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Mormonism And Early Christianity, Hugh Nibley

Maxwell Institute Publications

From the outset of his career, Dr. Hugh Nibley has been centrally concerned with primitive Christianity, especially the shadowy era between the New Testament proper and the emergence and the triumph of the Catholic Church and Holy Roman Empire. That is the era treated in the nine essays collected in this volume.

The essays cover such subjects as early accounts of Jesus’ childhood, the Savior’s forty-day ministry after his resurrection, baptism for the dead in ancient times, the passing of the primitive church, and the early Christian prayer circle.

Each essay examines the close connection between the practices and the …

Introductory Pages, Byu Studies

BYU Studies

No abstract provided.

Fanaticism, Fear And Faith, Milton L. Boyle Jr.

Bridgewater Review

Scholars search their books and minds to discover the roots of terrorism, but have as yet failed even to agree on a definition of the word. Terrorist actions are too varied in scope and common denominators are elusive. Responsibility may lie with nations, ethnic, military or religious groups, or individuals, and the variety of such activities is limited only by the outer parameters of the human capacity for cruelty. Victims range from the soldiers at war, soldiers trying to keep the peace, businessmen, tourists, children and mere passers-by. Research reveals only that there is always a burning cause: a real …

Hoary-Headed Saints: The Aged In Nineteenth-Century Mormon Culture, Brian D. Reeves

Theses and Dissertations

This study paints a picture of prevalent attitudes toward the Mormon elderly in the nineteenth century. It identifies some characteristics of the aged population, and discusses feelings expressed by individual older persons about different aspects of their lives. It is a first step in gaining a greater understanding of how they fit into the larger pictures of old age and the Mormon Church in nineteenth century America.

The Significance Of Female Imagery In The Book Of Proverbs Wisdom And Wife Compared, Anna Doris Piskorowski

Theses and Dissertations (Comprehensive)

This thesis is an examination of parallel female imagery found in the Book of Proverbs, specifically that of Wisdom personified (Chapters 1-9) and the ideal wife (31:10-31). A discussion of their common traits is based on criteria taken directly from the literary text. A brief discourse introduces the reader to the problematic dating of the poetic forms in Proverbs. The main body of the thesis details the various categories of comparison: direct literal parallels, literal and thematic parallels, thematic parallels and differences. The primary aim of this study is to determine the importance of these many points of comparison, to …

Didymus The Blind On 1 Corinthians 15, Alice Thompson Croft

Theses and Dissertations (Comprehensive)

This thesis presents fourth century Alexandrian theologian and biblical commentator, Didymus the Blind (ca. 313-398), to English-language readers through a translation and study of his writing on 1 Corinthians 15. (This writing constitutes the bulk of what survives of Didymus’ 1 Corinthians commentary; some remarks on chapter 16 are also extant.) The translation represents the first appearance in English of any of Didymus’ works. After a brief introduction to Didymus, the translation of his 1 Corinthians 15 commentary is given in full. Then this text is studied by sections each following the format of (1) Greek text (copied from Karl …

Modern Dogma And Liturgical Renewal, Patrick R. Keifert

Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.

Mission: Vol. 20, Nos. 1 And 2

Mission

Mission: Vol. 20, Nos. 1 and 2. The articles in this issue include: "A Thread of Faith" from the Editor, "Coping With Change In Religious Belief: Genesis and Overview" by Herbert A. Marlowe, Jr., "On Not Jumping Without a Parachute: Transitions, Tensions and Traumas of Active Faith" by Kathy J. Pulley, "Coping When Different" by Dwayne D. Simmons, "Changing Without Leaving" by Mary Lou Walden, "Dear Diary: Snapshots of Transition" by Diana Caillouet, PERSONAL RESPONSES TO EDITOR'S REQUEST: "We Have Chosen to Stay" by Larry and Jacquelyn Floyd, and "God is Bigger Than The Problems" by Everett and Helen Champney. …

The Jesus Movement Of The 1960s And 1970s As A "Great Awakening", Kurt Bodling

Master of Sacred Theology Thesis

This thesis attempts to answer the question: Was the Jesus Movement of the 1960s and 1970s another "Great Awakening? It will begin by discussing the so-called "First Great Awakening" that occurred in colonial America under the leadership of Jonathan Edwards and George Whitefield. Then there is a chapter on the history of the series of events known as the "Jesus Movement," followed by a chapter devoted to an inspection of its theology. Finally, the major emphases are drawn together in a conclusion.

Religious Liberty In Yugoslavia: A Study In Ambiguity, Paul Mojzes

Occasional Papers on Religion in Eastern Europe

No abstract provided.

Listening, March-April 1986

Listening

A newsletter published for Deaf Catholics in USA

ListeningFinding Aid

Menorah Review (No. 7, Spring, 1986)

Menorah Review

Incomplete Redemption -- Alternatives for a New Jewish-Christian Future -- Books Received -- Identifying Jewish Art: A Question of Moral Consciousness? -- Being a Jew in Vienna -- Introductory Judaism -- Contributions

Menorah Review (No. 6, Winter, 1986)

Menorah Review

On How Being Jewish Is Different -- Is Good Business Good? -- Choosing Or Being Chosen -- Poetry: The Gift of Sight -- Contributions

The Marian Library Newsletter: Issue No. 14, University Of Dayton. Marian Library

Marian Library Newsletter

No abstract provided.

Old Testament And Related Studies, Hugh Nibley

Maxwell Institute Publications

In December 1832, the Lord instructed the Prophet Joseph Smith, “Seek ye diligently and teach one another words of wisdom; yea, seek ye out the best books words of wisdom; seek learning, even by study and also by faith.”

Few members of the Church have followed that admonition as faithfully as has Hugh Nibley, emeritus professor of ancient history at Brigham Young University. As a young man he memorized vast portions of Shakespeare and studied Old English, Latin, Greek and other languages. As a student at Berkeley, in he began reading the southwest corner of the ninth level of the …

The Public Speaking Of John Taylor: Champion Of Liberty, Larry D. Anderson

Theses and Dissertations

The speaking of John Taylor influenced the lives of Latter-day Saints for five decades. He delivered between two and three thousand addresses. In those addresses he promulgated a diversity of principles concerning the kingdom of God. This study focused on Taylor's ideas regarding liberty. Those ideas were often found in Taylor's speaking between 1857 and 1867. It was a time of threatened liberties for the people he lead. His speeches during those years played a significant part in swaying politcal and military efforts, as well as bolstering Mormon determination.

This study found that Taylor's ideas of liberty are based largely …

The Scarboro Foreign Mission Society, 1955-1968: The Implications Of The Social Dimensions Of Faith For A Missionary Endeavour, Erin Frances Phillips

Theses and Dissertations (Comprehensive)

During the late fifties the Scarboro Foreign Mission Society worked in missions in Latin America, the British Caribbean, and Asia. Their work was primarily parish work. They gave religious instruction, administered the sacraments, and cared for the pastoral needs of their parishoners. In countries with sizeable non-Catholic populations they tried various means to attract people to the Church. In countries with Catholic majorities they experimented with a variety of methods for providing the sacraments and instruction to large numbers of people. Occasionally they became involved in running co-operatives; the reasons they gave for this work emphasized its spiritual benefits.

During …

The Concept Of The Poor In The Context Of The Ecclesiology Of Liberation Theology, Amin Americo Rodor

Dissertations

This investigation deals with the concept of the poor in the thought of Latin American Liberation theology, particularly as articulated in the context of the movement's ecclesiology.

Chapter I traces the historical and theological context for the emergence of liberation theology. The focus is placed first on the ecclesiological models through which the Roman Catholic Church expressed its life and mission in Latin America and how it affected the Church's social relations in the area. The impact of the ecclesiological shift of Vatican Council II, in combination with the historical situation of Latin America in the late '60s, is seen …

Slow To Understand: The Disciples In Synoptic Perspective, Bertram L. Melbourne

Dissertations

The problem of the portrayal of the disciples of Jesus has been the focus of much scholarly investigation. Discussion has been pursued primarily from the Marcan perspective, in keeping with its assumed priority. Consequently, Mark is seen as creating the disciples' incomprehension to serve his theological intent. The correctness of this notion is questioned in this study which seeks to determine whether incomprehension was an authentic experience of Jesus' original disciples, and whether slowness of understanding was to be expected in teaching and learning contexts.

Recent scholarship on the disciples is surveyed to identify the main issues, approaches, trends, and …

Religious Sanctuaries In Ancient Cyprus During The Iron Age, Lenia Chamberlain

Theses and Dissertations (Comprehensive)

The end the Late Bronze (or Cypriote) period in Cyprus occurred shortly after 1100 BC, when an earthquake caused widespread destruction on the island. This coincided with the arrival of the last wave of refugees from Mycenaean Greece, who took advantage of the destruction of the Late Cypriote cities to establish their own colonies; this colonization is relfected in the foundation legends of most of the Iron Age cities.

The Iron Age in Cyprus lasted from about 1050 BC to about 475 BC, and is divided into two major periods, the Cypro-Geometric period (1050-750 BC), and the Cypro-Archaic period (750-475 …

Anglican And Reformed: Ecumenism And Confessionalism In The Perspective Of The Reformation, Timothy Ronald Cooke

Theses and Dissertations (Comprehensive)

The reign of Edward VI witnessed an unparalleled receptivity to foreign theological ideas on the part of the Church of England. In this very short space of time, 1547-1553, the reforming policies initiated under Henry VIII were consolidated and pushed much further. The classical documents of Anglicanism, the Book of Common Prayer and the Articles of Religion, were formulated in this period. The Reformed theologians of the continent and those in English exile played an influential role in the shaping of these classical documents and in the policies which lead to their creation. The continental theologians in Edwardian England thus …

A Short History Of The Anabaptists Of High And Low Germany: A Diplomatic Edition With Introduction And Notes, E. Hugh K. Hill

Theses and Dissertations (Comprehensive)

No abstract provided.

“The Greatest Human Travail”: Faith And The Context Of Rhetoric In Zora Neale Hurston’S Dust Tracks On A Road, James Cameron Hall

Theses and Dissertations (Comprehensive)

Zora Neale Hurston was a controversial in the Harlem Renaissance. Her little studied autobiography could be helpful in resolving many of the unanswered questions. However, critical responses have mostly been negative. Critics have questions her portrayal of social reality, particularly black/white relations. If the autobiography is examined in terms of the internal dynamics of the Harlem Renaissance and the political situation of blacks during the Second World War, with special attention paid to the development of Hurston’s religious faith, a different interpretation is possible.

This thesis examines Dust Tracks on a Road as Hurston’s apologia, an autobiographical defense of faith. …

The Samaria Region During The Israelite Period: An Urban Study, Olaf Johannes Bogh Poulsen

Theses and Dissertations (Comprehensive)

From the Biblical accounts relating the activities of prophets such as Elijah, Elisha, Amos and Hosea, it has long been known that the period after the death of Solomon (ca. 922 B.C.) was one of the great political, social, economic and ideational upheaval in Palestine. This situation was especially true within the Northern Kingdom of Israel. In conjunction with an following the accession of the Omride dynasty (ca. 876-842/841 B.C.), a number of phenomena occurred which caused a profound transformation of the situation that existed there. The first of these involved the consolidation of the royal power base so that …

Mission: Vol. 19, No. 4

Mission

Mission: Vol. 19, No. 4. The articles in this issue include: "Communion" by Bill Jenkins, "For Whom Does the Bell Toll?" from the Editor, "The Church in the Modern World: An Interview with John R. W. Stott" by David A. Sampson, "The Challenge of the Gospel in Nicaragua" by John Stam, "Doctrinal Reflections: Church as Pilgrim People" by Lynn E. Mitchell, Jr., "Remembering Another's History" by R. Scott Colglazier, "Sounds" by Ken Cameron, "The Dangers of Christian Education" by Michael Gose, BOOKS: "Building a Religious Library: Ninth in a Series: The Integration of Psychology and Theology" by Stephen H. Allison, …

Deaf News, May 17, 1985

Deaf News

A newsletter published for Deaf Catholics in Bangalor, India

Deaf News Finding Aid

Ncpd National Update, Spring 1985

NCPD National Update

A newsletter published for Deaf Catholics in USA

NCPD National Update Finding Aid

Special Ministry To The Deaf (Vt)/Catholic Deaf Newsletter (Nh), March 1985

Special Ministry to the Deaf

A newsletter published for Deaf Catholics in Burlington, VT; Manchester, NH

Special Ministry to the Deaf Finding Aid

Alive In Christ, March 1985

Alive in Christ

A newsletter published for Deaf Catholics in Springfield, IL.

Alive in Christ Finding Aid

Menorah Review (No. 3, Spring, 1985)

Menorah Review

Apathy, Anti-Semitism, and Authority -- Shakespeare's Shylock, and Ours -- Varieties of Mysticism -- R.S.V.P. -- The Ethiopian Jewish Community -- Out of the Classroom