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Topics suggested by class members in final 2 weeks, spr 94
(note that some undoubtedly overlap paper topics!)


Review of textbook perspectives

Survey of conflicts between the 3 religions

Abraham in the 3 traditions [Peters 194ff]

Jesus in the 3 traditions
  Why don't Jews consider Jesus Messiah? [J 65-76]

Holy War (h.erem = dedicated to destruction) in Israel

Millenarian movements [J 161f (Shabb.Zvi); C 268]

Crusades and Inquisition [J 125ff, 133-43; C 138ff (index)]

Expansion of Islam to the East [Denny; film portion]

18th century Jewish Hasidism [J 208-214]

Ashkenazi vs Sephardi [see J & Kraft glossaries]

Meaning of Life in the 3 religious traditions

Sex related issues in all 3 (homosexuality, premarital sex, etc.)

Women in the 3 religious traditions [J 265ff]

Overview of the 3 religions today

Islam in USA today

Terrorism in Islam

Jewish / Muslim tensions in Middle East (esp. Jerusalem)