Jewish Mothers Empowering Jewish Daughters
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A 30 page example of a dissertation proposal that would support the hypothesis that Jewish mothers empower their daughters even in light of signficant cultural, historical, social and religious problems. Bibliography lists 28 sources.
Filename: Jmoms.wps

Jewish Women in the Shtetls in England: A View of Styles of Marriage and the Agunot
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This 6 page paper considers the basic elements of Eastern European marriages, with a specific focus on the marriages of Jewish woman and those in the Shtetls in England. This paper also looks at the standards and values of marriage in the Jewish culture and the specific issues related to the status of the agunot (plural of agunah), Jewish women who are left without being divorced. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: MHagunah.wps

Jews During the Ottoman Empire
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A 10 page paper tracing the history of the Jews and their persecution during the Ottoman Empire. Discusses the history of the Jews leading up to the Ottoman Empire to establish a background for understanding the persecution during the empire's 600 year existence. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Jewsotto.wps

Joseph & His Dreams
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A 2 page discussion of Joseph's dreams and the significant importance of those found in Genesis 37. The role of this biblical hero's brothers and parents is taken into account. No Bibliography.
Filename: Josephdr.wps

Joseph Campbell & Michael J. Harner / Ritual Compared
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A 5 page paper comparing and contrasting the ideas of these two theorists about the function and importance of ritual. Joseph Campbell was a well-known writer in the areas of mythology and ritual, and frequently drew analogies between established religious practices and long-forerunning mythological beliefs. He maintained that ritual was an important part of any religious practice as a way of setting the practice apart from daily routine, working to keep it within the realm of something outside, yet part of, the individual. Michael Harner teaches shamanism to Westerners for incorporation into holistic healing practices. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: Ritual.wps

Joseph Campbell & The Mythic Image
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A 5 page paper discussing 'The Mythic Image' by Joseph Campbell. The author uses many types of art to illustrate many differences, but mostly similarities, in the ways of myth. He addresses issues of religion, enlightenment, and dreaming among others. His work is highly detailed and intriguing.
Filename: Mythima.wps

Joseph Campbell And The Functions Of Mythology
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A 5 page research paper that examines mythology as interpreted by historian Joseph Campbell. According to Campbell, mythology represents ancient intuitive understanding of certain archetypal or "elementary ideas" that still speak to the human condition even in modern times. The writer demonstrates how this fits in with the ideas of Carl Jung and Adolf Bastian. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: Campyth.doc

Joseph Campbell/"Hero with a 1000 faces"
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A 5 page essay that reviews Joseph Campbell's classic text "The Hero with a Thousand Faces." The writer offers a brief summation of the text, as well as a review of some of the exemplary features of the book. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: khkfaces.wps

Jung's Theory of the Attempt to Find Personal & Spiritual Wholeness
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This 3 page essay discusses the validity of Jung's belief that mental or emotional disturbances are attempts to find wholeness. The writer notes that such a theory can be applied beyond the individual and to American society in general. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: Jungtheo.wps

Leveraged Buyouts & Junk Bonds From A Prudent Christian View
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A 10 page paper that provides an overview of leveraged buyouts, junk bonds, appropriate risk, current economic trends and concludes by providing a prudent Christian view on the transition of economic conditions. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Levbuy.wps

Louis the Pious
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A 5 page essay on Charlemagne's only legitimate son. The writer posits that although Louis was a weak governor in many ways, which resulted in his failure to unite Germany, he instilled within all of the Germanic tribes the desire for study. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: Luispios.doc

Lysistrata
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3 pages in length. The writer discusses fictional components and feminism as they relate to the story. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: TLCLysistr.rtf

Magic and Divination in Greek and Roman Times
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10 pages. This paper deals with the interesting topic of the history of Greek and Roman practices of divination, spells and curses. The Greek and Romans also invoked the powers of deities and it can be found to be very interesting how they used their 'powers of magic' to obtain the results they wanted. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: JAgreeks.rtf

Marriage and Religion / The Role of Commitment
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A 10 page paper focusing on the importance of commitment in marriage, and presented in the light of 'religion' as the term is commonly used. Religion in itself can do little to build or preserve a marriage, but faith can. Couples with a strong basis of faith have a much better chance of seeing their marriages survive the daily pressures placed on them. Bibliography lists 12+ sources.
Filename: Marriage.wps

Mary Rowlandson and Anglo-Indian Conflict
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A 5 page paper that supports the belief that "Anglo-Indian conflict resulted from vast cultural differences separating Indian and Anglo societies." This notion is supported by Mary Rowlandson's "The Sovereignty and Goodness of God" and demonstrates the way in which religion played a role in the cultural differences that divided these societies. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Rowland.wps

Mary, As Portrayed In The Gospels
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This 6 page paper reviews Mary, the mother of Jesus, as portrayed in each of the Gospels: Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. A brief reference is also made to the gospel of Thomas. A moderate feminist approach is taken to explain the paucity of references to the woman who gave birth to Jesus Christ. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Marygosp.wps

Matthew Arnold: Views On Hebraism And Hellenism In Relation To Western History
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5 pages in length. It can be argued that along with his mentor Socrates, Matthew Arnold virtually set the stage for effective perception of Hebraism and Hellenism. These European cultures came to represent various depictions to Arnold, whose own personal quest was to seek out the inherent values of Hellenism, a concept that revolved around reason, the pursuit of knowledge and the arts, moderation, civic responsibility and bodily development. Hebraism, on the other hand, stood for a moral theory or emphasis that was attributed to the Hebrews. In his interpretation of both cultures, Arnold considered them as harboring a dual historical heritage. The writer discusses Arnold's interpretation of Hebraism and Hellenism as they relate to Western history. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: TLCarnld.wps

Meaning, Function & Significance of Greek Mythology
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A 10 page paper which examines Greek mythology by considering three or more myths to determine meaning, function and significance. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: TGmyth.doc

Medea: Passion And Reason
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14 pages in length. Medea represents everything the typical mythological female was not; her defiance, passion, reason and intestinal fortitude combined together with her ability to balance the most important elements of her life: love for homeland and love for Jason. The event that upset this symmetry, however, sets off a downward spiral of lost reason, hysterical passion and a complete and utter demise of sanity. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: TLCMedeaPR.rtf

Medieval / Liturgical Drama And "The Story of Daniel"
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A 10 page paper on the Medieval liturgical drama. The paper provides a description of the basis of drama and how it was incorporated into the Roman Catholic Church to teach Bible stories to the congregation. The Story of Daniel is discussed in relationship to this type of teaching, and how the drama was used in Medieval times versus how it is used today. This particular drama became a stepping stone for the incorporation of secular music into the liturgical process of presentation, and as such, led to opera and the modernization of heroic plays. The play is being used today in both church settings and film, and the storyline is being incorporated into as diverse fields as music and multimedia. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Medieval.doc

Medieval Coinage
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In this 8 page research paper, the writer examines issues and circumstances concerning the coining of money during medieval times. Economic situations are assessed and the overall impact that coining had over the centuries is determined. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Coins.wps

Medieval Feudalism
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A 6 page research paper exploring the elements of medieval feudalism in England. Descriptions of what constituted medieval feudalism, reason for wars, status of women and the decline of the feudal system are discussed. Bibliography lists 5 references.
Filename: Feud.wps

Medieval Judaism
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A 3 page essay responding to the lot of the Jewish in the Middle Ages. The paper mentions the premier Jewish philosopher of the era, Maimonides, and a few of his positions that are tenets of Orthodox Jewish doctrine today. It glances at the fact that practicing Jews, through application, education and commitment, are generally effective at their work, regardless of what that work might be, and that the anti-Semitism of the time might have sprung more from envy than from dogmatic differences. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: Jews.wps

Medieval Monasticism
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A 3 page essay examining the role of monasteries in the Middle Ages, and using Monte Cassino, founded by St. Benedictine, as the standard against which others are compared. One cited reference.
Filename: Monast.wps

Mehta & The Healing Powers Of The River Sutra In Indian Culture
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A 4 page discussion of the Indian myth of the River Sutra. The writer examines this story as being similar in theme to popular American 'old wives' tales.' The healing powers of the river can easily be compared with those of chicken soup-- the capacity to cure is really only mental. The paper goes on to discuss the plight of individual characters along the River Sutra but it is ultimately concluded that the River does not have any healing powers over the seriously ill. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Riversut.wps

Meyer Levin's Heritage in 'The Old Bunch'
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A 12 page look at the issue of ethnic character in Levin's novel. The paper looks at Levin's novel in terms of his own life and history, and argues that the seeds of his later mania are contained in this early book. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: MeyLevi.wps

Monks in Medieval France / Vows Of Chastity ?
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6 pages in length. Medieval monks.. did they adhere to their vows of chastity, poverty, obedience, and sometimes silence? Research suggests not. Evidence points to excesses in physical pleasures, especially in the realms of sex and food. The sometimes perverted sexual habits of some of the monks has been passed down through anecdotal records. Bibliography included.
Filename: Monks.wps

Monsters as a Reflection of Societal Issues
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A 10 page research paper that examines the field of "monster theory" for it reveals relative to medieval society. Historian Jeffrey J. Cohen proposes that "monster theory" constitutes a new modus legendi, that is, a method that consists of reading cultures based upon the monsters they engender. In other words, the ways that cultures have personified their fears is indicative of the viewpoints and imperatives of those cultures. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: 99monstr.wps

MYTH
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This 10 page paper discusses mythology past and present as presented by Joseph Campbell in his books: Man With A Thousand Faces and Transformation of Myth Through Time. Also included are quotes by the author from an interview. Discussed are archetypes, comparison of Eastern/Western myths, similarities between myths of various cultures and the author's view on religion and myth. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: MBmyth.rtf

Myth Of Sisyphus And Suicide
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A 3 page paper that discusses Albert Camus' thought on suicide as expressed in the Myth of Sisyphus. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: PGsisyp.wps

Mythbusting
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This 3 page paper investigates the modern myth that police investigate all crimes and proves it to be false. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: HVMyths.rtf

Mythical Monsters Of The Odyssey
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5 pages in length. Ever since man began telling tales, incredible accounts of freakish, monster-like animals have captivated and horrified entire communities. The basis for these extraordinary fabrications was the inability of early writers to distinguish between truth and fantasy. As the stories were passed down through generations, they eventually became accepted as the legends known today. However, Greek mythology goes just a bit further than conventional monsters, in that examples of mythical monsters like those found in Homer's The Iliad clearly speak to a preponderance of human imperfections to which the author attributes some of literature's most memorable beasts. Tracing Odysseus' evolution and fundamental importance through Homer's The Odyssey provides the student with a significantly better understanding of mortal limitations, truth, honesty and the desire to achieve and uphold one's righteousness, which are clearly illustrated through characterization of mythical monsters. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: TLCMythM.rtf

Mythical Origins of Rome
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A 5 page essay that examines the origins of Rome, which are represented in two famous myths – the saga of Aeneas and the story of Romulus and Remus. The writer first summarizes these two legends and then examines the purposes that they fulfilled in Roman culture. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: khorrome.wps

Mythology & The Mythopoetic Mind
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A 4 page paper discussing the existence of the mythopoetic mind as defined by Mircea Eliade. To Eliade, all mythology was created as a bridge from the human to the divine. Mythology, in his belief, was sacred history, and no matter what the culture, myths provided answers to the deep philosophical questions of who we are, why we are here, and what perspective, based on sociology and culture, defined existence Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: Mythpt.rtf

MYTHOLOGY AND RELIGION IN ANCIENT EGYPT
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This 8 page paper discusses the effect of mythology on the religion of the day in ancient Egypt. Examples of how myths and stories about the various gods affected the daily rituals and customs of this civilization are discussed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: MBtut.rtf

Mythology/Explaining the Unexplainable
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A 5 page research paper that examines the functions that mythology has performed in human societies. The writer mainly focuses on Greek myths, and other creation stories in explaining how early people turned to mythology for explanations of natural phenomenon. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: khunex.wps

Myths and Fairy Tales in Real Life
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This 6 page paper provides two essays, one on fairy tales and children and the other on myths in daily life. The works of Bettelheim and Campbell are discussed. The usefulness of fantasy as teachers is a primary themes throughout. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: SA018Fry.rtf

Narcissism
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In six pages this paper examines the concept of narcissism and how it is influenced by experiences and socialization and how it, in turn, influences choices and love relationships. Five sources are cited in the bibliography.
Filename: TGnarciss.rtf

Narrative Forms Of Myth
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An 8 page paper discussing the narrative style of myths in different cultures. There are differing views among scholars and anthropologists concerning the structure of myths. The writer explores these disparities in great detail. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Dundes.rtf

Native American Acculturation & How it Affects Educational Achievement
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A 9 page exploration of cultural obstacles which face many Native Americans on their moving from the reservations into the dominant white culture and how these obstacles influence educational performance. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Natived.wps