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Illuminating The Sermon At The Temple And Sermon On The Mount, John W. Welch

Maxwell Institute Publications

Understanding the Sermon on the Mount (meaning both texts in their shared, collective meaning) as a temple text reveals that it has far more power and unity than a mere collection of miscellaneous sayings of Jesus. John W. Welch examines the teachings and commandments of the Sermon on the Mount in its Book of Mormon setting—at the Nephite temple, in connection with sacred ordinances of covenant making. This context opens new insights into the meaning and significance of the Sermon whereby readers never again see the Sermon the same.

Illuminating the Sermon at the Temple & Sermon on the Mount …

Finding Biblical Hebrew And Other Ancient Literary Forms In The Book Of Mormon, Hugh W. Pinnock

Maxwell Institute Publications

One important and fruitful area of Book of Mormon studies has focused on ancient Hebrew literary forms present in the text. After years of studying these fascinating forms, Hugh W. Pinnock offers his perspective on their beauty, function, and background. By design this book offers a basic working knowledge of only some of the ancient literary forms identified in the Book of Mormon. Together they represent a significant percentage of the types of ancient forms drawn upon by the Nephite prophets.

The author explains that knowledge of ancient Hebrew writing forms and Jewish poetry is incomplete even today, and much …

In Search Of Meaning Some Thoughts On Belief, Doubt, And Wellbeing, Anthony J. Marsella

International Journal of Transpersonal Studies

No abstract provided.

Krypton, Or The Finches Of Kahala, T. R. Soidla

International Journal of Transpersonal Studies

No abstract provided.

The Drunken Deity (Punic Names In The Hellenic Myths), Henri Volohonsky

International Journal of Transpersonal Studies

No abstract provided.

Psychotherapeutic Time-Machine, Vladimir Maikov

International Journal of Transpersonal Studies

No abstract provided.

Forever Young: The Life And Times Of M. Norvel Young & Helen M. Young, Bill Henegar, Jerry Rushford

Churches of Christ Heritage Collection

Forever Young is the dual biography of Dr. M. Norvel Young and Helen M. Young, a pioneering husband and wife team in the field of Christian education, respectively President and First Lady of Pepperdine University in Southern California. Telling their stories in not easy because of the breadth of their experiences: their tales range from Tennessee and Oklahoma to Texas, California and the far recesses of the globe. They completed more than 40 international trips in which they helped rebuild a devastated post-war Germany, smuggled Bibles into Russia, conducted a ceremony for the Shah of Iran, met with the King …

Explore, Fall 1999: Justice, Ignatian Center For Jesuit Education

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Contents: Letter From the Director; Justice in the Law School Curriculum; Justice in the Law School Tradition; Faith Doing Justice; Contrasting Justice, Law School, and the Christian Faith; The Mark of a Jesuit Education; Justice is the End; Engagement in the Pursuit of Justice; My Journey to Justice; Coming Events / Next Issue

The Son, Elmer L. Towns

Books

No abstract provided.

Keepers Of The Mystery, Maitreyi Villamán-Matos

Publications and Research

This is a preliminary study of Fiestas de Cruz (Feast of the Holy Cross) in the Dominican Republic.

Jesus Christ As Leadership Model: Servant, Charismatic, Transformational, Johnnie B. Williams

Theses and Graduate Projects

While reading Servant Leadership by Robert GreenLeaf and other studies on servant leadership, the idea of comparing Jesus' life to servant leadership became an area of interest. The leadership style of Jesus seemed to be a good area for my research given my interest in religion and my course work in leadership education. Having thought of Jesus only in terms of a religious figure, it was exciting for me to explore his life and message from a different perspective. This paper is written not as the ultimate treatise on religion, because I doubt that will ever be written, but rather …

Poverty Of Spirit And The "Marvelous Deeds" Of God As Seen In Mary's Magnificat: Reflections From The Hebrew Scriptures, Aristide M. Serra

Marian Studies

No abstract provided.

"Hearers Of The Word": Luke's Gospel As Sacramental Formation For A Liturgical Community, Arthur A. Just Jr.

Institute of Liturgical Studies Occasional Papers

(Excerpt)

It is privilege to return to the Institute of Liturgical Studies after a long absence, especially on a subject that has consumed me in one way or another over the last fifteen years. I am very grateful to the advisory council for assigning me a topic that develops the biblical foundations of the catechumenate. My doctoral work on Emmaus, my vocation as professor of exegesis and pastoral theology, my participation in the ELCA and LCMS working groups on the catechumenate, as well as my participation in the Missouri Synod's efforts to develop its own catechumenal process, have all contributed …

Journal Of Mormon History Vol. 25, No. 2, 1999

Journal of Mormon History

CONTENTS

LETTERS viii

ARTICLES

• --David Eccles: A Man for His Time Leonard J. Arrington, 1

• --Leonard James Arrington (1917-1999): A Bibliography David J. Whittaker, 11

• --"Remember Me in My Affliction": Louisa Beaman Young and Eliza R. Snow Letters, 1849 Todd Compton, 46

• --"Joseph's Measures": The Continuation of Esoterica by Schismatic Members of the Council of Fifty Matthew S. Moore, 70

• -A LDS International Trio, 1974-97 Kahlile Mehr, 101

VISUAL IMAGES

• --Setting the Record Straight Richard Neitzel Holzapfel, 121

ENCOUNTER ESSAY

• --What Is Patty Sessions to Me? Donna Toland Smart, 132

REVIEW ESSAY

• --A Legacy of the Sesquicentennial: A Selection of …

Excavations And Surveys In Israel 19, Israel Antiquities Authority

Excavations and Surveys in Israel (English Series)

Contents: Tel Hazor, the Eastern Spur, 2345-A, Karen Covello-Paran [1], Tel Hazor , 1996, 51/96-G, Amnon Ben-Tor [2], Me‘ona, 2496-A, Eliot Braun [6], Akhziv , Wine Press Complex, 2121-A, Danny Syon [7], Nahariyya, 2405-A *, Leea Porat and Zvi Gal [8], Hayonim Cave , 1995-1996, Ofer Bar-Yosef, Bernard Vandermeersch and Baruch A [10], ‘Akko, Ha-Gedud Ha-‘Ivri Steet, 2324-A *, Edna J. Stern and Manael shalvi-Abbas [12], ‘Akko, the Courthouse Parking Lot, 2254-A *, Dina Avshalom-Gorni [17], Tel Kinrot , 1996, 4/96-G, Volkmar Fritz and Dieter Viweger [21], ‘Araba …

Spiritual Growth And The Evolution Of Consciousness: Complexity, Evolution, And The Farther Reaches Of Human Nature, Allan Combs, Stanley Krippner

International Journal of Transpersonal Studies

No abstract provided.

Parting The Veil: The Visions Of Joseph Smith, Alexander L. Baugh

BYU Studies

God granted to the Prophet Joseph the gift of visions. Joseph received so many that they became almost commonplace for him. The strength and knowledge Joseph received through these visions helped him establish the Church.

Into The Body Of Another: Eros, Embodiment And Intimacy With The Natural World, Douglas E. Christie

Theological Studies Faculty Works

Discusses individuals' inhabitation of spaces between the human and more-than-human worlds as a way to enrich one's spirituality. Charged liminal space; Mental habit of dualism; Rehabilitation of imagination and language; Recovery of the language of eros; Deeper sense of relationship with the living world.

Religious Attitudes Toward Cloning: A Tale Of Two Creatures, Dena S. Davis

Law Faculty Articles and Essays

This Essay offers one analytic structure with which to approach the study of religious responses to cloning and suggests that, whereas the negative reactions are tied to a Frankenstein approach--that is, one which uses all the horror of that myth to express our fears about humans getting into the creation business--the more positive reactions express what I will call the Golem approach, based on a lesser-known legend.

Refusing To Die: Financial Crisis At Brigham Young Academy, 1877-1897, Jed L. Woodworth

BYU Studies

Led by a committed principal and dedicated board of trustees, the Brigham Young Academy survived twenty financially difficult years without solid fiscal resources.

A Church Growth Study Of The Chachkapi Church In Bihar State Of India, Manohar Kujur

Doctor of Ministry Projects

Chachkapi Church is the only growing church in its pastoral district. However, its growth is very slow. Adventism first came at Chachkapi in 1957 and by 1998 it had grown to 161 members. This shows its potential for growth. The church members are Oraon and the majority of the people who live around the area belong to the same community. Oraons were the first to accept Christianity in Chotanagpur South Bihar. Growth was by a people movement. According to present trends, churches among the Oraons are growing slower in comparison to the other tribals in Chotanagpur.

In an attempt to …

The Development Of A Worship Education Program, Neal Maynard Matson

Doctor of Ministry Projects

Problem

The Seventh-day Adventist Church has never developed a theology of worship. Therefore, the members are unacquainted with the biblical principles of worship. Too often their patterns of worship renewal are often influenced more by sociological factors and methodology than by theology. There is a definite need of a worship education program for the Seventh-day Adventist Church.

Method

A syllabus was produced for a seminar presentation on the biblical principles of worship. The seminar was presented over a thirteen-week period. Worship patterns of the College Place Village Church were discussed. A survey employed to discover members’ worship knowledge and preferences …

Belonging To God: The Quest For A Communal Spirituality In The Postmodern World, Stanley J. Grenz

The Asbury Journal

No abstract provided.

Religiosity And Life Satisfaction Among Lds College Students, Po Nien Chou

Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between religiosity and life satisfaction among Latter-day Saints (LDS) college students. The scales used were the religiosity scale by Chadwick and Top (1993), and the life satisfaction scale by Neugarten, Havighurst and Tobin (1961). The analysis was based on data obtained from 222 students (55.5%) who responded. A prediction model was used to develop a regression equation. Pearson correlation analysis was used to evaluate the correlation between religiosity and life satisfaction. The regression equation is as follows: life satisfaction = 1.436815592 + 0.045915152 (spiritual experiences) + 0.042888274 (integration in congregation). …

Vincentiana Vol. 43, No. 4-5 [Full Issue]

Vincentiana

No abstract provided.

Development Of A Strategy To Reach The Folk-Buddha Lepcha Community Of Sikkim, Joseph Tudu

Doctor of Ministry Projects

The majority of the Lepchas who live in the land of Sikkim are unreached with the gospel message. A preliminary investigation of current literature indicated that 70 to 80 percent of the Sikkimese are followers of folk-Buddhism.

The purpose of this dissertation is to develop a strategy to reach the Folk-Buddhist Lepcha community of Sikkim with the gospel message.

The dissertation traces the historical development of the Lepcha community in Sikkim,,its culture, economy, health situations, and education. Chapter 3 details the beliefs, practices, and world view of the Lepchas, discusses government restrictions against Christianity in Sikkim, and describes the growth …

Developing Bible Lessons To Reach Hindu Youth, Roy Jemison Injety

Doctor of Ministry Projects

Problem

The large number of non-Adventist youth who attend Seventh-day Adventist schools have a limited exposure to biblical teachings and, therefore, are unable to make a decision to accept Jesus Christ as their Savior.

Method

Bible study lessons were developed to provide youth with a more complete understanding of the Bible and lead them to take a decision for Christ. The lessons address issues relating to youth needs and topics that are common to the Hindu and Christian faiths. A survey questionnaire provided information about the needs, moral development, and Bible knowledge of the target group. A variety of teaching …

Equipping Laity For Ministry In Multi-Church Districts In Brazil, Paulo Cesar Nogueira

Doctor of Ministry Projects

Problem

Most church districts in Brazil are comprised of many churches and companies. The average load of pastoral care is one pastor for seven congregations. In addition, members have high expectations their pastors and both lack a clear understanding of the role of lay ministry. Thus pastors feel a heavy work load.

Method

A survey of biblical insights, current literature, and other studies on the priesthood of all believers, lay ministry, and effective pastoral work was undertaken. A program designed to enhance pastoral work in multi-church districts in Brazil was developed.

Results

The concept of the priesthood of all believers …

Revisioning Outreach To Sindhi Muslims : Proposals For Christians In Pakistan, Samuel E. Naaman

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.

Corne And Crucifixes: An Analysis Of Animistic Elements In Italian Folk Catholicism, Raymond K. Smith

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.