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C.S. Lewis And Christian Postmodernism: Word, Image, And Beyond. Kyoko Yuasa, Peter G. Epps

Mythlore: A Journal of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams, and Mythopoeic Literature

In C. S. Lewis and Christian Postmodernism, Kyoko Yuasa has managed to advance the cause of careful reading and discussion of Lewis’s novels as contemporary cultural artifacts, rather than mere ciphers for apologetics or mere fluff for children, for both Japanese and American audiences. This is no mean feat, not only in terms of translation but also in terms of trans-Pacific discourse, and Yuasa deserves great credit for the accomplishment. Her close reading of several of Lewis’s major fiction works in a comparative frame she derives from works by Iris Murdoch, Muriel Spark, Doris Lessing, and John Fowles yields …

20th Anniversary Of The Vatican Document On The Shoah (Holocaust), Lawrence Frizzell

Selected Works of Lawrence E. Frizzell

In light of the 20th anniversary of the Vatican document, “We Remember: A Reflection on the Shoah” (March 16, 1998), the Rev. Dr. Lawrence Frizzell analyzes this and other related Church publications and presentations and reflects on what lessons have been learned over the past two decades and what challenges still lie ahead.

20th Anniversary Of The Vatican Document On The Shoah (Holocaust), Lawrence Frizzell

Department of Religion Publications

In light of the 20th anniversary of the Vatican document, “We Remember: A Reflection on the Shoah” (March 16, 1998), the Rev. Dr. Lawrence Frizzell analyzes this and other related Church publications and presentations and reflects on what lessons have been learned over the past two decades and what challenges still lie ahead.

Limited Atonement In 1 John 2:2, Steven Clark

Celebration of Research

Atonement, the theological issue dealing with the precise nature of Christ’s work, is a central doctrine to the Christian faith and yet it is one which historically has not always achieved consensus among theologians. This problem becomes more complicated when we entertain the possibility that different biblical authors may have had competing understandings even within the New Testament canon. This project explores what might happen if we were to interpret 1 John 2:2’s idea of Jesus as an atoning sacrifice for the sins of the whole world in light of Rudolf Bultmann’s basic thesis about the Gospel of John’s view …

Rabbi Eliezer Of Beaugency, Commentaries On Amos And Jonah (With Selections From Isaiah And Ezekiel), Robert A. Harris

TEAMS Commentary Series

Rabbi Eliezer of Beaugency represents the pinnacle of twelfth-century rabbinic exegesis of the Bible. A proponent of the literal school, Eliezer completely abandoned traditional rabbinic midrash in his explication of biblical texts and innovated a literary approach that anticipated the fruits of modern scholarship in virtually every paragraph. This volume presents, for the first time in English translation, an extended window into the oeuvre of this master interpreter.

Helm, Margie May, 1894-1991 (Mss 636), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Manuscript Collection Finding Aids

Finding aid only for Manuscripts Collection 636. Correspondence and papers of Margie Helm, Auburn, Kentucky native and longtime Western Kentucky University head librarian, relating principally to her work for the Presbyterian Church. Also includes materials documenting her service on the Inter-Racial Commission of Bowling Green, Kentucky.

Another Scientific Revolution: Now Yielding A 'Cosmic Biology' Consistent With Natural Theology, Theodore Walker

Perkins Faculty Research and Special Events

Beyond the Copernican revolution, another scientific revolution is now in process. Inspired by Sir Fred Hoyle and others, this contemporary extension of the Copernican revolution is replacing biology conceived as exclusively Earth science with biology conceived as including study of stellar evolution and cosmic evolution. Furthermore, astrobiology, panspermia, and cosmic biology (Hoyle and Wickramasinghe) are advancing in ways consistent with natural theology, especially with panentheism. Some of this was anticipated and advocated by Alfred North Whitehead, Charles Hartshorne, and other philosophers of nature.

Don't Call King A 'Civil Rights' Leader: Toward Abolishing Poverty And War By Correcting Our Fatally Inadequate Remembering Of Mlk Jr., Theodore Walker

Perkins Faculty Research and Special Events

Remembering Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.—primarily as a domestic “civil rights” leader—is inadequate, and sometimes harmful. The term “civil rights” fails to embrace King’s abolitionist movements toward the global abolition of poverty and war. Moreover, King was a Baptist preacher called by God. He advanced an optimistic realism (including a “realistic pacifism”) that improves upon pessimistic-cynical versions of political realism. And King went beyond advancing “civil rights” to advancing economic justice, economic rights, and human rights. He prescribed adding a social and economic bill of rights to the US Constitution, plus full-employment supplemented by “guaranteed income,” …

Servant Learners: Short-Term Missions As An Effective Strategy, Abigail Chennells

Senior Honors Theses

Short-term missions (STM) is a phenomenon that is quickly growing; each year more and more teams are sent out from North America to locations across the globe to share the gospel and do work projects in another culture. However, there are some significant issues with the current execution of STM, ranging from its ineffectiveness in accomplishing helpful projects to its heavy financial cost to the potential negative impact on host communities. In order to push the impact of STM in a positive direction, there are two major shifts in the way it is carried out that must take place. First, …

The Cost And Value Of Your Education, T. Perry Hildreth

Journal of Counseling and Psychology

This brief address explores the issue of the dominance of the economical way of valuing education over a more traditional idea of education as moral formation. An education in a Christian liberal arts university uniquely gives priority to the idea that education should shape the student's moral understanding and consequent actions. The address is an invitation to consider how one, professionally and personally, might serve members of a culture shaped largely by the idea that human meaning and purpose are reducible to economic value as merely producers and consumers.

Star Wars: The Last Jedi, Gregory Chad Wilkes

Journal of Religion & Film

This is a film review of Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017) directed by Rian Johnson.

St. Francis Of Assisi Catholic Church And Center For The Deaf Sunday Bulletin, April 8, 2018

Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church and Center for the Deaf Sunday Bulletin

A newsletter published for Deaf Catholics in Landover Hills, MD

St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church and Center for the Deaf Sunday Bulletin Finding Aid

St. Francis Borgia Deaf Center Church Bulletin, April 8, 2018

Saint Francis Borgia Deaf Center Church Bulletin

A newsletter published for Deaf Catholics in Chicago, IL

Saint Francis Brogia Deaf Center Church Bulletin Finding Aid

Easter 2 Series B 2018, Phillip L. Brandt

Sunday's Sermon

This PDF comments on the Propers for the Second Sunday in Easter, Series B and offers ideas for proclamation and preaching.

Novitiate, Joshua Canzona

Journal of Religion & Film

This is a film review of Novitiate (2017) directed by Maggie Betts.

Thelma, Kevin V. Dodd

Journal of Religion & Film

This is a film review of Thelma (2017) directed by Joachim Trier.

"But A Woman Who Fears The Lord Is To Be Praised": A Practical Vision In Proverbs 31, Ye Jin Jeon

Honors Theses

Proverbs begins with an exposition on what the "fear of the Lord" entails and ends with the description of the woman of noble character who fears the Lord (Prov. 31:30). Since few scholars have considered the woman of Prov. 31 in connection to the "fear of the Lord." this project overviews aspects of the "fear of the Lord" in the Old Testament, including all specific verses contacting the phrase, and examines the significance of their connections with Prov. 31. The contributions of this study include theological and practical implications of what it means to live a life fearing the Lord.

Forty Years Of Celebration Of Discipline: An Interview With Richard Foster, Paul N. Anderson, Richard J. Foster

Faculty Publications - George Fox School of Theology

Interview between Paul Anderson and Richard J. Foster. They discuss the best-selling book that they published together, how God has moved them, and spiritual reformation in the local church.

An Evaluation Of Footwashing As Practiced By The Seventh-Day Adventist Church, Hadid J. Cortez

Honors Theses

My goal in conducting this honors thesis is to find the biblical, theological, and historical reasons for why Seventh-day Adventists perform footwashing and the Lord's Supper in the same ceremony. A more thorough analysis of the scriptural texts depicting footwashing and the Lord's Supper could help us discern whether there is a strong thematic connection that justifies their joining into one ceremony. Additionally, research into the origins of the practice of footwashing within the Early Christian Church and the Early Seventh-day Adventist Church will help us discern whether the way that the Seventh-day Adventist Church performs communion is based on …

Groom, Charles Littleton, 1896-1975 (Sc 3205), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Manuscript Collection Finding Aids

Finding aid and scans (Click on "Additional Files" below) for Manuscripts Small Collection 3205. Letters of Littleton Groom, Princeton, New Jersey. Two 1967 letters detail the genealogy of Reverend Ephraim McLean of Logan County, Kentucky. A third letter to Dr. Ben M. Barrus of Bethel College in Tennessee offers several corrections to his article, “Factors Involved in the Origin of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church,” published in the Journal of Presbyterian History (December 1967 and March 1968).

The Transition Of Papal Politicization As Demonstrated Through Pope Gregory Ix And His Adversaries In The Thirteenth Century, Emily Northcutt

History ETDs

Gregory IX (pope 1227-41) asserted his papal authority over secular and religious leaders in an attempt to showcase the strength of the church. His pontificate took place between those of the famous Innocent III (1198-1216) and the powerful Innocent IV (1243-54), meaning that Gregory’s accomplishments are often overshadowed. This thesis aims to prove that Gregory is a worthy protagonist and a worthy subject of study in his own right. Comparing Gregory’s pontificate to those of his immediate predecessor and successor highlights the shifting nature of Gregory’s priorities. This work examines Gregory’s relationship with Holy Roman Emperor Frederick II regarding crusades …

The Lord's Prayer As A Transformative Pattern, Paul N. Anderson

Faculty Publications - George Fox School of Theology

Do you struggle with your prayer life? I do, and I think most people do as well. Jesus challenged his disciples in the garden: Could you not wait with me [in prayer] one hour? I have trouble with five minutes! If you’re like me, upon entering a time of personal prayer you might find your mind wandering or yourself thinking about the demands of the day. Things to do, concerns about loved ones, pressures of the day, a twinge of guilt about an insensitive remark or a selfish deed —these distractions interrupt my prayer time; I imagine I’m not alone. …

إملاء الله تعالى لعباده (دراسة في المصطلح القرآني) God Delayed His Servants (A Study In The Quranic Term), Zahran Omar Zahran, Odeh Abd Odeh Abdullah, Saifullah Alali Ghawadara

Jordan Journal of Islamic Studies

This research is tracking the Quranic verses, which reported the word delay with its derivatives, according to the method of objective interpretation of the Quranic term, in order to understand this term and stand on the meanings and connotations related to it in the holy Quran.

It was found through tracking this term in the Holy Qur'an that this word is common and it has been used attributed to Allah Almighty, also it has been used attributed to the devil. Allah Almighty delays and he (Allah Almighty) delays to call to repent and return to the right path with no …

حقيقة رؤية الملائكة في الدنيا The Fact Of Seeing The Angels In This World - A Doctrinal Study, Atallah Bakhit Al-Maaytah

Jordan Journal of Islamic Studies

Allah almighty has created numerous creatures and that is for wisdom. Amongst these worlds is the honored angels. Believers believe in the angels as they believe in their Creator. Knowledge concerning the angels; their existence, characteristics and jobs, came as revelation from Allah to the prophets via Jibreel peace be upon him. The most important issue regarding the angles which, I believe, has not been thoroughly examined is seeing them in this world. I have collected relevant facts and I have not found strong evidence except what are mentioned in the Qur'an and the Prophetic Sunnah as well as scholars' …

حجية الكتابة والتوقيع الإلكترونيين في إثبات المعاملات المالية –دراسة فقهية قانونية مقارنة- The Argument Of Electronic Writing And Signature In Proving Financial Transactions - A Comparative Legal Jurisprudential Study, Hani Sulaiman Teimat

Jordan Journal of Islamic Studies

The writing linear documented traditional sign strongest evidence in the list of evidence after the acknowledgment, because they provide the confidence and stability of not provided by the other the evidence, and with the technical progress of writing appeared and the signing of a letter as a manifestation of the scientific progress that has cast a shadow over the means of proof, this research addresses the issue of documentation writing and electronic signature in commercial transactions and civil matters from the viewpoint of legitimacy.

Based on accommodation idiosyncratic for electronic transactions, and based on public evidence on the lawfulness of …

منهج الإمام الديريني في عرض القراءات القرآنية وتوجيهها في تفسيره (الكفاية في تفسير القرآن) Imam Dirani Approach In Display And Guidance Of Quranicrecitations In His Interpretation: (Al Kefaya In The Interpretationof The Quraan), Khairu Muhammad Abu Abbas, Mansour Mahmoud Abu Zina

Jordan Journal of Islamic Studies

The study aims at making Imam Dirani Approach in display and Guidance of Quranic Recitations in his Interpretation (Al Kefaya in the Interpretation of the Qur’an” clear. The two researchers adapted both the descriptive approach and analytical approach in order to bring into view Dirani approach in display Quranic recitations, and specify his methods in guiding them. The study reached many findings such as: Dirani dealt with recurrent and abnormal recitations, focusing on abnormal ones sometimes, and he didn’t take much care of referring the recitations to their owners. For example, he didn’t discuss or broach differentiation between recitations except …

امتياز البائغ على المبيع والإعجاز العلمي الإسلامي فيه Seller's Privilege On Sales And The Islamic Legislative Miracle Therein Comparative Jurisprudence And Legitimate Study, Ayman Mustafa Al-Dabbagh

Jordan Journal of Islamic Studies

This research aims to answer two main questions: Is there a legislative Islamic miracle regarding the right of "seller's privilege on sales"? And how did that cause the civil laws to recognize this right and other privilege rights? The research followed inductive and analytic approach, through tracking legislative texts and the statements of jurists in both Islamic legislation and civil laws, accompanied with the analysis. The search was divided into six sections dealing with: The Seller’s privilege on sales. The prophet statement that proposed this right, the legislative miracle in that, and the impact of this on the French civil …

حكم الاحتفال بالمولد النبوي –دراسة فقهية مقارنة- Judgment On Celebrating The Prophet’S Birthday - A Comparative Jurisprudential Study, Ayman Abdel Hamid Al-Badarin

Jordan Journal of Islamic Studies

Celebration of the birth of the Prophet Muhammad , Peace be Upon Him, is one of the innovative and suspicious controversial issues that are frequently asked about each year with the approaching date of the birth of the Prophet, Peace be Upon Him. Therefore, scholars of Islamic Fiqh have differed among themselves as for the legitimacy of celebrating this occasion. Some of them said that it is legitimate, others said it is recommended, while others claimed that it is prohibited. The researcher investigated this issue clarifying what is really meant by celebrating the birth of the Prophet, Peace be Upon …

مخاطر الاستثمار في المصارف الإسلامية الأردنية دراسة تطبيقية لعقود (المضاربة، والمشاركة، والاستصناع) Risks Of Investing In The Jordanian Islamic Banks - An Applied Study Of The Contracts Of (Profit And Loss Sharing, Joint Venture, And Manufacturing Finance), Amjad Salem Latifeh

Jordan Journal of Islamic Studies

The main aim of the study reporting in the article below was to survey the main threats that Jordanian Islamic banks face in three types of investment contracts: “Mudaraba” (Profit-and-loss sharing), Musharakah (joint venture) and Istisna (Manufacturing Finance). After analyzing the data both quantitatively and qualitatively, it has turned out to us that the current Islamic banking system is probably powerless in identifying and therefore measuring the real cost of these three types of investment contracts, which are definitely risky investment avenues. What is worth noting here is that almushtagaat almaaliah (financial derivatives) negatively affects the cost of investment in …

العلاقة بين مصادر الأموال واستخداماتها - دراسة تطبيقية على المصارف الإسلامية الأردنية- Sourses And Uses Of Funds An Empirical Study On The Jordanian Islamic Banks, Abdullah Youssef Saadeh

Jordan Journal of Islamic Studies

This study point out the relationship between both sides of Islamic Banks balance sheets, Liabilities and Equity side, where Deposits are the most important Sourse of money for the banks, and the Assets on the other side from the statement, where it presents the uses of these funds.

The study aimed to show the impact of Total Deposits (Credit and Investment) on the Return on Assets)ROA(for the Jordanian Islamic Banks during the period (2012-2016). The total Deposits was chosen as an independent variable to study its impact on the dependent variable: (Return on Asset). The sample of study included two …