Topic: Your paper will address perceptions of God in the near East and Far East and will assess the impact of these perceptions. What were the differences between ancient Far Eastern religions and religions practiced in the ancient near East;  what were their perceptions of God, and how did they differ? What are the differences between their religious practices?  What do these differences and perceptions have to say about the quality of life in these areas?

Evidence:

1. Epic of Gilgamesh

2. Genesis, 9-13

3. Rig Veda

4. Upanishads

5. The Gospel According to St. Matthew

6. Four Noble Truths

7. Mahavira, Jain doctrines

8. The Qur'an

9. Mark- Resurrection of Jesus, Craig, p. 189

Content: The long paper assignment will ask you to interpret and analyze documents listed. Quotes from these documents must figure prominently in your essays. Each quote must be followed by a citation in the MLA format- for example: (Gospel According to Matthew, MyHistory Lab, p. 214)]. Quotes from the narrative portions of the textbook are also required, as they will enable you to make solid observations about the era in question.