Calvin Theological Journal (Vol 37 No 1 - April 2002), Calvin Theological Seminary

Calvin Theological Journal

Editorial - 7 / Articles: Paradise Lost: Reading the Former Prophets by the Rivers of Babylon by Arie C. Leder - 9 / Rahab of Canaan and Israel: The Meaning of Joshua 2 by John H. Stek - 28 / Preaching Texts of Terror in the Book of Judges: How Does the History of Interpretation Help? by John L. Thompson - 49 / Reading Samuel to Hear God by Stanley D. Walters - 62 / The Former Prophets and the Practice of Christian Worship by John D. Witvliet - 82 / Scholia et Homiletica: Vengeance and the Fair …

Calvin Theological Seminary Forum: January 2002, Cornelius Plantinga Jr., Duane Kelderman, Henry Demoor, Lugene Schemper

Calvin Theological Seminary Forum (2002- )

Reflections on Theological Education
3 - Now More Than Ever by Cornelius Plantinga, Jr.
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5 - Reflections of a Pastor to Prospective Pastors by Duane Kelderman
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7 - The Christian Reformed Church and Calvin Theological Seminary: A Strategic Partnership by Henry DeMoor
9 - An Interview with Calvin Hofland, Calvin Theological Seminary’s Missionary-in-Residence by Lugene Schemper

Departments
11 - The Council Room
12 - Pastoral Care
14 News

Understanding The Mind Of God John Owen And Seventeenth-Century Exegetical Methodology, Henry Knapp

CTS PhD Doctoral Dissertations

The biblical exegesis of the seventeenth century has been criticized for (1) serving only to proof text dogmatic, polemic works; (2) reverting to the scholasticism of medieval times, ignoring the vitality of the Reformers' humanism; and (3) being academically inferior due to the neglect of scientific advances in biblical studies. John Owen's interpretation of the Epistle to the Hebrews is used to evaluate the legitimacy of this criticism. Seventeenth-century orthodox exegetical techniques reflect (1) precritical assumptions about Scripture (analogia fidei, analogia Scripturae, scope, contemporary application), (2) developments of Renaissance humanism (biblical and cognate languages; grammatical, linguistic, and lexical advances; text …

Kerux - Vol. 36, No. 5, Calvin Theological Seminary

Kerux

Inside This Issue

• Filling Needs at CTS? Page 2
• Eclectica Page 3
• Prayer Corner Page 3
• Challenge to Article 85 Page 4
• Bring on the Bad Guys Page 5
• Community Information Page 6

Calvin Theological Journal (Vol 36 No 2 - November 2001), Calvin Theological Seminary

Calvin Theological Journal

Articles: The Coherence of Exodus: Narrative Unity and Meaning by Arie C. Leder - 251 / Ecclesia, Legenda atque Intelligenda Scriptura: The Church as Discerning Community in Calvin's Hermeneutic by R. Ward Holder - 270 / Psalm 67—Blessing, Harvest, and History: A Proposal for Exegetical Methodology by Eep Talstra and Carl J. Bosma - 290 / The Starting Point of Calvin's Theology: An Essay-Review by Richard A. Muller - 314 / Calvin Bibliography 2001 by Paul Fields - 343 / Scholia et Homiletica: Proverbs: An Introduction by John H. Stek - 365 / Problems with Proof Texts: The …

Calvin Seminary Forum: October 2001, Cornelius Plantinga Jr., Lugene Schemper, Mariano Avila, Pieter Tuit

Calvin Seminary Forum (1994-2001)

1 - “A Community Rising” -Cornelius Plantinga, Jr.
3 - “A New Editor” - Lugene Schemper
4 - “Hispanic Ministry: A twenty-first Century Challenge” - Mariano Avila
6 - “With Missionary Hearts and Eyes” - Pieter Tuit
8 - “God is Our Refuge” - Richard E. Sytsma

Calvin Seminary Forum: April 2001, Ruth A. Tucker, Henry Zwaanstra, John W. Cooper, Henry Demoor

Calvin Seminary Forum (1994-2001)

1 - “Walking Away from Faith” - Ruth A. Tucker
3 - “Calvin Seminary: Yesterday and Today” - Henry Zwaanstra
4 - “Prove It! A Reformed Perspective on Faith and Reason” - John Cooper
6 - “Office and Ordination: Another Round” - Henry DeMoor
8 - “Real Heros” - Calvin Van Reken

Calvin Theological Journal (Vol 36 No 1 - April 2001), Calvin Theological Seminary

Calvin Theological Journal

Introduction: Praise and Lament in the Christian Life by Carl J. Bosma - 9 / The Friday Voice of Faith by Walter Brueggemann - 12 / Voice as Counter to Violence by Walter Brueggemann - 22 / Prerequisites for Genuine Obedience: Theses and Conclusions by Walter Brueggemann - 34 / If God Is Good and Sovereign, Why Lament? by Nicholas Wolterstorff - 42 / Prayer and Worship by Patrick D. Miller Jr. - 53 / The Shame of Joy and Tears by John Patton - 63 / Discerning the Voices: Praise and Lament in the Tradition of the Christian …

Calvin Seminary Forum: January 2001, Andrew Bandstra, Henry Zwaanstra, Roger S. Greenway, James A. Dejong

Calvin Seminary Forum (1994-2001)

1 - “God Who Called You is Faithful” - Andrew Bandstra
2 - “Calvin Seminary: An Historical Sketch 1876-2001” - Henry Zwaanstra
4 - “Calvin Seminary and the CRC: Changes and Challenges” - Roger S. Greenway
6 - “Trends and Challenges” - James A. De Jong

Calvin Theological Journal (Vol 35 No 2 - November 2000), Calvin Theological Seminary

Calvin Theological Journal

Common Grace, Theonomy, and Civic Good: The Temptations of Calvinist Politics (Reflections on the Third Point of the CRC Kalamazoo Synod, 1924) by John Bolt - 205 / What Kind of Book Is Calvin's Institutes? by Randall C. Zachman - 238 / Calvin and Catholic Trinitarianism: An Examination of Robert Reymond's Understanding of the Trinity and His Appeal to John Calvin by Paul Owen - 262 / Calvin and the Nicodemite Controversy: An Overlooked Text of 1541 by Robert White - 282 / Calvin Bibliography: 2000 by Paul Fields - 297 / Scholia et Homiletica: The Use and Abuse …

Calvin Seminary Forum: October 2000, John Bolt, Henry Zwaanstra, John W. Cooper, Jeffrey A.D. Weima

Calvin Seminary Forum (1994-2001)

1 - “Tolerant Inclusivism that Excludes” - John Bolt
3 - “Christianity and the Non-Christian Religions” - Henry Zwaanstra
4 - “Christ Reforms Culture: The Gospel and Non-Christian Religions.” - John Cooper6 - “What I Most Want My Students to Know about Biblical Studies” - Jeffrey A. D. Weima
8 - “Discernment in the Kingdom of God” - Dean Deppe

Calvin Seminary Forum: April 2000, Henry De Moor, Henry Zwaanstra, Carl Zylstra, Calvin Van Reken

Calvin Seminary Forum (1994-2001)

1 - “A One-Week Synod?” - Henry De Moor
2 - “Women in Office: Where we are.” - Henry Zwaanstra
4 - “The Changing World of Education for Ministry” - Carl Zylstra
6 - “Compassion at the End of Life” - Calvin Van Reken

Calvin Theological Journal (Vol 35 No 1 - April 2000), Calvin Theological Seminary

Calvin Theological Journal

Transitions: James A. De Jong - 5 / Articles: Common Grace and the Christian Reformed Synod of Kalamazoo (1924): A Seventy-Fifth Anniversary Retrospective by John Bolt - 7 / The Three Points in Most Parts Reformed: A Reexamination of the So-Called Well-Meant Offer of Salvation by Raymond A. Blacketer - 37 / Correction to Impose Silence on a Certain Scoundrel Named Antoine Cathelan, Former Gray Friar of Albigeois by John Calvin, translated by Rob Ray McGregor - 66 / Structural Elements in the Eschatology of Johannes Cocceius by Willem J. van Asselt - 76 / Useful for the …

Calvin Seminary Forum: January 2000, Roger S. Greenway, Henry Zwaanstra, Albert Strydhorst, Anne C. Kwantes

Calvin Seminary Forum (1994-2001)

1 - “What’s Happening in Missions? Changes Underway” - Roger S. Greenway
3 - “World Missions” - Henry Zwaanstra
4 - “Magaji Meets Jesus: The Rocky Road to Conversion for a Follower of
African Traditional Religion” - Albert Strydhorst
6 - “The Fiesta in the Philippines” - Anne C. Kwantes
8 - “God’s Love: The Compelling Force of Christian Missions.” - Carl Bosma

Chimes: November 5, 1999, Calvin College

Chimes

Young team goes far by Leslie Pratt

Engineering goes global with new equipment by Beth Heinen

Calvin spends $50,000 on 'eyesore' by Nathan VanderKlippe

Calvin takes 'fresh look at racism' by Beth Heinen

Johnny's welcomes Sunday studiers with open doors by Hillary Whitcomb

Calvin crew has no boats to row ashore ... yet by Melissa Kruse

Men's and women's cross country decade of dominance continues by Nate Fales

Calvin gets high marks for character by Marilee Groenendyk

Calvin Theological Journal (Vol 34 No 2 - November 1999), Calvin Theological Seminary

Calvin Theological Journal

Editorial: "Why2K?" by John Bolt - 289 / Response to a Certain Dutchman Who, under the Guise of Making Christians Very Spiritual, Permits Them to Defile Their Bodies in All Idolatries by John Calvin, translated by Rob Roy MacGregor - 291 / Divine Relations of the Trinity: Augustine's Answer to Arianism by Sarah Heaner Lancaster - 327 / Nothing But Concupiscence: Calvin's Understanding of Sin and the Via Augustini by Barbara Pitkin - 347 / Calvin and Luther on Bernard of Clairvaux by Theo Bell - 370 / Calvin Bibliography: 1999 by Paul Fields - 396 / Scholia et …

Calvin Seminary Forum: October 1999, Lyle D. Bierma, James A. De Jong, John Bolt, Alton J. Danks

Calvin Seminary Forum (1994-2001)

1 - “Dispensationalism and the Reformed” - Lyle D. Bierma
3 - “Reflections on the Future” - James A. De Jong
4 - “The Armageddon Imagination” - John Bolt
6 - “The Church and Y2K” - Alton J. Danks
7 - “Facing, Not Fearing, The Future” - Calvin P. Van Reken

Calvin Seminary Forum: April 1999, John Witvliet, Harry Boonstra, Emily R. Brink, Arie C. Leder

Calvin Seminary Forum (1994-2001)

1 - “Spirit-Charged Worship” - John Witvliet
3 - “Worship Change – Pain and Promise” - Harry Boonstra
4 - “Praying Our Songs, Singing Our Prayers” - Emily Brink
6 - “Church Architecture: Public Profession of Faith” - Arie C. Leder
8 - “Focussed on What?” David E. Holwerda

Calvin Theological Journal (Vol 34 No 1 - April 1999), Calvin Theological Seminary

Calvin Theological Journal

Editorial: John Bolt - 7 / Reading Exodus to Learn and Learning to Read Exodus by Arie C. Leder - 11 / Smooth Stones, Teachable Hearts: Calvin's Allegorical Interpretation of Deuteronomy 10:1-2 by Raymond A. Blacketer - 36 / Creation in Jeopardy: A Warning to Priests (Hosea 4:1-3) by Carl J. Bosma - 64 / Brer Rabbit and the Tar-Baby: Biblical Studies and Folklore by Michael J. Williams - 117 / Conjugating the Rites: Old and New in Augustine's Theory of Signs by Peter J. Leithart - 136 / Scholia et Homiletica: The Church and the Little Scroll …

Calvin Seminary Forum: January 1999, Robert C. De Vries, Henry Zwaanstra, Jeffrey A.D. Weima, Gary Bekker

Calvin Seminary Forum (1994-2001)

1 - “The Language of Faith” - Robert C. De Vries
3 - “The Church and Culture: A Matter of Yes and No” - Henry Zwaanstra
4 - “The Modern Reader and the Ancient World of the Bible” - Jeffrey A.D. Weima
6 - “The Christian Reformed Church and World Cultures” - Gary Bekker
8 - “Calvin Seminary FORUM, Volumes 1-5–Author Index”

Calvin Theological Journal (Vol 33 No 2 - November 1998), Calvin Theological Seminary

Calvin Theological Journal

Editorial: John Bolt - 275 / Albertus C. van Raalte: The Homo Oecumenicus among the Secession Leaders by Homma Reenders - 277 / "Give Us an American Abraham Kuyper": Dutch Calvinist Reformed Responses to the Founding of the Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia by George Harinck - 299 / Kuyper's Legacy for Christian Ethics by Guenther ("Gene") Haas - 320 / The Friendship of Charity by Eduardo J. Echeverria - 350 / Calvin Bibliography: 1998 by Paul Fields - 377 / Scholia et Homiletica: Eve's Answer to the Serpent: An Alternative Paradigm for Sin and Some Implications in Theology …

Calvin Seminary Forum: October 1998, John Bolt, Henry Zwaanstra, John W. Cooper, Cornelius Plantinga, Jr.

Calvin Seminary Forum (1994-2001)

1 - “Missions and the Mission of the Christian School” - John Bolt
3 - “Christian Education in the Christian Reformed Church” - Henry Zwaanstra
4 - “Christian Education: The Old Vision for a New Community” - John Cooper
6 - “Why Christian College Education Matters” - Cornelius Plantinga, Jr
8 - “We Will, God Helping Us!” - Milton Kuyers

Kerux - Vol. 32, No. 11, Calvin Theological Seminary

Kerux

Table of Contents:

• Catechism Preaching? 1
• Bas-Relief With Heroes 2
• Comparison of Philosophical Theories 3
• Community Prayer Requests 3
• Announcements 4
• CTS Academic Calendar 4

Calvin Seminary Forum: April 1998, Calvin P. Van Reken, Henry Zwaanstra, Ronald J. Feenstra, Henry De Moor

Calvin Seminary Forum (1994-2001)

1 - “Christian and Reformed” - Calvin P. Van Reken
3 - “Being Reformed” - Henry Zwaanstra
4 - “What Makes Reformed Theology Distinctive” - Ronald J. Feenstra
6 - “Truth Within Four Walls” - Henry De Moor
8 - “The Worship Service” - Jacob D. Eppinga

Calvin Theological Journal (Vol 33 No 1 - April 1998), Calvin Theological Seminary

Calvin Theological Journal

Editorial: John Bolt - 7 / Articles: Between Sacrament and Contract: Marriage as Covenant in John Calvin's Geneva by John Witte Jr. - 9 / Prophet in Scotland: The Self-Image of John Knox by Dale W. Johnson and James Edward McGoldrick - 76 / John Owen's Dissertation on Divine Justice: An Exercise in Christocentric Scholasticism by Carl R. Trueman - 87 / God and Conscience by John Webster - 104 / Irenaeus Speaks Swedish: Gustaf Wingren's Challenge to North American Evangelicals by David T. Priestley - 125 / Scholia et Homiletica: What DNA Tells Us about the …

Chimes: February 6, 1998, Calvin College

Chimes

President Clinton calls for cuts in Perkins loans by Matt Lind

Money superior to personhood: Nation-wide survey suggests college freshmen find income more important than a philosophy of life by John J. Vander Meer

Gospel Choir tours Michigan area by Amanda Brown

Project Neighborhood swinging into action, returns Calvin to Eastown by Nicholas Dekker

Do a little dance, it's Donemus time by Peter La Grand

The benefits and responsibilities of diversity by Chad Fauskee

Homecoming means fun for alumni and students alike by Nicholas Dekker

Chimes: January 16, 1998, Calvin College

Chimes

C-SPAN covers January Series by John J. Vander Meer

Calvin community continues 'the dream' by Debbie Rowe

Post modernism and truth by Mark Joshua

Speaker Jean Kilbourne tells of cigarettes, drugs and Mickey Mouse by Dorina Lazo

Science and technology: progression or regression by Thomas J. Grant

Men's B-ball ousts Alma; gets pumped for Hope by Justin Sybenga

Humanities interims more prevalent than sciences by Caleb Abetti

Calvin Bibliography 1998, Paul Fields

Calvin Bibliographies

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Calvin Seminary Forum: January 1998, Andrew Bandstra, Henry Zwaanstra, Robert Recker, Roger S. Greenway

Calvin Seminary Forum (1994-2001)

1 - “What in Heaven is Going on?” - Andrew Bandstra
3 - “Holwerda Retires – Zwaanstra Named Editor” - Henry Zwaanstra
4 - “That Congregational Prayer” - Robert Recker
6 - “What I Most Want my Students to Know about Missions” -Roger S. Greenway

Calvin Theological Journal (Vol 32 No 2 - November 1997), Calvin Theological Seminary

Calvin Theological Journal

Editorial by John Bolt - 251 / Articles: Christian Worship in Consecrated Space and Time by Arie C. Leder - 253 / The Spirituality of the Psalter: Metrical Psalms in Liturgy and Life in Calvin's Geneva by John D. Witvliet - 273 / The Second Sunday Service in the Early Dutch Reformed Tradition by Donald Sinnema - 298 / John W. Nevin on the Mystical Presence by Arie J. Griffioen - 334 / The Mission of a Local Church by Calvin P. Van Reken - 344 / Calvin Bibliography: 1997 by Peter De Klerk and P. Fields - 368 …