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Using Ezra/Nehemiah as a model for church restorationCranford, David E. January 1900 (has links)
Thesis (D. Min.)--New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, 2004. / Includes abstract and vita. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 213-221).
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Using Ezra/Nehemiah as a model for church restorationCranford, David E. January 2004 (has links) (PDF)
Thesis (D. Min.)--New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, 2004. / Includes abstract and vita. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 213-221).
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Using Ezra/Nehemiah as a model for church restorationCranford, David E. January 2004 (has links)
Thesis (D. Min.)--New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, 2004. / Includes abstract and vita. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 213-221).
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Ezra and the second wilderness : the literary development of Ezra 7-10 and Nehemiah 8-10Yoo, Philip Young January 2014 (has links)
For many pre-modern and modern critics, the emergence of Ezra among the post-exilic Jerusalem community marks a significant event in the beginning stages of Judaism. Ezra’s promulgation of a “law of Moses,” bolstered by the theory of Persian imperial authorization, is often viewed as the moment at which the final form of the Pentateuch is published. The accounts contained in Ezra 7-10 and Nehemiah 8-10, however, continue to present historical and literary problems for the exegete. Compounding the difficulties for a reconstruction of Ezra’s activities, recent scholarship has raised questions concerning the viability of state-sanctioned support for the Pentateuch and revived skepticism on the historicity of Ezra and the reliability of the biblical witness. Still, the Ezra Memoir (EM) remains an important source that is shaped by the political, religious, and social worldview of post-exilic Yehud. This study incorporates two scholarly debates: on the one hand, the identification of EM and its supplemental layers; and on the other hand, the development of the Pentateuch up to this period. After the parameters of EM are identified in Ezra 7-10 and Nehemiah 8-10, this study supports EM’s use of Deuteronomic and Priestly literature but adds that EM also demonstrates significant literary connections to pentateuchal strands that are neither Deuteronomic nor Priestly. These strands are distinguished by the narrative and historical claims that are preserved in the classical pentateuchal documents. This study concludes that EM is a product of the Second Temple that anticipates the final form of the Pentateuch by collecting and integrating multiple presentations of the wilderness generation into a super-narrative that projects Ezra and the returnees as a second exodus and Sinai generation that supersedes their predecessors.
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Towards a Theology of Reconstruction for post-colonial Zimbabwe : a Missiological perspectiveShambare, Blessing January 2018 (has links)
The issue of reconstruction has appealed to many nations that have moved from significant transitional periods, be it economic, social, and or political. This has made the reconstruction theology, a relevant theology. This study is a result of realities unfolding in Zimbabwe which left many to ask what is missing in Zimbabwe in order to have a better society.
The study seeks to contribute to the reconstruction theology debate from a missiological perspective which is based on asking and answering the question, “what is the role of the Christian Church in reconstruction?” At the onset, the study seeks to assert the applicability of the Ezra - Nehemiah Motif in Zimbabwe. The research is motivated by the premise that the church ought to have the capacity to adequately formulate a public-social theology which meets the demands of society. It is on this basis that the research will grapple with the concerns for justice, aspects of difference in relationship to human life- human dignity, policies of democratisation and democracy, social development and societal peaceful coexistence.
The theology of reconstruction has been argued as a praxis and deed-oriented model of rebuilding. Whilst appreciating the Liberation Theology and its value to Zimbabwe, it could be argued further that the liberation has served the purpose and the need for a complementary theology; - Reconstruction Theology. However, if this assertion is to be upheld, questions may be raised as to whether Reconstruction Theology seeks to replace Liberation Theology. It is therefore through this research that it can be established whether there is a replacement of or a complement of liberation theology with reconstruction theology.
This research then aims to analyse the deplorable Zimbabwean, socio-economic and socio-political fibers that require reconstruction and transformation, to enable development of a better society in which human dignity is respected. Further to that, the research explores and reflects upon the theological and missiological models of reconstruction that could be considered in post-colonial Zimbabwe. It is in this research that some alternative cultural variables, which could help achieve national reconstruction are deconstructed in light of reconstruction of Zimbabwe. To achieve this research utilises African Renaissance as its theoretical framework and informed by social construction theory.
This research engages in the quantitative and qualitative research methods, supported by interviews and questionnaires. There is a plethora of produced in published and unpublished literature that enriched this thesis. Furthermore, the research utilised various methodological approaches which includes theological, sociological, and post-colonial. The research will then comprise nine chapters subtitled depending on the matters of concern. / Thesis (PhD)--University of Pretoria, 2018. / Science of Religion and Missiology / PhD / Unrestricted
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Reading Nehemiah: A Structural Analysis of Nehemiah's Covenant Renewal Account and Its Place within the Book of NehemiahArthur, John R.K. 22 March 2012 (has links)
<p>Literary approaches to Ezra-Nehemiah studies are becoming more common. However, there is still a lack in the literary study of Ezra-Nehemiah of a structural analysis of Nehemiah's covenant renewal account that respects its particular fit within Nehemiah's story. The aim of this thesis is to explain how the covenant renewal account (commonly held to be Neh 8-10) is integral to the book ofNehemiah (Neh 1-13). Since narrative structural analysis is the study of the semantic structures that preside over a text's creation, this methodology is well suited to discerning whether or not the content found in the covenant renewal account fits within the broader story (and text) of Nehemiah. Accordingly, my structural analysis of the covenant renewal account reveals a deep, underlying structure that shows this account to be an integral piece of the book of Nehemiah.</p> / Master of Divinity (M.Div)
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Identity formation and community solidarity : second temple historiographies in discourse with (South) African theologies of reconstructionCezula, Ntozakhe Simon 03 1900 (has links)
Thesis (PhD)--Stellenbosch University, 2013. / ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This study is motivated by a call by some African theologians for an African theology of
reconstruction, specifically Mugambi. Its intended contribution is to propose a biblical
paradigm from the Old Testament for an African theology of reconstruction. The study is
fully convinced that a successful reconstruction process in Africa is possible if the process of
identity formation is recognised as a strongly influential force on the process. The identity
formation process needs to be consciously driven into a particular direction.
The study identifies two factors that influence the success or failure of a reconstruction
process. The two factors, which are conversely related, are community solidarity and social
conflict. Community solidarity facilitates reconstruction and social conflict retards it. As far
as the study is concerned, both of these factors are products of identity formation. If an
identity formation process is exclusive it results in social conflict and if it is inclusive it
results in community solidarity. The unfortunate part, according to the study, in any newly
liberated nation, is that identity formation is inevitable.
Because the Judean community of the Second Temple was a newly liberated community, the
study suggests an exploration of their identity formation process. Although the contexts
might not be the same, the suggestion is based on the hope that some lessons which can be of
value to the African identity formation process might be learnt. The different ideologies that
endeavoured to direct the identity formation of that community can potentially inform us of
important issues to take note of when engaging in an identity formation process.
Amongst the diverse historiographies of the Second Temple period, the study will explore
two historiographies, namely, Ezra-Nehemiah and Chronicles. There are two reasons why
these particular historiographies are chosen. The first one is that Nehemiah has already been
proposed by some scholars as a biblical paradigm for a theology of reconstruction. The
second one is that Chronicles, in many respects is related to Nehemiah and therefore provides
a suitable comparison for a research study of this nature. / AFRIKAANSE OPSOMMING: Hierdie studie word gemotiveer deur ‘n oproep deur sommige Afrika-teoloë tot ‘n Afrikateologie
van rekonstruksie, veral deur Mugambi. Die bydrae wat die studie wil maak is om ‘n
bybelse paradigma vanuit die Ou Testament vir ‘n Afrika-teologie van rekonstruksie voor te
stel. Die studie is oortuig daarvan dat ‘n suksesvolle rekonstruksie in Afrika moontlik is as
die proses van identiteitsvorming erken word as ‘n sterk-beïnvloedende krag in hierdie
rekonstruksie. Die identiteitsvormingsproses moet doelbewus in ‘n bepaalde rigting gestuur
word.
Hierdie studie identifiseer twee faktore wat bepalend is vir die sukses al dan nie van die
rekonstruksieproses. Die twee faktore wat oneweredig aan mekaar verwant is, is
gemeenskapsolidariteit en sosiale konflik. Gemeenskapsolidariteit fasiliteer rekonstruksie,
terwyl sosiale konflik dit vertraag. Hierdie studie aanvaar dat beide hierdie faktore produkte
van ‘n identiteitsvormingsproses is. As ‘n identiteitsvormingsproses eksklusief funksioneer,
lei dit tot sosiale konflik, maar as dit inklusief is, is die resultaat gemeenskapsolidariteit. Die
ongelukkige deel hiervan, volgens hierdie studie, is dat identiteitsvorming in ‘n nuut-bevryde
nasie onafwendbaar is.
Aangesien die Judese gemeenskap van die Tweede Tempelperiode ‘n nuutbevryde
gemeenskap was, stel hierdie study voor dat ‘n verkenning van hul
identiteitsvormingsprosesse gemaak moet word. Hoewel die onderskeie kontekste nie
dieselfde mag wees nie, word hierdie voorstel gemaak vanuit die hoop dat ‘n aantal lesse
geleer kan word wat van waarde mag wees vir die Afrika identiteitsvormingsprosesse. Die
verskillende ideologieë wat invloedryk was in die identeitsvormingsprosesse van daardie
gemeenskap kan ons potensieel bewus maak van belangrike kwessies waaraan aandag gegee
moet word in ‘n identiteitsvormingsproses.
In die konteks van die diverse historiografieë van die Tweede Tempelpreiode sal twee
historiografieë verken word, naamlik Esra-Nehemia en Kronieke. Daar is twee redes waarom
hierdie spesifieke historiografieë gekies is. Die eerste is dat Nehemia alreeds voorheen
voorgestel is as ‘n moontlike bybelse paradigma vir ‘n teologie van rekonstruksie. Die tweede
is dat Kronieke in vele opsigte aan Nehemia verwant is en juis daarom ‘n gepaste
vergelykingsbron is in ‘n navorsingstudie soos hierdie.
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