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Levering And Vanhoozers' "Was The Reformation A Mistake?: Why Catholic Doctrine Is Not Unbiblical" (Book Review), Darcy R. Gullacher

The Christian Librarian

No abstract provided.

Witherington's "A Week In The Fall Of Jerusalem" (Book Review), Dennis Ingolfsland

The Christian Librarian

No abstract provided.

Meynell's "What Angels Long To Read: Reading And Preaching The New Testament" (Book Review), Paul A. Andrews

The Christian Librarian

No abstract provided.

Telfer's "Wrestling With Isaiah: The Exegetical Methodology Of Campegius Vitringa (1659–1722)" (Book Review), Randall L. Mckinion

The Christian Librarian

No abstract provided.

Easter 5 Series B 2018, Phillip L. Brandt

Sunday's Sermon

This PDF comments on the Propers for the Fifth Sunday in Easter, Series B and offers ideas for proclamation and preaching.

2018 Celebration Of Scholarship:, Taylor University

Celebration of Scholarship - All

Faculty and students are afforded the opportunity to develop substantial relationships centered on intellectual growth but which can readily and naturally expand to professional, personal, and spiritual mentoring - which is at the core of Taylor's Christian liberal arts education.

Presentations include: Faculty PechaKucha presentations; Student oral presentations; Poster presentations

The Echo: April 27, 2018, Taylor University

2017-2018 (Volume 105)

Beloved professor remembered – Taylor offers hope for Humboldt – Kuzmich continues Halbrook Lectures – Taylor donors’ scholarship numbers sky rocket – Indiana’s got the bug – Seniors showcase portfolios – Correction – Baljinder Singh: From India to Indiana – Welcome Grandparents! – Spring Fashion Week – ‘Mary Poppins’ flies in with joy and magic – Artists compete using a myriad of their talents – The jazz ensemble and jazz combo present ‘Classic Jazz’ – Our View – What working for The Echo means – Building more than muscle – Letter to the Editor – Re: ‘Experiencing culture through performance’ …

Spiritual Gifts Or Ministry Roles? Helping Church Members Embrace Their Places In God's Kingdom, Matthew R. Carter

Harding School of Theology Dissertations and Theses

No abstract provided.

Jesus, Elisha, And Moses: A Study In Typology, Jeremy Tetreau

Senior Honors Theses

Because the Evangelists wrote with the intention of communicating specific, theological truths to their readers, the details they include in their gospels are important. Further, one way the story of the Bible unfolds and is theologically interpreted is through the use of repetition and typology. A number of the miracle accounts of Elisha are analogous to Jesus’ own miracles as recorded in the gospels. Because of this, it is likely that the Evangelists are inviting readers to understand Jesus in light of Old Testament prophets and events, specifically as the appearance of a Prophet-like-Moses. A Jesus-Elisha typology, then, must be …

Reading In Context: Zacchaeus And The Economics Of Salvation, Benjamin J. Lappenga

Faculty Work Comprehensive List

"One way to go about shaking ourselves from the interpretive grooves (ruts!) formed by our Western assumptions is to encounter a reading of a well-known text that seems shocking at first, until the 'new' reading focuses our eyes upon the biblical words themselves."

Posting about ­­­­­­­­Zacchaeus' salvation story from In All Things - an online journal for critical reflection on faith, culture, art, and every ordinary-yet-graced square inch of God’s creation.

https://inallthings.org/zacchaeus-and-the-economics-of-salvation/

Book Reviews, Arden C. Autry Phd, Edward E. Decker Jr, Christopher G. Foster, Robert W. Graves, Daniel D. Isgrigg, Jeffrey S. Lamp, Wonsuk Ma, Peter A. Reynolds, James B. Shelton, Andrew R. Williams

Spiritus: ORU Journal of Theology

No abstract provided.

Sexuality, Gender, And Marriage: Pentecostal Theology Of Sexuality And Empowering The Girl-Child In India, Brainerd Prince, Atula Walling

Spiritus: ORU Journal of Theology

Th e focus of the article arises from a case study of an Indian woman and her adopted child, Sunita and Komal. Th ere are three key issues that can be abstracted from the story of Sunita and Komal. Th e abandoned “girl-child” Komal raises the question of sex—what am I? What does it mean to be biologically female? What consequences are there for being born female? Sunita’s and Komal’s rejection from their families has led them to ask the question about their gender—who am I? What does it mean to be a girl or woman in a predominantly Hindu …

The Question Of Power In African Pentecostalism, Alex R. Mayfield

Spiritus: ORU Journal of Theology

Should the charismatic theology of anointing be considered a democratizing influence in Africa or a reiteration of mediatorial forms of power? Th is article seeks to answer this question by analyzing African traditional religious power structures in comparison to modern African theologies and practices of Pentecostal anointing. Th is comparison, however, highlights the problem of drawing direct lines from Africa’s past to its present; Pentecostal rupture from a traditional past is paradoxically both a break from and connection to pre-colonial conceptions of the self and community. Ultimately, this article argues that while both traditional religions and modern Pentecostal anointing favor …

A Historical And Hermeneutical Approach To The Vice-Lists: A Pauline Perspective, Mark Hall

Spiritus: ORU Journal of Theology

The subject of homosexuality is controversial in the Church, even among Pentecostals; consequently, there has arisen a need for a historical and hermeneutical examination of the topic, especially in the Pauline corpus. The vice-lists of ancient literature along with the ones in the Pauline epistles provide insight into the apostle’s understanding of their purpose and function. Of the ones where Paul lists sexual sins, three specifically mention homosexuality: Romans 1:26–27, 1 Corinthians 6:9–10, and 1 Timothy 1:9–10. Th is article discusses Paul’s understanding of the connection between homosexuality and idolatry and provides an in-depth analysis of the Greek words μαλακοί …

Editorial, Jeffrey S. Lamp

Spiritus: ORU Journal of Theology

No abstract provided.

Front Matter, Spiritus Editorial Board

Spiritus: ORU Journal of Theology

No abstract provided.

Full Issue

Spiritus: ORU Journal of Theology

No abstract provided.

The Influence Of Religion On The Criminal Behavior Of Emerging Adults, Christopher Salvatore, Gabriel Rubin

Department of Justice Studies Faculty Scholarship and Creative Works

Recent generations of young adults are experiencing a new life course stage: emerging adulthood. During this ‘new’ stage of the life course, traditional social bonds and turning points may not be present, may be delayed, or may not operate in the same manner as they have for prior generations. One such bond, religion, is examined here. Focusing on the United States, emerging adulthood is investigated as a distinct stage of the life course. The criminality of emerging adults is presented, a theoretical examination of the relationship between religion and crime is provided, the role of religion in emerging adults’ lives …

The Parallels Between Art Therapy And Christianity: Integrating Identities As A Christian And An Art Therapist, Kendal Hansen

Expressive Therapies Capstone Theses

Therapists knowledge of their personal beliefs is extremely beneficial to individual’s working in the field of art therapy. Therapists are better able to serve their clients when they have a clear understanding of themselves and their biases. The writer of this thesis identifies strongly as an art therapist and as a Christian. To better understand how the two strongest parts of her identity integrated, this thesis explored the parallels between Christianity and art therapy by reviewing the literature and facilitating an arts-based qualitative study. The literature suggested that art therapy can be effective with various populations within the Christian category. …

"The Crescent" Student Newspaper, April 18, 2018, George Fox University Archives

"The Crescent" Student Newspaper

The Student Newspaper of George Fox University.

"Exploring The Composition Of The Pentateuch", L. S. Baker

Andrews Agenda: Campus News

No abstract provided.

Gwu Students Win Presentation Prizes At National Alpha Chi Conference, Office Of University Communications, Chelsea Snydor

Gardner-Webb NewsCenter Archive

Gardner-Webb University sent 16 students to the recent Alpha Chi Conference in Portland, Ore. Alpha Chi is a national college honor society invested in fueling students’ original research and creativity. There are 300 society chapters at colleges and universities in the United States.

Humility In The Proverbs, Jatniel Rodriguez

Honors Theses

This project utilizes thematic and exegetical methods to develop a practical definition of humility in Proverbs that fits within the greatet framework of the book. four verses in Proverbs explicitly use words translated 'humility' in English (11:2; 15:3; 18:12; 22:4). The literary and theological connections between the Hebrew words in these four verses and the same Hebrew words in the rest of the Old Testament indicate that humility is multifaceted, consisting of both internal and external characteristics. The three themes demonstrated by humility include: an attitude of the heart, a physical state of affliction, and the lasting outcomes of humility.

Easter 3 Series B 2018, Phillip L. Brandt

Sunday's Sermon

This PDF comments on the Propers for the Third Sunday in Easter, Series B and offers ideas for proclamation and preaching.

Goddess And Grail: The Battle For Arthur's Promised Land. Jeffrey John Dixon, Kris Swank

Mythlore: A Journal of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams, and Mythopoeic Literature

No abstract provided.

The Echo: April 13, 2018, Taylor University

2017-2018 (Volume 105)

Taylor alumna receives grant – The Echo staffers’ work recognized – Res Publica placement – Moving forward together – Bree’s Beat International News – FAFSA PSA – ‘Full Worm Moon’ rising – From the archives: Referenced recipes – Spring Break Missions Breakdown – Food Spotlight – Humans of TaylorU – Echograms #TaylorU -- #TaylorU’s Top Tweets – Music faculty bids farewell to Al Harrison – Taylor students continue on C.S. Lewis’ legacy – A&E Events – Why the words? The mysterious word panels revealed – Our View – Friday the 13th helps us re-examine superstitions – The complexity of objectivity …

Rabbi Eliezer Of Beaugency, Commentaries On Amos And Jonah (With Selections From Isaiah And Ezekiel), Robert A. Harris

TEAMS Commentary Series

Rabbi Eliezer of Beaugency represents the pinnacle of twelfth-century rabbinic exegesis of the Bible. A proponent of the literal school, Eliezer completely abandoned traditional rabbinic midrash in his explication of biblical texts and innovated a literary approach that anticipated the fruits of modern scholarship in virtually every paragraph. This volume presents, for the first time in English translation, an extended window into the oeuvre of this master interpreter.

The Steel Wall Of England: The Curious Case Of The English Knight During The Hundred Years' War, Mitchell Gehman

Liberty University Research Week

Undergraduate

Textual or Investigative

Student Movement - Issue 19, Andrews University

Student Movement v. 102 (2017-2018)

No abstract provided.

Easter 2 Series B 2018, Phillip L. Brandt

Sunday's Sermon

This PDF comments on the Propers for the Second Sunday in Easter, Series B and offers ideas for proclamation and preaching.