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The Serpent Motif In Genesis 3: Some Systematic Implications Drawn From Its Place In The Thought Of Early Israel, John Gienapp
The Serpent Motif In Genesis 3: Some Systematic Implications Drawn From Its Place In The Thought Of Early Israel, John Gienapp
Master of Divinity Thesis
This paper will attempt to explore the meaning of the serpent in Canaanite culture to see if it is likely that the writer of Genesis 3 was opposing Canaanite religion. This paper will first mention some of them any parallels betoken Canaanite and Israelite religion, pointing out particularly the continuing syncretism among the Israelites. Then by an examination of archaeological materials from Palestine, supported by other archaeological data from the Mediterranean area, an attempt will be made to state the meaning of the serpent in Canaanite religion. If it can be shown possible that the serpent in Genesis 3reflects a …
Oscar Cullmann's Concept Of Time, John Fuchs
Oscar Cullmann's Concept Of Time, John Fuchs
Master of Divinity Thesis
In the foreword to the second edition of his book Christ and Time, Oscar Cullmann admits that this work is not intended to answer the questions raised by systematic theology. He goes on, to claim that the giving of such answers is not the real task of a New Testament scholar like himself, nor, in his opinion, should it be. In his own words: Is it not the most valuable service that the New Testament scholar can render to the systematic theologian that he permits the questions that are not solved in the New Testament itself to stand as questions? …
The Eastern Orthodox Doctrine Of Grace With A Lutheran Perspective, James Childs
The Eastern Orthodox Doctrine Of Grace With A Lutheran Perspective, James Childs
Master of Divinity Thesis
The intention of this study is twofold: In the first place, we are attempting to isolate the meaning of "grace” in the Eastern Orthodox Church - if indeed it can be stated in comprehensive form. In the second place, we are attempting to view the Eastern doctrine of grace in a Lutheran perspective. The primary purpose rests in the first phase, the investigation of the Eastern teaching of grace. This purpose is probably best-defined in terms of the writer’s personal enlightenment on the subject rather than in terms of a contribution of new findings. The subsidiary purpose, then, is in …