Academic papers on Mythology

St. Augustine & Aquinas / Philosophical Views on the Problem of Evil and Man's Separation from Goodness
This 10 page paper considers the religious and philosophical arguments that have existed regarding the nature of evil and man's propensity for it in the natural world. This paper begins with a presentation of the Christian view of good and evil...
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Saint Gregory of Nyssa
This 7 page paper explores this historical figure's life as well as his contributions to theology. St. Gregory believed that stability is perfection and that alteration is not good; thus it was inevitable that humankind "fell" from perfection and...
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Luther and Erasmus on Sin and Salvation
A 5 page research paper on two great figures of the Reformation and their religious views. The writer details theories of the sacraments and whether faith or works were primary to salvation. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Ulrich Zwingli
A 7 page paper on Ulrich Zwingli and the Reformation of the catholic religion. The paper is basically a life and times work on Zwingli, but details his involvement in the Reformation and his thoughts and disputes with Martin Luther. Bibliography...
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Noah Was A Righteous Man
A 4 page essay arguing that Noah was indeed a righteous man. Citations from the Torah and the Holy Bible are offered as support. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Astrology
A 10 page overview of Astrology; i.e., its history, purpose(s), principles, and criticisms. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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Cosmology
5 pages in length. The concept of human beings understanding everything about their universe is preposterous and arrogant. We truly do not have any idea what has transpired, is occurring or will happen within the cosmos, even with the aid of...
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Adventism & Swedenborgianism
A 6 page paper comparing and contrasting the two forms of thought in terms of religious application. Brief histories of each religion are included within the text. Swedenborgianism is based on ideas which focus on nature as the manifestation of God....
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Celtic Paganism & The Progression Of Culture Towards Christianity
A 5 page paper that provides an overview of the movement in Celtic literature from paganism to Christianity and the way in which the Celts supported their traditions within the emerging culture. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Celtic Druid Priests
Rituals and Ritual Sites - An 18 page comprehensive paper on Druids. In the course of the paper, the writer details Druid ritualistic practices and religious beliefs (including Stonehenge), Druid philosophy, and Druid history & mythology, and then...
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Ancient Grecian Temple Priests
A 6 page essay examining the roles of the priest in the religion of ancient Greece. The Grecians had a god for every occurrence of nature and for every condition or abstract thought, and they were responsible for duly worshipping each in order to...
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Marduk
A 6 page paper explaining the origin of the Babylonian god, Marduk. It traces the history of Marduk, decribes his position as supreme god, cites references to him in the Book of Daniel, and compares the Babylonian creation story to that of the...
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Marduk & Yahweh
A 6 page paper comparing Marduk and Yahweh. Explains the origin of Marduk, his worship, and compares and contrasts Marduk to Yahweh. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Christianity & Vampires
A 5 page paper investigating whether there is any connection between vampirism and Christianity. Vampire census-takers have identified several hundred individuals around the world who claim to be physical (but not spiritual) vampires. That there...
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The Occult Movement in Texas
A 9 page essay that explores the occult movement in the state of Texas. The spiritual beliefs of the pagans, a sect with roots in the occult and covens scattered across the Lone Star State, are discussed. Cases of violence connected with occult...
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