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Early Israel As The Kingdom Of Yahweh, Albert E. Glock

Concordia Theological Monthly

Archaeological evidence indicates that early Israel as the kingdom of Yahweh functioned on the analogy of Ancient Near Eastern vassal states. In the religion of Early Israel both law and warfare were vehicles for the extension of Yahweh's covenant rule.

Oral Roberts University...Now Vol 2, No 1 (Fall 1970), Oral Roberts University

Oral Roberts University...Now

Oral Roberts University...Now is a Quarterly Publication of Oral Roberts University

Articles Include:

"I am Frankly Reaching Out" by Oral Roberts, about his concerns with the student body and their commitment to education.

"The Momentum Rolls On" by Dean Merrill about the building of Mabee Center.

"Year No. 6" by Lee Ann Meffert, an update on the university since 1965.

"A Summer Sequel" by Lynn M. Nichols about students in Jerusalem and Moscow

The Secret Of God's Plan: Studies In Ephesians Part Four, Martin H. Scharlemann

Concordia Theological Monthly

This fourth and final study in the Letter to the Ephesians depicts the scope of God's secret plan for the universe. It follows the previous expositions of the content and implementation of the divine mystery as well as the opposition to God's purpose of restoring the universe by gathering up all things under the lordship of Christ.

Oral Roberts University...Now Vol 1, No 3 (Spring 1970), Holy Spirit Research Center, Oral Roberts University

Oral Roberts University...Now

Oral Roberts University Now is a publication of Oral Roberts University established to provide news and information on the university.

This issue includes:

• "The Unifying Center of our Student Life" By: Carl H. Hamilton
• "Maybe ORU is for you" By: Chuck Ramsay
• "Then What?" By Bob Goodwin
• "A Member of the Establishment Speaks" By: J. Otis Winters
• "Why Physical Education in an Automated Technical Society?" By: Jack Johnson
• "For this ORU was born...and Lives" By: Rev. Robert Stamps
• "Memo...to a Prospective Student" By: Dr. William Epperson

Introducing The Apocalyptic Visions Of Daniel 7, Norman C. Habel

Concordia Theological Monthly

The term "apocalyptic" has come to be used as a broad designation for a particular kind of literature and mode of thinking that was clearly distinguishable by the second century B. C. Rev. 1:1 uses the noun apokalypsis to define the hidden revelation communicated to John through special visions. This essay employs the term apocalyptic in the broad sense indicated above. The characteristics of apocalyptic will be defined in general terms below. The purpose of this essay is to introduce the reader to the distinctive apocalyptic thinking of the writer of Daniel 7 whose "one like a son of man" …

Oral Roberts University Magazine (Winter 1970/1971), Holy Spirit Research Center, Oral Roberts University

Oral Roberts University...Now

Oral Roberts University Now is a publication of Oral Roberts University established to provide news and information on the university.

This issue includes:

"A Polish Odyssey" By" Lynn M. Nichols and Dean Merrill

"The Making of a Titan" By: Bob Brooks

"Quotes" By: John Lubell

The Contributions Of George A. Smith To The Establishment Of The Mormon Society In The Territory Of Utah, C. Kent Dunford

Theses and Dissertations

This study is an examination of the contributions made by George A. Smith (1817-1875) to the Mormon society in the Utah Territory. It is an historical exposition and appraisal of his work as a Church leader, colonizer, historian, military leader, and politician.

George A. Smith was one of the most distinguished Mormon leaders during Brigham Young's administration as Church President. He played a vital role in aiding the exiled saints living in Iowa to complete the long exodus to Utah. The first colonizing mission to venture south of Utah Valley was led by George A. Smith. He acted as an …