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The Prophectic Office Of Christ And The Power Of The Word, Ralph Fischer

Master of Sacred Theology Thesis

The purpose of this thesis is to set forth that the power of the Word also lies in the prophetic office of Christ, as it is revealed in both the Old and New Testaments and in the oral and written word today. In order to show the power, which the Holy Spirit exerts through the Word, a short section will be devoted to His relationship to the Word. The concluding chapters will set forth the characteristics and the efficacy of the Word. In addition, each section of the outline will be considered as a separate chapter throughout the entire thesis. …

Lutheran Youth Groups In Action, Walter Schoedel

Master of Sacred Theology Thesis

The purpose of this study is to collect, analyze, and interpret information regarding the Young People's program in a limited number of congregations of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod. Although this is not a nation wide survey, the amount of material obtained is sufficient to present a bird's eye view of' what is happening in the Youth Program or the Church.

Censorship Of Books In Sixteenth-Century Mexico, Elizabeth S. Steele

Latin American Studies ETDs

The purpose of this thesis is to give some account of the censorship of books in sixteenth-century Mexico. In the preparation of this study the author carried on investigations of limited scope in the Mexican archives, but more extensive research in the manuscripts would be required for a definitive treatment of the subject. This paper, based largely on printed materials, is intended to serve merely as a preliminary survey of an important phase of the cultural history of Mexico in colonial times.

Iconographic Complexes Of American Art In Relation To Current Art Education, Arthur J. Schneider

Art & Art History ETDs

The problem of this study is to locate the principal images employed in the art of the New World with the purpose of reestablishing the function of such elements integral to a modern realism in American art.

The Military Participation Of Mexico In World War Ii, Richard H. Ouderkirk

Latin American Studies ETDs

The purpose of this thesis is to present a history of the Mexican military during World War II; to attempt a determination on the direct and indirect results of Mexican military activities during this period in terms of Mexico’s internal and international relations; to show the military problems involved therein; and lastly, to follow and analyze the contribution made to Allied battlefront progress by the direct participation of Mexican armed forces.

Juan Luis Vives' Concept Of History, Anne M. Riley

History ETDs

Among those humanists of the sixteenth century whose literary output reflects an awareness of the need for clearly defined method in the writing of history is the Spanish-born scholar, Juan Luis Vives. Although he achieved his fame largely in the field of social reform, education, and psychology, Vives had much to say on the value and method of history. A good deal has been written on many aspects of Vives' thought, but virtually no attention has been given to his ideas on history. Only his most extensive biographer, Bonilla y San Martin, makes a serious effort to separate from the …

The Authorship Of "The French Chronicle Of London", David Richardson Tweet

History ETDs

Only by careful analysis of the complete text can any determination be made as to authorship. Identification of the chronicler by name would help one to evaluate his writings more accurately. It would make possible an examination of his career to ascertain the prejudices which may be contained in his chronicle. If his name is not forthcoming, there may appear certain salient facts regarding his place of residence, occupation, social class, and political views. For example, if he is consistently interested in describing battle tactics and the minor details of warfare, this might suggest that he was a soldier. His …

Expressions Of Nationalism In The Poetry Of The Texas Republic, Edgar Warren Smith Jr.

English Language and Literature ETDs

It will be the primary purpose of this thesis to prove that the thinking and writing, especially the writing of poetry, during the period of the Texas Republic express a nationalism which stems from the separate, national feeling in which Texans had after they declared their independence from Mexico. In order to carry through this research the writer intends to study the poetry for the period 1836 to 1845 in so far as it is available for the study.

The writer believes that the Republicans felt their independence, their national separateness from any other nation, their position among the nations …

A Reexamination Of Bandelier's Studies Of Ancient Mexico, Clarissa P. Fuller

History ETDs

The rapid conquest and occupation of Middle and South America by Spanish soldiers and colonists in the 16th century aroused lively European interest in the native populations of the New World. The age of discovery was a time of awakened intellectual curiosity. The revival of classical learning and the assiduous study of the achievements of ancient civilizations had already produced a new attitude of interest in things which lay outside of Europe and the present. The newly discovered native civilizations of America attracted wide attention, and provided fresh fields for investigations and study.

The Technique Of The Novel Of Caricature, Ralph Herbert Delsell

English Language and Literature ETDs

The novel of a caricature is a character whose idiosyncrasies are exaggerated so that all other traits he might possess are obscured. Although caricature may appear occasionally in novels of any type, one type of novel seems to be based on considerations more relevant to the caricatures which appear in it than to any other feature of the novel. The novel of caricature is basically a realistic novel which exaggerates the single outstanding trait of each individual instead of presenting a complete analysis of all factors in any one personality. The purpose of the novel of caricature is didactic; it …

Aspects Of The Moral Imagination, Vincent N. Garoffolo

Philosophy ETDs

I propose to discuss the imaginative mode of thought in terms of its two most significant aspects: first, as a vital seeking for completeness and, secondly, as providing a sense of deepened dimensions to renditions of human acts.

I shall be concerned with the imaginative mode of thought in minds directed to the expression of moral acts. This will be called "the moral imagination" and is conceived as having two major attributes: First, it dissents from views of moral acts which end in the acceptance of them as completed and reducible. Secondly, it affirms further that there is a flow, …

My Work In The Honors Course, Grace O. Burton

Theses & Honors Papers

No abstract provided.

The Rise And Decline Of The Cochiti (Bland) Gold Mining District, Francis E. Vieth

History ETDs

Old army forts and ghost mining towns present intriguing possibilities for research to the historian. When considering a thesis subject interest centered on those in New Mexico. While browsing through an 1880 newspaper file, the writer made a choice between old army forts and ghost mining towns. Ghost towns was decided upon. Research on all the deserted ghost towns in New Mexico was an impossibility. What area was most worthy of narrowed concentration?

Royal Presentations In England 1280-1290, Playford V. Thorson Ii

History ETDs

The reign of Edward I of England has been the subject of much historical research, ranging from legal reforms, political administration, and constitutional development to wars, international relations, and financial policies. It is with one aspect of this latter subject that the present work is concerned; namely, the integration of ecclesiastical appointments with the administrative expenses of the government. Although no general study of presentations or benefices has been made, the present work aspires to be a much more modest project, i.e., an analysis of royal presentations, to determine what part they played in the policies of King Edward during …

The Poetry Of Rafael Alberto Arrieta, William W. Moseley

Spanish and Portuguese ETDs

It is with the Post-Modernist group that we are concerned in this study, for it is in this direction that the poetry of Rafael Alberto Arrieta leads. The poetic expression of Arrieta is not, however, a conscious, deliberate rebellion against Modernism. Arrieta was born in the 1889; he therefore grew up under the influence of Modernism. The most formative years of his life were spent while Modernism dominated the world of poetry. Yet Arrieta had the literary integrity to express his own personality in spite of the prevailing influences.

The Translation And Literary Analysis Of Francisco De Moncada's Expedicion De Los Catalanes Y Aragoneses Contra Turcos Y Griegos, Mary Frances Baker

Spanish and Portuguese ETDs

It is the thesis of this analysis to establish Francisco de Moncada's Expedición as one of the four great literary chronicles, using the procedure of comparison with other works already accepted as important to literature from one standpoint or another.

Edward Alfred Pollard, The Richmond Examiner, And The Confederacy, Sister Maria Theresa Darcy

History ETDs

The subject of "Edward Alfred Pollard, the Richmond Examiner, and the Confederacy" was chosen because a thesis on Pollard would not be complete without reference to the Richmond Examiner of which he was a co-editor during a good part of the Civil War, and both of these bear heavily on upon the confederacy. Pollard's prominence was due to the fact that he and the newspaper he represented were outstanding voices of the opposition to the administration in the Confederacy. His principal target was the chief executive, Jefferson Davis. At his feet Pollard placed the responsibility for the failure of the …

The Marshall Plan: A Critique Of The European Recovery Program, Louis D. Stefan

Business and Economics Honors Papers

This 48 page thesis examines the Marshall Plan for European recovery following World War II.

The Framework Of The Spanish Short Collections Before 1700, Eugene A. Henning

Spanish and Portuguese ETDs

A collection of short stories joined together by a surrounding narrative or framework is recognized as a very ancient type of fiction. Present in the traditional writings of the Orient and accepted by the earliest writers of the Western world, the framework device achieved a popularity during the Renaissance that has never completely disappeared even in modern times.

The Smoky Hill Trail In Western Kansas, 1859-1869, John W. Neyer

Master's Theses or Doctor of Nursing Practice

The purpose of this study is to point out the importance of the Smoky Hill Trail. The major emphasis is placed upon the section of the trail between the present day Ellsworth, Kansas, and the western boundary of Kansas, since this section has received but small notice in previous studies.

Witches And Witchcraft In The Hispanic Folklore Of New Mexico, Lois Bartlett Harpham

Spanish and Portuguese ETDs

The principal purpose of this study is to accumulate as much material as possible pertaining to witches and witchcraft in the Hispanic folklore of New Mexico, and to make a critical and analytical study of this material. There are many articles and stories in various periodicals, folklore journals, collections of folktales, and varied sources; but there is no work devoted exclusively to this particular phase of New Mexican folklore.

A Study Of Significant Fulfilled Prophecies In The History Of Israel From The Time Of Moses To The Fall Of Jerusalem In 586 B.C., Roland R. Wilkes

Western Evangelical Seminary Theses

Excerpt: "Today the eyes of the world are watching with keen interest the affairs of the Jewish people in the Holy Land. Whether or not an individual has been a student of the Bible, he is nevertheless cognizant of the fact that there are taking place in Palestine some things which have not occurred there before.

It has been significant to note that for many years the Jews have been the object of study not only by Biblical scholars but also by statesmen and politicians. Scholars and common people alike have always found it difficult to account for the Jew. …

The Extent And Influences Of The Holiness Revival In America, 1860-1900, Robert D. Bletscher

Western Evangelical Seminary Theses

Few factors have shaped the history of our nation more than the factor of religion. This has been especially true during the times of great revival endeavor. Beginning with the Great Awakening, in the middle part of the eighteenth century, and extending to the present, America has been blessed with several revival movements which have helped to preserve her mighty heritage. Their influences have been manifold, touching every aspect of life. They have affected the social, economic, political, and moral life of the nation.

These revivals have been widely different in nature and sphere of influence. They have affected different …

A Study Of Two Early Theologians At Drew Theological Seminary: Randolph S. Foster And John Miley, Paul Gerhadt Hvidding

Western Evangelical Seminary Theses

In all branches of learning there is a perennial need to check-up on material to determine if progress is being made and to note where a dead-end has been reached or actual retrogression has taken place. In no field is this check-up more necessary than in the field of theology and philosophy .

A Comparative Study Of The Doctrine Of The Holy Spirit As Taught By The National Holiness Association And By The Pentecostal Bodies, Henry John Vix

Western Evangelical Seminary Theses

No problem can attract the attention of people today unless it pertains to the present generation. This generation is reaching out and groping for something which is vital and essential.

Leisure Time Activities Of The Business And Professional Men Of Terre Haute, Indiana, Julian Charles Mcgill

All-Inclusive List of Electronic Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

A Study Of The Relation Of Christian Conduct To Christian Experience In The Light Of Biblical Truth And Selected Biographical And Autobiographical Data, Kenneth Koth

Western Evangelical Seminary Theses

Man's experience of salvation, both the first experience (initial salvation) and the second experience (entire sanctification) are for the most part individual and personal. The manifestations of these personal experiences, however, are seen in one's conduct in relation to other people. Thus, it is through conduct that the reality of the personal experience is seen and known by others.

It has been the purpose of this paper to present a proper Christian view of the problem which arises, in the minds of Christians and non-Christians alike, when variations in the conduct of equally devout people, holding similar doctrinal beliefs, are …

A Comparative Study Of Some Modern Views Of Divine Healing As They Relate Themselves To The Holy Scriptures, Austin Albert Chamberlain

Western Evangelical Seminary Theses

Excerpt: "The question of physical healing has commanded the attention and thinking of men not only in this age but in all the ages of the past. The need of physical healing has driven man hopefully into the practice of healing. The world in which men find themselves now is a world which teaches the sufficiency of man to cope with the problems that arise. It is also a world of realities in which the sick and injured suffer pain. The hope of complete recovery is in deed something to be desired."

A Study Of Significant Fulfilled Prophecies In The History Of Israel From The Time Of Moses To The Fall Of Jerusalem In 586 B.C., Roland R. Walkes

Western Evangelical Seminary Theses

No abstract provided.

A Critical Study Of The Doctrine Of Revelation As Held By Three Contemporary American Theologians -- Georgia Harkness, Nels F.S. Ferré, And Edwin Lewis -- In The Light Of The Wesleyan View, Paul Marvin Hayden

Western Evangelical Seminary Theses

Men are curious beings. They like to know. According to the Biblical account of the fall of man he was tempted and fell at this very point. The fruit of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil was desired by Adam and Eve to make them wise. The Bible shows that they satisfied this desire to their own detriment. By a little observation, or even introspection, one can see that man still has this desire to know. A trip to the library, to inspect the multitudinous volumes on a myriad of subjects, should convince the most skeptical person …