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Full-Text Articles in Arts and Humanities
Matthew 11:25-30: Finding Rest In The Yoke And Providence Of God, Emerson Claire Jones
Matthew 11:25-30: Finding Rest In The Yoke And Providence Of God, Emerson Claire Jones
Biblical Studies Student Projects
In this fallen world, it is difficult to find rest. As life fills with meetings and activities, resting well can feel impossible. Jesus offers true and lasting rest for his people. He reveals himself to the lowly and lifts their burdens. Through examining Matthew 11:25-30, the easy and light yoke of Jesus is explained.
Authentic Credible Leadership: An Examination Of Jesus’S Leadership In The Farewell Discourses, Joshua D. Henson, Samuel Hemby
Authentic Credible Leadership: An Examination Of Jesus’S Leadership In The Farewell Discourses, Joshua D. Henson, Samuel Hemby
Selected Faculty Publications
This is a study of authentic credibility as demonstrated through John’s description of Jesus’ words and actions in the Farewell Discourses (John 13-17). Identifying the need for further research on the relationship between authentic leadership and credibility (Williams et al., 2018) and building from Kouzes and Posner’s (2011) six disciplines of leader credibility—discover yourself, appreciate constituents, affirm shared values, develop capacity, serve a purpose, and sustain hope—and Hemby’s (2007) on leader credibility, we espouse that moral foundations of authentic leadership promote leader credibility while not dimensioning the need for competence. After a thorough literature review on authentic leadership, the study …
The Life, Teaching, Death, And Resurrection Of Jesus Of Nazareth And Some Implications [Lecture Notes], Scott Gambrill Sinclair (Retired)
The Life, Teaching, Death, And Resurrection Of Jesus Of Nazareth And Some Implications [Lecture Notes], Scott Gambrill Sinclair (Retired)
The Scott Sinclair Lecture Notes Collection
No abstract provided.
Go & Make Disciples: The Biblical Foundation For Discipleship In The Way Of Jesus, Ryan May
Go & Make Disciples: The Biblical Foundation For Discipleship In The Way Of Jesus, Ryan May
Senior Honors Theses
What are Jesus’ foundational teachings that lay the groundwork for discipleship in the church today? Within this paper, I will seek to work through the initial section of Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount to distill the essential theological lessons of Christ on discipleship. After introducing some important cultural realities concerning the state of discipleship in the church today, Matthew 5 will be thoroughly engaged. Beginning with a discussion on cultural, literary, and theological backgrounds, the passage will be broken down section by section to discern key truths expressed for the modern church. The paper will conclude with further reflection questions …
Cultural Based Discipling According To The Strategies Of Jesus, Jonathan Smith
Cultural Based Discipling According To The Strategies Of Jesus, Jonathan Smith
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
Many newly planted and existing churches in America have difficulty developing a discipleship culture. They focus on weekly worship gatherings and Bible Study classes. Gathering for worship and Bible Study is needed and right, but when this is the only activity, discipleship and a holistic healthy church culture is not occurring. Unfortunately, many churches engage in a consumer-driven culture with people unwilling to be in a sacrificial discipleship process for the Gospel’s sake. Jesus had four primary strategies for developing disciples. They are the gathered strategy, the small group strategy, the mentoring strategy and the sending strategy. Each is part …
Jesus, Elisha, And Moses: A Study In Typology, Jeremy Tetreau
Jesus, Elisha, And Moses: A Study In Typology, Jeremy Tetreau
Senior Honors Theses
Because the Evangelists wrote with the intention of communicating specific, theological truths to their readers, the details they include in their gospels are important. Further, one way the story of the Bible unfolds and is theologically interpreted is through the use of repetition and typology. A number of the miracle accounts of Elisha are analogous to Jesus’ own miracles as recorded in the gospels. Because of this, it is likely that the Evangelists are inviting readers to understand Jesus in light of Old Testament prophets and events, specifically as the appearance of a Prophet-like-Moses. A Jesus-Elisha typology, then, must be …
Supplanting The Wrong With The Right: A Synoptic Overview Of Christian And Islamic Reactions Towards The Subject Of Heresy, Brett G. Barnard
Supplanting The Wrong With The Right: A Synoptic Overview Of Christian And Islamic Reactions Towards The Subject Of Heresy, Brett G. Barnard
Lawrence University Honors Projects
Whenever there is a faith that is claiming to be the “one true religion,” just what is it that defines that most sinister of opposition known as “heresy?” Is it the choices made by these aforementioned “heretics” to hold beliefs that are contrary to the mainstream? Or is the way in which “orthodox” authorities have historically asserted their own superiority while legally eliminating the competition? When overlooking monotheistic belief systems that claim universal theological authority, such as Christianity and Islam, what stands out the most is the fact that the greatest threat almost always comes not from exterior rivals, but …
Maimonides’ Yahweh: How His Via Negativa God Influenced Rabbinic Judaism And Its Subsequent Misunderstanding Of Incarnational Christian Theology, Amy Downey
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
The life of Moshe ben Maimon (Maimonides) remains a mystery to many within evangelical Christianity while he is lauded as a “Second Moses” within Modern Judaism. In many ways, Maimonides is deserving of the title as his understanding of the nature of God being that of via Negativa created a rationale for rejecting the Messiahship claims of Jesus in Rabbinic Judaism. However, and one of the purposes of this dissertation, is to illustrate that Maimonides in his desire to create an anti-Christian apologetic regarding the Incarnation fashioned a Judaism that does not reflect the truths of the Tanakh (Old Testament) …
‘Perfect’ In Matt 5:48: A Case For Mandatory Retirement, Kent Yinger
‘Perfect’ In Matt 5:48: A Case For Mandatory Retirement, Kent Yinger
Faculty Publications - Portland Seminary
The English gloss “perfect” is used less and less to translate Heb tam and Gk teleios in biblical texts referring to human beings (e.g., Noah, Job). Understandably so, since it strikes most readers (and exegetes) as out of place to refer to flawed human beings as “perfect.” In one place, however, this gloss stubbornly persists; namely, in Matt 5:48 (“be ye therefore perfect”). This paper will examine the interpretive background to this translation, possible reasons for its persistence in Matt 5:48, and will suggest alternatives for future translators.
"Review Of Mark", Michael Patella Osb
"Review Of Mark", Michael Patella Osb
School of Theology and Seminary Faculty Publications
No abstract provided.
Your Faith Has Saved You: A Literary Understanding Of The Relationship Between Physical Healings, Faith, And Salvation In Luke-Acts, James Benjamin Hussung
Your Faith Has Saved You: A Literary Understanding Of The Relationship Between Physical Healings, Faith, And Salvation In Luke-Acts, James Benjamin Hussung
Mahurin Honors College Capstone Experience/Thesis Projects
The two-volume first-century work, Luke-Acts, presumably written by Paul’s sometime companion, Luke the physician, follows the story of Jesus’s birth, earthly ministry, death, resurrection, and ascension in the first volume and then the spread of Christianity from Jerusalem to Rome by the apostles in the second. Within this story lies a recurring motif of physical healings from various diseases and even death. These healings are predominantly performed by Jesus; however, in Acts especially, the apostles also perform healings similar to those of Jesus. Often, these physical healings are accompanied by faith, forgiveness of sins, and salvation. This thesis has two …
A Den Of Thieves, Robert F. Gelberg
A Den Of Thieves, Robert F. Gelberg
English Honors Projects
A Den of Thieves is a three-act play detailing the final three days of Jesus of Nazareth from the point of view of the two "thieves" with whom he was crucified. However, rather than a retelling of the Gospels, A Den of Thieves approaches the story through a historical lens, presenting a portrait of Jesus as a Jewish revolutionary leading a populist rebellion against Rome for which he was ultimately publicly executed for sedition. The play offers an examination of both faith and the foundations upon which we build faith.
Jesus As The Son Of Man In Mark, Andres A. Tejada-Lalinde
Jesus As The Son Of Man In Mark, Andres A. Tejada-Lalinde
FIU Electronic Theses and Dissertations
Scholars have often seen the interpretation of the Son of Man as crucial in discovering Jesus’ self-understanding, given that the expression occurs so frequently and almost exclusively on Jesus’ lips. After ascertaining the authenticity of the Son of Man sayings, I carry out the exegesis in the Gospel of Mark using a methodology consisting of examining Biblical passages within the context of the Bible as a whole and of historical-critical and philological perspectives. Also, the narrative context of the saying is taken into account. I show that the Son of Man is a Messianic title derived from Daniel 7:13, and …
Jesus And The Money Changers (John 2:13-16), James F. Mcgrath
Jesus And The Money Changers (John 2:13-16), James F. Mcgrath
Scholarship and Professional Work - LAS
Dr. James F. McGrath's Contribution to Bible Odyssey, a Society of Biblical Literature initiative.
Journey With Jesus From Death To Life, Lawrence Frizzell
Journey With Jesus From Death To Life, Lawrence Frizzell
Department of Religion Publications
Cycle B liturgical readings for Easter Sunday, April 8, 2012: Acts 10:34-43; Ps 118; Col 3:1-4 (or 1 Cor 5:6-8); Jn 20:1-9. This article was previously published in The Catholic Advocate.
Jesus And The New Covenant, Lawrence Frizzell
Jesus And The New Covenant, Lawrence Frizzell
Department of Religion Publications
Cycle B liturgical readings for the Fifth Sunday of Lent, March 25, 2012: Jer 31:31-34; Ps 51; Heb 5:7-9; Jn 12:20-33. This article was previously published in The Catholic Advocate.
Interpreting And Applying The Commandments, Lawrence Frizzell
Interpreting And Applying The Commandments, Lawrence Frizzell
Department of Religion Publications
Cycle A liturgical readings for the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time, February 13, 2011: Sir 15:15-20; Ps 119:1-5, 17-18, 33-34; 1 Cor 2:6-10; Mt 5:17-37. This article was previously published in The Catholic Advocate.
Learning Lessons, Serving God And Others, Lawrence Frizzell
Learning Lessons, Serving God And Others, Lawrence Frizzell
Department of Religion Publications
Cycle A liturgical readings for the Second Sunday of Ordinary Time, January 16, 2011: Is 49:3-6; Ps 40; 1 Cor 1:1-3; Jn 1:29-34. This article was previously published in The Catholic Advocate
Practical Spirituality In Isaiah 1:10-20, Paul Z. Gregor
Practical Spirituality In Isaiah 1:10-20, Paul Z. Gregor
Faculty Publications
No abstract provided.
Healing And Reconciliation, Lawrence Frizzell
Healing And Reconciliation, Lawrence Frizzell
Department of Religion Publications
Cycle A liturgical readings for the Third Sunday of Advent, December 12, 2010: Is 35:1-6, 10; Ps 146; Jas 5:7-10; Mt 11:2-11. This article was previously published in The Catholic Advocate.
Study Of Ancient Scripture: A Modern Teaching Tool, Lawrence Frizzell
Study Of Ancient Scripture: A Modern Teaching Tool, Lawrence Frizzell
Department of Religion Publications
Cycle C liturgical readings for the Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time, October 17, 2010: Ex 17:8-13, Ps 121, 2 Tim 3:14-4:2, Lk 18:1-8. This article was previously published in The Catholic Advocate.
Jesus Is Our Jubilee... But How? The Ot Background And Lukan Fulfillment Of The Ethics Of Jubilee, Christopher R. Bruno
Jesus Is Our Jubilee... But How? The Ot Background And Lukan Fulfillment Of The Ethics Of Jubilee, Christopher R. Bruno
Biblical and Theological Studies Faculty Publications
In the contemporary Christian church, one does not need to look far to find references to the biblical Jubilee. On the campus of Wheaton College, the World Christian Fellowship sponsors a yearly Jubilee week, in which students are challenged to think globally about the world Christian movement. A branch of a local charitable organization is called the “Jubilee Furniture Company.” This group raises funds for Christian outreach through the re-sale of furniture and supplies needy families with home furnishings. An internet search will lead one to the Jubilee Christian Church, the Jubilee Christian Academy, and even the Jubilee Water Park …
The Sabbath In The First Creation Account, Jiri Moskala
The Sabbath In The First Creation Account, Jiri Moskala
Faculty Publications
No abstract provided.
Jesus, The Great Shepherd-King, Dana M. Pike
Jesus, The Great Shepherd-King, Dana M. Pike
Faculty Publications
“The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters” (Psalm 23:1–2). So begins one of the most beloved psalms and best-known biblical passages mentioning a shepherd. Shepherd imagery is utilized in scripture to depict three important aspects of Jesus’s identity and mission: His roles as Savior, King, and Jehovah, the God of Israel. Of these three, His role as compassionate Savior, devoted to protecting and saving the flock of God, is the aspect of shepherd symbolism that typically comes to mind. Less well known, …
The Well Women Of Scripture Revisited, Jo Ann Davidson
The Well Women Of Scripture Revisited, Jo Ann Davidson
Faculty Publications
No abstract provided.
Christmas Festival Of Lights, Richard M. Davidson
Christmas Festival Of Lights, Richard M. Davidson
Faculty Publications
No abstract provided.
Worship, The Bond Between Time/Space And Eternity, Lawrence Frizzell
Worship, The Bond Between Time/Space And Eternity, Lawrence Frizzell
Selected Works of Lawrence E. Frizzell
Dr. Kenneth Schmitz's review of philosophical insights into language and writing is necessarily focused on the world of Greece and Rome. It would be valuable to have scholars immersed in the Hebrew language and traditional Jewish culture to reflect upon the same issues. At a conference on the trivium and quadrivium in Medieval Europe, Dean Arthur Hyman of Yeshiva University was asked to comment. His response was brief: "This was not the Jewish approach."Recalling the genius and limitations of a language to convey insights into the meaning of life and its mysteries, we acknowledge the role of translation in conveying …
The Death Of Jesus And The Death Of The Temple, Lawrence Frizzell
The Death Of Jesus And The Death Of The Temple, Lawrence Frizzell
Selected Works of Lawrence E. Frizzell
Whether he knew it or not, Mel Gibson touched on theological traditions formed long after the lifetime of Jesus in his movie, The Passion of Christ. To have them shape a movie that purports to tell a story set during the lifetime of Jesus – even if only in his last twelve hours – adds a confusing kind of anachronism to Gibson’s effort to “tell it like it was.” It (the movie) is as it (the history) wasn’t.To understand the place of the Temple in the lifetime and the piety of Jesus of Nazareth, we have to look beyond later …
Mary's Magnificat: Sources And Themes, Lawrence Frizzell
Mary's Magnificat: Sources And Themes, Lawrence Frizzell
Selected Works of Lawrence E. Frizzell
In the 1961 meeting of this Society, the Basilian biblical scholar, James Terence Forestell, reflected upon the biblical background of the Magnificat. He declared that it is not merely a patchwork quilt of Old Testament texts. "The Magnificat is a new hymn with its own unity of inspiration, but the words do reflect a whole stream of O.T. piety, which is not to be isolated in a few texts." He studied the background possibilities in the Jewish Scriptures for every significant term in the hymn.I will stand with him against the assessment of the Jesuit Scripture scholar, Joseph A. Fitzmyer, …
Prologue As Legitimation: Christological Controversy And The Interpretation Of John 1:1-18, James F. Mcgrath
Prologue As Legitimation: Christological Controversy And The Interpretation Of John 1:1-18, James F. Mcgrath
Scholarship and Professional Work - LAS
Recent scholarship on the Fourth Gospel has suggested that this document was produced by a Christian community which was involved in an intense conflict with a local synagogue, the focus of which was christology. This study attempts to relate the Johannine prologue to this context, using Berger and Luckmann's model of legitimation . John's christological portrait of Jesus in the prologue is best understood in terms of the author's use of traditions and imagery which were authoritative to both him and his opponents, in order to defend the legitimacy of his and his community's beliefs. By looking at the prologue …