Moreover, the geographic, rather than ideological, basis of the religion (the fact that it comprises whatever all the people of India have believed and done) has given Hinduism the character of a social and doctrinal system that extends to every aspect of human life. ... What is known of Jesus, historically, is told in the Gospels of the New Testament of the Bible. Other portions of the New Testament summarize the beliefs of the early Christian church. ... Ashramas - stages of life Jati - marriage within the caste Gayatri - a Hindu hymn Devi - a Hindu Goddess Sin - willful rebel...

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• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Jerome translated the Hebrew Bible (the Old Testament) and the Greek books of the New Testament into Latin. ... They would tell of adventures of rouge characters and some of the most popular were the ones of eighth century collection of animal fables. ...

• Word Count: 1861
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: High School

Both holy books have common themes, stories and/or parables featuring similar characters. ... On one hand, the Bible is a historical account of God's plan for humanity.2 Written through the eyes of simple men known as the Apostles, rather then written from the direct figures in the stories.3 On the other hand, the Koran is based on the revelations and teachings of the Prophet Mohammad, and his message is taken in the literal sense because it came directly from him through Gods Angel of Gabriel.4 Conversely, Divine Intervention inspired the Apostles who wrote the Old and New Testaments of...

• Word Count: 2532
• Approx Pages: 10
• Grade Level: High School

Additionally, having practiced in the counseling field for many years I have encountered individuals who claimed to have a relationship with God through Jesus Christ, but whose lifestyle or belief system seemed to minimize or make irrelevant the character of God. ...

• Word Count: 5514
• Approx Pages: 22
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

" (Romans 3:23, Isaiah 59:2, 1 John 3:9 KJV) However, probably the most notorious of passages in the New Testament must be Romans 5:12 "Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned.... However, he continues on expounding his point by saying, "Our very nature, the internal character that is the essence of who we are as persons, can also be sinfulEven while asleep, an unbeliever, though not committing sinful actions or actively nurturing sinful attitudes, is still a "sinner" in God'...

• Word Count: 3531
• Approx Pages: 14
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School