Mordecai Kaplans Judaism as a Civilization and Gerson Cohens The Blessing of Assimilation in Jewish History reflect two different approaches to Jewish culture, which are still dominant today. Analyze both works. Answer the following questions:
1.    What is Kaplans understanding of Jewish civilization? What does he see as Jewish civilizations essential elements and most important characteristics?
2.    What does Cohen mean by the blessing of assimilation? How does his view of Jewish culture and history differ from that of Kaplan? Be specific.
3.    In light of information learned from lectures and the textbook, provide your own critique of both approaches and your own reflections on the nature of Jewish culture.
Use information learned from lecturettes and this weeks readings in your discussion.
A well-written paper will have a concise introduction to the general topic of the paper, a clear thesis statement, and a carefully developed argum

Instructions
Paper 2

The Hebrew Bible contains a detailed description of the ritual performed in Jerusalems Temple during the Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur). Analyze this description and address the following questions:

Identify the components of the ritual described in Leviticus 16 and 23: 26-32.
What are the purposes of the ritual? What is the role of each component? Use information learned from Sperling, Day of Atonement, 492-93, and this weeks lecturettes in your analysis.
Your textbook summarizes todays understanding of the Day of Atonement. Compare this understanding to what we find in the Hebrew Bible. What has remained the same? What has changed?
Use information learned from lecturettes and this weeks readings in your discussion.

A well-written paper will have a concise introduction to the general topic of the paper, a clear thesis statement, and a carefully developed argument with specific examples supporting the thesis statement.

Your pa

Describe, compare, and analyze ways in which Judaism, Christianity, and Islam are each "monotheistic" faith traditions.
Thesis/topic/subtopics should relate to any number of the following: What names or designations does each of these faith traditions assign to God? How did the monotheism of each of these faith traditions develop in relation to its older Abrahamic sibling religion(s)? How did the influence of Hellenism help shape monotheistic theology and worship in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam? What does it mean that monotheism in Judaism (especially early Judaism) is more about uniqueness than about number? What are some the reasons given in the Hebrew scriptures for the Jews worshiping only YHWH among all the other possibilities? What are some of the metaphors and consequences mentioned in the Hebrew scriptures for worshiping other gods? Why and how did the Trinitarian monotheism develop in Christianity? How is monotheism defined in Islam? How does Islamic monotheism distingu

Mordecai Kaplans Judaism as a Civilization and Gerson Cohens The Blessing of Assimilation in Jewish History reflect two different approaches to Jewish culture, which are still dominant today. Analyze both works. Answer the following questions:
1.    What is Kaplans understanding of Jewish civilization? What does he see as Jewish civilizations essential elements and most important characteristics?
2.    What does Cohen mean by the blessing of assimilation? How does his view of Jewish culture and history differ from that of Kaplan? Be specific.
3.    In light of information learned from lectures and the textbook, provide your own critique of both approaches and your own reflections on the nature of Jewish culture.
Use information learned from lecturettes and this weeks readings in your discussion.
A well-written paper will have a concise introduction to the general topic of the paper, a clear thesis statement, and a carefully

This is a reflection paper not a summary. You will find instructions in the assignment 4 pdf. answer the question directly. Your only reference is the Al-faruqi.pdf. Please read suggestions for writers and understanding reflection paper. In the bibliography use the same style of citation as the one in Suggestions for writers. I have uploaded a sample of a reflection paper and a pdf on how to write one. English is not my first language so please use simpler terms. I REPEAT AGAIN DO NOT SUMMARIZE, I WANT OPINIONS

Textbook : the worlds religions by HUSTON SMITH
THE PRIMAL RELIGIONS
(A) Compare and contrast the primal religions with two historical religions.

(B) Is one religion superior to the others?  If so, which one and why? If not, are religions all basically alike?  If so, how?  Will there ever be a single world religion or a complete rejection of religion?


Use our textbook and 2 outside sources.  Provide citations within the essay and a works cited page.

TEXTBOOK : THE WORLDS RELIGIONS by HUSTON SMITH
Christianity
Topic: Should we place emphasis on Jesus miracles?  Why or why not?

1. Provide the logical structure of your argument (thesis statement and main premises) in your introduction.
2. Provide the counterargument in your final body paragraph and show why your position is stronger.
3. Use our textbook and 2 outside sources.  Provide citations within the essay and a works cited page.

TEXTBOOK :THE WOLRD'S RELIGIONS, by Huston Smith
Islam
Topic: Has Islam been falsely accused by the West of degrading women or is such a judgment fair?  Will and should Muslim women ever attain the social position of Western women? 
Requirements:
1. Use our textbook and 2 current (2018 - 2020) news articles on this subject.  Provide citations within the essay and a works cited page.

Textbook : The worlds Religions by Huston Smith
(A) Confucianism
Topic: Is Confucianism a religion or an ethic?
1. Provide the logical structure of your argument (thesis statement and main premises) in your introduction.
2. Use our textbook and 2 outside sources.  Provide citations within the essay and a works cited page.

(B) Islam
Topic: Has Islam been falsely accused by the West of degrading women or is such a judgment fair?  Will and should Muslim women ever attain the social position of Western women? 
Requirements:
1. Use our textbook and 2 current (2018 - 2020) news articles on this subject.  Provide citations within the essay and a works cited page.

(C) Christianity
Topic: Should we place emphasis on Jesus miracles?  Why or why not?

1. Provide the logical structure of your argument (thesis statement and main premises) in your introduction.
2. Provide the counterargument in your final body paragraph a

Week Seven Discussion Board Thread Instructions

3-2-1:

After reading the selected chapters in Courageous Faith, determine the chapter that you would like to write about this week and identify the following items:

3 key ideas from the chapter on this character in Courageous Faith.
2 things you learned about this character from your reading in Courageous Faith.
1 way you can use what you have learned from your reading on this character in Courageous Faith.
Once you have identified these items compose a thread of at least 400 words that not only states but also explains each of these items. Your thread should contain at least one quote from Courageous Faith to support the thoughts and ideas you are presenting your thread. For an example of this type of thread, please see the provided example in the Course Content folder.

***I have attached a copy of both Chapters 12 and 13 and including an example of the thread.***