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Paul Tillich's Theory Of Symbol, Norbert Oscar Schedler
Paul Tillich's Theory Of Symbol, Norbert Oscar Schedler
Bachelor of Divinity
We will begin this paper with an introduction into the Weltanschauung out of which the problem of symbolism arises. The importance of studying the trends in the field of symbolism is not to be underestimated. In the development of modern philosophical thought the problem of symbolism has played a decisive role.
Luther's Concept Of The Two Kingdoms And The American Situation, Walter Charles Pieper
Luther's Concept Of The Two Kingdoms And The American Situation, Walter Charles Pieper
Bachelor of Divinity
It is neither the purpose of this paper to prove or disprove any man’s theory of interpretation of application of Luther’s teaching and to see how it has affected modern history, but rather it aims to look at Luther and see what he actually says.
The Doctrine Of Christ's Exaltation In Luther's Theology, Gerhard Galchutt
The Doctrine Of Christ's Exaltation In Luther's Theology, Gerhard Galchutt
Bachelor of Divinity
If we, us Lutherans, are within Western Protestantism, it would hardly be possible for us to escape the influence of this milieu. And this writer believes this influence and its effects are readily found also within or own church body. There may be no traces of this influence in our doctrine and theological discussion, but it might become manifest already.in our cultus and then in some of our religious publications and devotional art for popular consumption. If so, this thesis has a very “practical” bent. It tries to set forth Luther's doctrine of the exalted Christ as a corrective for …
Psychology In Relationship To Theology, Martin L. Maehr
Psychology In Relationship To Theology, Martin L. Maehr
Bachelor of Divinity
The purpose of this paper is not to answer specific questions but rather to probe widely and, to as great a degree as possible, effectively into the field in order to raise certain questions and determine the point of thrust of future research.
The Paradoxical Content Of The Title Son Of Man, Arno M. Klausmeier
The Paradoxical Content Of The Title Son Of Man, Arno M. Klausmeier
Bachelor of Divinity
The problem with which this thesis will be occupied is the determination of the content of the title "Son of Man" and demonstrating the sources of this content. An investigation of this sort will prove that the content of "Son of Man” is anything but simple; it is paradoxical. Since this title is Jesus' favorite self-designation, writer and reader are justified to expect growth in the "knowledge of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.”
The Anabaptists And Their Rejection Of Infant Baptism, James T. Heinemeier
The Anabaptists And Their Rejection Of Infant Baptism, James T. Heinemeier
Bachelor of Divinity
Rather than being an exhaustive study of perhaps one of the reasons or the Anabaptists' rejection of infant baptism, this thesis presents a somewhat broader look at the background of the movement, and the social, political, and theologica1 attitudes of the Anabaptists, followed by a more thorough investigation of five of the particularly fundamental objections the Anabaptists raised against infant baptisrn. The writer shall attempt to be as objective as possible in presenting the material contained in the body of the thesis. His subjective evaluation and conclusions are contained in the last chapter.