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1	CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP FUNCTIONS IN CORINTH AND EPHESUS: A STUDY IN HISTORICAL CONTEXTS Frim, Jennifer 10 1900 (has links) This study contains a thick description of the early Christian communities in Corinth and Ephesus, demonstrating the unique context of each. It explores the Greco Roman context, the historic context of the emergence of Christianity in each city, and the immediate context of the writing of each of the Pauline letters under investigation. It then uses those descriptions as a lens through which to examine the discussion of Christian leadership functions in 1 Cor 12:27-31, Eph 4:1-16, and 1 Tim 3:1-13. By employing methods of social description in an analysis of the Christian communities in Corinth and Ephesus, this study has demonstrated that Paul's discussion of specific leadership functions with respect to each city is rooted in the historical context of each Christian community and therefore Paul mentions leadership functions and promotes attitudes concerning leadership which are in keeping with the circumstances of each community and does not necessarily promote uniform practice in all places. Ultimately, 1 Cor 12:27 31 discusses the primary importance of the leadership functions of apostle, prophet, and teacher in building up the Christian church, rather than the gifts of tongues that the Corinthians had been elevating to the highest positions. Ephesians 4:1-16 describes the leadership functions of apostle, prophet, evangelist, and pastor and teacher as gifts from God whose purpose is training the saints, doing works of service, and building up the body of Christ. These leaders are to promote unity in a divided Ephesian church. Finally, 1 Tim 3:1-13 describes qualities for those wishing to fulfill the leadership functions of overseer and deacon (men and women). These qualities are designed to combat false teachers in the midst of the Christian community in Ephesus which had a long history of difficulties. / Thesis / Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Corinth Ephesus early Christian communities Pauline letters
2	A literary analysis of "kauchesis" and related terms in Paul Rakitianskaia, Olga 31 March 2007 (has links) Classics and Modern Europe Language / M.A. Ancient Languages and Culture Paul Pauline literature Pauline letters Boasting Pride Arrogance Kauchesis Corinthians Romans Galatians Thessalonians Philippians Literary analysis 227.066 Kauchesis (The Greek word)
3	The Trinity and the Christian life : issues of integration and orientation Hartwig, Paul Bruce 97 1900 (has links) This thesis is an attempt to relate the Scriptural revelation of God's nature to the normal Christian life. It analyses the experiential factors that originally gave rise to a triune awareness of God, arguing that a contemporary recovery of those seminal events is requisite for an integration of the trinity into the Christian life. After a theological summation of the biblical revelation, the thesis then explores the nature of the orientation of the trinity within the Christian life. This orientation is brought about by observing the harmonious arrangement of the different Persons within the Godhead. Once this is done we can then ensure that this arrangement finds an echo and corresponding imprint within the Christian life. As the Christian consistently integrates that tripartite relationship into the Christian life, the doctrine of the trinity will be a continual source of sustenance and direction for life and godliness. / Philosophy, Practical and Systematic Theology / Th. M. (Systematic Theology) Trinity Trinitarian theology Revelation of the trinity the Father the Son the Holy Spirit the Christian life Experience of God Synoptics Pauline letters Johannine letters 231.044 God Jesus Christ -- Divinity Holy Spirit Trinity
4	A literary analysis of "kauchesis" and related terms in Paul Rakitianskaia, Olga 31 March 2007 (has links) Classics and Modern Europe Language / M.A. Ancient Languages and Culture Paul Pauline literature Pauline letters Boasting Pride Arrogance Kauchesis Corinthians Romans Galatians Thessalonians Philippians Literary analysis 227.066 Kauchesis (The Greek word)
5	The Trinity and the Christian life : issues of integration and orientation Hartwig, Paul Bruce 97 1900 (has links) This thesis is an attempt to relate the Scriptural revelation of God's nature to the normal Christian life. It analyses the experiential factors that originally gave rise to a triune awareness of God, arguing that a contemporary recovery of those seminal events is requisite for an integration of the trinity into the Christian life. After a theological summation of the biblical revelation, the thesis then explores the nature of the orientation of the trinity within the Christian life. This orientation is brought about by observing the harmonious arrangement of the different Persons within the Godhead. Once this is done we can then ensure that this arrangement finds an echo and corresponding imprint within the Christian life. As the Christian consistently integrates that tripartite relationship into the Christian life, the doctrine of the trinity will be a continual source of sustenance and direction for life and godliness. / Philosophy, Practical and Systematic Theology / Th. M. (Systematic Theology) Trinity Trinitarian theology Revelation of the trinity the Father the Son the Holy Spirit the Christian life Experience of God Synoptics Pauline letters Johannine letters 231.044 God Jesus Christ -- Divinity Holy Spirit Trinity
6	Die implikasies van die mensbeskouing in die Pauliniese briewe vir die morele status van die menslike embrio ten opsigte van stamselnavorsing : 'n teologies-etiese perspektief / J.G. van der Walt. Van der Walt, Johann George January 2013 (has links) Stem cell research offers hope to many people suffering from incurable diseases such as Alzheimer's disease, diabetes, heart disease and spinal back injuries. However this poses a moral dilemma because embryos are destroyed during embryonic stem cell research. To determine whether embryonic stem cell research is morally justifiable, two views in respect of a human being were considered: i. a human has a dualistic nature in which his body and soul are two separate entities or ii. his body and soul forms a unity which can not be separated. If a human has a dualistic nature, it means that the embryo is not a human, it does not have a soul because the soul is added later to form a human. The implication of this is that it will be morally justifiable to kill an embryo during embryonic stem cell research. However if body and soul forms a unity which can not be separated, the embryo is a human which is already developing into a full grown human with several stages of development. It will thus not be morally justifiable to kill an embryo as this will violate the sixth commandment, i.e. “Thou shalt not kill.” To determine whether a human’s body and soul is an inseparable unity or whether they are two separate entities, the Pauline letters' view on the human being was investigated. The research method employed was to do a comparative literary study to highlight the different aspects of stem cell research and then exegesis was done in respect of body (σoμα / sōma); soul (ψυχὴ / psychē) and spirit (πνεῦμα / pneuma) in the Pauline letters according to the grammatical-historical method. An electronic Bible Concordance was used to determine the texts in which the above concepts appear. A semantic word analysis was also done to analyse these concepts. Then authoritative commentaries were used to check the findings. The analysis indicated that Paul refers to a human as unity in which body and soul can not be separated. The implication of this finding is that embryonic stem cell research should be dismissed because it will result in the destruction of embryos. Humans will thus be killed in violation of the sixth commandment. On the other hand adult stem cell research should be encouraged because it has the potential to cure diseases which has up to now been incurable. / Thesis (MTh (Ethics))--North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2013. Stem cell research embryonic stem cell research adult stem cell research Pauline letters' view on the human being moral status of the human embryo body soul spirit stamselnavorsing embrionale stamselnavorsing volwasse stamselnavorsing mensbeskouing in die Pauliniese briewe morele status van die menslike embrio liggaam siel gees
7	Die implikasies van die mensbeskouing in die Pauliniese briewe vir die morele status van die menslike embrio ten opsigte van stamselnavorsing : 'n teologies-etiese perspektief / J.G. van der Walt. Van der Walt, Johann George January 2013 (has links) Stem cell research offers hope to many people suffering from incurable diseases such as Alzheimer's disease, diabetes, heart disease and spinal back injuries. However this poses a moral dilemma because embryos are destroyed during embryonic stem cell research. To determine whether embryonic stem cell research is morally justifiable, two views in respect of a human being were considered: i. a human has a dualistic nature in which his body and soul are two separate entities or ii. his body and soul forms a unity which can not be separated. If a human has a dualistic nature, it means that the embryo is not a human, it does not have a soul because the soul is added later to form a human. The implication of this is that it will be morally justifiable to kill an embryo during embryonic stem cell research. However if body and soul forms a unity which can not be separated, the embryo is a human which is already developing into a full grown human with several stages of development. It will thus not be morally justifiable to kill an embryo as this will violate the sixth commandment, i.e. “Thou shalt not kill.” To determine whether a human’s body and soul is an inseparable unity or whether they are two separate entities, the Pauline letters' view on the human being was investigated. The research method employed was to do a comparative literary study to highlight the different aspects of stem cell research and then exegesis was done in respect of body (σoμα / sōma); soul (ψυχὴ / psychē) and spirit (πνεῦμα / pneuma) in the Pauline letters according to the grammatical-historical method. An electronic Bible Concordance was used to determine the texts in which the above concepts appear. A semantic word analysis was also done to analyse these concepts. Then authoritative commentaries were used to check the findings. The analysis indicated that Paul refers to a human as unity in which body and soul can not be separated. The implication of this finding is that embryonic stem cell research should be dismissed because it will result in the destruction of embryos. Humans will thus be killed in violation of the sixth commandment. On the other hand adult stem cell research should be encouraged because it has the potential to cure diseases which has up to now been incurable. / Thesis (MTh (Ethics))--North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2013. Stem cell research embryonic stem cell research adult stem cell research Pauline letters' view on the human being moral status of the human embryo body soul spirit stamselnavorsing embrionale stamselnavorsing volwasse stamselnavorsing mensbeskouing in die Pauliniese briewe morele status van die menslike embrio liggaam siel gees
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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