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Biographies On 5 Old Testament Scholars, David Pettus

David D Pettus

No abstract provided.

Leadership In Old Testament Hebrew, David Pettus

David D Pettus

No abstract provided.

’Dispersed Political Authority’: Subsidiarity And Globalization In Caritas In Veritate, William Cavanaugh

William T. Cavanaugh

No abstract provided.

A Theology Of Psalm 88, A. Thornhill

A. Chadwick Thornhill

No abstract provided.

A Study Of Revelation 20:1-6: A Premillennial Approach, Wes Green

Wes Green

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Book Review: The Rivers Of Paradise: Moses, Buddha, Confucius, Jesus, And Muhammad As Religious Founders, David Freedman, Michael Mcclymond, Deborah Sommer

Deborah A. Sommer

In his introduction to Rivers of Paradise, David Noel Freedman explains how the book finds a guiding metaphor in a passage from Genesis (2:10–14) that relates how a river emerges from Eden and splits into four different rivers that flow to different parts of the world. He associates these five rivers with five “great personality religions of the world,” which are traditions “originating in and centering around the person, the life and experience, of a single individual—as it happens all of them men” (p. 2). These “founding fathers” are Moses, the Buddha, Confucius, Jesus, and Muhammad, in that order; …

Review Of Deuteronomy By Daniel Block In Nivac, David Pettus

David D Pettus

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God Is His Own Interpreter, And He Will Make It Plain, Barry D. Fike

Barry D. Fike

Religion, in its mystical, emotional or practical expression is, to me at any rate, of little value if divorced from intellectual integrity. I think that the reason “many believers” are so repulsive is that they don’t really have faith but a kind of false security. They operate by the slide rule, and the Church for them is not the body of Christ but the poor man’s insurance system. It’s never hard for them to believe because actually they never think about it. Unfortunately the reality is simply that it is not easy to get vast masses of men to think …

He Shall Be Called A Nazorean: Intertextuality Without An Intertext?, James F. Mcgrath

James F. McGrath

Inexact quotations are a common phenomenon in Biblical intertextuality, and some suspected allusions are so fleeting and/or imprecise as to leave interpreters wondering whether an allusion was intended or not. But in at least one instance, Matthew 2:23, we have a reference to something unspecified prophets are supposed to have said, namely that “He shall be called a Nazorean,” which may not in fact have any intertext at all.

Abraham’S Faith: A Study Of Genesis 15:6, Wes Green

Wes Green

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Resurrection Of The Flesh Or Resurrection From The Dead: Implications For Theology., Brian Schmisek

Brian Schmisek

What will our resurrected bodies look like? Will we be young or old? Marked by the physical imperfections of our earthly lives? Does this flesh we carry now rise or is it something other? What does our modern knowledge of the world contribute to our understanding? Brian Schmisek traces developments in the Christian understanding of resurrection, explores the topic in light of biblical data, and mines scientific insights. What results is a synthesis that expresses the essence of the apostolic kerygma in modern terms. Schmisek's impressive combination of solid theological and biblical scholarship with an accessible and welcoming style makes …

Against The Consensus Of The Fathers ? The Travail Of Eighteenth Century Catholic Exegesis And The Case Of J. L. Isenbiehl Of 1777/778, Ulrich Lehner

Ulrich L. Lehner

No abstract provided.

The Protoevangelium In Genesis, David Pettus

David D Pettus

No abstract provided.

Logos And Law In The Letter Of James : The Law Of Nature, The Law Of Moses, And The Law Of Freedom, Matt Jackson-Mccabe

Matt Jackson-McCabe

This study examines the association of "implanted logos" and the "perfect law of freedom" in the Letter of James. It argues that James understands the Torah to be a written expression of the divine law the Stoics correlated with human reason. After showing how past interpretation of James's logos has been guided by a problematic essentialist approach to Christian origins, the Stoic theory of law is reconstructed with special attention to Cicero's concept of "implanted reason." Adaptations of the Stoic theory in ancient Jewish and Christian literature are examined, and the Letter of James is analyzed in detail. The work …

Jewish Christianity Reconsidered : Rethinking Ancient Groups And Texts, Matt Jackson-Mccabe

Matt Jackson-McCabe

For decades, scholars have used the phrase "Jewish Christianity" and, more recently, "Christian Judaism." But just what do those terms mean? Who were the first Jewish Christians? What counts as Jewish Christianity? Those questions receive current and definitive treatment in essays drawn together by Matt Jackson- McCabe, founder of the consultation on Jewish Christianity at the Society of Biblical Literature.

Leadership Principles In 2 Corinthians, Gregory A. Smith

Gregory A. Smith

Paul’s relationship with the church at Corinth provides a detailed leadership case study. This is nowhere clearer than in 2 Corinthians, where every chapter displays Paul’s leadership attitudes and practices. Proceeding from the assumption that Paul’s leadership is worthy of emulation, this guide summarizes his behavior under eight headings:

• Accountability & Integrity

• Mission-Centeredness

• Investment in Followers

• Accurate Self-Concept

• Weakness & Adversity

• Assertiveness & Gentleness

• Advocacy

• Shared Responsibility

Spiritual Inhabitation In The Gospel Of Mark: A Reconsideration Of Mark 8:33, Kevin Sullivan

Kevin P. Sullivan

The article presents the author's view on a subject pertaining to the gospel of Saint Mark particularly the sayings verbalized by Jesus Christ who regarded Peter as "Satan." He argued that the sayings contained in the gospel signify that Mark is trying to convey that Peter was spiritually inhabited by Satan. The author also reveals that Jesus has seen Satan within Peter, and that he was trying to get rid of him. He also offered various interpretations of scholars regarding the passage. Some scholars interpreted it metaphorically, arguing that only the behavior of Peter resembles that of Satan.

Catholic Bible Study Program: Old And New Testaments Concluded: The Word In The Hellenistic World Teacher Guidebook, Brian Schmisek, Angelo Giuliano, Judith Hubert, Dorothy Jonaitis

Brian Schmisek

Year four examines God's word as it resonates in the Hellenistic culture that dominated the Mediterranean world from the death of Alexander the Great in 323 BC. Most of the books studied this year attempt to cope with this new situation. Students will study the Old Testament wisdom literature, then a variety of post exilic Jewish writings (including the deuterocanonical books), and finally the Gospel According to Matthew, the New Testament letters not studied in second year, and Hebrews. The teacher guidebook is intended to be used with the student workbook.

Catholic Bible Study Program: Old And New Testaments Concluded: The Word In The Hellenistic World Student Workbook, Brian Schmisek, Angelo Giuliano, Judith Hubert, Dorothy Jonaitis

Brian Schmisek

Year four examines God's word as it resonates in the Hellenistic culture that dominated the Mediterranean world from the death of Alexander the Great in 323 BC. Most of the books studied this year attempt to cope with this new situation. Students will study the Old Testament wisdom literature, then a variety of post exilic Jewish writings (including the deuterocanonical books), and finally the Gospel According to Matthew, the New Testament letters not studied in second year, and Hebrews.

The Stubbornness Of The Jews: Resources And Limitations Of The Jewish-Christian Dialogue Of Rosenstock-Huessy And Rosenzweig, Robert Erlewine

Robert Erlewine

No abstract provided.

"Early Christianity In North Africa" By Francois Decret, Edward Smither

Edward L Smither

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Catholic Bible Study Program: Old Testament Continued: Exile And Restoration Student Workbook, Brian Schmisek, Angelo Giuliano, Judith Hubert, Dorothy Jonaitis

Brian Schmisek

Year Three returns to the experience of the Hebrew people. In particular it traces the historical events of the tumultuous time from about 750 to 400 BC. It studies the destruction of the Northern Kingdom of Israel in 722/21 BC, the destruction of the Southern Kingdom of Judah in 587/586 BC, the exile in Babylon, and finally the restoration of the people to the land after the exile. In the midst of these crucial events, the prophets spoke God's word of judgment and hope to the people. They reminded them that God was at work in the everyday social, political, …

Catholic Bible Study Program: Old Testament Continued: Exile And Restoration Teacher Guidebook, Brian Schmisek, Angelo Giuliano, Judith Hubert, Dorothy Jonaitis

Brian Schmisek

Year Three returns to the experience of the Hebrew people. In particular it traces the historical events of the tumultuous time from about 750 to 400 BC. It studies the destruction of the Northern Kingdom of Israel in 722/21 BC, the destruction of the Southern Kingdom of Judah in 587/586 BC, the exile in Babylon, and finally the restoration of the people to the land after the exile. In the midst of these crucial events, the prophets spoke God s word of judgment and hope to the people. They reminded them that God was at work in the everyday social, …

Catholic Bible Study Program: New Testament Foundations Student Workbook, Brian Schmisek, Angelo Giuliano, Judith Hubert, Dorothy Jonaitis

Brian Schmisek

Year Two introduces the writings of the New Testament. It begins with an examination of what makes up a gospel and the unique viewpoint of each evangelist. It then examines the nature of St. Paul's letters and their profound theology of risen Christ, and concludes with the study of the special literary and theological approach of John's gospel and the Book of Revelation.

Catholic Bible Study Program: New Testament Foundations Teacher Guidebook, Brian Schmisek, Angelo Giuliano, Judith Hubert, Dorothy Jonaitis

Brian Schmisek

Year Two introduces the writings of the New Testament. It begins with an examination of what makes up a gospel and the unique viewpoint of each evangelist. It then examines the nature of St. Paul's letters and their profound theology of risen Christ, and concludes with the study of the special literary and theological approach of John's gospel and the book of revelation. The teacher guidebook is intended to be used with the student workbook.

Catholic Bible Study Program: Old Testament Foundations Student Workbook, Brian Schmisek, Angelo Giuliano, Judith Hubert, Dorothy Jonaitis

Brian Schmisek

Year One of a four year program in which participants read from every book of the Bible. Lessons comprise scripture reading, secondary reading, map exercises, discussion questions, and catechism references. The program is based on up-to-date research by Catholic scholars in the field of Biblical Studies but also incorporates an ecumenical approach. In that way the program is designed for Catholics but not limited to Catholics.

Catholic Bible Study Program: Old Testament Foundations Teacher Guidebook, Brian Schmisek, Angelo Giuliano, Judith Hubert, Dorothy Jonaitis

Brian Schmisek

Year One of the four year program covers the first two major sections of the Old Testament: the Pentateuch and the historical books that make up the Deuteronomic history of Israel. Year One is a full introduction to the foundational books of the Old Testament and their most important historical, interpretive, and theological questions. This teacher guidebook is intended to be used with the student workbook.

The Lord’S Prayer, Gregory A. Smith

Gregory A. Smith

These notes describe the context, structure, and interpretation of the Lord's Prayer. Special attention is given to the version of the prayer that appears in Matthew 6:9-13, with interpretive comments provided for each phrase.

Women Co-Workers Of Paul : Sisters, Deacons, Patrons, Sheila Mcginn

Sheila E McGinn

No abstract provided.

The Household Codes Of The Later Pauline Traditions, Sheila Mcginn

Sheila E McGinn

No abstract provided.