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The Speech Act Of Naming In Context: A Linguistic Study Of Naming In The Old Testament, Lauren Yost Dec 2018

The Speech Act Of Naming In Context: A Linguistic Study Of Naming In The Old Testament, Lauren Yost

Channels: Where Disciplines Meet

This research sought to study the act of naming in the context of the Old Testament using speech act theory. To analyze naming as presented in the Old Testament, I first studied the Hebrew words qārāʾ and šēm, creating from my findings the following extended definition: (naming is) the act of giving a name within particular specified circumstances by one with authority over the name-receiver, whose authority is respected by others such that the name spoken is hence used to identify and represent the receiver. This, along with an understanding of Alston (2000) and the example of Arcadi (2013), …


A Commentary On The Book Of The Twelve: The Minor Prophets, Michael B. Shepherd Jun 2018

A Commentary On The Book Of The Twelve: The Minor Prophets, Michael B. Shepherd

Faculty Books

The books of the twelve Minor Prophets are some of the least studied by Christians today, but they contain some of the great themes of Scripture, such as God's mercy and judgment, His covenant with Israel, the day of the Lord, and the coming of the Messiah. Arguing for a canonical unity that recognizes the Minor Prophets as one cohesive composition, Michael Shepherd explains the historical meaning of each verse of the twelve books and also provides guidance for application and preaching. Pastors, teachers, and serious students of Scripture will find a wealth of insights for understanding the Minor Prophets.


The Speech Act Of Naming In Context: A Linguistic Study Of Naming In The Old Testament, Lauren Yost Apr 2018

The Speech Act Of Naming In Context: A Linguistic Study Of Naming In The Old Testament, Lauren Yost

Linguistics Senior Research Projects

This research sought to study the act of naming in the context of the Old Testament using speech act theory. To analyze naming as presented in the Old Testament, I first studied the Hebrew words qārāʾ and šēm, creating from my findings the following extended definition: (naming is) the act of giving a name within particular specified circumstances by one with authority over the name-receiver, whose authority is respected by others such that the name spoken is hence used to identify and represent the receiver. This, along with an understanding of Alston (2000) and the example of Arcadi (2013), …


Book Review: Esther And Her Elusive God, Ched E. Spellman Nov 2014

Book Review: Esther And Her Elusive God, Ched E. Spellman

Biblical and Theological Studies Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.


Book Review: Reading Hosea-Micah, Michael B. Shepherd Jan 2014

Book Review: Reading Hosea-Micah, Michael B. Shepherd

Biblical and Theological Studies Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.


Jesus Is Our Jubilee... But How? The Ot Background And Lukan Fulfillment Of The Ethics Of Jubilee, Christopher R. Bruno Mar 2010

Jesus Is Our Jubilee... But How? The Ot Background And Lukan Fulfillment Of The Ethics Of Jubilee, Christopher R. Bruno

Biblical and Theological Studies Faculty Publications

In the contemporary Christian church, one does not need to look far to find references to the biblical Jubilee. On the campus of Wheaton College, the World Christian Fellowship sponsors a yearly Jubilee week, in which students are challenged to think globally about the world Christian movement. A branch of a local charitable organization is called the “Jubilee Furniture Company.” This group raises funds for Christian outreach through the re-sale of furniture and supplies needy families with home furnishings. An internet search will lead one to the Jubilee Christian Church, the Jubilee Christian Academy, and even the Jubilee Water Park …


Book Review: Swapping Housewives, Randall L. Mckinion Oct 2009

Book Review: Swapping Housewives, Randall L. Mckinion

Biblical and Theological Studies Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.


Book Review: 1-2 Kings, Randall L. Mckinion Jun 2008

Book Review: 1-2 Kings, Randall L. Mckinion

Biblical and Theological Studies Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.


Book Review: 1 And 2 Kings, Randall L. Mckinion Sep 2007

Book Review: 1 And 2 Kings, Randall L. Mckinion

Biblical and Theological Studies Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.


Book Review: Hosea, Randall L. Mckinion Jun 2007

Book Review: Hosea, Randall L. Mckinion

Biblical and Theological Studies Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.


Book Review: Theodoret Of Cyrus, Randall L. Mckinion Feb 2007

Book Review: Theodoret Of Cyrus, Randall L. Mckinion

Biblical and Theological Studies Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.


Book Review: Reconstructing Old Testament Theology, Jason K. Lee Jan 2006

Book Review: Reconstructing Old Testament Theology, Jason K. Lee

Biblical and Theological Studies Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.


Handbook On The Wisdom Books And Psalms, Daniel J. Estes Dec 2005

Handbook On The Wisdom Books And Psalms, Daniel J. Estes

Faculty Books

In this work, Daniel Estes introduces students to the Old Testament poetical books--Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Songs. Each chapter explores one of the five poetical books. Estes first summarizes some of the book's key issues. He then devotes the main portion of the chapter to an exposition of the book, interacting with major commentaries and recent studies. Each chapter concludes with an extensive bibliography, allowing for further exploration. Following in the tradition of Handbook on the Pentateuch (over sixty thousand copies sold), this valuable resource will help pastors, students, Sunday school teachers, and Bible study leaders better …


Book Review: Understanding Old Testament Ethics, John Tarwater Jul 2005

Book Review: Understanding Old Testament Ethics, John Tarwater

Business Administration Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.


Handbook On The Wisdom Books And Psalms, Daniel J. Estes Jan 2005

Handbook On The Wisdom Books And Psalms, Daniel J. Estes

Alumni Book Gallery

In this work, Daniel Estes introduces students to the Old Testament poetical books--Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Songs. Each chapter explores one of the five poetical books. Estes first summarizes some of the book's key issues. He then devotes the main portion of the chapter to an exposition of the book, interacting with major commentaries and recent studies. Each chapter concludes with an extensive bibliography, allowing for further exploration. Following in the tradition of Handbook on the Pentateuch (over sixty thousand copies sold), this valuable resource will help pastors, students, Sunday school teachers, and Bible study leaders better …


Book Review: Now Choose Life, John Tarwater Jul 2000

Book Review: Now Choose Life, John Tarwater

Business Administration Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.


Hear, My Son: Teaching And Learning In Proverbs 1-9, Daniel J. Estes Nov 1997

Hear, My Son: Teaching And Learning In Proverbs 1-9, Daniel J. Estes

Faculty Books

In Hear, My Son, the Fourth volume in the New Studies in Biblical Theology series, Daniel Estes synthesizes the teachings of the first nine chapters of Proverbs into a systematic statement of education that lies behind the text.