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Biblical Eldership And Leadership, Ira Lee Rosalita
Biblical Eldership And Leadership, Ira Lee Rosalita
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God's Original, Missional, Purposes For Humanity : Creation, Transformation, Restoration, Lonita Giovannini
God's Original, Missional, Purposes For Humanity : Creation, Transformation, Restoration, Lonita Giovannini
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The Divine Name In Exodus As Promise And Fulfillment, Jeremiah K. Garrett
The Divine Name In Exodus As Promise And Fulfillment, Jeremiah K. Garrett
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The Relationality Of The Holy One Of Israel In The Book Of Isaiah, Tony T.K. Chen
The Relationality Of The Holy One Of Israel In The Book Of Isaiah, Tony T.K. Chen
ATS Dissertations
This dissertation explores the ways that “the Holy One of Israel” is used in the book of Isaiah to depict Yahweh, the powerful and unapproachable God, in his personal relationship with Israel. It investigates the actions and character of Yahweh as the Holy One of Israel and the nature and purpose of Yahweh’s holiness as reflected in the Holy One of Israel’s treatment of Israel. It considers how Yahweh seeks to manifest his holiness in the midst of rebellion through righteous actions. In particular, it examines how the Holy One of Israel rebukes, redeems, and restores Israel, despite her rebellious …
The Rhetorical Approach To 1 Thessalonians In Light Of Funeral Oration, Jae Kyung Cho
The Rhetorical Approach To 1 Thessalonians In Light Of Funeral Oration, Jae Kyung Cho
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The present dissertation is a study of the rhetorical approach to 1 Thessalonians, particularly funeral oration. Though many scholars have interpreted 1 Thessalonians in light of thematic perspective, mirror reading, and epistolary approach, this dissertation asserts that Paul employs elements of epideictic funerary oratory to persuade his audience in writing 1 Thessalonians. Moreover, the dissertation shows that Paul’s use of funerary language with some twists in meaning and purpose illustrates that Paul employs topoi and the purpose of funeral oration in 1 Thessalonians.
Encountering the growing persecution, sufferings, and even death of members, the believers of Thessalonica needed encouragement and …