“Resistance to the Shah: Landowners and Ulama in Iran by MJ Majd”
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A ten page paper which reviews MJ Majd’s Resistance to the Shah: Landowners and Ulama in Iran, demonstrating how the author delineates the role of religious leaders in opposing land reform under the regime of the Shah, and the way in which the ulama contributed to the structure and function of rural agricultural communities prior to the reform programmes. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: JLmajd.wps

"The Venture of Islam": A Comparison of Islamic and Occidental Cultures
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A 6 page comparison of the differences and similarities of Islamic and western culture and religion. Defines each term and provides a background as to beliefs and the stereotyping and misperceptions which have arisen between these two cultures. Outlines the important precepts of Islam and concludes that Islam, in fact, shares numerous ideological similarities with the world's occidental cultures. Of these similarities is the belief in mankind’s inherent insufficiencies. The goal of Islam and indeed occidental religions as well, is to overcome mankind's insufficiencies by directing man toward a better way and, coincidentally, a better world. Bibliography lists 1 sources.
Filename: PPIslOcc.wps

2 Views of Human Nature
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A 5 page essay that compares and contrasts 2 views of human nature. Referring to writings in Stevenson's The Study of Human Nature, the writer argues that St. Paul, in his Letter to the Romans and his First Letter to the Corinthians, presents the Christian view of human nature. Likewise, Stevenson uses an essay "Man and Faith" by Ayatullah Murtaza Mutahhari as representing the Islamic view of human nature. Examination of these two viewpoints shows that they have much in common, as they both view humanity as a composite of an animal (sinful) and rational (spiritual) nature. No additional sources cited.
Filename: khpaumut.rtf

2 Views of Human Nature
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A 15 page research paper that expands on themes and issues raised in khpaumut.rtf. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: khpaumu2.rtf

A Brief History of Islam
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A 4 page overview of the origin of Islam among the Arab peoples. This paper comments of the linguistic connection of these peoples and of the early role of Mohammed. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: PPislHis.rtf

A Comparison of Eastern and Western Religions
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This 5 page paper provides an overview of various Eastern religions (Confucianism, Buddhism, Hinduism) and compares them with Islam and Christianity. Various precepts of each discussed religion are included. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: SA302EaW.rtf

A Comparison of Three of the World's Major Religions: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam
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A 4 page review of the basic precepts of each of these religions. The author discusses the question of whether or not Christian Tradition and its values are, or can be threatened, by any movements or trends in the world today. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PPrlgCmp.rtf

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