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Signs And Christology In John 6:1-21 In Light Of Jewish And Greco-Roman Frames Of Reference: Prophet, King, And Revealer Of God, Craig R. Koester
Signs And Christology In John 6:1-21 In Light Of Jewish And Greco-Roman Frames Of Reference: Prophet, King, And Revealer Of God, Craig R. Koester
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The Healing At The Pool Of Bethesda (John 5:1-18): A Study In Light Of The Archaeological Evidence From Bethesda, Jewish And Greco-Roman Practice, And The Johannine Narrative, Craig R. Koester
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Remember My Chains: New Testament Perspectives On Incarceration, Matthew L. Skinner
Remember My Chains: New Testament Perspectives On Incarceration, Matthew L. Skinner
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Understanding the physical realities and social attitudes concerning incarceration in the ancient world provides a fuller context to the New Testament’s unadorned and ambiguous references to people’s experience of being held in custody. The context is crucial for interpreting biblical passages that commend caring for prisoners, that reaffirm God’s strength and nullify the ignominy associated with incarceration, and that declare God’s power over the means and motives of imperial coercion. Such passages also compel the contemporary church to advocate on behalf of prisoners and to denounce the systems that regularly victimize them.
Looking High And Low For Salvation In Luke, Matthew L. Skinner
Looking High And Low For Salvation In Luke, Matthew L. Skinner
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Jesus The Rabbi And Teacher In John's Gospel: The Gift Of Divine Instruction, Craig R. Koester
Jesus The Rabbi And Teacher In John's Gospel: The Gift Of Divine Instruction, Craig R. Koester
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The Wedding At Cana (John 2:1-11): Reading The Text In The Cultural Context Of Ephesus, Craig R. Koester
The Wedding At Cana (John 2:1-11): Reading The Text In The Cultural Context Of Ephesus, Craig R. Koester
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Babylon And New Jerusalem In The Book Of Revelation: Imagery And Ethical Discernment., Craig R. Koester
Babylon And New Jerusalem In The Book Of Revelation: Imagery And Ethical Discernment., Craig R. Koester
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The Image Of The Beast From The Land (Rev 13, 11-18): A Study In Incongruity, Craig R. Koester
The Image Of The Beast From The Land (Rev 13, 11-18): A Study In Incongruity, Craig R. Koester
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The Image Of The Beast From The Land (Rev 13, 11-18): A Study In Incongruity., Craig R. Koester
The Image Of The Beast From The Land (Rev 13, 11-18): A Study In Incongruity., Craig R. Koester
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Who Speaks For (Or Against) Rome? Acts In Relation To Empire, Matthew L. Skinner
Who Speaks For (Or Against) Rome? Acts In Relation To Empire, Matthew L. Skinner
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Genre, Theology, And The God Of The Psalms, Rolf A. Jacobson
Genre, Theology, And The God Of The Psalms, Rolf A. Jacobson
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The Old Testament And The Neighbor, Rolf A. Jacobson, Karl Jacobson
The Old Testament And The Neighbor, Rolf A. Jacobson, Karl Jacobson
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The dispute between Jesus and the legal expert in Luke over the question of “the neighbor” was certainly not a new conflict. It is possible to understand the Lucan exchange as a Midrash on sections from the Pentateuch and the Hebrew writings. Rolf and Karl Jacobson delve back into the Old Testament to find the roots of the Lucan dispute, and shed further light on this important biblical concept.
The Number Of The Beast In Revelation 13 In Light Of Papyri, Graffiti, And Inscriptions, Craig R. Koester
The Number Of The Beast In Revelation 13 In Light Of Papyri, Graffiti, And Inscriptions, Craig R. Koester
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Revelation’s portrayal of a tyrannical beast concludes with a riddle, which identifies the beast’s number as 666 (Rev. 13:18). Among the factors that complicate the interpretation of the riddle are: first, that there is a notable textual variant that reads 616 instead of 666; second, that there are differences over the appropriate method of interpretation; and third, that even those who agree about method may reach different conclusions. Many scholars find the most plausible interpretation to be that the number summarises the numerical value of ‘Nero Caesar’ written in Hebrew characters, while others find this proposal unconvincing. This article provides …
The Interplay Of Word And World: Biblical And Experiential Reflections, Craig R. Koester
The Interplay Of Word And World: Biblical And Experiential Reflections, Craig R. Koester
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From his vantage as a New Testament scholar and seminary leader, Craig Koester reflects on the interchange between Word and World through the lens of biblical studies, especially through several examples. Koester is Vice President of Academic Affairs, Professor and Asher O. and Carrie Nasby Chair of New Testament at Luther Seminary.
Sabbath And Creation, Kathryn M. Schifferdecker
Sabbath And Creation, Kathryn M. Schifferdecker
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Work and rest, planting and letting lie fallow—these are the rhythms by which both we and the earth are sustained, as on creation’s first Sabbath. “Remember the Sabbath day and keep it holy.…Six days you shall do your work, but on the seventh day you shall rest.” It is, of course, a word of law. For those who have ears to hear, however, it is also a word of promise.
Oppression Interrupted: The Sabbath And Justice, Rolf A. Jacobson
Oppression Interrupted: The Sabbath And Justice, Rolf A. Jacobson
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The Sabbath commandment establishes the principle of God’s regular, gracious intrusion into the economic bondage of life: one day in every seven, work is to stop. From this primary law, the principle of God’s gracious intrusion radiates outward so that other aspects of oppressive work and economic bondage are also affected graciously.
Preaching John 8:31-36: Reforming Contexts Then And Now, Karoline M. Lewis
Preaching John 8:31-36: Reforming Contexts Then And Now, Karoline M. Lewis
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The Gospel reading for Reformation Sunday is always John 8:31–36, yet preaching on this passage tends to overlook the critical contexts in which this pericope is located. Preaching John 8:31–36 on Reformation now will demand a careful analysis of the role of the passage in the Fourth Gospel, both as a means by which to respect its literary integrity as well as invitation to how it might shape a new hermeneutic for a new day.
Preaching Texts Of Multiple Masculinities To A World Of Multiple Masculinities, Cameron B. R. Howard
Preaching Texts Of Multiple Masculinities To A World Of Multiple Masculinities, Cameron B. R. Howard
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Today’s preachers proclaim the word into a world that is fraught with dissonances about the expectations of gender roles. The Bible itself demonstrates a similar complexity, though sometimes in different modes. Ultimately, an exploration of biblical masculinity can offer preachers and their congregations new ways of navigating those intersections between the ancient text and our world today.
Preaching The Psalter's Words Of Praise, Prayer, And Trust, Rolf A. Jacobson
Preaching The Psalter's Words Of Praise, Prayer, And Trust, Rolf A. Jacobson
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Gebed En Die Vorming Van Christelike Identiteit In Openbaring, Craig R. Koester
Gebed En Die Vorming Van Christelike Identiteit In Openbaring, Craig R. Koester
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When Esther And Jezebel Write: A Feminist Biblical Theology Of Authority., Cameron B. R. Howard
When Esther And Jezebel Write: A Feminist Biblical Theology Of Authority., Cameron B. R. Howard
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"Were You There?" (John 18-19): Telling The Story Of Jesus' Trial--And Ours, Craig R. Koester
"Were You There?" (John 18-19): Telling The Story Of Jesus' Trial--And Ours, Craig R. Koester
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The scenes leading up to Jesus’ crucifixion are an essential and yet troubling part of the Christian story. Focusing on the major characters provides a way to tell the story in ways that engage modern listeners and allow the gospel to be heard. In the end, it is God’s story of self-giving love that brings redemption out of tragedy.
The Antichrist Theme In The Johannine Epistles And Its Role In Christian Tradition, Craig R. Koester
The Antichrist Theme In The Johannine Epistles And Its Role In Christian Tradition, Craig R. Koester
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2 Corinthians, David E. Fredrickson
Rethinking The Ethics Of John: A Review Article, Craig R. Koester
Rethinking The Ethics Of John: A Review Article, Craig R. Koester
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Things We Never Preach About, Part Iv: The Dark Side Of Abraham And Sarah, Mark A. Throntveit
Things We Never Preach About, Part Iv: The Dark Side Of Abraham And Sarah, Mark A. Throntveit
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Moses, The Golden Calf, And False Images Of The True God, Rolf A. Jacobson
Moses, The Golden Calf, And False Images Of The True God, Rolf A. Jacobson
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In Exod 32, the people demanded of Moses, “Make gods for us.” Or did they say, “Make us a god”? Translations differ. In this article, Jacobson argues for the latter, that is, that the issue is not more than one god but a false image of the true God—a sin God’s people continue to perpetuate today.
Exodus And The Authority Of The Written Word, Cameron B. R. Howard
Exodus And The Authority Of The Written Word, Cameron B. R. Howard
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Thoughtful reading of Exodus involves recognizing that a predominantly oral culture lies behind the biblical text. Still, the book also records moments of writing—by both Moses and God. Through this covenantal sharing of reading and writing, God and humanity enter into a relationship of disparate power, but mutual responsibility.
Theological Complexity And The Characterization Of Nicodemus In The Gospel Of John, Craig R. Koester
Theological Complexity And The Characterization Of Nicodemus In The Gospel Of John, Craig R. Koester
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Theological Complexity And The Characterization Of Nicodemus In The Gospel Of John, Craig R. Koester
Theological Complexity And The Characterization Of Nicodemus In The Gospel Of John, Craig R. Koester
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No abstract provided.