The Origin and Meaning of Ekklēsia in the Early Jesus Movement
The Origin and Meaning of Ekklēsia in the Early Jesus Movement

Author: Ralph J. Korner

Publisher: BRILL

Published: 2017-06-06

Total Pages: 382

ISBN-13: 9004344993

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In The Origin and Meaning of Ekklēsia in the Early Jesus Movement, Ralph J. Korner explores the ideological implications of Christ-follower associations self-designating collectively as ekklēsiai. Politically, Korner’s inscriptional research suggests that an association named ekklēsia would have been perceived as a positive, rather than as a counter-imperial, participant within Imperial Greek cities. Socio-religiously, Korner argues that there was no universal ekklēsia to which all first generation Christ-followers belonged; ekklēsia was a permanent group designation used by Paul’s associations. Ethno-religiously, Korner contends that ekklēsia usage by intra muros groups within pluriform Second Temple Judaism problematizes suggestions, not least at the institutional level, that Paul was “parting ways” with Judaism(s), ‘Jewishness’, or Jewish organizational forms.

The Difference Heaven Makes
The Difference Heaven Makes

Author: Christopher Morse

Publisher: A&C Black

Published: 2010-04-09

Total Pages: 160

ISBN-13: 0567027333

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By focusing upon a rehearing of the Gospel news of heaven today, the author invites readers to exercise a "post-modern permission" to listen to this testimony without either the usual modernist earplugs or an uncritical post-modern "make believe." Without attempting to retrace the history of images and interpretations of heaven, Morse seeks rather to draw upon this background to get to the heart of the issue of modern eschatological and apocalyptic discussion by proposing in the foreground a "thought experiment".

Our Politeuma Is in Heaven!
Our Politeuma Is in Heaven!

Author: Gennadi A. Sergienko

Publisher: Langham Publishing

Published: 2013-10-14

Total Pages: 251

ISBN-13: 1907713727

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For many of whom I often told you, and even now am writing with tears, walk as the enemies of the cross of Christ: they walk to their final destruction, their god is the belly and their glory is in shameful things, their minds are earthly bound. But our πολίτευμα is in heaven from where we expect the Lord Jesus Christ, who is our Savior. Philippians 3:18-20 Paul’s letters to Philippians show us that this rather outspoken man had plenty of opportunity and cause to aggravate his christian contemporaries. However, for Paul to use such hostility and to name people as “enemies” shows us that we should take note and try to understand the meaning behind his statement. In this work the author asks: who were these enemies? What did they do wrong? Why did they deserve destruction? In search of these questions the investigation looks to the early Christian communities and their formation within the socio-political realities of the urban centers of the Roman Empire. Through this we learn a great deal about the uneven and complex dynamics of the early Christian community and a deep understanding of Paul’s warning to them.

Eusebius of Caesarea's Commentary on Isaiah
Eusebius of Caesarea's Commentary on Isaiah

Author: Michael J. Hollerich

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 248

ISBN-13: 9780198263685

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It is, thus, an important witness to Eusebius' thinking on the Bible, the Church, and the empire at a critical moment in his life and in the history of Christianity. The present book is the first comprehensive assessment of the Commentary's methods and ideas.

Collected Writings by John Nelson Darby Volume Twenty-Three
Collected Writings by John Nelson Darby Volume Twenty-Three

Author: John Nelson Darby

Publisher: Irving Risch

Published: 2015-01-31

Total Pages: 336

ISBN-13:

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Letter on the Divine Inspiration of the Holy Scriptures, On the Work of Christ; Remarks on "Christianity and Modern Progress" by the Rev. A. Raleigh, D.D. Dr. Colenso and the Pentateuch Scripture: the place it has in this day. What do I learn from Scripture? Either in Adam or in Christ? Evangelical Protestantism and the Biblical studies of M. Godet. On the Putting Away of Sin Review of R. Pearsall Smith on "Holiness through Faith." Letter on Mr. J.P.S.'s "Holiness through Faith." The Effect Spiritually of "Holiness through Faith." Brief remarks on "An Address for the Promotion of Scriptural Holiness." Dr. Bonar on Christ's work Review of Dr. Bonar's work entitled "The Rent Veil." Cleansing and Deliverance Cleansing by Water: and what it is to walk in the light. "Higher Holiness" Scriptural Unity and Union Short Introduction to Romans Summary of the Epistle to the Romans Thoughts on Romans, Colossians, Ephesians. Judgment-seat of God and of Christ Letter on Original Sin Death for a Christian:

Scripture, Cultures, and Criticism
Scripture, Cultures, and Criticism

Author: K. K. Yeo

Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers

Published: 2022-08-23

Total Pages: 359

ISBN-13: 1666797839

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This collection of nineteen representative essays is a Festschrift written by former colleagues and students in honor of Prof. Dr. Robert Jewett (1933-2020) and his legacy. Our hope is that future generations of Bible readers will find this textbook on biblical interpretation helpful for navigating through the strong winds of exegetical, theological, and hermeneutical methods. Jewett's expansive research interests have inspired each author in this tribute volume, each of whom has witnessed to the ways that helmsman Jewett has navigated through the often-choppy ocean waters of biblical interpretation--as well as the complex, changing world of religion, sacred texts, films and popular culture, psychology and sociology, politics and Pauline studies. Contributors Kathy Ehrensperger Brigitte Kahl Aliou C. Niang Aida Besancon Spencer Lallene Rector T. Christopher Hoklotubbe Najeeb T. Haddad Robert K. Johnston Frank Hughes Goh Menghun Hii Kong-hock Lim Kar Yong Keith Burton Sheila McGinn Douglas Campbell Ellen Jewett William S. Campbell Troy W. Martin Zakali Shohe Christopher Deacy A. Andrew Das Frederick Mawusi Amevenku

The Christian Theology Reader
The Christian Theology Reader

Author: Alister E. McGrath

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2016-08-04

Total Pages: 632

ISBN-13: 1118874366

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Regarded as the leading text in Christian theology for the last 25 years, Alister E. McGrath’s The Christian Theology Reader is now available in a new 5th edition featuring completely revised and updated content. Brings together more than 350 readings from over 200 sources that chart 2,000 years of Christian history Situates each reading within the appropriate historical and theological context with its own introduction, commentary, and study questions Includes new readings on world Christianity and feminist, liberation, and postcolonial theologies, as well as more selections by female theologians and theologians from the developing world Contains additional pedagogical features, such as new discussion questions and case studies, and a robust website with new videos by the author to aid student learning Designed to function as a stand-alone volume, or as a companion to Christian Theology: An Introduction, 6th edition, for a complete overview of the subject

Paul and the Conflict of Cultures
Paul and the Conflict of Cultures

Author: E. A. Judge

Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers

Published: 2019-10-09

Total Pages: 294

ISBN-13: 1532610017

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The catastrophes of the twentieth century have decisively broken the grip of Aristotle's fixed universe on our minds. "Society" is no longer the logical category of statecraft that is to determine our lives. The glorious horrors of fascism discredited the survival of the fittest, upstaged even by the compulsory class equality of the Soviets. Instead we now appeal to "culture" and mutual "communication" as we hope to grow together in response to each other. The universe itself at last is open-ended. Particle physics and the genetic code ensure diversity for us all. Our individual gifts will reveal our identity and our mission in life. We are indeed personally answerable for the choices we make. The twenty-first century's great leap forward is Jerusalem's long foreshadowed answer to Athens. Not logic but experiment has been the mainspring that has unlocked it. The transformed life of the apostle Paul in Christ first experienced the developmental prospect that has inspired the cultural reformation of our time.

Jewish and Christian Communal Identities in the Roman World
Jewish and Christian Communal Identities in the Roman World

Author: Yair Furstenberg

Publisher: BRILL

Published: 2016-06-21

Total Pages: 298

ISBN-13: 9004321691

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Jews and Christians under the Roman Empire shared a unique sense of community. Set apart from their civic and cultic surroundings, both groups resisted complete assimilation into the dominant political and social structures. However, Jewish communities differed from their Christian counterparts in their overall patterns of response to the surrounding challenges. They exhibit diverse levels of integration into the civic fabric of the cities of the Empire and display contrary attitudes towards the creation of trans-local communal networks. The variety of local case studies examined in this volume offers an integrated image of the multiple factors, both internal and external, which determined the role of communal identity in creating a sense of belonging among Jews and Christians under Imperial constraints.