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Reading As A Disclosure Of The Thoughts Of The Heart: Proto-Halakhic Reuse And Appropriation Between Torah And The Prophets, Kenneth Bergland

Dissertations

How should we then live? This has been the guiding question throughout the study. In a world that offers a myriad of answers to this one question, I have sought the answer in the Bible, more specifically in the Hebrew part of the Bible. Instead of asking the straightforward question as to how the Bible can function as norm for contemporary ethics, the following discussion is based on the assumption that an authentic reading and appropriation of the text needs both to understand and to emulate the ways in which the biblical authors read the Bible. While scholars have examined …

Latina/O Conversion And Miracle-Seeking At A Buddhist Temple, Stephen M. Cherry, Kemal Budak, Aida I. Ramos

Faculty Publications - Department of Sociology

The growing diversification of the US Latino religious’ experiences calls for scholarly attention beyond Protestant or Catholic categories. This study begins to answer this call. Using interview data with 26 Latinos collected over 2 years of observation at the True Lama Meditation Center (TLMC) in Houston, Texas, we describe how Latinos who convert to Buddhism or actively attend the temple while also continuing to attend Christian services (both Catholic and Protestant) see themselves and understand their religious identities and practices. We then explore the reasons for their conversion or changes in religious identities and practices through various theoretical lens. Although …

Paul In Context: A Reinterpretation Of Paul And Empire, Najeeb Turki Haddad

Dissertations

Within the last few decades, there has been a new surge of interest in Paul’s relationship to the Roman Empire. This interest has resulted in several postcolonial studies on Paul’s relationship with the Roman Empire. Some political interpreters of Paul argue that Paul rejected the Roman Empire in many ways and even sought to subvert it. This dissertation argues, through a rhetorical, sociohistorical, and theological examination of Paul’s undisputed letters, that Paul did not directly support or directly condemn the Roman Empire. His dealings with the empire are more nuanced than what others have claimed. Paul is relativizing the relationship …

Proximate Composition And In Vitro Protein Digestibility Of Extruded Aquafeeds Containing Acheta Domesticus And Hermetia Illucens Fractions, F. G. Irungu, C. M. Mutungi, A. K. Faraj, H. Affognon, S. Ekesi, D. Nakimbugwe, K. K.M. Fiaboe

All Peer-Reviewed Publications

Major protein sources for feed manufacture have become costly, and this has led to increased cost of products such as aquafeeds. This has dampening effect on fish production especially in developing countries, and has necessitated a search for alternative protein sources in processed feeds. The effects of extrusion on aquafeed blends containing fractions of adult cricket (Acheta domesticus) meal (ACM) or black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) pre-pupae meal (BSFM) on proximate composition and in vitro protein digestibility were investigated. Extrusion resulted in higher contents of protein and nitrogen free extract, and lower contents of ether extract and crude fibre as …

Physico-Chemical Properties Of Extruded Aquafeed Pellets Containing Black Soldier Fly (Hermetia Illucens) Larvae And Adult Cricket (Acheta Domesticus) Meals, F. G. Irungu, C. M. Mutungi, A. K. Faraj, H. Affognon, N. Kibet, C. Tanga, S. Ekesi, D. Nakimbugwe, K. K.M. Fiaboe

All Peer-Reviewed Publications

Fish farming is faced with the challenge of high cost of feeds because of the cost of high quality protein needed for formulation of the feeds. Thus, there is urgent need for alternative protein sources. The effects of substituting freshwater shrimp meal (FWSM) with black soldier fly larvae meal (BSFM) or adult cricket meal (ACM) on physico-chemical properties of hot-extruded fish feed pellets were investigated. The FWSM protein in a 26 g/100 g protein fish feed formulation was substituted at 0, 25, 50 and 75%, and moisture content of the formulated blends adjusted to 10, 20 or 30 g/100 g …

2018 - Wholeness In A Broken World: Together Through The Power Of The Spirit, Abilene Christian University

Lectureship and Summit Programs

Our theme this year, drawn from Ephesians, is "Wholeness in a Broken World: Together Through the Power of the Spirit."

A special feature of this year's Summit will be the formal launching of the Carl Spain Center for Race Studies and Spiritual Action.

Theme speakers will guide our hearts and minds in examining ways in which themes from Ephesians can lead us toward wholeness in today's broken world.

Key speakers include: Randy Harris, Alan Jacobs, Jordan and Matt Dooley, Jerry Taylor, and Don McLaughlin.

Preliminary Report On The 2016 Season Of The Madaba Plains Project: Tall Jalul Excavations 2016, Paul Ray, Paul A. Gregor, Robert D. Bates, Constance E. Gane, Randall Younker

Faculty Publications

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16, The Nativity, Jereme Shaver

Kerver Book of Hours: 2018 Senior Capstone

In Thielman Kerver’s 1507 Book of Hours, a depiction of the Nativity of Christ is located in the Infancy Cycle within the Hours of the Virgin. Placement of this image in the Hours of the Virgin in the Prime section, which was used during the early morning, included devotion to Psalms 50, 62, and 89, as well as the Nativity scene. This essay discusses the symbolism included in this image in the context of the time of its publication.

03, Speculum Conscientie, Halia Daley

Kerver Book of Hours: 2018 Senior Capstone

Speculum Conscientie is Latin for “Mirror of Conscience” and this section of the Book of Hours is composed of elements that reflect that meaning. The section contains the Ten Commandments, the seven mortal sins, and the articles of the faithful which include the five senses, works of corporal and spiritual mercy, theological virtues, cardinal virtues, the seven gifts of the holy spirit, and the seven ecclesiastical sacraments. This essay discusses the content, placement, and symbols of this section of this Book of Hours.

13, The Tree Of Jesse, Bridget Eide

Kerver Book of Hours: 2018 Senior Capstone

The Tree of Jesse was a popular medieval theme used to represent the family tree of Christ. More specifically, it was used to represent Christ’s human ancestors, including Jesse, King David, and the Virgin Mary. This essay discusses the iconography and symbolism in this Book of Hours' image of the Tree of Jesse.

12, Signs Of The Apocalypse, Cora Beth Finney

Kerver Book of Hours: 2018 Senior Capstone

Books of Hours are one of the richest sources of medieval apocalyptic imagery. In Thielman Kerver’s 1507 printing, over seventy images relating to the Signs of the Apocalypse appear within the margins of its Hours of the Trinity and the Office of the Dead. Apocalyptic iconography is commonly found accompanying the prayer cycles of the Office of the Dead in late medieval Books of Hours, although it is less common in the Hours of the Trinity, making this placement in this Book of Hours unusual. In this text, the images depicting the Signs of the Apocalypse can be separated into …

On Canon, Craig Deksen, Darren Hudson Hick

Contemporary Aesthetics (Journal Archive)

Canon is a concept from aesthetics that has become a regular subject of commonplace discussions. The nature of canon, especially as it is used in these commonplace discussions, has not been subject to adequate philosophical scrutiny. We attempt to remedy that by placing canon in its historical and philosophical context, exploring and rejecting several common accounts, and presenting some basics of how canon works. We reject the accounts that place control with the author or the legal property holder, which appear to be the most commonly held accounts.

Christmas I Series B 2017, Phillip L. Brandt

Sunday's Sermon

This PDF comments on the Propers for the First Sunday of Christmas, Series B and offers ideas for proclamation and preaching.

Advent 4 Series B 2017, Phillip L. Brandt

Sunday's Sermon

This PDF comments on the Propers for the Fourth Sunday of Advent, Series B and offers ideas for proclamation and preaching.

Allocutio: Articulating The Task For The Future Of African Catholicism, Mary Sylvia Nwachukwu

Journal of Global Catholicism

This essay charts how Catholicism can become more indigenously African and respond better to African needs and concerns.

Book Reviews

Intermountain West Journal of Religious Studies

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Advent 3 Series B 2017, Phillip L. Brandt

Sunday's Sermon

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

Advent 2 Series B 2017, Phillip L. Brandt

Sunday's Sermon

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

Practicing Missional Hospitality In A Suburban Church, Kevin Stewart

Discernment: Theology and the Practice of Ministry

The West Houston Church of Christ is typical of many churches in North America that struggle to relate in meaningful ways to the surrounding culture. Over thirty years West Houston changed from a small, vibrant young church with a thriving family-like atmosphere to a large church in a new building, yet mourning its loss of family connections. It was struggling to find a new identity. In this article I discuss the ingrained sense of family that has served as the identity of West Houston and explore both theological and practical ways—specifically those involving missional hospitality—through which a church can navigate …

Untidy Endings And Unseen Redemption: The Story Of Michal For Today, Lauren Calvin Cooke

Leaven

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Economy Of The Cross, Spencer Bogle

Leaven

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Biblical Models For Gender Language In Worship, Jeff Miller

Leaven

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Race And The Great American Myths, Richard T. Hughes

Leaven

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Lost In Wonder, Love & Praise: Churches Of Christ & The Sacrament Of Singing, Darryl Tippens

Leaven

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Oil And Water--And Mud (John 9.1-15; James 5.13-15), Leonard Allen

Leaven

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The Scholar And The Bible, David Lertis Matson

Leaven

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The Nature And Purpose Of Leaven, Paul Watson, Kay Watson

Leaven

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The Surprising News And Its Practicality, Mark Love

Leaven

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Editor's Notes, Stuart Love, D'Esta Love

Leaven

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Why Am I Eating At Jesus' Table?, Anna Crowder

Leaven

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