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Galileo And The Church: An Ecological Perspective, Holly J. Lawson Jan 2024

Galileo And The Church: An Ecological Perspective, Holly J. Lawson

Montview Journal of Research & Scholarship

The post-medieval church was surrounded by intense sociocultural factors, including the recent Protestant Reformation and the Catholic Counter-Reformation. Although “the Galileo affair,” as it has been dubbed in the years since, is generally presented as a case example of the conflict between science and faith or religion, it is far more complex than these two issues alone. Galileo’s discoveries supporting the Copernican theory entered a complex interplay of factors, eventually leading to a highly pressurized encounter between Galileo and the Inquisition. Galileo’s indictment is a nuanced, poignant example of the rich cultural and contextual factors that drive clashes of religion …


Is Islam A Religion Of Peace?, Robert Greer Jan 2024

Is Islam A Religion Of Peace?, Robert Greer

Liberty Theological Review

One of the most troubling and controversial doctrines in Islam is that of jihad. Yet, in the West its meaning is unclear. Does it mean the struggle of the human soul to develop a wholesome spirituality, or is it more a struggle that results in terrorist attacks upon all who oppose Islam? Many politicians and academics in the West, along with many journalists and opinion-makers in the mainstream media insist that Islam, rightly understood, is a religion of peace. That means that Islamic jihadists who engage in wanton terrorism upon all who stand in their way are an aberration. They …


An Appeal To Mystery Without "Punting": Revisiting Molinism’S Biblical Problem In Light Of Ephesians 1:4–11 And Romans 11:33–36, Jeffrey S. Kennedy Jan 2024

An Appeal To Mystery Without "Punting": Revisiting Molinism’S Biblical Problem In Light Of Ephesians 1:4–11 And Romans 11:33–36, Jeffrey S. Kennedy

Liberty Theological Review

Molinists maintain that middle knowledge is the best candidate for settling the historical debate on God’s sovereignty and man’s free will. The philosophical sophistication of the view can be alluring, and the efforts of Molinists to rationally defend it against criticisms have been impressive. But does Molinism still have a biblical problem? Proponents argue that the doctrine is compatible with the Bible's teaching on God's knowledge of counterfactuals, though admittedly, it is not explicitly taught in Scripture. But this claim is more problematic than advocates for the theory have alleged. The present study maintains that in the absence of a …


Forward Pointing Introductory Formulas In The Gospel Of Matthew: A Solution To One Of Matthew’S Most Problematic Scripture Citations, Donald C. Mcintyre Jan 2024

Forward Pointing Introductory Formulas In The Gospel Of Matthew: A Solution To One Of Matthew’S Most Problematic Scripture Citations, Donald C. Mcintyre

Liberty Theological Review

This paper will seek to interpret one of the most problematic passages in intertextual studies. Matthew 2:23 does not have a clear Old Testament referent, and this presents a problem. How can an unknown prophecy be fulfilled; where is the text cited to be found? However, by keeping the original in mind during interpretation, it seems that Matthew was intentionally creating a hermeneutic of suspicion creating a deliberate rhetorical effect. This paper will seek to determine how Matthew artistically arranged and derived the significance of the Old Testament for his contemporary readership in light of the Christ event. It will …


Francis Of Assisi: A Reputation Marred Beyond Recognition, Jackson Gravitt Jan 2024

Francis Of Assisi: A Reputation Marred Beyond Recognition, Jackson Gravitt

Liberty Theological Review

Francis of Assisi believed his mission was to preach the gospel, and his reputation shortly after his death was that of a prolific preacher. However, members of his Order eventually began to present his life differently due to controversies that developed after his death. They began to de-emphasize his preaching ministry to instead focus on his holiness, miracles, or reformed mindedness. In the twentieth century, these works served as the foundation of Francis studies, resulting in scholars neglecting his reputation as a preacher. Francis became caricatured as anti-oracular, most notably by his association with an apocryphal quote: “Preach the gospel …


Extending חָ֑סֶד (Hesed) To The Poor As An Obligation In The Psalter And Matthew 25, Clement Chen Jan 2024

Extending חָ֑סֶד (Hesed) To The Poor As An Obligation In The Psalter And Matthew 25, Clement Chen

Liberty Theological Review

Psalter has much to contribute to the biblical theology of missions and the biblical theology of socio-economic justice. Through an examination of Psalm 109 and the Psalter, this paper will demonstrate that the theological motif of Yahweh caring for the poor, specifically showing חָ֑סֶד (hesed) to the poor, is found in the Psalter; furthermore, it will be argued that the Psalter also features a missiological aspect, in harmony with the prophets and the rest of the Psalter, exhorting and obligating Israel to participate in practicing חָ֑סֶד (hesed) towards the poor with the consequence of not practicing …


A Scribal Fabrication? A Text-Critical Defense Of Mark 16:9-20 As Divinely Inspired And Canonically Authoritative, Justin R. Bamba Jan 2024

A Scribal Fabrication? A Text-Critical Defense Of Mark 16:9-20 As Divinely Inspired And Canonically Authoritative, Justin R. Bamba

Liberty Theological Review

The variant endings of Mark 16 continue to capture the interest of scholars and readers alike. The two main contenders for the authentic ending to Mark’s Gospel are the Short Ending (16:1-8) and the Longer Ending (16:1-20). Although some struggle with whether vv. 9-20 should even be read and preached in church, it is the goal of this paper to put such confusion and doubts to rest. This paper contends that the overall text-critical evidence (both external and internal) points to the authenticity of Mark’s Longer Ending. It also explores how the other variant endings entered the manuscript record and …


Main Street Abbeville Membership Register Volume 1, Main Street United Methodist Church, Abbeville Jan 2024

Main Street Abbeville Membership Register Volume 1, Main Street United Methodist Church, Abbeville

Methodist Local Church Records

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Main Street Abbeville Membership Register Volume 2, Main Street United Methodist Church, Abbeville Jan 2024

Main Street Abbeville Membership Register Volume 2, Main Street United Methodist Church, Abbeville

Methodist Local Church Records

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Main Street Abbeville Membership Register Volume 6, Main Street United Methodist Church, Abbeville Jan 2024

Main Street Abbeville Membership Register Volume 6, Main Street United Methodist Church, Abbeville

Methodist Local Church Records

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Main Street Abbeville Membership Register Volume 3, Main Street United Methodist Church, Abbeville Jan 2024

Main Street Abbeville Membership Register Volume 3, Main Street United Methodist Church, Abbeville

Methodist Local Church Records

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Main Street Abbeville Membership Register Volume 5, Main Street United Methodist Church, Abbeville Jan 2024

Main Street Abbeville Membership Register Volume 5, Main Street United Methodist Church, Abbeville

Methodist Local Church Records

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Main Street Abbeville Membership Register Volume 8, Main Street United Methodist Church, Abbeville Jan 2024

Main Street Abbeville Membership Register Volume 8, Main Street United Methodist Church, Abbeville

Methodist Local Church Records

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Mccormick Church Council Minutes, Mccormick United Methodist Church Jan 2024

Mccormick Church Council Minutes, Mccormick United Methodist Church

Methodist Local Church Records

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A Brief History Of Mccormick United Methodist Church, Mccormick United Methodist Church Jan 2024

A Brief History Of Mccormick United Methodist Church, Mccormick United Methodist Church

Methodist Local Church Records

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Mccormick Church Pastor's Reports, Mccormick United Methodist Church Jan 2024

Mccormick Church Pastor's Reports, Mccormick United Methodist Church

Methodist Local Church Records

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Mccormick Church Property Records, Mccormick United Methodist Church Jan 2024

Mccormick Church Property Records, Mccormick United Methodist Church

Methodist Local Church Records

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Mccormick Church Membership Records 2023, Mccormick United Methodist Church Jan 2024

Mccormick Church Membership Records 2023, Mccormick United Methodist Church

Methodist Local Church Records

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History Of Mcleod's Methodist Church At Rembert, Sc, Mcleod Chapel United Methodist Church, Rembert Jan 2024

History Of Mcleod's Methodist Church At Rembert, Sc, Mcleod Chapel United Methodist Church, Rembert

Methodist Local Church Records

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Mcleod Chapel Membership Records, Mcleod Chapel United Methodist Church, Rembert Jan 2024

Mcleod Chapel Membership Records, Mcleod Chapel United Methodist Church, Rembert

Methodist Local Church Records

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Millwood Membership Records, Millwood United Methodist Church Jan 2024

Millwood Membership Records, Millwood United Methodist Church

Methodist Local Church Records

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History Of Millwood United Methodist Church, Millwood United Methodist Church Jan 2024

History Of Millwood United Methodist Church, Millwood United Methodist Church

Methodist Local Church Records

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Mount Horeb Church Council Minutes, Mount Horeb United Methodist Church, West Columbia Jan 2024

Mount Horeb Church Council Minutes, Mount Horeb United Methodist Church, West Columbia

Methodist Local Church Records

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Mount Tabor United Methodist Church History, Mount Tabor United Methodist Church, Ridgeville Jan 2024

Mount Tabor United Methodist Church History, Mount Tabor United Methodist Church, Ridgeville

Methodist Local Church Records

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Mount Tabor Property Records, Mount Tabor United Methodist Church, Ridgeville Jan 2024

Mount Tabor Property Records, Mount Tabor United Methodist Church, Ridgeville

Methodist Local Church Records

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Mount Tabor Membership Records, Mount Tabor United Methodist Church, Ridgeville Jan 2024

Mount Tabor Membership Records, Mount Tabor United Methodist Church, Ridgeville

Methodist Local Church Records

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Mount Vernon Greeleyville Membership Roll 2023, Mount Vernon United Methodist Church, Greeleyville Jan 2024

Mount Vernon Greeleyville Membership Roll 2023, Mount Vernon United Methodist Church, Greeleyville

Methodist Local Church Records

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Mount Vernon Greeleyville Church Council 2022-2023, Mount Vernon United Methodist Church, Greeleyville Jan 2024

Mount Vernon Greeleyville Church Council 2022-2023, Mount Vernon United Methodist Church, Greeleyville

Methodist Local Church Records

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Mount Vernon Hickory Grove Membership Records, Mount Vernon United Methodist Church, Hickory Grove Jan 2024

Mount Vernon Hickory Grove Membership Records, Mount Vernon United Methodist Church, Hickory Grove

Methodist Local Church Records

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Mount Vernon Greeleyville Church Council 2010-2015, Mount Vernon United Methodist Church, Greeleyville Jan 2024

Mount Vernon Greeleyville Church Council 2010-2015, Mount Vernon United Methodist Church, Greeleyville

Methodist Local Church Records

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