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Full-Text Articles in Christianity

Intersections Between Martin Luther King Jr. And The Quakers, Howard R. Macy Jan 2004

Intersections Between Martin Luther King Jr. And The Quakers, Howard R. Macy

Quaker Religious Thought

No abstract provided.


King And Quakers: Conscientious Objection For Social Change, Lonnie Valentine Jan 2004

King And Quakers: Conscientious Objection For Social Change, Lonnie Valentine

Quaker Religious Thought

No abstract provided.


The Making Of The Virgin: Mary In The 'Protevangelium Of James', Sherry Angela Smith Jan 2004

The Making Of The Virgin: Mary In The 'Protevangelium Of James', Sherry Angela Smith

Theses and Dissertations (Comprehensive)

The Protevangelium of James is an important early Christian text narrating the birth, childhood and adolescence of Mary, the mother of Jesus. This thesis explores Mary's transformation from a secondary New Testament figure into the embodiment of sacred purity. The image of Mary in the Protevangelium of James is different than other early Christian representations, emphasizing both purity and a recapitulation with Eve. As a means to better understand Mary's purity in the narrative, I explore the theories of three scholars: Jacob Neusner, Beverly Roberts Gaventa and Mary Douglas. I conclude that Douglas's theories make the most sense for comprehending …


Unfamiliar Passions Of God, Part 1, Gary A. Haugen Jan 2004

Unfamiliar Passions Of God, Part 1, Gary A. Haugen

ATS Chapel Services

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