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1	The relationship between theology and ethics in the Letter to the Ephesians Jeal, Roy Roger January 1990 (has links) The Letter to the Ephesians is comprised of two distinct parts that can be labelled "theology" (Ephesians 1-3) and "ethics" (Ephesians 4-6). These sections are, however, difficult to reconcile with each other. The moral exhortations of the paraenesis are not directly and argumentatively derived from the theological narrative. Although Ephesians is a letter, epistolary analysis does not lead to an explanation of how the "theological" and "ethical" sections can be integrated. A rhetorical critical examination, however, provides a new angle of interpretation that shows a way through the difficulties of explaining how the two halves of the letter are related to each other. Ephesians is a document that can be designated as "sermon". As a "sermon" it is a combination of epideictic and deliberative rhetorical genres that does not address a specific issue or controversy. It speaks to a Christian audience that is not expected to make critical decisions based on argumentation within the "sermon," but rather is reminded of, impressed with, and identifies with certain theological concepts. A frame of mind is thereby developed among the audience members that makes them receptive to the moral exhortations contained in the paraenesis. An analysis of the "theological" section of Ephesians reveals that a frame of mind receptive to moral exhortation is developed through the rhetorical presentation of theological notions with which the audience would be in agreement. The "ethical" section or paraenesis is not directly founded on these theological notions, but presents its own, self contained argumentation for proper conduct to an audience that has become susceptible to such behavioral appeals. It is concluded that theology and ethics in Ephesians are related by the rhetorical use of the language of what is defined as "sermon". 100 Pauline theology
2	Creation and the people of God : creation tradition and the boundaries of the covenant in Second Temple Jewish writings and in Paul's letter to the Galatians Goh, David T. January 1994 (has links) This dissertationis an examinationo f a two-part question. In writings from the Wisdom literature and the Apocalyptic literature, was creation tradition and theology utilized to support Israel's national identity and the ethnic and cultural boundaries which distinguishedh er from the Gentiles? In contrastt o its applicationi n coterminousJ ewish literature, did Paul (in Galatians) draw upon the same creation tradition to redefine the covenantal boundary of Israel to include a people of God made up of both Jew and Gentile? Both nationalistica nd universalistica spectsa re found in the creationt raditionso f the Hebrew Bible. Jewish writers in the pre-Pauline period utilized this creation tradition frequently,a nd in a variety of ways, to emphasizeth e electiono f Israel and underscoret he division between Jew and Gentile. Paul'sr esponseto the Galatianc risis utilized theologicala rgumentsf requently underpinnedb y creationt heologya nd imagery. Throughr eferencet o a realizeda pocalyptic eschatologyP, aul disassociatetsh e new creationf rom the eschatologicavl indication of Israel and from the observanceo f "works of the Law. " The presenceo f the Spirit is full proof of the incorporation of the Galatians into the new creation. Adam Christology becomes the means of uniting Jew and Gentile both in the fallen condition of Adam and in the single solution of faith in Christ. The world ordered by physical descent ("Jew and Gentile") has passed away, there is no "male and female. " Paul used creation imagery and creation theology to prove that the boundary which divided Jew from Gentile as the people of God was no longer valid, the very boundary which Jewish writers, through their use of creation tradition, had attempted to reinforce. 100 Pauline theology; Zion theology
3	Paul and the Jews : causal agency in unbelief and the question of coherence (with special reference to 2 Corinthians 3-4 3-4 and Romans 9-11) Uddin, Mohan January 1997 (has links) No description available. 100
4	Christology of 1st Thessalonians Weitzel, John L. 01 April 2009 (has links) St. Paul wrote 1st Thessalonians around the year 51 C.E. As an early letter of Paul, this document gives us some indication as to Paul's belief about the person and nature of Jesus Christ, i.e. his Christology. This paper explores ten Christological themes found in 1st Thessalonians, including, One who proclaims the Word of the Lord, Suffering Servant, Comforter/Consoler, Light and Darkness, Voice to the Gentiles, Wearer of Divine Attributes, True Provider of Peace and Security, 'Jesus: Lord, Son of God, Son from heaven,' Divine Reconciliation and Restoration, and Sharer in Divine Purpose and Activity with God the Father. These ten themes are seen throughout Paul's corpus and is a good starting point for understanding early Christian views of Christology through the lens of this Apostle to the Gentiles. Christology Pauline Theology 1st Thessalonians Religion
5	Paulo e a escravidão: uma análise do posicionamento de Paulo frente à escravidão com enfoque na Carta a Filêmon Israel Mazzacorati Gomes 02 April 2012 (has links) Esta pesquisa analisa a postura do Apóstolo Paulo frente à instituição da escravidão do Império Romano no período do Novo Testamento. Explica a escravidão como uma forma de dominação que representava um dos conflitos a serem superados pelas comunidades paulinas. Mostra que o pensamento teológico de Paulo foi forjado através de conflitos vivenciados ao longo de sua carreira como missionário, pastor e teólogo. Expõe os principais temas da teologia paulina no que tange o assunto da escravidão e liberdade. Para tanto, parte da experiência de conversão do apóstolo, a saber, o encontro com o Cristo ressuscitado, destacando a importância desse evento e implicações teológicas do mesmo. Toma o título de Kyrios como um dos principais eixos hermenêuticos para a compreensão da postura de Paulo frente às situações de dominação presentes na sociedade. Analisa a carta de Paulo a Filêmon como resultado de um processo histórico em que Paulo se vê na obrigação de posicionar-se diante da instituição da escravidão e a forma como esse posicionamento pode ser encontrado em sua teologia. Propõe uma atualização de sentido para carta a Filêmon, mostrando a aplicabilidade dos princípios utilizados por Paulo, principalmente no que diz respeito à agápe. / This research analyzes the attitude of the Apostle Paul against the institution of slavery in the Roman Empire in the New Testament period. Explains slavery as a form of domination that posed a conflict to be overcome by the Pauline communities. Shows that Paul's theological thinking was forged through conflict experienced throughout his career as a missionary, pastor and theologian. Sets out the main themes of Pauline theology regarding the issue of slavery and freedom. To this end, part of the conversion experience of the apostle, namely, the encounter with the risen Christ, highlighting the importance of this event and theological implications of it. Take the title of Kyrios as one of the main hermeneutic for understanding the attitude of Paul in the face of situations of domination in society. Examines Paul's letter to Philemon as a result of a historical process in which Paul finds himself compelled to place himself before the institution of slavery and how this position can be found in his theology. Proposes a sense to update letter to Philemon, demonstrating the applicability of the principles used by Paul, especially as regards agape. LEITURA E ENSINO DA BÍBLIA Escravidão e Filêmon Teologia Paulina Apóstolo Paulo Apostle Paul Pauline Theology Slavery and Philemon TEOLOGIA
6	Missionarische Zeugnis an Israel im Licht von Römer 9-11 : eine missiologisch-exegetische Untersuchung zur israelogischen Verhältnisbestimmung von Israel und Kirche / The missionary witness to Israel in the light of Romans 9-11 : a missiological-exegetical study of the relationship between Israel and the church Schneider-Wentrup, Swen Sandor 12 1900 (has links) Title in German and English, text in German, abstract and keywords in English / This thesis deals primarily with the questions: Is Israel constantly chosen by God or have the devine promises gone over to the chuch? Are jews to be saved without the sacrifice of Christ? Should jews be missionised as gentiles alike? To give responses, the followings steps are worked out: At first an overview on the israelological models that have been opined during church- history is presented. Secondly church-documents are analyzed in spite of their missiological content. Thirdly an exegesis of Romans 9-11 is offered. Following this, those of the church-documents, whose israelology is closest to the witness of scripture, are presented. Finally a conclusion is offered, which states, that jews are constantly chosen, but not to be saved in another manner as gentiles. Therefore the church is continually obliged to bear the Gospel also to Israel. Jews and gentiles alike are to be saved by nothing but the blood of Jesus. / Christian Spirituality, Church History and Missiology / M. Th. (Missiology) Israel Judaism Israelology Missionary witness Continued election Church Pauline theology Letter to the Romans Evangelisation Unbroken covenant Messianic judaism Evangelisation of jews 231.76 Judaism (Christian theology) Jews -- Historiography Missions to Jews
7	Missionarische Zeugnis an Israel im Licht von Römer 9-11 : eine missiologisch-exegetische Untersuchung zur israelogischen Verhältnisbestimmung von Israel und Kirche / The missionary witness to Israel in the light of Romans 9-11 : a missiological-exegetical study of the relationship between Israel and the church Schneider-Wentrup, Swen Sandor 12 1900 (has links) Text in German / This thesis deals primarily with the questions: Is Israel constantly chosen by God or have the devine promises gone over to the chuch? Are jews to be saved without the sacrifice of Christ? Should jews be missionised as gentiles alike? To give responses, the followings steps are worked out: At first an overview on the israelological models that have been opined during church- history is presented. Secondly church-documents are analyzed in spite of their missiological content. Thirdly an exegesis of Romans 9-11 is offered. Following this, those of the church-documents, whose israelology is closest to the witness of scripture, are presented. Finally a conclusion is offered, which states, that jews are constantly chosen, but not to be saved in another manner as gentiles. Therefore the church is continually obliged to bear the Gospel also to Israel. Jews and gentiles alike are to be saved by nothing but the blood of Jesus. / Christian Spirituality, Church History and Missiology / M. Th. (Missiology) Israel Judaism Israelology Missionary witness Continued election Church Pauline theology Letter to the Romans Evangelisation Unbroken covenant Messianic judaism Evangelisation of jews 231.76 Judaism (Christian theology) Jews -- Historiography Covenant theology -- Judaism Missions to Jews
8	Die Kreuzestheologie des Corpus Paulinum: Perspektiven aus dem Neuen Testament und aus der Wirkungsgeschichte / The Theology of the Cross in the Pauline Corpus: perspectives from the New Testament and from its reception Burgi, Martin 11 1900 (has links) Text in German with summaries in German and English / Die Kreuzestheologie erlebt seit Beginn des 20. Jahrhunderts eine anhaltende Renaissance. Die vorgelegten Beiträge gehen zwar von gemeinsamen Wurzeln aus, verzweigen sich jedoch in vielfältige, teilweise disparate Entwürfe. Deshalb ist neu zu fragen, was Kreuzestheologie ist. Die Antwort wird in sieben Schriften des Corpus Paulinum gesucht, welche auf ihren kreuzestheologischen Gehalt befragt werden. Dabei zeigt sich trotz unterschiedlich häufiger Verwendung der kreuzestheologischen Begriffe durchwegs die entscheidende Bedeutung des Kreuzes Jesu in den theologischen Grundlinien. Kreuzesaussagen erscheinen immer im Zusammenhang mit den zentralen Thesen der paulinischen Briefe. Der exegetische Befund führt zum Schluss, dass bei der paulinischen Kreuzestheologie von einem theologischen Ansatz zu sprechen ist, der zurecht umfassenden und kritischen Anspruch auf christliche Theologie und kirchliche Praxis erhebt. / The “theology of the cross” has seen a remarkable come-back since the beginning of 20th century. While the various contributions share similar roots, they differ widely in their approaches and constructions. Therefore, the simple question regarding the nature of a theology of the cross has to be raised again. This study seeks answers in seven writings of the Corpus Paulinum, which will be examined for their use of references to Jesus’ death on the cross. Although these letters differ significantly in their use of crossrelated terminology, they consistently testify to the crucial significance of the cross of Jesus in their theological paradigm. Statements about the cross are always an essential ingredient in the argumentation of these letters. The exegetical survey leads to the conclusion that Pauline theology of the cross is an all-encompassing and critical approach and principle for Christian theology and ecclesial practice. / New Testament / M. Th. (New Testament) Paulus Kreuzestheologie (theologia crucis) Paulinische Briefe (Corpus Paulinum) Kreuz Jesu Christi Kreuzförmig Kreuzförmigkeit Neutestamentliche Theologie Christologie Exegese Paulinische Theologie Römerbrief 1. Korintherbrief 2. Korintherbrief Galaterbrief Epheserbrief Philipperbrief Kolosserbrief Paul Theology of the cross (theologia crucis) Pauline letters (Corpus Paulinum) Cross of Jesus Christ Cruciform Cruciformity New Testament theology Christology Exegesis Pauline theology Romans 1 Corinthians 2 Corinthians Galatians Ephesians Philippians Colossians 227.108 Jesus Christ -- Crucifiction

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