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The New Prophecy Of Asia Minor And The Rise Of Ecclesiastical Patriarchy In Second Century Pauline Traditions, Sheila E. Mcginn

Theology & Religious Studies

Since the late nineteenth century, scholarly consensus has held that early Montanism was not an heretical movement. Various suggestions have been made as to why then the movement was condemned (e.g., Walter Burghardt: the "heretical" discipline of Montanist ecstatic prophecy; Rosemary Ruether: the "heretical" Montanist practice of allowing the exercise of ecclesial authority by women as well as men). Each of these views contributes a piece to the puzzle of why this movement, which even the contemporary opponents must admit was orthodox, nevertheless is condemned as a demonic heresy.

Literary investigation of the pertinent texts -- from Paul, his followers, …

Ritual, Change, And Changing Rituals, Catherine M. Bell

Religious Studies

Liturgical reform has not been well received by some cultural anthropologists and sociologists of religion. Most, of course, have ignored this quiet revolution and its ramifications, but a few have reacted strongly. In this very journal, for example, the justly renowned anthropologist Victor Turner lamented the loss of the dignified pre-Conciliar Mass and the emergence of "relevant" liturgical experimentation.¹ Turner's reaction is not an isolated case among scholars, although it may be the most direct.² Such opinions clearly suggest the dangers of forsaking scholarly distance or appealing to a professional "expertise" to decide what is proper ritual and …

Purple Patcher 1989, College Of The Holy Cross

Purple Patcher Yearbook

This is a digitized version of the 1989 Purple Patcher. Physical copies of the Purple Patcher are held by the College of the Holy Cross Archives.

Approaching Zion, Hugh Nibley

Maxwell Institute Publications

When shall we see Zion? In 1833 the Lord told Joseph Smith, “There is even now already in store sufficient, yea, even an abundance, to redeem Zion, and establish her waste places, to no more be thrown down, were the churches, who call themselves after my name, willing to hearken to my voice” (D&C 101:75). In Approaching Zion, Hugh Nibley echoes this message—that the Latter-day Saints will see Zion when they stop seeking Babylon.

Compiled from two decades of writing on this subject, these stimulating essays are provocative and sobering, based as they are, in Nibley fashion, on ample …

A Pilgrim's Progress And Preface, Cliff Edwards

World Studies Publications

Preface and chapter one of Cliff Edward's book, Van Gogh and God.

From the preface: "My purpose in this book is to help us move in the direction that sensitive art critics have pointed out, to enter the territory that theologians have generally ignored: the creative spiritual quest of Vincent van Gogh that he expressed in both word and image. It is my conclusion, after several years of investigation, that an understanding of van Gogh from the perspective of his spiritual search is a key to the unity of the artist's life and work, casting new light on many of …

Historical Study As Cultural Critique: A Proposal For The Role Of Biblical Scholarship In Theological Education, Vincent L. Wimbush

CGU Faculty Publications and Research

Some things are a bit clearer to me today than they were a decade or so ago. For example, I can now better understand and articulate the reasons for my initial and continuing interest in biblical studies. It was the recognition of the pervasive influence of the Bible in the historical experiences of African Americans that first inspired the interest. The importance of the Bible among African Americans is not of significance to me because it is assumed to be unique in the history of the United States. I am quite aware of the historical importance of the Bible among …

Beyond A Patriarchal Interpretation, Holly Nicole Schamban

Senior Scholar Papers

Important in understanding the significance of the Hebrew Bible is the knowledge of how societal and cultural realities affected the ways in which the Hebrew Bible was interpreted. The thesis begins with an examination of the societal and cultural conditions which led to interpretations portraying male supremacy. It theorizes that derogatory images of women, stereotyping them as evil, corrupt, and inferior to men, were in fact due to the masculine biases present in biblical texts as a result of societal and cultural tendencies and were not the intent of the original texts themselves. In fact, patriarchal interpretations of biblical narratives …

Biblical-Historical Study As Liberation: Toward An Afro-Christian Hermeneutic, Vincent L. Wimbush

CGU Faculty Publications and Research

In the sense that they have always sought to know and articulate "the biblical position" on all matters pertaining to existence, including liberation for their people, all African American leaders--predominantly, though not exclusively, Christian--have been biblical theologians. But very few of these leaders have had as their major concern the academic study of the Bible apart from preparation for, and acceptance of, the presuppositions of confessional vocations. The paucity of African American biblical scholars only confirms the point.

The Fourth Dimension And The Theology Of Edwin Abbott Abbott, Thomas Banchoff

ACMS Journal 2004

This paper is a brief biography of Edwin Abbott Abbott, author of Flatland, and a sketch of the main ideas in the book. It also incorporates some personal reflections.

World-Views And The Epistemic Foundations Of Theism, Joseph Runzo

Religious Studies Faculty Articles and Research

Epistemological issues have inevitably been perennial issues for theism. For any claim to have insight into the nature and acts of the divine requires some sort of substantiation. And the appeal to faith typically made to meet this demand is often unconvincing. This raises a fundamental question: what could constitute proper grounds for theistic belief? In attempting to answer this question, we will need to address the underlying epistemic issue of what justifies commitment to any world–view.

Pannenberg's Quest For The Proleptic Jesus, R. David Rightmire

The Asbury Journal

No abstract provided.

Philosophers And Theologians At Odds, Thomas V. Morris

The Asbury Journal

No abstract provided.

Sumptuary Guidelines In Clement Of Alexandria's Paedagogus And Seneca's Epistulae Morales, Stephen Crump

Theses and Dissertations (Comprehensive)

This thesis, Sumptuary Guidelines in Clement of Alexandria's Paedagogus and Seneca's Epistulae Morales, explores the similarities between the ethical outlooks of Clement of Alexandria and Seneca, as well as peculiar emphases of each writer. The thesis is introduced with a discussion of the Christian search for identity within the Roman world, and the influence of Stoicism in formulating this identity. The next two chapters provide the social and intellectual context within which Clement and Seneca respectively wrote. In establishing Clement's backdrop, the cultural, intellectual, and economic settings of Alexandria are examined. The argument is put forth that these various settings …

Judean Pithoi Of Iron Age Eretz Israel, Penny Lynn Pearson

Theses and Dissertations (Comprehensive)

The excavation and analysis of pottery is an important element in the archaeology of Eretz Israel and in the development of assemblages which are representative of selected strata. The developments in ceramic research over the last century and a half have revealed that there are common characteristics among the pottery produced in a country in a single period of time. There are, however, decided differences between the pottery of various geographical regions. The character and history of the Southern Kingdom of Judah is reflective of the various geographical zones of the country through which the ubiquitous nature of ceramics provides …

Gottfried Arnold On Worship A Translation From Die Erste Liebe, 1696, Paul Wagner

Theses and Dissertations (Comprehensive)

Generally, there has been little work done in the study of worship among Pietists. One of the most influencial Pietists was Gottfried Arnold (1666-1714) who, in his first major work Die Erste Liebe (1696), devoted a major section to this question of worship. This dissertation is intended as a contribution to the ongoing study of worship among the Pietists; as such it presents for the first time an English translation from book two of Die Erste Liebe, chapter one “Von ihrem Gebet zu Gott.” Here Arnold outlines his view of worship which he understands to have been the view of …

The Role Of Ideology In Hebrew Nation-Making, Gerald Cressman

Theses and Dissertations (Comprehensive)

The thesis examines the role and power of ideology in the formation of the Hebrew people. Ideology has been selected as a salient theme since it promises to answer various questions which yet linger concerning this early period in Israel's history. Without an appreciation of the role played by ideology, the formative phase of the Hebrew people seems to be enigmatic and largely a series of coincidental events. Although this dissertation cannot offer conclusive arguments to support the historical reconstruction proposed herein, it does put forward plausible explanations for the manner in which Hebrew nationhood began. By means of this …

The Prospect For Hindu-Christian Interaction, Margaret Chatterjee

Journal of Hindu-Christian Studies

I take as a starting point the last sentence of the Editorial in Vol. I of the new Bulletin: "With a few notable exceptions...contemporary Hindu thinkers do not seem to be engaged with Christianity in the way their predecessors were at the turn of the century (e.g. Roy, Sen, Dayananda and Radhakrishnan)". This is a very insightful observation and it is worth dwelling on. Let us begin from the "Christian side" first. What considerations are encouraging some Christians to "take an interest" in Hinduism. Listing some of these may be convenient although probably too schematic, for combinations of the following …

In Memoriam: Richard W. Taylor, David C. Scott

Journal of Hindu-Christian Studies

The Rev. Richard W. Taylor ("Dick Taylor" to all his friends), Senior Associate Director of the Christian Institute for the Study of Religion and Society, (CISRS), Delhi and Bangalore, passed away on October 19, 1988. He was 63.

The Scope Of Dialogue, Anand Amaladass

Journal of Hindu-Christian Studies

India has been the land of intense curiosity for others for many centuries and continues to be so. One can trace the history of relationship between India and the outside world as a fruitful study to gain some insight into the Indian attitude towards outsiders. In the first issue of this Bulletin the editor presented a succinct survey of dialogical movements in Indian History. Obviously in a brief essay of this type one cannot expect a comprehensive report covering all the historical events and persons who have contributed to the dialogical movements between the Hindu and the Christian world. In …

Viewpoints: The Ongoing Dialogue, Raimundo Panikkar

Journal of Hindu-Christian Studies

Dialogue is more than a flippant or merely well-intentioned conversation. And the Hindu Christian Dialogue, in the present state of affairs, demands both a deep experience of one's own tradition and a sufficient knowledge of the other one. We do not begin anew. This dialogue is not of yesterday. It requires a certain knowledge of what has already happened. The history of this Encounter has a loaded karma.

News

Journal of Hindu-Christian Studies

A collection of relevant news topics, including "New Publication," Christ and Krishna," "Rethinking Christianity in the Indian Content," "Living Together -- Bombay," "Living Together -- Coimbatore," and "Mary and Murray Rogers."

Pastoral Counseling And The Kingdom Of God, Cheryl A. Furtak

Master's Theses

No abstract provided.

The Arguments Of The Apocriticus A Re-Evaluation Of The Apology Of Macarius Magnes, Benedict C. Sheehy

Theses and Dissertations (Comprehensive)

Since its rediscovery in the last century, the Apocriticus of Macarius Magnes has been dismissed as a worthless apology. Scholars generally agreed that the value of the work was not in the Christian apology, but rather in the pagan point of view it preserves. This thesis is an analysis of the arguments from a historico-cultural perspective, particularly from the perspectives of rhetorical argument, allegorical interpretation, and Christian theology. The thesis then attempts to demonstrate that when understood in its proper historical context the apology is a substantial contribution to the Christian apologetic tradition and vehicle to understanding the Christian—pagan conflict …

A Neurophysiological Model Of Trance With Practical Application, Alexander Sasha Antony Marusich

Theses and Dissertations (Comprehensive)

Certain techniques are virtually universal in the production of religious trance. Rhythmic drumming, chanting, singing and vigorous dancing, for instance, are all commonly accepted as playing significant roles in the induction of trance states. But the effectiveness of these techniques has yet to be explained fully. Contemporary neurophysiological and brain sciences can provide the basis for a more comprehensive explanation of trance induction techniques and trance states. In accounting for trance within a neurophysiological model, two questions are fundamental. What kind of neurophysiological activity typifies a trance state? And how do trance induction techniques stimulate and generate the neurophysiological dynamics …

Socialization Or Hermeneutics? The Fundamental Cause Of Conflict Over Sexual Morals In The United Church Of Canada, Derek Albert Parry

Theses and Dissertations (Comprehensive)

There is conflict in the United Church of Canada over whether to approve of homosexual sexual activity and to ordain people who engage in homosexual sex. Official and unofficial organizations within the church, seeking to reduce the conflict and resolve the issue have stated that differences in Biblical hermeneutics is the underlying problem. This paper seeks to show that differences in socialization is the fundamental group of the differences in the United Church over homosexuality. The thesis is supported by four arguments. First, by deriving arguments both for and against the approving of homosexual sex on the basis of the …

Feminist Ritual Healing, Transformation And Empowerment, Eileen R. Ormond

Theses and Dissertations (Comprehensive)

A number of contemporary Western feminists are re-defining their spiritual beliefs and creating ritual practices to reinforce feminine values in their lives. Advocates of feminist spirituality believe that the personal and spiritual dimensions of women’s lives are interrelated. The experience of transcendence and unity is often preceded by personal healing and empowerment for many women. The creation of alternative women’s rituals, a dynamic force in contemporary feminism, is well illustrated in the world of Diane Mariechild. One purpose of this work is to interpret Mariechild’s rituals from a feminist and psychological perspective and to suggest that feminist ritual may function …

Crusader, November 4, 1988, College Of The Holy Cross

Student Newspapers

No abstract provided.

The Comment, November 3, 1988, Bridgewater State College

The Comment

No abstract provided.

Santa Clara Magazine, Volume 31 Number 1, Fall 1988, Santa Clara University

Santa Clara Magazine

12 - MY CHINA YEAR Cathy Morrissey '85 guides us through her year in China, teaching English as a second language in Handan.

19 - IT PAYS TO LET YOUR KID RUN WILD The story of a remarkable relationship between a Japanese firm and Michael Franz '75.

21 - THE REWAK YEARS Alumna-journalist Jeanne Huber describes the way Santa Clara grew during the Rewak administration.

26 - THE DEGNAN WAY How a respected English professor turns undergraduates into professional writers.

The Cresset (Vol. Li, No. 8), Valparaiso University

The Cresset (archived issues)

No abstract provided.