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Full-Text Articles in Arts and Humanities
Finding The Historical Church: A Pursuit In Futility, Tyler Skywalker
Finding The Historical Church: A Pursuit In Futility, Tyler Skywalker
Senior Honors Theses
Many Protestants today have been disenchanted with Protestantism due to the great degree of denominationalism which is rife within the tradition. This disenchantment has led some Protestants to explore the Catholic and Orthodox churches, because of their apparent historicity. Within modern Christianity, a claim to be the historical church can be a powerful apologetic for several denominations. However, because of the influence of various factors, political and otherwise, no modern church can accurately claim to be the historical church. Consequently, Christians ought to look to Scripture as the sole authoritative source of doctrine and use church structures similar to the …
What Can Church History Tell Us About The Debate Between Just War Theory And Pacifism And What Does This Mean For The Church Today?, Michael Payne
What Can Church History Tell Us About The Debate Between Just War Theory And Pacifism And What Does This Mean For The Church Today?, Michael Payne
Eleutheria: John W. Rawlings School of Divinity Academic Journal
This paper, in addressing Just War Theory and Pacifism, will argue that throughout church history there are faithful Christians that can be found on both sides of the debate. With that being said, each side has an obligation to uphold peace and justice. The Just War adherent has an obligation to seek peace, be selective in what is deemed “just war,” and be conscious of the dangers of supporting his nation’s priorities over the teachings of Christ. On the other side, in the case of a just war, the pacifist cannot use his pacifism as an excuse to sit out. …
Augustine Of Hippo: A Historical Theology Critique, Zachary Monte
Augustine Of Hippo: A Historical Theology Critique, Zachary Monte
Honors Program Projects
This study evaluates how current historical theology survey texts understand and present the theology of Augustine. The texts are examined to assess the following: accuracy of presentation on discussed topics, specific theological topics Augustine addressed excluded in the surveys, and theological bias on the part of the authors. The historical theology surveys include Gregg Allison’s Historical Theology: An Introduction to Christian Doctrine, Justo González’s A History of Christian Thought, and Alister McGrath’s Historical Theology: An Introduction to the History of Christian Thought. The three major topics treated include Augustine’s Trinitarian thought, the Donatist Controversy, and the Pelagian Controversy. The findings …
Augustine Of Hippo: A Historical Theology Evaluation, Zachary Monte
Augustine Of Hippo: A Historical Theology Evaluation, Zachary Monte
Scholar Week 2016 - present
Historical Theology Survey Critique: Augustine of Hippo evaluates how current historical theology survey texts understand and present the theology of Augustine. The texts will be examined to assess the following: the accuracy of presentation on discussed topics, the specific theological topics which Augustine addressed which are excluded in the surveys, and if there is any discernible theological bias on the part of the authors. The historical theology surveys that are focused on within this research paper include Greg Allison’s Historical Theology: An Introduction to Christian Doctrine, Justo González’s A History of Christian Thought, and Alister McGrath’s Historical Theology: An Introduction …
Biblical Principles For Pro-Life Engagement: Personhood, Scripture, And Church History, David Closson
Biblical Principles For Pro-Life Engagement: Personhood, Scripture, And Church History, David Closson
Christian Worldview
With the continued prominence of abortion in American politics and popular culture, it is crucial for Christians to know what the Bible actually says about the issue of abortion. Does the Bible teach that life begins at conception or birth? Is abortion murder? On these questions and others, we believe the Bible has a clear word. Therefore, it is the goal of this publication to present the Bible’s teaching on the issue of abortion. Furthermore, and perhaps surprising to many, the church has grappled with this debate for centuries, and thus has resources from which to articulate a faithful response. …
Substance And Person In Tertullian And Augustine, Andrew P. Hillaker
Substance And Person In Tertullian And Augustine, Andrew P. Hillaker
Fidei et Veritatis: The Liberty University Journal of Graduate Research
The doctrine of the Trinity has been a focal point of Christian thinking throughout Church history. While the term “Trinity” does not appear in the biblical text, it is still a vital Christian doctrine. The doctrine, however, has not come without controversy. Various understandings of the doctrine have been presented throughout Church history. Tertullian (ca. 160-220 AD) and Augustine (354-430 AD) represent two of the foremost theologians to discuss the issue. Tertullian was one of the first to thoroughly examine the doctrine. He coined the terms “substance” and “person” in his discussion of the doctrine. These terms would come to …
One From The Beginning: A Proposed Apologetic For The Growth Of The Church From Ad 30-250, Douglas Taylor
One From The Beginning: A Proposed Apologetic For The Growth Of The Church From Ad 30-250, Douglas Taylor
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
“The oftener we are mown down by you, the more in number we grow; the blood of Christians is seed.” Why Christianity from its inception grew in numbers has remained a relatively stable and uncontested topic. Moreover, recent history has seen a move by some scholars to claim not one but multiple Christianities existed in the first three centuries. No study, however, has approached the growth of Christianity as being a result of positive apologetics and then defended that there was but one Christianity from the beginning through the use of Root Cause Analysis. After proposing an early fixed understanding …
Philosophical Self-Presentation In Late Antique Cappadocia, Stefan Vernon Hodges-Kluck
Philosophical Self-Presentation In Late Antique Cappadocia, Stefan Vernon Hodges-Kluck
Doctoral Dissertations
This dissertation offers a new perspective to the development of religious orthodoxy in the second half of the fourth century CE by examining the role of the body in the inter- and intra-religious battles between Christians and “pagans” over the claim to the cultural capital of philosophy. Focusing on Cappadocia (modern-day central Turkey), a particularly vital region of the fourth-century Roman empire, I argue that during this time, Greek-speaking intellectuals created and disputed boundaries between Christianity and “paganism,” as well as between “orthodoxy” and “heresy,” based on longstanding elite notions of how an ideal philosopher should look, think, and act. …
White Eagle, Black Madonna: One Thousand Years Of The Polish Catholic Tradition [Table Of Contents], Robert E. Alvis
White Eagle, Black Madonna: One Thousand Years Of The Polish Catholic Tradition [Table Of Contents], Robert E. Alvis
Religion
“Perhaps more than any other nation, Poland has been influenced throughout its history by its relationship to the Roman Catholic Church. For more than a millennium, Poles have defined themselves in great part as members of this church. White Eagle, Black Madonna is the first work in English to examine this important religious–national nexus from its beginnings to the present day. Profoundly researched and written in an engaging manner, this book deserves a broad readership.” —Theodore Weeks, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Luther And The Jews: An Exposition Directed To Christians On Martin Luther's Anti-Semitism, Defense, And Legacy, Megan Wilson
Luther And The Jews: An Exposition Directed To Christians On Martin Luther's Anti-Semitism, Defense, And Legacy, Megan Wilson
Senior Honors Theses
This thesis is an analysis of the historical relations between reformer Martin Luther and the Jewish people. Its primary purpose is to defend Luther’s image as a prominent figure in Christian history while considering the possibility of his anti-Semitic views. This thesis focuses particularly on a number of Luther’s written works in order to achieve this goal, with a secondary concentration on historical and incidental defenses that can be used to exonerate him. This thesis also serves to inform contemporary Christians of the controversy surrounding these views and the result of his legacy in more recent centuries.
An Examination Of The Martyrdoms Of Lyon In Ad 177: A Critique Of The Theory Of The Trinqui, Timothy Yonts
An Examination Of The Martyrdoms Of Lyon In Ad 177: A Critique Of The Theory Of The Trinqui, Timothy Yonts
Masters Theses
Historical research concerning the Christian persecution of Lyon in AD 177 has attempted to solve the question of relationship between the events in Lyon and the political and religious context of the Roman Empire. One such theory, the trinqui theory, posits that the Gallic aristocracy exploited Christians as sacrificial victims in an ancient Celtic ritual involving the use of criminals in gladiatorial entertainment. If true, the trinqui theory effectively shifts the responsibility for the killings from the imperial government under Marcus Aurelius to the provincial and aristocratic authorities in Gaul. This thesis will critique the trinqui theory by showing that …
The Jesus Movement And The World Of The Early Church, Sheila Mcginn
The Jesus Movement And The World Of The Early Church, Sheila Mcginn
Sheila E McGinn
Offers a narrative history of Christianity's first one hundred years--exploring the political, social, and economic world of Jesus' birth, life, and post-death, and putting into context the relationships between these influences and the theological choices of the early church.
Ellen G. White And The Apocrypha, Denis Fortin
Ellen G. White And The Apocrypha, Denis Fortin
Faculty Publications
Paper prepared for the Historical/Theological Consultation on the Prophetic Gift of Ellen G. White - Silver Spring, June 17-19, 1998
Ellen G. White And The Apocrypha, Denis Fortin
Ellen G. White And The Apocrypha, Denis Fortin
Denis Fortin
Paper prepared for the Historical/Theological Consultation on the Prophetic Gift of Ellen G. White - Silver Spring, June 17-19, 1998
Knox-Wise Family Papers - Accession 591, Knox-Wise
Knox-Wise Family Papers - Accession 591, Knox-Wise
Manuscript Collection
The Knox-Wise Family Papers includes a land grant issued to John Knox in 1768; diaries written by Dr. John Knox [1792-1859] covering the 1840s and 1850s; James N. Knox [1806-1880] covering 1859-1880; and William D. Knox [1847-1928] covering 1869-1928; indentures, deeds, receipts, court summonses and other papers of Hugh Knox [1757-1821], sheriff and justice of the peace in Chester County, South Carolina (ca. 1780s and 1790s); correspondence of James N. Knox, correspondence, and other professional papers of Dr. John Knox; correspondence, and other papers of William D. Knox, Superintendent of Education in Chester County from 1896-1928. Papers of various other …
Recent Publications In Restoration History, Jerry Rushford
Recent Publications In Restoration History, Jerry Rushford
Jerry Rushford
This is an article written by Jerry Rushford for the weekly periodical Firm Foundation regarding the most recent and distinguished publications in the study of Restoration Movement history.
A Pioneer Preacher In California, Jerry Rushford
A Pioneer Preacher In California, Jerry Rushford
Jerry Rushford
This is a series of four articles written by Jerry Rushford for four consecutive Firm Foundation issues in September of 1980 regarding the beginnings of the Stone-Campbell Movement in California.
Recent Publications In Restoration History, Jerry Rushford
Recent Publications In Restoration History, Jerry Rushford
Jerry Rushford
This is an article written by Jerry Rushford for the weekly periodical Firm Foundation regarding the most recent and distinguished publications in the study of Restoration Movement history.
The Loving Letter Part 4, C. Mervyn Maxwell
The Loving Letter Part 4, C. Mervyn Maxwell
Faculty Publications
No abstract provided.
The Loving Letter Part 3, C. Mervyn Maxwell
The Loving Letter Part 3, C. Mervyn Maxwell
Faculty Publications
No abstract provided.
The Loving Letter Part 2, C. Mervyn Maxwell
The Loving Letter Part 2, C. Mervyn Maxwell
Faculty Publications
No abstract provided.
Why Jesus Didn't Come Last Night, C. Mervyn Maxwell
Why Jesus Didn't Come Last Night, C. Mervyn Maxwell
Faculty Publications
No abstract provided.
Justin's Inadequate Reason, C. Mervyn Maxwell
Justin's Inadequate Reason, C. Mervyn Maxwell
Faculty Publications
No abstract provided.
Sabbath And Sunday Observance In The Early Church, C. Mervyn Maxwell, Samuele Bacchiocchi, Kenneth A. Strand
Sabbath And Sunday Observance In The Early Church, C. Mervyn Maxwell, Samuele Bacchiocchi, Kenneth A. Strand
Faculty Publications
No abstract provided.
Mount Arnon Baptist Church Of Allendale Records - Accession 149, Mount Arnon Baptist Church, Allendale, S.C.
Mount Arnon Baptist Church Of Allendale Records - Accession 149, Mount Arnon Baptist Church, Allendale, S.C.
Manuscript Collection
The Mount Arnon Baptist Church of Allendale Records is composed of 2 bound volumes. of church minutes extending from 1839 to 1970, a church roster detailing members (1903-1952), and the original church Bible presented to the church at its founding in 1839 by Joseph A. Lawton.
This Nation Under God - In Bible Prophecy, C. Mervyn Maxwell
This Nation Under God - In Bible Prophecy, C. Mervyn Maxwell
Faculty Publications
No abstract provided.
Why Jesus Didn't Come Last Night, C. Mervyn Maxwell
Why Jesus Didn't Come Last Night, C. Mervyn Maxwell
Faculty Publications
No abstract provided.
Solzhenitsyn Prophet Of Freedom, William G. Johnsson
Solzhenitsyn Prophet Of Freedom, William G. Johnsson
Faculty Publications
No abstract provided.
People Who Love Jesus, C. Mervyn Maxwell
Someone We Can Fully Trust, C. Mervyn Maxwell
Someone We Can Fully Trust, C. Mervyn Maxwell
Faculty Publications
No abstract provided.