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Some Reflections On The Field Of Sermon Studies, Robert Ellison Aug 2018

Some Reflections On The Field Of Sermon Studies, Robert Ellison

Robert Ellison

Multidisciplinary endeavours with the word ‘studies’ in their names have brought like-minded scholars together for over sixty years. Those specializing in certain parts of the world, for example, can join the North American Conference on British Studies (founded in 1950), the British Association for American Studies (1955), the African Studies Association (1957), or a host of other groups. Similarly, organisations for scholars interested in specific time periods include the Society for the Promotion of Byzantine Studies (1983), the Society for Renaissance Studies (1967) and the European Network for Avant-Garde and Modernism Studies. Finally, students of politics, gender and other aspects …


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 Vessels Of The Treasure, Charles Ralston Smith Jun 2015

The Vessels Of The Treasure, Charles Ralston Smith

Charles Kay Smith

No abstract provided.


A Theology Of Psalm 88, A. Thornhill Dec 2014

A Theology Of Psalm 88, A. Thornhill

A. Chadwick Thornhill

No abstract provided.


Why The Esv Falters As A General Purpose Bible, Byron G. Curtis Dec 2012

Why The Esv Falters As A General Purpose Bible, Byron G. Curtis

Byron G. Curtis

Successful translation is often judged by three criteria: (a) accuracy, (b) clarity, and (c) fluency. Based on these three criteria, the ESV (English Standard Version, Crossway 2001, 2006) fails as a general purpose Bible, while the newly revised NIV (New International Version, Zondervan 2011) succeeds. This paper therefore recommends that Christian pastors and congregations, when considering a Bible for use in pulpit and pew, prefer the NIV 2011 over the ESV.


Esv Vs Niv 2011: Response To Dr. Scott Shidemantle, Byron G. Curtis Dec 2012

Esv Vs Niv 2011: Response To Dr. Scott Shidemantle, Byron G. Curtis

Byron G. Curtis

This informal paper responds to criticisms of the 2011 revised NIV (New International Version).