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61	Paul's non-violent Gospel : the theological politics of peace in Paul's life and letters Gabrielson, Jeremy January 2011 (has links) This thesis advances a claim for the centrality of a politics of peace in early Christianity, with particular focus given to the letters of Paul and the Gospel of Matthew. In brief, I argue that Paul’s task of announcing the gospel to the nations involved calling and equipping assemblies of people whose common life was ordered by a politics (by which I mean, chiefly, a mode of corporate conduct) characterised by peaceableness, and this theological politics was a deliberate participation in the political order announced and inaugurated by Jesus of Nazareth. To this end, there are three main components of the thesis. Chapter Two is focused on the Gospel of Matthew, particularly the way in which violence (and peace) are constructed by the evangelist. Chapter Three bridges the first and third components of the thesis, attending to the important question of the continuity between Jesus and Paul on the issue of non-violence. The third component involves two chapters. Chapter Four attempts to identify the trajectory of violence and peace in Paul’s biography and in the “biography” of his Galatian converts (as he portrays it), and the fifth chapter traces the presence of this non-violent gospel in (arguably) Paul’s earliest letter. The intended effect is to show that a politics of non-violence was an early, central, non-negotiable component of the gospel, that its presence can be detected in a variety of geographical expressions of early Christianity, that this (normally) “ethical” dimension of the gospel has a political aspect as well, and that this political dimension of the gospel stands in stark contrast to the politics of both the contemporary imperial power and those who would seek to replace it through violence. 270
62	Paul among the apocalypses? : an evaluation of the 'apocalyptic Paul' in the context of Jewish and Christian apocalyptic literature Davies, James P. January 2015 (has links) One of the most lively and enduring debates in New Testament studies is the question of the significance of ‘apocalyptic' thought in Paul. This has recently given birth to a group of scholars, with a common theological genealogy, who share a concern to emphasise the ‘apocalyptic' nature of Paul's gospel. Leading figures of this group are J. Louis Martyn, Martinus de Boer, Beverly Gaventa and Douglas Campbell. The work of this group has not been received without criticism, drawing fire from various quarters. However, what is often lacking (on both sides) is detailed engagement with the texts of the Jewish and Christian apocalypses. This dissertation attempts to evaluate the ‘apocalyptic Paul' movement through an examination of its major theological emphases in the light of the Jewish apocalypses 1 Enoch, 4 Ezra, 2 Baruch and the Christian book of Revelation. Placing Paul in this literary and historical context confirms his place as an apocalyptic thinker, but raises important questions about how this is construed in these recent approaches. Each chapter will address one of four interrelated themes: epistemology, eschatology, cosmology and soteriology. The study intends to suggest that the ‘apocalyptic Paul' movement is characterised at key points in each area by potentially false dichotomies, strict dualisms which unnecessarily screen out what Paul's apocalyptic thought affirms. 225.9
63	Eschatologie als Motiv der Ethik bei Paulus / Eschatology as a motivation for ethics in Paul Schaller, Markus 03 1900 (has links) Text in German, summaries in English and German / Die vorliegende Arbeit untersucht, wie die paulinische Ethik von der Eschatologie bestimmtwird. Ausgehend von einer Untersuchung der hellenistisch-römischen Jenseitserwartung und ihren (möglichen) ethischen Implikationen werden der 1. Thessalonicherbrief, der1. Korintherbrief und der Römerbrief hinsichtlichdesVerhältnisses von Ethik und Eschatologie analysiert. Durch Bestimmung und Zuordnung eschatologischer Einzelmotive zu ethischen Weisungen wird die These erhoben, dass eschatologische Motive primär der Begründung exklusivethischer Mahnungen dienen, wenngleich sie auch bei inklusiv-ethischen Themen zum Einsatz kommen.Zugleich zeichnet sich ab, dass das (von Paulus charakterisierte)ethisch-moralische Versagen und die Hoffnungslosigkeit der Heiden sowie die Hoffnung und der ethische Anspruch an Christen in Korrelation zueinander stehen. / This thesis examines how Paul’s ethical teaching is determined by his eschatology. Based on a survey of Hellenistic-Roman expectations regarding the hereafter and their potential ethical implications, this study examines 1 Thessalonians, 1 Corinthians and Romans in order to understand the relation between ethics and eschatology. By identifying and matching individual eschatological motifs with ethical directives the thesis proposed that eschatological motifs are primarily utilized as the foundation for exclusive ethical exhortations, although they also appear in the context of inclusive ethical issues. At the same time, it becomes clear that the moral-ethical depravity and hopelessness of the Gentiles (as they are characterised by Paul) as well as hope and the ethical demands on Christians on stand in correlation with each other / New Testament / D. Th. (New Testament) Eschatology Ethics Motivation Motifs Paul First Epistle to the Thessalonians First Epistle to the Corinthians Epistle to the Romans Inclusive ethos Exclusive ethos Eschatologie Ethik Paulus 1. Thessalonicherbrief 1. Korintherbrief Romerbrief Inklusive ethos Exklusive ethos 227.06 Eschatology -- Biblical teaching Ethics -- Biblical teaching Paul, the Apostle, Saint
64	MILITÄRISCHE METAPHORIK IM CORPUS PAULINUM: EINE UNTERSUCHUNG ZU VORKOMMEN UND BEDEUTUNG / Military metaphor in the Corpus Paulinum : an investigation into its occurence and meaning Nell, Mathias Werner 09 1900 (has links) Summaries in German and English / Die vorliegende Studie setzt sich mit der militärischen Metaphorik im Corpus Paulinum im Blick auf deren Vorkommen und Bedeutung auseinander. Es zeigt sich, dass sich die militärische Rede und deren Anwendungsbereich im Corpus Paulinum über alle dreizehn Briefe hinweg, die der Reihe nach ihrer wahrscheinlichen chronologischen Abfassungsfolge entsprechend analysiert werden, zu entwickeln scheint: dienen militärische Motive anfangs noch vorwiegend als Vergleichsmomente, so werden sie im weiteren Verlauf der Briefchronologie zunehmend identifizierend eingesetzt. Thematisch verwendet Paulus militärische Redeweise insbesondere zur Schaffung und Wahrung von Einheit in der Gemeinde auf Grund gemeinsamer Identität sowie um sich und die Gemeinde als »Mithineingenommene« in den transzendenten, eschatologischen Kampf gegen Satan zu verstehen und praktisch zu verorten bzw. anzuleiten. Das Evangelium selbst ist umkämpft, was daher auch die Missionstätigkeit des Paulus bzw. der Gemeinde als eine geistlich-militärische Mission verstehen lässt. Als »echte Metaphern« können die militärischen Metaphern bei Paulus weder verlustfrei ersetzt noch aufgelöst werden. / The study deals with military metaphors in the Corpus Paulinum with regard to their occurrence and significance. It turns out that the military speech and its scope of application in the Corpus Paulinum seems to evolve across all thirteen letters, which are analyzed in sequence according to their probable chronological order: if military motifs serve as comparative moments at first, they are increasingly used identically in the further course of the letter chronology. The use of military speeches in particular serves the purpose of creating and maintaining unity in the community on the basis of a common identity, and in order to understand and guide the community in a transcendent, eschatological struggle against Satan. The Gospel itself is contested, which also explains the missionary activity of Paul as a spiritual-military mission. As »real metaphors«, Paul's military metaphors can neither be replaced or dissolved without loss. / New Testament / M. Th. (New Testament) Neues Testament Corpus Paulinum Biografie Paulus Apostel Militär Kampf Krieg Kriegsführung Metapher Metaphorik Rhetorik Hermeneutik Einheit Jesus Satan Evangelium Mission New Testament Corpus Paulinum Biography Paul Apostle Military Struggle War Warfare Metaphor Imagery Rhetorical criticism Hermeneutics Unity Satan Gospel Mission 225.92 Paul, the Apostle, Saint Bible. Epistles of Paul -- Theology Bible. New Testament -- Biography Metaphor in the bible
65	The meaning of Works of the Law (erga nomou) in Galatians and Romans Rapa, Robert Keith, 1952- 06 1900 (has links) This study investigates the meaning of Paul's expression 'works of the law' ( tpycx vOμou) • A survey of representative scholars regarding Paul's attitude toward the Mosaic law demonstrates that confusion over this issue continues as a difficulty in Pauline studies. It is suggested that ascertaining the meaning of this expression will help alleviate that confusion. This study indicates that Paul's use of tpyov is ethically neutral: 'work' itself is neither positive nor negative for Paul. The ethical orientation of a given 'work' is determined by the descriptors Paul attaches to it. Paul speaks positively and negatively about the law itself, yet only negative descriptors are used with tpycxvOμou. This gives significant direction for the interpretation of 'works of the law.' The historical backgrounds of Galatians and Romans support this negative orientation for tpycx vOμou. These letters were written to confront separate crisis situations in different churches. Yet they share common situational elements. Paul was faced in both churches with a form of 'judaizing' opposition that insisted that Gentile converts become 'practical Jews' in order to 'complete' the Abrahamic covenant through the Mosaic. Paul addresses this threat to these churches by means of epistolographical and rhetorical mechanisms. He uses these persuasive communication devices powerfully, insisting that these converts recognize what it means to be 'in Christ,' and what it means and does not mean to be 'Jewish.' 'Works of the law' are not necessary for salvation, and were never intended for redemption. Likewise, identity as one who performs 'works of the law' does not provide any claim upon God. One does not have to become a 'practical Jew' to have a right relationship to God, and a Jew has no redemptive status before God on the basis of ethnicity. 'Works of the law,' then, serve as a factor in Paul's polemics because the continuing validity of the Mosaic law is the issue being addressed by Paul and his opponents. They are a feature in Paul's view of the law because he is both positive and negative toward the law, depending upon one's intended salvific orientation to God through it / Psychology of Education / D. Th. (New Testament) Galatians Romans Works of the Law Works Righteousness Justification in Paul Law in Paul Paul's opponents Rhetorical criticism of Galatians Rhetorical criticism of Romans Epistolographical Structure of Galatians Epistolographical Structure of Romans Paul 227.1066 Bible. N.T. Romans -- Criticism Law (Theology) -- Biblical teaching Jewish law
66	The rhetorical function of Romans 7 within the context of Romans 5-8 Cronjé, Schalk Willem 05 1900 (has links) Text in English / The purpose of this dissertation was to establish the rhetorical function of Romans 7 within the context of Romans 5-8. Chapter 1 involved a survey of the problem that led to the investigation and a discussion of a number of approaches offered as an interpretation for understanding Romans 7. Chapter 2 centred on an investigation into the nature of Paul's audience in Rome. Chapter 3 investigated the purpose of the letter as a help to understanding the rhetorical function of Romans 7. Chapter 4 dealt with the rhetorical function of Romans 7. The causa underlying Paul's rhetoric in Romans 7 was a tendency among Gentile Christians to want to return to the law. Paul set out strongly to counter this tendency because it was incompatible with their position in Christ and would foil his plans in respect of the Gentile Christians in Rome and of the Gospel to the West. / Biblical and Ancient Studies / M.A. (Biblical Studies) Romans 7 Paul's audience Purpose of Romans letter Rhetoric of Romans 7 Gentile Christianity Righteousness Law Incompatibility Dissociation Identification Persuasive strategies Rhetorical criticism Kennedy Interactional analysis Romans 7 and the body 227.1066 Jews in the New Testament Paul, the Apostle, Saint Rhetorical criticism Gentiles
67	Sogenannte “antiochenische Zwischenfall” (Gal 2:11-14) und seine Bedeutung für die Geschichte und Theologie des Urchristentums / The so-called “Antiochene Incident” (Gal 2:11-14) and its bearing on the history and theology of early Christianity Driedger, Andreas 02 1900 (has links) Text in German / Diese Studie untersucht den so genannten “antiochenischen Zwischenfall” (Gal 2:11-14) im Blick auf die Geschichte des Urchristentums und das Verhältnis zwischen Paulus und Petrus. Eingeleitet von einem Forschungsüberblick, konzentriert sich die Studie auf die exegetische Untersuchung von Gal 2:11-14 mit dem Ziel, den Konflikt zwischen Paulus und Petrus in seiner Ursache, seinem konkreten Verlauf und den daraus resultierenden Konsequenzen für die Entwicklung des Frühchristentums neu zu bewerten. Neben dem Kontext und der rhetorischen Funktion von Gal 2:11-14, findet dabei der Vergleich zwischen der paulinischen Schilderung und Bewertung des antiochenischen Zwischenfalls und der Darstellung der Entwicklung des Urchristentums der Apostelgeschichte besondere Beachtung. Dadurch soll die auf F. C. Baur zurückgehende und bis in die Gegenwart einflussreiche Rekonstruktion des Urchristentums als zweigeteilte und theologisch gegensätzliche Bewegung kritisch hinterfragt und Alternativen aufgezeigt werden. / This thesis examines the so called “Antiochene Incident” (Gal 2:11-14) as it relates to the proclamation of Christ in early Christianity and the relationship between Paul and Peter. After a broad survey of research, the thesis focuses on the exegetical study of Galatians 2:11-14 with the goal of analyzing the encounter between Paul and Peter in its cause, its detailed course and the resulting consequences for the development of early Christianity. In addition to the context and the rhetorical function of Gal 2:11-14, we compare Paul's description and assessment of the Antioch incident and the portrayal of the history of early Christianity in the book of Acts. In doing so, we critically question the reconstruction of early Christianity by F. C. Baur as a divided theological movement which has influenced theology to this day and offer alternatives to that view. / New Testament / M. Th. (New Testament) Galaterbrief Rhetorische Analyse Antiochenischer Zwischenfall Antiochien Paulus Peter Jerusalem Jakobus Apostelgeschichte Galatians Rhetorical criticism Antiochene Incident Antioch Paul James Acts 227.066 Bible. Acts -- Criticism, Textual Antiochian School Paul, the Apostle, Saint -- Influence Peter, the Apostle, Saint -- Influence Rhetoric, Ancient
68	Le jour de repos, depuis les origines jusqu'au Concile de Nicée / Rest day: from the origins until the Council of Nicea Cohen, Daniel 25 February 2010 (has links) Est-ce-que le sabbat est d'origine hébraïque ?Quand est né le dimanche ?Est-ce que Paul est l'inventeur du christianisme ?Comment expliquer la position des chrétiens sabbataires aujourd'hui ?Is the sabbath from hebrew origin ?When the Sunday is "born" ?Was Paul the inventor of christianism ?How to explain the position of the sabbatarien christians ? / Doctorat en Philosophie / info:eu-repo/semantics/nonPublished Sciences humaines Philosophie de la religion Paul -- the Apostle, Saint Lord's Supper -- History Sabbath -- History Sunday -- History Rest -- Religious aspects -- Judaism Jews -- Civilization Jews -- History Eucharistie -- Histoire Sabbat -- Histoire Dimanche -- Histoire Repos -- Aspect religieux -- Judaïsme Juifs -- Civilisation Juifs -- Histoire sabbat sunday Paul. Sabbath dimanche eucharist eucharistie Paul
69	A gender-critical approach to the Pauline material and the Zimbabwean context with specific reference to the position and role of women in selected denominations Townshend, Patricia Olwyn 02 1900 (has links) In this work I have used Pierre Bourdieu's concept of habitus as a springboard to examine the Pauline tradition in the light of Zimbabwe-African, cultural, legal and social attitudes to women. I have highlighted the conflict between the practices defined by Zimbabwean Constitutional law regarding the status of women and what is the actual situation on the ground, also considering the role of the church in confronting or conforming to the cultural norms. I have likewise highlighted the conflict in the Pauline tradition where one hand women are given more active roles in the church than could be expected according to the customs of the time, but on the other hand are still bound by an oppressive tradition. I have concluded by suggesting how the church can act in order to break free of this oppressive tradition and bring about change in the habitus of the society. / New Testament / M. Th. (New Testament) Androgyne Power and sex in the Bible Paul and patriarchy Culture and religion in Zimbabwe Habitus Customary law in Zimbabwe Women and Paul Patriarchy and Paul Women and empowerment in Africa Law and women in Zimbabwe 227.06082 Feminist theology Religion and culture -- Zimbabwe Women in church work -- Zimbabwe Women in Christianity -- Zimbabwe Customary law -- Zimbabwe
70	A gender-critical approach to the Pauline material and the Zimbabwean context with specific reference to the position and role of women in selected denominations Townshend, Patricia Olwyn 02 1900 (has links) In this work I have used Pierre Bourdieu's concept of habitus as a springboard to examine the Pauline tradition in the light of Zimbabwe-African, cultural, legal and social attitudes to women. I have highlighted the conflict between the practices defined by Zimbabwean Constitutional law regarding the status of women and what is the actual situation on the ground, also considering the role of the church in confronting or conforming to the cultural norms. I have likewise highlighted the conflict in the Pauline tradition where one hand women are given more active roles in the church than could be expected according to the customs of the time, but on the other hand are still bound by an oppressive tradition. I have concluded by suggesting how the church can act in order to break free of this oppressive tradition and bring about change in the habitus of the society. / New Testament / M. Th. (New Testament) Androgyne Power and sex in the Bible Paul and patriarchy Culture and religion in Zimbabwe Habitus Customary law in Zimbabwe Women and Paul Patriarchy and Paul Women and empowerment in Africa Law and women in Zimbabwe 227.06082 Feminist theology Religion and culture -- Zimbabwe Women in church work -- Zimbabwe Women in Christianity -- Zimbabwe Customary law -- Zimbabwe

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