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Divine Aseity, Divine Freedom : A Conceptual Problem For Edwardsian-Calvinism, James K. Beilby

Biblical and Theological Studies Faculty Works

The purpose of this paper is to consider whether the Calvinist's typical understanding of why God created the world is consistent with the assertion of God's independence and self-sufficiency—an attribute theologians have labeled "aseity." The essence of the problem is this: the Calvinist's typical assertion that God's fundamental purpose in creation is to demonstrate his glory seems to entail that God have an "other" to whom his glory must be demonstrated. But if this is the case, then God is dependent in some sense on this "other" for the demonstration of his glory and, ironically, less sovereign than in a …

Nietzsche And The Religion Of The Future, Steven Michels

Political Science & Global Affairs Faculty Publications

This article examines the place of religion in Nietzsche’s writings and how it fits with the task of a “new philosopher.” Although Nietzsche opposes all otherworldly, monotheistic religions, it is incorrect to say that Nietzsche proposes atheism as a solution. Religion, he contends, is an essential part of any healthy culture. Nietzsche’s new philosophy would fashion gods consistent with the natural order of rank and the highest aims of man.

Nietzsche conceives of modernity not as progress but an unhealthy and dangerous break with tradition that he seeks to set right. Consequently, he turns to the greatness of antiquity. Nietzsche, …

Spotting The Chick: An Essay On Formation In The Context Of Church As Family, Agbonkhianmeghe E. Orobator

Theology Faculty Research and Publications

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Review Of "Modern Social Imaginaries," By Charles Taylor, Philip J. Rossi

Theology Faculty Research and Publications

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The Mystery Of Lonergan, Richard Liddy

Department of Religion Publications

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The Fragility Of The Moral Self, Hille Haker

Theology: Faculty Publications and Other Works

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Sacramental Theology And Ecclesiastical Authority, Darius Jankiewicz

Faculty Publications

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Review Of Capital Punishment And Roman Catholic Moral Tradition, By E. Christian Brugger, Thomas L. Schubeck S.J.

Theology & Religious Studies

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Love Your Enemies: Life Sciences In The Ecclesial-Based University, M. Therese Lysaught

Theology Faculty Research and Publications

No abstract provided.

Review: Repenting Of Religion, William E. Brown

Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary (1973-2015)

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The President's Page: Creation—The Sine Qua Non Of Adventism, Jiri Moskala

Faculty Publications

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The Stoic Theory Of Implanted Preconceptions, Matt Jackson-Mccabe

Religious Studies Faculty Publications

A number of late Stoic sources describe either ethical concepts or a supposed universal belief in gods as being innate in the human animal. Though Chrysippus himself is known to have spoken of "implanted preconceptions" (ε¨μφυτοιπρολν´ψειζ) of good and bad, scholars have typically argued that the notion of innate concepts of any kind would have been entirely incompatible with his theory of knowledge. Both Epictetus' notion of innate concepts of good and bad and the references to an innate belief in gods by other philosophers of the Roman era are thus generally held to be later developments, probably owing to …

Farrer In The Pulpit: A Systematic Introduction To His Sermons, Robert B. Slocum

Theology Faculty Research and Publications

Austin Farrer, the hundredth anniversary of whose birth is celebrated this year, has been described as the greatest Anglican thinker of his generation. He was a philosophical theologian and biblical scholar, as well as a noted preacher and pastoral writer. He published extensively in all these areas. This review article provides a systematic introduction to the theology of Farrer's published sermons, focusing on his anthropology, Christology, ecclesiology, and eschatology. Points of note include Farrer's fre­quent use of human experience as a starting point for theological reflection, his use of analogy to convey theological understanding, and his emphasis on the lived …

Catholic Foundations For Environmental Ethics: A Critical-Creative Approach To Patristic And Medieval Notions, Jame Schaefer

Theology Faculty Research and Publications

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Beyond Violence: Religious Sources Of Social Transformation In Judaism, Christianity, And Islam, James L. Heft, S.M.

Religion

In an age of terrorism and other forms of violence committed in the name of religion, how can religion become a vehicle for peace, justice, and reconciliation? And in a world of bitter conflicts-many rooted in religious difference-how can communities of faith understand one another?

The essays in this important book take bold steps forward to answering these questions. The fruit of a historic conference of Jewish, Christian, and Muslim scholars and community leaders, the essays address a fundamental question: how the three monotheistic traditions can provide the resources needed in the work of justice and reconciliation.

Two distinguished scholars …

Everyday Dharma And Perfect Enlightenment: Contemporary Buddhist Hermeneutics, Karma Lekshe Tsomo Phd

Theology and Religious Studies: Faculty Scholarship

Professor Karma Lekshe Tsomo examines the contradictions and innovations that characterize the adoption of Buddhism by Americans. Adapting Buddhism to fit Westerners has brought fruitful new directions to Buddhism, she argues, at the same time that it has resulted in some distortion of or discarding of traditional Buddhist practices and goals.

Book Review: "Yet With A Steady Beat: Contemporary U.S. Afrocentric Biblical Interpretation" By Randall C. Bailey, Vincent L. Wimbush

CGU Faculty Publications and Research

Written at different times for different purposes and occasions, by African American scholars who are differently oriented and differently situated, eight essays have been collected and edited by biblical scholar Randall C. Bailey with a particular focus and purpose in mind. Such focus and purpose are not elaborated upon in the editor's slim introduction. Aside from the issue of the quality of the essays - of uneven quality, as is the case, as everyone knows, with almost all collected essays - what is at stake in this volume, and all volumes that are collections of essays by different authors, is …

Word Made Flesh: The Inspiration Of Scripture, Jo Ann Davidson

Faculty Publications

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Transformative Dimensions Within Wesley’S Understanding Of Christian Perfection, Irv Brendlinger

Faculty Publications - George Fox School of Theology

After seeing four of Wesley's foundational assumptions, we shall look briefly at his description of Christian Perfection and then develop transformative dimensions within Christian Perfection.

Review: Biblical Church Growth, William E. Brown

Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary (1973-2015)

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From Bad To Worse: A Portrait Of Open Theism As A Theological System, A. Boyd Luter

Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary (1973-2015)

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Running With The Lord, R. Gabriel Pivarnik

Theology Faculty Publications

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The God Of Job And Our Adversary, Jiri Moskala

Faculty Publications

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Toward A Biblical Theology Of God's Judgment: A Celebration Of The Cross In Seven Phases Of Divine Universal Judgment (An Overview Of A Theocentric-Christocentric Approach), Jiri Moskala

Faculty Publications

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Getting In Touch With The "Feminine Side" Of The Apocalypse: The Function Of Female Figures In Revelation, A. Boyd Luter, Emily Hunter Mcgowin

Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary (1973-2015)

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The Means Of Grace: Wesley's Mediation Between Naturalism And Mysticism, Kevin Twain Lowery

Faculty Scholarship – Theology

John Wesley believed that the grace of God is offered freely to human beings and is not merited. However, Wesley taught that there are means of grace that, when utilized, avail the grace of God to us in greater degrees. Although we do not earn God’s grace, we must engage in particular practices if we expect God to act in our behalf, because God has chosen to work through natural means. This paper outlines the way that this doctrine represents a mediating position between naturalism and mysticism and identifies several implications that can be made from this view of grace.

Reframing The Fields, Robert Masson

Theology Faculty Research and Publications

The conception of metaphoric process elaborated by Mary Gerhart and Allan Russell illuminates a key mechanism often involved in the most significant advances in science and religion. Attention to this conceptual device provides a productive way to reframe the relationships and dialogues between the fields. The theory has compelling implications for reframing the understanding of theology and its task.

Revisiting Paul's Doctrine Of Justification: A Challenge To The New Perspective: With An Essay By Donald A. Hagner, Matt Jackson-Mccabe

Religious Studies Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.

Review Of The Far-Future Universe: Eschatology From A Cosmic Perspective, Jame Schaefer

Theology Faculty Research and Publications

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The Thomistic Cosmological Argument, W. David Beck

SOR Faculty Publications and Presentations

No abstract provided.