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Codex Sarzana, John E. Rybolt

John E Rybolt

A first-ever publication of Codex Sarzana, a manuscript of the early rules and constitutions of the Congregation of the Mission, as written by or under the direction of Vincent de Paul. The majority of the material is a transcription of the Latin text.

The Genesis Of The Rules, John E. Rybolt

John E Rybolt

This study analyzes the historical development of the rules and "statutes" of the Daughters of Charity. Suggestions are made at the conclusion to aid in their analysis, with indications of where they are to be found.

Vincentian Missions Among Native Americans, John E. Rybolt

John E Rybolt

Pioneer Vincentian missionaries in the United States quickly had contacts with Native Americans and reported on these to their European superiors. These contacts ceased when the tribes moved away from Vincentian areas, but they were occasionally renewed in the twentieth century. Two maps help to locate events.

Dimensions Of The Sacred By Ninian Smart, Philip Novak

Philip Novak

Concept And Empathy: Essays In The Study Of Religion By Ninian Smart, Philip Novak

Philip Novak

Are We Ready To Cast The First Stone?, Barry D. Fike

Barry D. Fike

A short thought on the honesty of study as opposed to the closed mind that believes that all truth has been sought and found.

The Suffering Servant Hymn And Its Sequel: A New Translation, Asher Finkel

Rabbi Asher Finkel, Ph.D.

A Life Of Andrew Ferrari, C.M., John E. Rybolt

John E Rybolt

Andrew Ferrari was the first Vincentian to die in the United States (1822) after Felix DeAndreis (1820). Ferrari's brief and virtuous life is not well known. Joseph Rosati is the presumed author, and his account weaves together his recollections, original letters, and some printed material.

Reason And Revelation, Noel B. Reynolds

Noel B Reynolds

This paper outlines and recommends a distinctively LDS approach to the ancient questions about reason and revelation in religious communities. It treats the variety of spiritual experience and distinguishes them from sentimentality and other pseudo spiritual experiences. It also explains how reason and revelation are important helps for one another and how better education can help individuals use reason and science to strengthen the role of revelation in their lives.

Can A Christian Go To Court Against His Own Brethren?, Barry D. Fike

Barry D. Fike

An article describing the concept of church discipline according to Matthew 18.

The Bible And Magister Gratian’S Canon Law, John E. Rybolt

John E Rybolt

The Dynamics Of Attention: Core Of The Contemplative Way, Philip Novak

Philip Novak

Jesus' Preaching In The Synagogue On The Sabbath (Luke 4:16-28), Asher Finkel

Rabbi Asher Finkel, Ph.D.

Forgiveness And Recidivism, Doris Donnelly

Doris Donnelly

The teaching of Jesus on limitless forgiveness is a difficult one with which to reckon, especially when an offense is repeated again and again (recidivism}, sometimes by the same offender. This article finds in the gospel of Matthew (Matt. 18:15-17} and Paul's letters to the Corinthians (I Cor 5:2-11 and II Cor 2:5-8} a model of forgiveness that is assertive, confrontative and direct in style, pastoral in application and reconciling in spirit.

Seminary Education In The Louisiana Territory: The Vincentian Contribution, John E. Rybolt

John E Rybolt

A review of early Vincentian seminary in the Louisiana Territory, followed by a discussion of quality of formation, control of programs, and financial support.

20th Century Christian February 1981, Jerry Rushford

Jerry Rushford

This is a special issue of the Restoration periodical, 20th Century Christian, edited by Jerry Rushford featuring various authors' thoughts on the Lord's Supper.

Luther On Church Unity : The Commentary On Galatians (1535), Lawrence Porter

Rev. Lawrence B. Porter, Ph.D

This article promotes ecumenical discussion of the eclesiological question: what structures are required to preserve the values of freedom and accountability in matters of faith? it is the author's contention that freedom and accountability are essential elements in the experience of Christian faith but are not easily reconciled; indeed, in the history of the churches, one element has often been sacrificed to the other. As illustration, the author offers a study of these themes in Luther's 1535 Commentary and concludes that both the church of Rome and the churches of the Reformation would do well to reconsider their traditional positions …

Standing Before God, Asher Finkel, Lawrence Frizzell

Rabbi Asher Finkel, Ph.D.

The Jewish Liturgy Of Marriage, Asher Finkel

Rabbi Asher Finkel, Ph.D.

Intimacy And Human Sexuality : A Challenge To The Consensus On Contraception., Lawrence Porter

Rev. Lawrence B. Porter, Ph.D

This essay expands upon the existentialist analysis of contemporary American sexual mores presented in Rollo May's Love and Will (1969), specifically the section of that work entitled "Contraceptives and the tragic". The author accepts May's analysis of the ambiguous psychological effects of artificial contraception--an increase in ambivalence and anxiety as well as freedom and choice--and argues that the massive popular response of Catholics to artificial contraception is based upon a failure to recognize the subtly ambiguous character of artificial contraception. Moreover, in the light of the religious value Catholicism places upon marriage as a sacramental reality, the author argues: the …

On Keeping "Persons" In The Trinity : A Linguistic Approach To Trinitarian Thought., Lawrence Porter

Rev. Lawrence B. Porter, Ph.D

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The Book Of Daniel: Its Significance And Meaning, Asher Finkel

Rabbi Asher Finkel, Ph.D.

Thomas Aquinas, The Feast Of Corpus Christi, And The York Passion, Clifford Davidson

Clifford Davidson

The Mysteries Of God, Noel Reynolds

Noel B Reynolds

LDS discourse commonly uses the term mysteries to refer to truths that we don’t know or shouldn’t worry about. But the scriptures—and particularly the Book of Mormon—speak of the mysteries very positively, as something we should seek to know. The scriptural terminology appears to refer to the things of God that the faithful come to know—things that nonbelievers never understand.