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Monasticism and the Abbot, 2004.
A discussion of the "Rule of St. Benedict", paying specific attention to the role of the Abbot in the Monastry.
2,370 words (approx. 9.5 pages), 6 sources, MLA, £ 50.95
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The famous "Rule of St. Benedict" set the monastic stage for well over 500 years. This paper gives a discussion of the second chapter, dealing with the Abbot, examining both secondary sources as well as the original Medieval Latin.
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"Broadly speaking, there were two types of monk as the movement evolved: the eremitical and the cenobitical. The eremitical existence can be traced back to St Anthony and a small community he governed near a mountain at Pispir around the year 270 CE. The monks dwelt as hermits, out of sight and earshot of each other, yet share communal spaces such as places of worship and sources of food. They lived independent of any single governing rule and each individual regulated himself."
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Monasticism, 2002.
An examination of Monasticism in the Middle Ages.
1,900 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 6 sources, £ 49.95
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This paper examines Christian monasticism in the Middle Ages. The origins in St. Benedict, their development and evolution, and importance of monasticism are all considered.
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The Monasticism and Training of Zen Buddhism, 2002.
This essay focuses on the study and training of one tradition of Buddhism: Ch'an / Zen.
2,900 words (approx. 11.6 pages), 12 sources, £ 73.95
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It will be seen that even in this tradition, there exist different approaches to the training and practice of Buddhism, which are usually termed "sects". However, it will be argued that the differences between these sects are minor, and that the focus of study in Zen should not be on sects but on the common elements of their training to a common end. In this context, the differences between two of the most popular sects - Rinzai and Soto - will be explored. Before doing this, it would be useful to lay a foundation for later discussion by describing with as much precision as possible what Zen is. 12 pgs. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
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Benedictine Monasteries, 1992.
Discusses the impact of the life of St. Benedict on the West, monasticism, communal labor, self-sufficiency and conversion.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 7 sources, £ 43.95
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"Early in the sixth century AD, a young man of the old Roman senatorial nobility found himself face to face with a deep emotional and spiritual crisis. He had been brought up a Christian .. the final triumph of Christianity over paganism was a century or two old by his day .. but for the most part his education and the values he had been imparted by his family and associates were the traditional late.Roman ones. In effect, he had been trained to be a member of the governing class of the Roman Empire.
But the Roman Empire, by his day, no longer existed. He was born in about the year 480.1 Four years earlier, in 476, the last Roman Emperor in the West had been dethroned by a Germanic ..."
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Abbott Laboratories Pharmaceutical Co (1990), 1992.
A Abbot Laboratories case analysis including: company description; innovative strategies in the pharmaceutical industry; management; innovative capabilities and recommendations.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 5 sources, £ 32.95
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"Abbott Laboratories
Abbott Laboratories of Chicago is one of America's major pharmaceutical companies, but it also has other products, including nutritionals and diagnostic equipment. In fact, more than half of the company's revenues come from these other products in markets where Abbott has the dominant share. Abbott also supplies such goods as intravenous fluids to hospitals and blood banks, along with pumps, screening tests, anesthetics, and critical care equipment. The company has shown innovative capabilities in terms of the development of new drugs for various purposes and has spent a good deal on research and development to create the next generation of such products. The key competition for this company includes other pharmaceutical giants such as Johnson & Johnson..."
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Monks in Middle Ages, 2006.
An analysis of Monks and the impact of the monasteries on society and politics in the Middle Ages.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 4 sources, £ 36.95
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This paper discusses the pivotal role of monasticism in society and politics in Western Europe in the eleventh century. The paper discusses the reasons why it took seven centuries, since the establishment of monasticism, for the monasteries to make an impact on society and it then goes on to describe the impact that it made following that time.
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"The Pivotal Role of Monasticism in Western Europe during the Eleventh Century Introduction During the eleventh century in England and France, monasticism played a pivotal role in society and politics. As Cantor (373) states, "By the end of the eleventh century the church had achieved the imposition of its ideals on society". Monks made that feat possible. However, since monasticism was founded in the fourth century and Benedict "regarded his monastery as a microcosm of society" (Cantor 151), why was it that monasticism failed to make its greatest impact for another seven centuries? The answer is found in an arborescent analysis since Benedict "did not intend to establish an institution that would provide leadership in medieval society" (Cantor 149)."
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"Medieval Women" by Eileen Power, 2001.
This paper reviews the book, "Medieval Women" by Eileen Power, which pieces together the often-fragmented histories of medieval women using a variety of primary sources.
750 words (approx. 3.0 pages), 1 source, £ 18.95
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This paper explains that, according to Eileen Power in ?Medieval Women?, early social notions regarding the nature of women and their role in society were created by the two most powerful classes of the age, the Church and the aristocracy, and only later were modified slightly by the urban middle class, which rose to prominence in the later Middle Ages. The author points out that, in the area of home and marriage, Power uses letters, wills, and household inventories to support her depiction of women. The paper relates that, because the proportion of women to men was greater within the noble ranks, many women were unable to wed; therefore, for them, monasticism was the only alternative to marriage.
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"A considerable portion of the book is spent discussing various facets of the medieval lady?s life and when the bourgeois and peasants are discussed she often presents them in contrast to the noble woman. Many accounts of medieval women nobility often present only one view of their experience, depicting either a fanciful and luxurious life or the bleakness of being regarded as chattel. Fortunately Power draws from the writings of Christine De Pisan, one of the rare women of the Middle Ages to earn a living solely through her writing, to address the way in which the romanticized chivalry of the age overshadows the reality of their existence."
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Shinshu Buddhism, 2008.
An overview of the creed and practices of Shinshu Buddhism.
1,369 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 4 sources, MLA, £ 31.95
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This paper examines how Shinshu Buddhism stems from Mahayana Buddhism and is one of the Pure Land Buddhist schools called also True Pure Land Buddhism. The paper then looks at how Shinshu is characterized by the total negation of monasticism, making it the religion of the ordinary man. It also discusses how Shinshu Buddhism bears many similarities to other Buddhist schools particularly those of the Pure Land and how there are significant important differences in the practices and moral values between Shinshu and others.
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"The Shinshu Buddhism practice is focused on chanting practice termed nembutsu, which "literally means to think on or be mindful of (nen) the Buddha (Butsu)" (Ueda and Hirota, 127). It simply consists of chanting the phrase "I take the refuge in Amitabha Buddha". This chanting presents gratitude to Amitabha and his Eighteenth Vow and as such some do not consider it a practice at all but plain affirmation of gratitude and trust in this Vow. The vow ensures that those who sincerely commend to the Vow and desire to be born in Pure Land and who perform even ten nen (or nembutsu) will secure the birth in the Pure Land for themselves. This was enough to gain the support of the Other Power."
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"The Monastic Order in England", 2006.
A review of the book "The Monastic Order in England: A History of Its Development from the Times of St. Dunstan to the Fourth Lateran Council" by David Knowles.
3,050 words (approx. 12.2 pages), 4 sources, APA, £ 61.95
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This paper reviews the David Knowles' book "The Monastic Order in England: A History of Its Development from the Times of St. Dunstan to the Fourth Lateran Council", about the changing nature of monasticism from 943 to 1216. The paper explains that this book is the first publication of its kind and is therefore a valuable contribution to monastic literature. The paper relates to the book's detailed accounts of the different phases of monastic life in England, including the activities of English monks within their cloisters and their relationship with society. The paper also includes a brief discussion of the book's insight into the historical events that led to this period as well as the tradition that proceeded it. The paper concludes with a review of the positive academic critique of the book.
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"Before examining Knowles' book in further detail, it is important to define monasticism in a larger historical setting. The Columbia Encyclopedia defines Monasticism as a "form of religious life, usually conducted in a community under a common rule." In Luke 4:1 we read that, "Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Holy Spirit into the desert." John the Baptist lived an ascetic lifestyle in the wilderness as the word of God came to him in the desert. In conscious imitation of these examples many early Christians withdrew to remote areas. Often this was to escape Roman persecution, but it was also to flee from worldly distractions and seek God. According to the Columbia Encyclopedia, Christian monasticism had its origin in the Egyptian deserts in the third and fourth centuries with the anchorites, who looked for perfection in extreme asceticism. St. Anthony, who is called the father of monasticism, is the best known of these anchorites. Although they had little organization, they regarded the best Christian life as a solitary, ascetic, celibate existence where the world had been totally renounced and replaced with heavenly contemplation. Western forms of monasticism spread with Christianity to Ireland in the sixth century, where monasteries served as the Church's centers. St. Benedict's efforts in the sixth century led to the establishment of the Benedictine monastic order, a more structured and moderate monasticism. The Columbia Encyclopedia credits monasticism with preserving learning and classic thought in Europe."
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Sexual Asceticism in Rome, 2005.
An analysis of the rise of sexual asceticism in early Christian Rome.
2,190 words (approx. 8.8 pages), 6 sources, MLA, £ 47.95
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Asceticism, which exploded in popularity with the adoption of Christianity as the official religion of Rome, is a concept not so readily defined. It took many forms, and meant many different things to many different people. This paper looks at the leading proponents of the ideas of asceticism and marriage in the church to further unravel the mysteries of the early years of Christianity and Constantinople. The paper also touches on a few specific groups of aesthetics, such as the Encratites.
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Encratites
Monasticism
John Chrysostum
Jovinianism
Augustine of Hippo
Women and Sexual Asceticism
Conclusion
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"Encratites were essentially an early sect, or group of sects who, based on their views concerning the origin of matter, abstained from eating meat, drinking alcohol, or getting married. They are very interesting in their development. Stemming from Stoicism and other generic branches of aestheticism, this group devoted their lives to chastity in all forms. Because they rejected marriage and considered all sexual encounters to be evil, they formulated theories that claimed all women to be evil beings. Also, as they were not predispositioned to eat animal products, they saw all alcohol as being given from Satan himself. After a certain period of decline, the Encratites were back in full swing and became known as Severan Encratites."
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Heloise and Abelard, 2008.
An analysis of the correspondence of Heloise and Abelard, as seen in "The Letters of Heloise and Abelard" by Betty Radice.
776 words (approx. 3.1 pages), 1 source, MLA, £ 18.95
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This paper analyzes "The Letters of Heloise and Abelard" by Betty Radice. It looks at the wide range of issues that the correspondence of Heloise and Abelard touch on, such as love and marriage, monasticism, scholarship and the consequences of family feuds. The paper also looks briefly at the characteristics of each lover as can be seen through their writing.
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"The second letter, in which Heloise writes to Abelard asking why he has not written to her in ten years, is especially interesting in that it reveals that Heloise had little choice but to enter a convent in obedience to Abelard. (Radice 53) His advice to her about running the convent reflected the prevailing consensus that shipping women off to a convent if they got into any sort of trouble was the best way to deal with scandals, for it was commonly believed that life in a convent would eliminate the temptation to sin, instill piety and provide a religious environment conducive to repentance."
"Monasteries served the same purpose for men, and Abelard entered one for the same reasons he advised Heloise to enter a convent. But entering a monastery was voluntary for men and was not a coercive sanction imposed by society on men for sexual indiscretions. A pervasive double standard existed in medieval times, for men were not held by society to the same sexual standards as women. This double standard even extended to the clergy, who were not officially permitted to marry and were expected to be celibate. But many members of the clergy married anyway, and had mistresses, without suffering any consequences in the form of social ostracism or punitive action from the Vatican."
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The End of the Western Roman Empire, 2002.
An overview of the downfall of the Western Roman Empire through a review of Edward Gibbon's "The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire".
2,400 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 10 sources, £ 61.95
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This paper is written about the end of the Western Roman Empire. The classic work in the field is provided by Edward Gibbon in "The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire". Gibbon's essential argument was one that attributed the "fall" (the use of this term today being itself a source of controversy) to "Christianity, which he claimed had undermined the ancient warrior traditions of the Romans and, through the influence of monasticism and asceticism, turned them away from earthly things".
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Pre Bible Writers, 2001.
The influences of Pre-Christian religious beliefs on the writers of the Bible.
850 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 5 sources, MLA, £ 20.95
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This paper looks at the way mixing of cultures and the reluctance of converts to totally drop old beliefs led the Bible to be thoroughly influenced by older religious cultures. The paper talks about the ancient Greek, Egyptian and Roman religions, Paganism, Mithraism, Gnosticism, Monasticism and Asceticism to name a few.
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"Ancient cultures had a marked effect on Early Christian beliefs and the writers of the Bible. I will prove this with examples of cultural and religious beliefs and practices from Phoenician, Sumerian, Egyptian, Greek, and Roman Society, which parallel biblical themes.
"The Madonna. The first example is a common religious object found in ancient Phoenicia. A common religious object, in ancient Phoenicia, not confined to sacred places, is the "Astarte" figurine, depicting a nude woman, often with exaggerated breasts and genitalia, and sometimes holding a child. This was perhaps a fetish representing the mother goddess and used to stimulate conception, childbirth, or lactation. There is s resemblance to keeping to image of the Madonna in homes."
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Taoism as Differentiated from Buddhism and Confucianism, 2002.
A short essay showing the development of Taoism in conjunction with the emergence of Confucianism and Buddhism.
1,018 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 7 sources, MLA, £ 25.95
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This paper examines how Chinese thought derives its basis from an indigenous religion preexisting Confucianism and Buddhism and how its development throughout history shows influence of the Indian-derived Buddhism and the definitively Chinese Confucianism. It explores how Taoism imitated the Confucian division of scripture into four books and five classics and emphasized the patriarchs along with filial piety and also incorporated some Buddhist elements, especially in the areas of meditation and monasticism, although it maintained a separation from those other belief systems in the use of herbal lore and pairing of divine energies.
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"The second essay in the Pao-sung-p?ao-ho-chi contradicts the traditional Chinese view of a cyclical universe where even the gods undergo transformation. Here, rather than incorporating Buddhist thought, Taoism contributed to Buddhist thought and this contribution explains somewhat the development of doctrines in Buddhism relating to layers of heavens and eventual return of even the highest of beings to the lower states. But Taoism relies on the concept of the Three Purities, Five Elders and Golden Immortals and holds that immortals are not bound by the laws of yin-yang and the five agents. It also emphasizes the creation role of T?ai-shang (Lao-Tzu) in stating that he can re-create the world. And in this latter statement we see something of Shiva, and the Indian doctrines that preceded Buddhist thought."
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