Oedipus Imagery in Modern life
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A 5 page research paper that, first of all, review the Oedipus myth, and then explores the various ways that Oedipal imagery can be see in today's culture -- in film, advertising, fiction and art. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: khoedim.rtf

Of Gods And Heroes In The Modern World
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Joseph Campbell, in his 1972 book, Myths To Live By, argued that the individual in search of spirituality through myths must disengage from the elementary idea by recognizing each image of God is merely a symbol of the beliefs held by a culture and is representative of all beliefs stemming from that same mystery. This 15 page paper argues that myth is more than a symbol or a format for storytelling - it includes the seeds of change. Through the development of myths, the modern individual may be able to impact the future as well as to provide meaning to the present. Bibliography lists 6 sources, all by Joseph Campbell.
Filename: KTmthcmb.wps

On the Brink of 2000, Is the Apocalypse Now?
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A 7 page essay that examines and compares apocalyptic views and beliefs as the world stands on the brink of the third millennium. Included are traditional Christian views on the Rapture and the Second Coming of Christ, along with a look at a few religions and beliefs born of the twentieth century. Also included is a brief discussion of the detrimental effects that may result from prophetic interpretation as in the case of David Koresh and the Branch Davidians. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: LCTheEnd.doc

Origins of the Santa Claus Legend
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A 10 page paper discussing the history behind the legend of Santa Claus and the traditions accepted in American culture today. The writer attempts to put into perspective the life of Nicholas of Myra and the good deeds that brought him to fame. Nicholas' became legendary after committing a number of acts of kindness, including destroying the temple of Artemis in Patara. Critics argue that Nicholas' was not a humanitarian, but a religious zealot. The writer attempts to answer this charge, while also presenting the legend's importance in European and American traditions. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Claus.wps

PANDORA’S BOX AND INFLUENCE ON MODERN TIMES
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This 9 page paper examines the story of Pandora's Box, the Grecian Myth, and discusses how the themes have been used throughout literature and the arts in modern times. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: MTpandor.rtf

Paul / Was He An Enemy Of Women?
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A 5 page research paper which examines both sides of the issue of whether Paul actually wrote 1 Corinthians 14: 34-35 which prohibits women from taking an active part in the early Christian church. The writer favors the argument set forth by Kharises that these verses were not written by Paul and were actually an interpolation added perhaps centuries after Paul wrote this letter to the early Christian church in Corinth. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Paulen.wps

Pentheus and Dionysus
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A five page paper which looks at the differences between Pentheus and Dionysus, with particular reference to the concept of duality and the sacrificial nature of Pentheus' death. Bibliography lists 1 source
Filename: JLbacch.rtf

Pharisees, Essenes, & Sadducees / Second Temple Period
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A 9 page research paper on the emergence of the above sects from 44 B.C.E. to 70 A.D. The writer presents a comparison of these philosophies to the 'Jewish mind' or consciousness developed since biblical times and concludes with a comparison of these influences with today's Jewish consciousness. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: 2temple.rtf

Phoenix Rising As Metaphor
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An 8 page paper. The focus of this paper is women who become divorced in midlife years and using the concept of the rising phoenix as a spiritual metaphor for their recovery. The paper begins by discussing the myth of the phoenix and its meaning in ancient Egypt and in the early days of Christianity. The phoenix rises anew from the ashes of destruction, destruction that is of its own making. The writer discuses and describes how the symbolism of the mythical phoenix can be applied to women who suddenly become single in their middle age years. The paper also comments on the effects of such a divorce on young and adult children as well as the negative consequences of midlife divorce on the woman's health. The paper leads up to concluding the concept of the mythical phoenix can be used as a spiritual metaphor for these women. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: PGphnx.rtf

Physics & Religion
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A 5 page overview of the science of physics and its relation to religion. Addresses the question of whether or not physics is 'real' and its limitations. Emphasizes the works of Pythagoras who weaves an interesting blend of religion and the sciences. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: Physrel.wps

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