Made available in DSpace on 2016-12-23T14:33:01Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Simone Rezende Mendes.pdf: 1637331 bytes, checksum: aea6da94c5da703176140b6b01613163 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2012-03-28 / Este estudo objetiva identificar a motivação para a emergência dos conflitos de natureza política na ekklesia de Corinto, logo após a sua fundação, em 50, por Paulo de Tarso. Destaca que as epístolas 1 e 2 Coríntios, redigidas por Paulo e endereçadas a essa comunidade entre 54-60, apresentam conflitos relacionados ao tipo de conduta adotado pelos membros e, sobretudo, a disputas por autoridade dentro da ekklesia, as quais se desdobram numa oposição à autoridade de Paulo como apóstolo . Na averiguação dos conflitos, faz uso de uma metodologia que se apoia na Análise de Conteúdo e nos pressupostos teóricos de Bourdieu acerca da eficácia do discurso e do poder simbólico, e assim investiga o grau de institucionalização do paleocristianismo e os modelos de autoridade apostólica vigentes no século I. Aponta como resultados que a autoridade de Paulo foi contestada porque os grupos paleocristãos não tinham uma referência única de autoridade e que o grau de institucionalização do paleocristianismo na metade do século I se mostrava incipiente, caracterizado pela ausência de fronteiras bem definidas entre os grupos religiosos de tendência judaico-cristã / This study aims to identify the motivation for the emergence of political conflicts in the ekklesia of Corinth, soon after its foundation in 50 A.C., by Paul of Tarsus. It highlights that the letters 1 and 2 Corinthians, written by Paul and addressed to this community between 54-60 A.C., present conflicts related to the type of conduct adopted by its members and, above all, the disputes over authority within the ekklesia, which unfold in opposition to the authority of Paul as "apostle." In the investigation of conflicts, it makes use of a methodology that relies on Content analysis and Bourdieus theoretical assumptions about the effectiveness of speech and symbolic power and thus it investigates the degree of institutionalization of Paleochristianity and models of apostolic authority in force in the 1st century. It points as results that Pauls authority was challenged because Paleochristians groups have not had only one reference of authority and that the degree of institutionalization of Paleochristianity showed itself incipient in the first half of the 1st century, characterized by the absence of well-defined boundaries among groups Jewish Christian tendency

Thesis (J.C.L.)--Catholic University of America, 1994. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 69-81).

Thesis (J.C.L.)--Catholic University of America, 1994. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 69-81).

Thesis (Ph.D.)--Duquesne University, 2004. / Title from document title page. Abstract included in electronic submission form. Includes bibliographical references (p. 309-322) and index.

Thesis (D. Min.)--Reformed Theological Seminary, 2003. / Abstract and vita. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 316-322).

Thesis (D. Min.)--Reformed Theological Seminary, 2003. / Abstract and vita. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 316-322).

Thesis (D. Min.)--Reformed Theological Seminary, 2003. / Abstract and vita. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 316-322).

In the masters dissertation Koclířov by Svitavy, a place of Marian pilgrimage, is presented as a lively seat of the Czech-Moravian Fatima, the national centre of Fatima Apostolate in the Czech Republic, a unique phenomenon within the universal Catholic Church. The centre of pilgrimage was established in 1995, hence it is relatively new. Pilgrims from all over Czechia as well as foreign pilgrims come here to enjoy its unique spiritual atmosphere. The centre offers a wide range of services including a traditional monastic cake shop and Shepherd shop offering devotional articles. Spiritual seminars held here once a month, every first Saturday, are particularly popular among the pilgrims. Serene monastery complex offers many sights and invites to quiescence. A Holy Gate opened by Mons. Jan Vokál, bishop of Hradec Králové diocese, in April 2016 in the frame of the Holy Year of Mercy is yet another unique feature of the place of pilgrim. Thus Koclířov has become one of the important church centres as this privilege is usually given only to cathedrals and minsters of particular dioceses. The Czech-Moravian Fatima in Koclířov will coordinate a wide range of festivities to celebrate the 100th anniversary of apparition the Virgin Mary in Fatima in Portugal in 2017. Number of Czech dioceses and their parishes...

In Mexico, as in other parts of the world, human rights violations have deep historical roots. In the forty years before this study, these violations had been increasing, especially with respect to excluded populations and vulnerable groups, such as women, indigenous peoples, migrants, and victims of repression (Center Prodh, 2013). To reverse or at least decrease these conditions, disenfranchised people needed to become aware of their rights within civil society. Toward that end, diverse non-governmental organizations (NGOs) had taken on the task of providing education and strategic practices to disenfranchised people and communities. The Society of Jesus (the Jesuits) had contributed to this work. The defense of human rights was a fundamental task in any country that sought democracy. Recognized by international law, academics, and civil society, the growing field of human rights combined the ideas of liberal democracy with other traditions. This case study utilized a critical analysis to examine the outcome of the work of one NGO dedicated to the defense and promotion of human rights in Mexico: the Center of Human Rights Miguel Agustin Prodh Juarez (Center Prodh). Center Prodh was founded by the Society of Jesus in 1988 and has maintained a political presence within the field of human rights organizations in the region. The study utilized the characteristics of the social apostolate of the Society of Jesus and provided a critical conceptual framework for cultural democracy formulated by Darder (2003) to investigate the importance of a Jesuit social institution in theory and practice within the field of human rights. Apart from this critical process of analysis, an important objective of the study was to develop greater understanding of the Jesuit orientation to social action work in Mexico. A key aspect of this study was to examine the successes and limitations of the human rights approach utilized by Center Prodh in assisting individuals and communities to consolidate their collective agency toward a more just and participatory political process of social change.

This thesis presents the Marian place of pilgrimage 'Koclířov by Svitavy', the residence of the Czech-Moravian Fatima, the apostolate centre of the Czech Republic which plays a unique position within the Catholic Church. The aim of the work, coming under the geography of religion, is an in-depth study of the relatively recently established pilgrimage center, which dates back to 1995. Analyzing how this particular pilgrimage location has transformed, I have tried to decipher a total of 4 assumptions that are seemingly contradictory and illogical: the start of the location's sanctification in this extremely secular destination; the phenomenon of the Polish Pope St. John Paul II. in this area, over 250 km away from his native Wadowice and the post- secular activities of religious pilgrims. How could this formerly sleepy and remote village become a pilgrimage center of regional, national or even international importance? And how does mutual cooperation with the municipality and the local school work? To reach a relevant theoretical framing of pilgrimage throughout Europe, as well as the global context, I drew mainly from Polish literature, where pilgrimage has deeper roots and plays a traditional role. In addition, perhaps the only department of religious geography of the world is based at the...