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The Return Of The Rachel- A Critique Of Melville's Moby-Dick, Kenneth Heinitz
The Return Of The Rachel- A Critique Of Melville's Moby-Dick, Kenneth Heinitz
Bachelor of Divinity
This critique is to clarify the relation of the ship Rachel to the rest of the story. The Rachel carries with it certain symbolical implications that have been neglected in in interpretations and criticisms of Moby-Dick. In chapter CXXVIII, “The Pequod Meets the Rachel,” the symbolic meaning suggest Jacob’s wife Rachel crying in the wilderness because her sons are not, Jeremiah 31:15. The continuation of this symbolism in the epilogue would include a more definite recognition of the influence of Christianity on Melville then some critics would admit, namely, that Ishmael’s rescue by the Rachel symbolically is Christian brotherly love …
Concept Of Evil In Berdyaev, Paul E. Pfotenhauer
Concept Of Evil In Berdyaev, Paul E. Pfotenhauer
Bachelor of Divinity
This paper will be an attempt to describe evil as it is presented in the thinking of Berdyaev. It will not be its concern to give an objective criticism or evaluation of his concept of evil, but merely a presentation of the same. In doing this an attempt will at all times be made to remain within the framework of his thought. This approach will place several limitations on this paper. In the first place it will make it impossible to present it as a logical, integrated unity. In his examination of the various problems of life, Berdyaev is constantly …
The Study Of The Relation Between Brunner's General Concept Of Revelation And His Christology, George L. Luecke
The Study Of The Relation Between Brunner's General Concept Of Revelation And His Christology, George L. Luecke
Bachelor of Divinity
In this thesis I shall attempt to show points of correlation between Brunner’s general doctrine of Revelation and his Christology, with the critical implications of the first upon the second.
The Social Ethics Of Reinhold Niebuhr, Richard E. Koenig
The Social Ethics Of Reinhold Niebuhr, Richard E. Koenig
Bachelor of Divinity
Our concern in this thesis will be merely to present the line of thought which Niebuhr employs in relating the Christian agape to society. Since Niebuhr’s social ethic has never been set down in any systematic form, it will be necessary to collect from his various writings those ideas which he uses in advocating his views. To be sure he has written extensively on ethics, but never has he developed the subject from the traditional points of view. As in philosophy ethics cannot be separated from theology. It is important for this study then to draw in much of the …
The Koranic Doctrine Of Sin, Roland E. Miller
The Koranic Doctrine Of Sin, Roland E. Miller
Bachelor of Divinity
The problem that was the occasion for the writing of this thesis is indicated by the title - namely, what is the teaching of sin as it is set forth in the Koran, the Holy Book of Mohammedanism. The problem may be a strictly academic one; but for the writer the problem is one of more than casual importance, since he is a representative of the Christian Church. And the Christian Church in its effort to present the Gospel to Islam, must be vitally concerned with the concept of sin as it is to be found in that theological system.
Sin And Forgiveness In Dostoyevsky, Milton L. Rudnick
Sin And Forgiveness In Dostoyevsky, Milton L. Rudnick
Bachelor of Divinity
Our purpose in this paper is to analyze the writings of this penetrating author in order to determine his concept of sin and forgiveness. The sources for this research will be the Constance Garnett translations, the accuracy of which will not be questioned. The thought of Dostoyevsky which we will study is his thought as he expressed it in his major novels, although, by way of introduction, certain aspects of his life and character will be noted. Reference is frequently made to the opinions of several of Dostoyevsky’s principa1 interpreters. This is usually done by way of illustration, or in …