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Did Jewish Women Circumcise Male Infants In Antiquity? A Reassessment Of The Evidence, Thomas R. Blanton Iv Jan 2023

Did Jewish Women Circumcise Male Infants In Antiquity? A Reassessment Of The Evidence, Thomas R. Blanton Iv

2023 Faculty Bibliography

Two diametrically opposed assumptions have influenced interpretations of circumcision rituals in ancient Judaism: either women performed the operation on their infant sons because children at birth and during infancy remained under the purview of the mother; or, conversely, men—specifically a ritual agent known as the mohel—performed circumcisions, because only they were typically granted authority to carry out the ritual. This study reassesses the pertinent texts, including Exodus 4 and passages from the books of Maccabees and the Babylonian Talmud (b. Šabb. 134a; b. Yebam. 64b; b. ʿAbod. Zar. 27a), to determine whether women in ancient Judaism may have circumcised their …

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#Choosetochallenge: Covid-19, Community Research, And The Canaanite Woman, Ma. Marilou S. Ibita, Maricel S. Ibita Jan 2023

#Choosetochallenge: Covid-19, Community Research, And The Canaanite Woman, Ma. Marilou S. Ibita, Maricel S. Ibita

Theology Department Faculty Publications

This study theologises on the Urban Poor Women and Children with Academics for Reaching and Delivering on UNSDGs in the Philippines (UPWARD-UP) Project research team’s collaboration with the Alliance of Peoples’ Organisation Along the Manggahan Floodway (Alliance), Philippines. We posit that the theological process of see-judge-act, enhanced with evaluate-celebrate/ritualise, using feminist biblical characterisation in interpreting Matthew 15:21-28, serves as a spiritual resource for Christians working for the urban poor realisation of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. The Canaanite woman challenged Jesus’ identity and mission impacting on Christology and ecclesiology. This characterisation makes her …

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Chisme Symposium Methodology, Neomi De Anda, Jacqueline Hidalgo, Matilde Moros Jan 2023

Chisme Symposium Methodology, Neomi De Anda, Jacqueline Hidalgo, Matilde Moros

Chisme Symposium

Document is a transcript from a conference presentation on the topic of chisme and the inspiration for the symposium. View on YouTube

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The Democratization Of Faith, Riley Reber Jan 2023

The Democratization Of Faith, Riley Reber

Vulcan Historical Review

pp. 34-39

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A Cross-Cultural Exploration: Global Methods Of Contraception And Family Planning, Cora Pereira Jan 2023

A Cross-Cultural Exploration: Global Methods Of Contraception And Family Planning, Cora Pereira

Undergraduate Review

In today's world, women are attempting to take control of their reproductive choices. Some have been met with roadblocks that may prohibit or limit access to women's healthcare centers and family planning services. This research explores women’s reproductive health and contraception usage and the impact of cultural influences globally. Cultural adversities may overshadow the benefits of having access to healthcare facilities along with contributing to the circulation of inaccurate information. This may prevent or deter women from accessing healthcare facilities and methods of family planning. Understanding variation in the United States and in other cultures will contribute to the global …

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Past Programs (2013-2023), St. Norbert College Jan 2023

Past Programs (2013-2023), St. Norbert College

2022-2023

A collection of Cassandra Voss Center events from 2013-2023. The collection includes dates, descriptions, and event titles.

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In New Zealand: Even More Faithful Latter-Day Saints, Louis Midgley Jan 2023

In New Zealand: Even More Faithful Latter-Day Saints, Louis Midgley

Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship

his is a review of the third in the series of books of essays on what Selwyn Kātene again calls “Mormon Leaders in New Zealand.” This volume as at least as excellent, if not even better, than the other two volumes, which received very favorable reviews. Every effort must be made to preserve and publish an accurate history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints in New Zealand/Aotearoa. Such effort is to be praised, especially when it is set out in such a handsome and exceptionally well-edited and published version as one finds in this entire valuable …

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The Affectivity Of Doctrine: Making Sense Of The Many Disagreements Between Christians, John San Nicolas Jan 2023

The Affectivity Of Doctrine: Making Sense Of The Many Disagreements Between Christians, John San Nicolas

2024 Award Winners

No abstract provided.

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Section Iii: Collections (Evidence), Usf Libraries Jan 2023

Section Iii: Collections (Evidence), Usf Libraries

SACSCOC 2025

No abstract provided.

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Understanding The Lamanite Mark, Clifford P. Jones Jan 2023

Understanding The Lamanite Mark, Clifford P. Jones

Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship

The Book of Mormon describes a dark mark on the skin that distinguished people who rebelled against God and his laws from those who obeyed God. The Old Testament refers to a mark that fits this description and has nothing to do with natural skin color. The law of Moses prohibited the Lord’s covenant people from cutting sacrilegious marks (ancient tattoos) into their skin. The Bible simply calls these prohibited tattoos “marks” (Leviticus 19:28). This biblical meaning of the word mark, together with biblical meanings of other related words, helps us understand all Book of Mormon passages associated with the …

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Centered On Christ: The Book Of Enos Possibly Structured Chiastically, Stephen Kent Ehat Jan 2023

Centered On Christ: The Book Of Enos Possibly Structured Chiastically, Stephen Kent Ehat

Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship

The book of Enos is considered to be a short, one-chapter treatise on prayer, yet it is more. Close examination of its text reveals it to be a text structurally centered on Christ and the divine covenant. Enos seeks and obtains from Him a covenant to preserve the records of the Nephites for the salvation of the Lamanites. Enos prays not only for his own remission of sins but also for the salvation both of his own people, the Nephites, and also of the Lamanites. He yearns in faith that the Lord will preserve the records of his people for …

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2022-2023 Lynn University Common Data Set, Lynn University Jan 2023

2022-2023 Lynn University Common Data Set, Lynn University

Lynn University Common Data Set

2022-2023 Lynn University Common Data Set (CDS), prepared by Lynn University Office of Institutional Research, Planning and Assessment (AY2023)

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The Goodness Of The Cross And Good Friday: Lessons From Bavaria, John W. Welch Jan 2023

The Goodness Of The Cross And Good Friday: Lessons From Bavaria, John W. Welch

Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship

It is natural to wonder how the day on which Jesus was crucified could come to be known as Good Friday. In this exploration of the topic, John Welch examines the many events which occurred on that fateful day and the meaning they have for us today.

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“In The Cause … Of Their God”: Clarifying Some Issues Regarding The Book Of Mormon And A Gospel View Of War, Duane Boyce Jan 2023

“In The Cause … Of Their God”: Clarifying Some Issues Regarding The Book Of Mormon And A Gospel View Of War, Duane Boyce

Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship

A recent effort to think about war concludes that the Book of Mormon displays two righteous approaches to conflict: a violent approach that is justified and therefore “blessed;” and a nonviolent approach that is higher than this and therefore “more blessed” (an approach that is also said to be effective in ending conflict). This effort, however, turns out to be unsuccessful for multiple reasons. Attending to these reasons can be valuable, since doing so can help clarify several important issues about the Book of Mormon and a gospel view of war.

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Full Issue Jan 2023

Full Issue

Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship

No abstract provided.

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“Behold, He Was A Man Like Unto Ammon”: Mormon’S Use Of ʾMn-Related Terminology In Praise Of Moroni In Alma 48, Matthew L. Bowen Jan 2023

“Behold, He Was A Man Like Unto Ammon”: Mormon’S Use Of ʾMn-Related Terminology In Praise Of Moroni In Alma 48, Matthew L. Bowen

Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship

This article examines Mormon’s comparison of Moroni, the Nephite military leader, to Ammon, the son of Mosiah, in Alma 48:18 and how Mormon’s use and repetition of ʾmn-related terminology (“faithful,” “firm,” “faith,” “verily [surely]”) in Alma 48:7–17 lays a foundation for this comparison. Ammon’s name, phonologically and perhaps etymologically, suggests the meaning “faithful.” Mormon goes to extraordinary lengths in the Lamanite conversion narratives to show that Ammon is not only worthy of this name, but that his faithfulness is the catalyst for the transition of many Lamanites from unbelief to covenant faithfulness. Thus, in comparing Moroni directly to Ammon, Mormon …

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Withstanding Satan’S Siege Through Christ’S Iron Rod: The Vision Of The Tree Of Life In Context Of Ancient Siege Warfare, Jared Marcum Jan 2023

Withstanding Satan’S Siege Through Christ’S Iron Rod: The Vision Of The Tree Of Life In Context Of Ancient Siege Warfare, Jared Marcum

Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship

Nothing was more terrifying in the ancient world than a siege. Besiegers disregarded normal conventions of war and either utterly slaughtered or enslaved a city’s residents. Nephi used siege warfare imagery — including fire arrows, blinding, and being led away into captivity — to teach his brothers the importance of holding fast to Christ’s iron rod (see 1 Nephi 15:24). By analyzing this scripture and the vision of the Tree of Life in context of ancient siege warfare, we learn how Satan besieges God’s people, cuts off their access to the Tree of Life, draws them away through scorn, blinds …

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“Upon The Wings Of His Spirit”: A Note On Hebrew Rûaḥ And 2 Nephi 4:25, Matthew L. Bowen Jan 2023

“Upon The Wings Of His Spirit”: A Note On Hebrew Rûaḥ And 2 Nephi 4:25, Matthew L. Bowen

Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship

Nephi, in composing his psalm (2 Nephi 4:15–35), incorporates a poetic idiom from Psalm 18:10 (2 Samuel 22:11) and Psalm 104:3 to describe his participation in a form of divine travel. This experience constituted a part of the vision in which he saw “the things which [his] father saw” in the latter’s dream of the tree of life (see 1 Nephi 11:1–3; 14:29– 30). Nephi’s use of this idiom becomes readily apparent when the range of meaning for the Hebrew word rûaḥ is considered. Nephi’s experience helps our understanding of other scriptural scenes where similar divine travel is described.

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An Analysis Of Mormon’S Narrative Strategies Employed On The Zeniffite Narrative And Their Effect On Limhi, Nathan J. Arp Jan 2023

An Analysis Of Mormon’S Narrative Strategies Employed On The Zeniffite Narrative And Their Effect On Limhi, Nathan J. Arp

Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship

The prophet Mormon’s editorial skill brings the narrative of the Zeniffites alive with a complex tumble of viewpoints, commentary, and timelines. Mormon seems to apply similar narrative strategies as those used in the Bible in his approach to abridging the history of his people. A comparative reading of the various accounts in the Zeniffite story provides the close reader with a deep picture of Limhi, the tragic grandson of the founding king, Zeniff, and the son of the iniquitous King Noah. Noah’s wicked rule brought his people into bondage. His conflicted son Limhi’s efforts to free the people, although well …

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The Hamites: The Pre-Restoration Monotheism Of The Children Of Ham In The Book Of Abraham, Adam Stokes Jan 2023

The Hamites: The Pre-Restoration Monotheism Of The Children Of Ham In The Book Of Abraham, Adam Stokes

Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship

This article examines the treatment of several personages identified as Hamites in the Book of Abraham. It proposes that, in contrast to traditional readings of the text, Hamites are featured positively in the Book of Abraham. This is particularly true of the daughters of Onitah and of Pharaoh himself, both of whom are presented as righteous people practicing an early form of monotheism. While I do not claim that the Book of Abraham is completely free of elements possibly deemed to be racially problematic, until now, the positive depiction of the Hamites in the text has largely been overlooked.

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“Encircled About Eternally In The Arms Of His Love”: The Divine Embrace As A Thematic Symbol Of Jesus Christ And His Atonement In The Book Of Mormon, Matthew L. Bowen Jan 2023

“Encircled About Eternally In The Arms Of His Love”: The Divine Embrace As A Thematic Symbol Of Jesus Christ And His Atonement In The Book Of Mormon, Matthew L. Bowen

Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship

This study builds upon Hugh Nibley’s insightful observation that several Book of Mormon passages reflect “the ritual embrace that consummates the final escape from death in the Egyptian funerary texts and reliefs” as expressing the meaning of Christ’s Atonement. This study further extends Nibley’s observations on Jacob’s “wrestle” as a divine “embrace” to show that Lehi’s, Nephi’s, and their successors’ understanding of the divine embrace is informed by their ancestor’s “wrestle” with a “man” (Genesis 32:24–30) and reconciliation with his brother (Genesis 33:4–10). Examples of the divine embrace language and imagery throughout the Book of Mormon go well beyond what …

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Through A Christian Lens: The Power Of Music Videos To Rock And Shock. An Analysis Of Gender Identity And Queerness Through The Music Videos Of Lady Gaga, Lil Nas X And Lucina Wolf-Brown, Lucina Wolf Brown Jan 2023

Through A Christian Lens: The Power Of Music Videos To Rock And Shock. An Analysis Of Gender Identity And Queerness Through The Music Videos Of Lady Gaga, Lil Nas X And Lucina Wolf-Brown, Lucina Wolf Brown

Theses & ETDs

American popular culture, especially American popular music, is a dominant source of media, both as entertainment and information, for much of the world. As such, the more recent genre of music videos, combining songs with visual storytelling, has added to the power of popular music to make lasting and oftentimes controversial statements through this combination of audio and images, especially by adopting and claiming symbols and themes commonly found outside the popular music realm and associated with seemingly unrelated audiences and values. This thesis will compare the “sacrilegious” music videos of Lady Gaga and Lil Nas X to analyze and …

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The Shape Of Justice: Women’S Experiences Of Social And Reproductive Justice Activism In A Local Unitarian Universalist Community, Nat Kornblum Jan 2023

The Shape Of Justice: Women’S Experiences Of Social And Reproductive Justice Activism In A Local Unitarian Universalist Community, Nat Kornblum

Theses & ETDs

This thesis aims to explore the role of Unitarian Universalist women in social justice initiatives. Through a series of unstructured interviews with three women who assist with social justice initiatives at the UU Church of Sarasota, I hope to describe the influence of the faith in women’s lives, specifically how it influences their understanding of themselves and of their communities. Drawing on feminist ethnographic methods, I also used participant observation, attending several services and workshops put forth by the church. This ethnography is a collection and synopsis of my observations, interviews, and experiences among the women of the Unitarian Universalists …

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Queering Classics: A Dinner Party With The Devil, Dracula, And Dante Alighieri (Hosted By Dr. Hannibal Lecter), Lex Daly Jan 2023

Queering Classics: A Dinner Party With The Devil, Dracula, And Dante Alighieri (Hosted By Dr. Hannibal Lecter), Lex Daly

Theses & ETDs

For my thesis project, I have compiled a portfolio of three essays on the NBC television series Hannibal (2013-2015). Chapter 1 employs queer theory for a religious studies analysis of the show's characterization of Hannibal Lecter as the embodiment of Satan. Chapter 2 uses Jeffrey Jerome Cohen's "Seven Theses of Monster Culture" as the framework with which to compare and contrast the evolving mythos of both Count Dracula and Dr. Hannibal Lecter, as part of a greater deconstruction on how they exemplify Western constructions of monstrosity across time. Finally, Chapter 3 delves into the series' extensive allusions to Dante Alighieri's …

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“Poetry As Exorcism, As Purifier, / It Felt Possible”: An Examination Of Ritual Poetics Through Robert Duncan And Caconrad, Sophia Brown Jan 2023

“Poetry As Exorcism, As Purifier, / It Felt Possible”: An Examination Of Ritual Poetics Through Robert Duncan And Caconrad, Sophia Brown

Theses & ETDs

This thesis will be exploring the definition, potential forms and outcomes of ritual poetics, as observed in three poets during the 1950s modernist poetic movement, also known as the San Francisco Renaissance, into the present day. By examining the poetry of Robert Duncan and CAConrad primarily, as well as some of the work of Jack Spicer as a transitional poet between the two, elements of Gnostic poetics and non-traditional community formation can be observed as key components of ritual poetics. This thesis considers how various American social and political factors throughout these poets’ careers—including their queer identities—further influences the kind …

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Megilas Vintz (The Scroll Of Vintz), Rivka Ulmer Jan 2023

Megilas Vintz (The Scroll Of Vintz), Rivka Ulmer

Faculty Contributions to Books

No abstract provided.

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The Constitutional Imagination Of The Mujahidin: A History And Translation Of Two Constitutions Proposed By Afghan Islamist Militias In The 1990s, Shamshad Pasarlay, Clark Lombardi Jan 2023

The Constitutional Imagination Of The Mujahidin: A History And Translation Of Two Constitutions Proposed By Afghan Islamist Militias In The 1990s, Shamshad Pasarlay, Clark Lombardi

Washington International Law Journal

No abstract provided.

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Ambiguous Loss Feelings Amongst Caregivers Of Operation Enduring Freedom Veterans, Stephanie T. Spann Jan 2023

Ambiguous Loss Feelings Amongst Caregivers Of Operation Enduring Freedom Veterans, Stephanie T. Spann

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

This quantitative study compares the possible relationship between ambiguous loss and the stress level of caregivers of Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) veterans who served in combat. Injured servicemembers need caregivers to assist them in caring for their physical and mental health needs. This study examined whether there is a relationship between the perceived ambiguous loss among caregivers of OEF injured veterans and the stress level experienced by caregivers. The theoretical framework for this study is the ambiguous loss theory. The methodology used to test the hypothesis is a quantitative correlational design to compare ambiguous loss variables amongst caregivers of injured …

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Adult Learning And Motivation Of Students Previously Involved In The U.S. Criminal Justice System, Saudia Krystal Mohammed Jan 2023

Adult Learning And Motivation Of Students Previously Involved In The U.S. Criminal Justice System, Saudia Krystal Mohammed

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Motivation is an important factor in the overall success, achievement potential, and capabilities of students, especially adult learners. For individuals who are currently in the criminal justice system, motivator is a key factor in degree obtainment, research shows. However, there is limited research on adult learners who have previously been involved in the U.S. criminal justice system and the motivational factors that led to their academic reengagement. The purpose of this study was to gain a better understanding of those motivational factors. The theoretical framework that underpinned this study was the transformative learning theory, which centers on how learners make …

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Spiritual Outreach Methods To Support Congregant Mental Wellness, Jacob Aaron Wiley Jan 2023

Spiritual Outreach Methods To Support Congregant Mental Wellness, Jacob Aaron Wiley

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

This qualitative case study was an exploration of the HOPE organization’s communication strategies for supporting its congregants spiritually and emotionally before, during the peak, and after peak of the COVID-19 pandemic. The goal was to understand the effectiveness of these efforts to inform communications strategies in the event of future disasters or other service disruptions given the importance of maintaining congregant’s spirituality levels, which are uniquely important for their mental health and sense of well-being. The conceptual framework was the Baldrige framework of excellence. Primary data were collected through semistructured interviews with five key leaders. Secondary data were gathered from …

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