matthew. ... Matthew tends to see Jesus as "pouring out" (class notes) and focuses on Jesus" teachings to the disciples and is generally more of a compassionate gospel. ... If they had no family to care for them they were literally on their own (class notes). ... Purity is to be free from taint or pollution. ... The gospel of Luke is more of an emphasis on worship, and the poor and oppressed people that Jesus comes into contact with (class notes). ...

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• Grade Level: High School

Hindus do not have one "Holy Book" like many other religions, but many texts including the four Vedas along with their Upanishads, called the "Sruti", several Dharma Sasthras or Smrutis, Ithihasas and Puranas including the Mahabharata and the Ramayana. ... Here please note that unlike the other major world religions, Hindus also see the Supreme as Mother, including as Sri Meenakshi, as Visalakshi, as Kamakshi and as many other names of Sakthi. ... (No such thing as a free lunch.) -- Hindus strive to follow Karma Yoga which is Doing one's own duty without expectation of any rewards for it....

• Word Count: 1635
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: High School

Questioning Martyrdom A Historical and Personal Analysis of the Martyr Emotionally charged rhetoric has been used effectively over the centuries to evoke within us powerful sentiments about right and wrong, good and evil. In the religious world, of course, one term employed in this manner is ...

• Word Count: 1670
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• Grade Level: High School

It is through this period of sleep that Raskolnikov is transformed and rebirthed as an individual who is free from his past sins. ... Dostoevsky refers to Sonya throughout the book as a child, emphasizing her innocence and gentleness. ... Dostoevsky also notes Sonya as a dove when Marmelodov is talking again, "My little Dove" (28). ...

• Word Count: 1936
• Approx Pages: 8
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School