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"Bloody, Brutal, And Barbaric?:Wrestling With Troubling War Texts" [Review] / Webb, William J., And Gordon K. Oeste., Byungwoo Park

Andrews University Seminary Studies (AUSS)

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"Love Divine: A Systematic Account Of God’S Love For Humanity" [Review] / Wessling, Jordan., Silvia Canale Bacchiocchi

Andrews University Seminary Studies (AUSS)

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"Politics After Christendom: Political Theology In A Fracturedworld" [Reivew] / Vandrunen, David., Nicholas P. Miller

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"Planting A Church Without Losing Your Soul" [Review] / Morey, Tim., Michelet William

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"Five Things Biblical Scholars Wish Theologians Knew" [Review] / Mcknight, Scot., Gerardo Oudri

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"John Through Old Testament Eyes: A Background And Applicationcommentary" [Review] / Jobes, Karen H., Stanislav Kondrat

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"The Church In The Latin Fathers: Unity In Charity" [Review] / Lee, James K., Denis Fortin

Andrews University Seminary Studies (AUSS)

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"Together On God’S Mission" [Review] / Hildreth, D. Scott., Michelet William

Andrews University Seminary Studies (AUSS)

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"Aramaic: A History Of The First World Language" [Review] / Gzella, Holger., Zdravko Stefanovic

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"Mercy And Justice: A Challenge For Contemporary Theology, Brill’S Studies In Catholic Theology 9" [Review] / Hahn, Judith, And Gunda Werner, Eds., Denis Fortin

Andrews University Seminary Studies (AUSS)

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"Die Dreieinigkeit In Bibel Und Adventgeschichte" [Review] / Gehring, René., Denis Kaiser

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"A New Look At Atonement In Leviticus: The Meaning And Purpose Of Kipper Revisited " [Review] / Greenberg, James. A., Slaviša Janković

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"Jeremiah And Lamentations: A Commentary For Biblical Preaching And Teaching" [Review] / Garrett, Duane, And Calvin F. Pearson., Felippe Ribeiro

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"The Struggle To Stay: Why Single Evangelical Women Areleaving The Church" [Review] / Gaddini, Katie., Heidi Olson Campbell

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"The Problem Of The Old Testament: Hermeneutical, Schematic& Theological Approaches" [Review] / Garrett, Duane A., Kolia Afamasaga

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"Excavations At Tall Jawa, Jordan Volume 3: The Iron Age Potterys" [Review] / Daviau, P. M. Michѐle., Abelardo Rivas

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"Approaching The New Testament: A Guide For Students" [Review] / Cartwright, John, And Adam Mcclendon Eds., Xmas Mutero

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"Colossians And Philemon: A Commentary For Biblical Preaching And Teaching" [Review] / Copenhaver, Adam, And Jeffrey D. Arthurs., Michael Zhang

Andrews University Seminary Studies (AUSS)

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"Spiritual Formation For The Global Church: A Multi-Denominational, Multi-Ethnic Approach" [Review] / Brandt, Ryan A. And John Frederick, Eds., S. Joseph Kidder

Andrews University Seminary Studies (AUSS)

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"1922: The Rise Of Adventist Fundamentalism" [Review] / Campbell, Michael., Laura Wibberding

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"The Oxford Handbook Of Early Christian Biblical Interpretation" [Review] / Blowers, Paul M., And Peter W. Martens, Eds., Rodrigo Galiza

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Homily For Mass Of The Holy Spirit, Dale Launderville Osb

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This year, the monks of Saint John’s Abbey, the sponsoring religious order of the Saint John’s School of Theology and Seminary, convened to elect a new abbot, after the retirement of the previous, who had served for twenty years. This homily was given by Father Dale Launderville, OSB at the Mass of the Holy Spirit, which both opened the official election process and was the culmination of a year-long process of discernment and prayer that enable the monks to enter the voting confident of the aid of the Holy Spirit.

Rejoice Always: Philippians 4:4-7 And Paul’S Equation For Peace Of Heart, Andrea Frey

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Paul's instruction to the Philippians to "Rejoice always", found in Philippians 4:4-7, is a guide to help a community and its members achieve peace. Focusing on these verses, this paper examines the elements Paul suggests to achieve peace of heart and mind.

81st Annual Pepperdine Bible Lectureship--Harbor: Running With Perserverance (2024), Mike Cope

Pepperdine Bible Lectures: Programs

Program booklet for the 81st Annual Pepperdine Bible Lectures, held at Pepperdine University in Malibu, California, April 30-May 6, 2024. The Pepperdine Bible Lectures is an annual event hosted by Pepperdine University featuring a wide variety of lectures and classes on topics and themes in the Bible and Christianity.

Mike Cope, Lectureship Director

Evan Woods, Tami Williamson, and Rachel Higgins, Lectures Team

Interpretation Of Luke 15:11-32: For Parents Of Children Who Have Fallen Away From The Faith And Have Other Children At Home, Anisabel Palma

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This piece aims to interpret the pericope of Luke 15:11-32, the parable of the Prodigal Son, for parents with children fallen away from the faith and other children with them. Its purpose is to bring the Good News of Jesus Christ during those difficult moments, offering hope and trust in the loving God of the merciful Father. It is aims to explore the graces that God bestows upon parents who mourn the estrangement of their child.

Who Is The "Son Of Man"?, Kerry Irish

Faculty Publications - Department of History and Politics

Many people, perhaps most, find Jesus’s use of this title confusing. It seems vague, even evasive. Not long before His death, a group of Jews implored Him “If You are the Christ [Messiah] tell us plainly [John 10:24].” Jesus responded, “I told you, but you do not believe.” As we shall see, Jesus spoke the truth as a brief study of both the Old and New Testaments makes clear. Indeed, many Old Testament writers use the title. That being the case, what does Jesus intend by describing Himself as the “Son of Man”? And why was He not well understood …

A Narrative Analysis Of Gensis 15, Patrick Russell

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This paper seeks to read Genesis 15 through a narrative lens. While historical critical method provides some framework, the main purpose is to read this text as a work of literature: a story told to an audience to convey something of shared importance. What theological insights a reader gains from this literary approach may be different from that which one sees when analyzing the text with a more tradition lens.

Junia The Apostle: History And Future Of Women In The Church, Hannah Miers

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The piece sheds light on the identity of the individual mentioned as Junia in Paul's writings to the Romans. Numerous sources, spanning from the Patristics to contemporary academia, shed further insight into her life and character. The more significant question for our times becomes why Junia is less well-known and how she exemplifies a change (though slow) in the Roman Catholic Church's perspective on women.

We Hope: Sot/Sem Midday Prayer Reflection - November 9, 2023, Kathleen A. Cahalan

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Every week, the faculty, staff, and students of the Saint John’s School of Theology and Seminary gather together in common worship for Ecumenical Midday Prayer and Convivium, a shared meal. This reflection was given by Kathleen Cahalan—Professor of Practical Theology—in November of 2023 and explores the role of hope in the life of the Christian disciple.

The Importance Of Luke 3, Patrick Russell

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This paper attempts to show the literary and theological significance of the genealogy in Luke 3. Though the text can be read as merely something to convey facts; the textual placement and the theological themes at work within the genealogy in relation to Luke-Acts are not arbitrary. In light of the overall use of genealogies in the ancient near east this pericope becomes something far more dynamic than it might otherwise seem upon first glance.