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Portraits Of Moses, John Sharp
Portraits Of Moses, John Sharp
Master of Sacred Theology Seminar Papers
What about different portraits of Moses? What can be said about how Moses is portrayed in the book of Exodus? How does that compare with modern retellings of the life of this great man of God? We will explore some of these issues here. We will begin with modern critical approaches to the text of Exodus. These approaches yield a certain picture or pictures of the man called Moses. Then the text of Exodus as it stands in the canon will be examined. It will yield its own portrayal of Moses. It will be argued here that the portrait of …
The Laments Of Integrity An Investigation Of Psalms 17, 101, And 26, Robert Gebel
The Laments Of Integrity An Investigation Of Psalms 17, 101, And 26, Robert Gebel
Master of Sacred Theology Seminar Papers
Each Psalm states a basis for the Psalmist's appeal of integrity, i.e., a reason why he should have some sort of standing before Yahweh. Each appeal is constructed around one word that summarizes the appeal. Psalm 17 bases its appeal on righteousness, or that which Yahweh requires to be acceptable to him. Psalm101 is a song to integrity, or blamelessness, the lack of any transgression or impurity. In Psalm 26, the Psalmist addresses Yahweh the Judge and challenges him to find a verdict of innocence, or no basis for any charges of wrongdoing against him. These three appeals (righteousness, integrity, …
An Icon Of Jesus Michael: The Archangel As Antagonist Of Satan, Raymond Hagan
An Icon Of Jesus Michael: The Archangel As Antagonist Of Satan, Raymond Hagan
Master of Sacred Theology Seminar Papers
The attempt here is not to identify Jesus as being on a par with angels, or with an individual angel per se. Indeed, the Epistle to Hebrews discusses the relationship between Christ and angels, making a clear differentiation. The doctrine of Christ's humanity also serves this distinction - "he became man in order to save men." Christ took the form of a man, not of an angel, in order to bring about salvation. The issue of worship demonstrates the same conclusion. Angels are not to be worshipped (see John in Revelation), but the Son is to be worshipped.