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Does Proverbs Promise Too Much?, Bruce Waltke

Andrews University Seminary Studies (AUSS)

No abstract provided.

An Evangelistic Strategy For The Japanese In The Light Of Matthew's Concept Of Good Works And John Wesley's Concept Of Prevenient Grace, Motoo Yokoyama

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.

Paul's Earliest Statement Concerning The Christian Church: A Review And Evaluation Of Research Into Paul's Association Of The Term Ἐκκλησία To Ἐν Χριστῷ In 1 Thessalonians, Roberto Pereyra

Dissertations

The purpose of the dissertation is to develop a deeper understanding of Paul's earliest statement concerning the Christian Church as expressed in the context of 1 Thessalonians. This understanding is gained through a review and evaluation of research into Paul's association of the term ἐκκλησία to the ἐν Χριστῷ motif in the context of 1 Thessalonians.

Chapter 1 reviews literature on the topic and introduces the study. Chapter 2 examines introductory issues of 1 Thessalonians such as authorship, date and place of writing, recipients, general situation, and purpose. Chapter 3 deals with the authenticity of 1 Thess 2:13-16, aliterary question …

Is There A Synoptic Problem?: Rethinking The Literary Dependence Of The First Three Gospels [Review] / Eta Linnemann., Edwin E. Reynolds

Andrews University Seminary Studies (AUSS)

No abstract provided.

A Century Of New Testament Study [Review] / John Riches., Edwin E. Reynolds

Andrews University Seminary Studies (AUSS)

No abstract provided.

The Name Israel And Related Expressions In The Books Of Amos And Hosea, Ganoune Diop

Dissertations

This study provides an investigation of the occurrences of the designation "Israel," the related names "Judah," "Jacob," "Joseph," "Isaac," "David," "Ephraim," and their combinations in the books of Amos and Hosea in order to find out their referents and the reasons for their usages. Chapter 1 provides a statement of the problem, pointing out the considerable divergence of opinions regarding the etymology, origin, and usage of the designation "Israel." Chapter 2 begins with a review of etymological and historical points of view in order to provide a background for the study. Then follows a review of the literature that addresses …

Recent Models Of Biblical Theology: Three Major Perspectives, Gerhard F. Hasel

Andrews University Seminary Studies (AUSS)

No abstract provided.

The Role Of The Hebrew Cultus, Sanctuary, And Temple In The Plot And Structure Of The Book Of Revelation, Jon Paulien

Andrews University Seminary Studies (AUSS)

No abstract provided.

Pillars Of Paul's Gospel: Galatians And Romans [Review] / By John F. O'Grady., Mario Veloso

Andrews University Seminary Studies (AUSS)

No abstract provided.

In The Beginning: How To Interpret Genesis 1, Richard M. Davidson

Faculty Publications

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The Nature Of Biblical Theology: Recent Trends And Issues, Gerhard F. Hasel

Andrews University Seminary Studies (AUSS)

No abstract provided.

Anger In The Old Testament [Review] / Bruce Edward Baloian., Frank M. Hasel

Andrews University Seminary Studies (AUSS)

No abstract provided.

An Investigation Of The Chronology Of Daniel 9:24-27, Brempong Owusu-Antwi

Dissertations

This study attempted to investigate the chronological issues of Dan 9:24-27. Its main objective was to provide an interpretation based on textual, linguistic, literary, grammatical-syntactical, structural, and contextual study of the major terms and expressions in Dan 9:24-27.

Chapter 1 surveys the chronological interpretations of Dan 9:24-27. Four major schools of interpretation emerged (Historicist-Messianic Interpretation, Historical-Critical Interpretation, Futurist-Dispensational Interpretation, Historical-Critical Interpretation, Futurist-Dispensational Interpretation, and Symbolic-Amillennialist Interpretation) under the main categories of continuous and noncontinuous interpretations. Major chronological issues emerged from these interpretations and set the stage for this study.

Chapter 2 examines major Hebrew expressions and terms that affect chronology …

The Eschatological Judgment In Job 19:21-29 : An Exegetical Study, Gordon E. Christo

Dissertations

Practically all scholars today acknowledge the juridical features of the book of Job. The purpose of this study is to identify the legal event that Job is understood to believe would take place in the eschaton.

Chapter 1 first analyzes the significance of the place of our passage in the structure of the book. Job 19 is found to be the center of a structurally balanced composition. Further study of structure reveals that v s s . 25-27b can be viewed as: (1) the heart of the chiasm in 19:21-29, (2) the node of that speech, and (3) a pivot …

The Johannine Paroimia, Hyunsok Doh

Dissertations

This investigation studied the use of the Greek term παροιμια in the Gospel of John. In chapter 1 modern and ancient writers who wrote about the παροιμια are reviewed as a background study. The discussions are mostly limited to the area of popular proverbs. The list of παροιμια in the period before the Fourth Gospel revealed that not only proverbial sayings but also idioms and maxims were included in the category of παροιμια. The use of the term in the Septuagint translation and in Philo's writings shifted from the earlier use of theterm because the former, in several places, …

Interpretation And Obedience: From Faithful Reading To Faithful Living [Review] / Walter Brueggemann., Nancy Jean Vyhmeister

Andrews University Seminary Studies (AUSS)

No abstract provided.

A Paradigm For Church Leadership From I Corinthians, William Francis Love

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.

The Resurrection Motif In Hosea 5:8-6:6: An Exegetical Study, Bertrand C. Pryce

Dissertations

This study investigates Hos 5:8-6:6 in an attempt to discover the mode and function of the resurrection motif. Chapter 1 surveys the interpretation of Hos 5:8-6:6 since the beginning of the twentieth century to the present. Previous discussion of this passage, notwithstanding a few careful exegetical and pointed treatments, is in the main cursory, not comprehensive and detailed, or engages in alteration of the MT. The studies reviewed support either a healing, historical/political, or resurrection viewpoint of Hos 6:1-3. These conclusions are for the most part not buttressed by a detailed and close scrutiny of each verse and similar contexts …

Daniel: The Vision Of The End [Review] / Jacques Doukhan., Douglas R. Clark

Andrews University Seminary Studies (AUSS)

No abstract provided.

Creation And Blessing: A Guide To The Study And Exposition Of The Book Of Genesis [Review] / Allen P. Ross., Jacques B. Doukhan

Andrews University Seminary Studies (AUSS)

No abstract provided.

Protection And Reward: The Significance Of Ancient Midrashic Expositions On Genesis 15:1-6, Aecio E. Cairus

Dissertations

Genesis 15:1-6, because of its content, provides singular opportunities for the study of ancient midrashic documents. This kind of study is being increasingly performed, and has interest from a theological, historical and--especially--exegetical viewpoint.

Chapter 1 attentively analyzes the treatment of the entire unit in midrashic documents (Jubilees, Genesis Apocryphon, Philo, Josephus, the Targumim, and Genesis Rabbah), identifies their individual theological and exegetical concerns, and shows their progression over time. The most ancient ones are found to emphasize the covenantal aspects of the passage, while later documents stress the eschatological reward of Abraham as a fruit of his good works.

Chapter …

The Theology Of Sexuality In The Beginning: Genesis 1-2, Richard M. Davidson

Andrews University Seminary Studies (AUSS)

No abstract provided.

The Theology Of Sexuality In The Beginning: Genesis 3, Richard M. Davidson

Andrews University Seminary Studies (AUSS)

No abstract provided.

An Examination Of The Historical-Jesus Motif In The Epistle To The Hebrews, Bertram L. Melbourne

Andrews University Seminary Studies (AUSS)

No abstract provided.

The Concept Of Vengeance In The Book Of Revelation In Its Old Testament And Near Eastern Context, Joel Nobel Musvosvi

Dissertations

This study attempts to resolve the theological and ethical problems raised by the call for and rejoicing at vengeance as they appear in Rev 6:9-11 and Rev 19:2, respectively. Central to the study is the question of whether vengeance in Revelation expresses a vindictive human attitude or a divine attribute of justice.

In Chapter 1 a review of pertinent literature reveals the lack of agreement among scholars on the interpretation of vengeance in Revelation. Chapter 2 examines the concept of vengeance as it occurs in several Ancient Near Eastern vassal treaties, the Old Testament, and Pseudepigrapha. This examination reveals that …

Impeccability In 1 John: An Evaluation, Leon Eloy Wade

Dissertations

The First Epistle of John confronts us with a dilemma which, since its inception, has challenged many students of the Bible. On the other hand, the Christian must not deny his sinfulness -- for which, however, there is a ready solution in the expiation wrought by Jesus Christ. On the other hand, the one who abides in God and is born of him does not sin and, indeed, cannot sin.

Many solutions, discussed and evaluated in chapter 1 have been attempted to harmonize this apparent contradiction. Though some are more satisfying than others, a common weakness exhibited among them all …

Raised Immortal: Resurrection And Immortality In The New Testament [Review] / Murray J. Harris., Robert Kerry Mciver

Andrews University Seminary Studies (AUSS)

No abstract provided.

Toward Old Testament Ethics [Review] / Walter C. Kaiser, Jr., Gerhard F. Hasel

Andrews University Seminary Studies (AUSS)

No abstract provided.

Luke 5:33-6:11: Release From Cultic Tradition, George E. Rice

Andrews University Seminary Studies (AUSS)

No abstract provided.

Prophecy And Prediction [Review] / Dewey M. Beegle., Kenneth A. Strand

Andrews University Seminary Studies (AUSS)

No abstract provided.