Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®
Articles 1 - 6 of 6
Full-Text Articles in Arts and Humanities
The Influence Of The Babylonian Captivity On The Religion Of The Jews, Arthur C. Dueker
The Influence Of The Babylonian Captivity On The Religion Of The Jews, Arthur C. Dueker
Bachelor of Divinity
It is the purpose of this paper to uncover the importance and the influence of this exile upon the religion of the Jews, more especially, to understand the changes which the Babylonian Captivity brought upon the religion of the Jews. For it was during the exile in Babylonia that the Jews changed as a people, as a nation, and, what is most important of all, as a religious society. These changes and developments, which occurred during the exile, have remained until the present day and are of the utmost importance in our understanding of the Jewish people.
The Life And Times Of Hezekiah, King Of Judah, Harold H. Luke
The Life And Times Of Hezekiah, King Of Judah, Harold H. Luke
Bachelor of Divinity
It is hoped that this paper will contribute to a better understanding of those critical days of old, and that the reader will acquire a deeper appreciation of the virtues and shortcomings of the ancient stalwarts who march across its pages. If this thesis fails to do this, it is not the fault of the subject matter, but that of the writer.
The Attitude Of St Paul Toward Gentiles, Luther W. Meinzen
The Attitude Of St Paul Toward Gentiles, Luther W. Meinzen
Bachelor of Divinity
The purpose of this thesis is not to trace the history of the Spread of Christianity among the early Gentiles through the instrumentality of Paul – although glimpses of this expansion may be given at intervals for the purpose of orientation and background; the object of this study is rather to sketch the attitude of St. Paul toward Gentiles as such and toward their inclusion in the Church- as far as can be determined from available information.
Henotheistic Abberatons In Ancient Israel, Robert Wiltenburg
Henotheistic Abberatons In Ancient Israel, Robert Wiltenburg
Bachelor of Divinity
In our present discussion we shall use the term “henotheism" in its generally accepted sense as referring to a belief in the supremacy of one god in a particular locality, while the existence of other gods in other places is taken for granted. It is, or course, not true that Jehovism as a religious system recognized such tenets. Scripture affords ample evidence to the effect that the great, inspired religious teachers of the Hebrews, such as Moses, Samuel, David, the prophets, and others, had a clear knowledge of the sole position of Jehovah as God of the universe. That this …
Jewish Fidelity To The Law In The New Testament, Bernard Wittrock
Jewish Fidelity To The Law In The New Testament, Bernard Wittrock
Bachelor of Divinity
This paper aims to demonstrate Jewish fidelity to the Law in the New Testament. The evidence presented in this paper makes it evident that the Jews clung to their laws, ceremonies, and traditions with great tenacity.
Religious Conditions In Israel In The Age Of Eli And Samuel, Paul Sohn
Religious Conditions In Israel In The Age Of Eli And Samuel, Paul Sohn
Bachelor of Divinity
To exhibit in its origin and growth the new order of things, which Samuel had introduced, the prophetic historian of the books of Samuel goes back to the time of Samuel’s birth and makes us acquainted not only with the political oppression under which Israel was suffering but also with the religious conditions at the close of the period of the Judges and during the high priesthood of Eli. He pictures to us the religious decline under Ell.