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The Aggressive Exegesis Of Ann Coulter, A. Thornhill Oct 2015

The Aggressive Exegesis Of Ann Coulter, A. Thornhill

A. Chadwick Thornhill

No abstract provided.


Anti-Social Media: Communal Transformation And The Barriers Of Technology, A. Thornhill Sep 2015

Anti-Social Media: Communal Transformation And The Barriers Of Technology, A. Thornhill

A. Chadwick Thornhill

In light of the proliferation of social media consumption in the West and across the world, this paper considers the implications for communal participation and transformation, particularly for the Christian community. The paper argues that God intends for our formation as human beings in general, and as Christians in particular, to occur primarily in the context of interdependent relationships with others, and particularly within our faith family.


The Impeccability And Humanity Of Jesus, A. Thornhill Apr 2015

The Impeccability And Humanity Of Jesus, A. Thornhill

A. Chadwick Thornhill

No abstract provided.


The Resurrection Of Jesus And Spiritual (Trans)Formation, A. Thornhill Dec 2011

The Resurrection Of Jesus And Spiritual (Trans)Formation, A. Thornhill

A. Chadwick Thornhill

What does Paul envision as the basis for the spiritual (trans)formation of the believer? Several key passages in the Pauline epistles reveal that Paul envisions a vibrant connection between the resurrection of Jesus and the expected character qualities and behaviors of those who are in Christ. In examining this connection between resurrection and Christian maturation, three distinct, though interrelated, emphases may be identified: 1) identification with Jesus in his resurrection, 2) submission to the lordship of Jesus and the expectations of his kingdom, and 3) hope in the future resurrection of those who are “in Christ.” While these form the …


The Other And The Stranger In Biblical And Rabbinic Tradition, Asher Finkel Dec 1991

The Other And The Stranger In Biblical And Rabbinic Tradition, Asher Finkel

Rabbi Asher Finkel, Ph.D.

This article examines the concepts of the "other" and the "stranger" in the Biblical and Rabbinic tradition.


The Book Of Daniel: Its Significance And Meaning, Asher Finkel Dec 1977

The Book Of Daniel: Its Significance And Meaning, Asher Finkel

Rabbi Asher Finkel, Ph.D.

A phenomenological examination of the Book of Daniel and its apocalyptic meaning within the rabbinic and Christian traditions. This article was reprinted in Dor le Dor 11 (1983):181-188.


The Pharisees And The Teacher Of Nazareth, Asher Finkel Dec 1973

The Pharisees And The Teacher Of Nazareth, Asher Finkel

Rabbi Asher Finkel, Ph.D.

This work compares and contrasts the teachings of the Pharasaic order and the teachings of Jesus within the Sitz im Leben of first century Judea.