Thesis (M.A.)--Cincinnati Christian University, 2009. / Includes abstract and vita. Bibliography: l. 134-140.

Made available in DSpace on 2016-08-03T12:19:46Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Ma1a145.pdf: 1856786 bytes, checksum: ddcffb826ac74f4719db5da637f6e2c5 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2014-10-20 / Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico / This research is about Memory and Identity in the Synoptic Gospels, in the view of Mk 2.23-28, Mt 12.1-8 and Lk 6.1-5, that read the conflict between Jesus and the Pharisees, about Plucking of the Grain on the Sabbath. We try the demonstrate that the Gospels narratives are indiciary of the communities identity that generate them, in the Greek-roman World, that orality and textuality has the same influence. Therefore, will study the colletive memory as oral tradition formative, as well the orality and textuality relation in Synoptic Gospels narratives and memories. The choice of the pericope is justified by the texts indicate a identity linked to Judaic culture, in that the Sabbath was a most important identity symbol of the Judaism of 1th Century. In this way the Protochristians communities has arguments to defend of accusations and in the same time define boundaries to insert their place in relation to other intrajudaic groups. Finally, in the elaboration of this document, each community choice a specific literary genre, closer to text purpose. In this way is possible identify which Gospel is closer to Judaic environment and which them is so far. In their narratives, the Evangelists want affirm whom is Jesus to the community as well, establishing his messianic identity. In the specific pericope, the most important logia is that affirm Jesus Son of Man as Lord of the Sabbath. Jesus assumes the community prototype, while the Pharisees, Jesus opponents, assume the role of their that dont have any concerned about the neighbor, try the justify themselves by the strict observance of the mosaic Law. / Esta pesquisa versa sobre memória e identidade nos Evangelhos Sinóticos, à luz de Mc 2.23-28, Mt 12.1-8 e Lc 6.1-5, que trata do conflito entre Jesus e os fariseus sobre pegar espigas num campo em dia de Sábado. Procura-se demonstrar que as narrativas dos evangelhos são indiciárias da identidade das comunidades que as geraram, no mundo greco-romano, onde oralidade e textualidade tinham a mesma influência. Para tanto, será estudada a memória coletiva como formadora da tradição oral, bem como da relação entre oralidade e textualidade nas narrativas e memórias dos Evangelhos Sinóticos. A escolha da perícope se justifica pelos textos indicarem uma identidade vinculada à cultura judaica, onde o Sábado era um dos marcos identitários mais importantes dos judaísmos do séc. 1 d.C. Desse modo as comunidades protocristãs tinham argumentos para se defender de acusações e ao mesmo tempo estabelecer fronteiras para definir o seu lugar em relação aos demais grupos intrajudaicos. Por fim, na elaboração de seu documento, cada comunidade optou por um gênero literário específico, mais adequado ao objetivo de seu texto. Torna-se possível, desse modo, identificar qual Evangelho está mais vinculado ao ambiente judaico e qual deles está mais distante. Em suas narrativas, os evangelistas desejam afirmar também quem é Jesus para a comunidade, estabelecendo assim sua identidade messiânica. Na perícope em questão, o dito mais importante é o que afirma que Jesus o Filho do Homem - é Senhor do Sábado. Jesus passa a ser o protótipo da comunidade, enquanto os fariseus, adversários de Jesus, passam a representar aqueles não tem qualquer preocupação com o próximo, tentando se justificar pela observância rigorosa da Lei mosaica.

Uma análise de um grupo político-religioso do judaísmo em confronto com os ensinamentos de Jesus Cristo. Primeiramente são analisados as origens e pressupostos da teologia farisaica, envolvendo uma caracterização geral do grupo fariseu e uma breve descrição de outros grupos competidores. Num segundo momento se trata do conflito de Jesus com os fariseus em relação ao sábado, partindo de uma exegese de Mc 3:1-6. Também são traçados paralelos entre os fariseus e seu relacionamento com Jesus nos evangelhos sinóticos, bem como apresentado um excurso sobre o sábado judaico. A última parte, finalizando a pesquisa, envolve continuidade e descontinuidade da lei por parte de Jesus e o seu posicionamento diante do sábado e ainda pontos convergentes e divergentes de Jesus com os fariseus. / An analysis of a political-religious group in first-century Judaism, i.e. the Pharisses, in confrontation with the teachings of Jesus Christ. Firstly, the origin and presuppositions of the theology of the Pharesees are analyzed, involving a general characterization of the group of the Pharisees and a brief description of competing groups (Sadducees, Essenes, etc.). Then, the focus is the conflict between Jesus and the Pharisees in relation to the Sabbath, with Mark 3:1-6 as the point of departure. At the same time, parallels are drawn between the Pharisees and their relationship with Jesus. An excursus on the Jewish Sabbath is also included. In the last part of the paper, the main topic is the continuity and discontinuity on the part of Jesus and his position vis-à-vis the Sabbath, as well as points of convergence and points of divergence between Jesus and the Pharisees.

There are several references to the passion of Jesus Christ in the Gospels even before the Crucifixion narrative. The diploma thesis discusses the first reference to Jesus' suffering in the Marcan version (Mark 3:1-6). It narrates the healing of a man with withered hand, which Jesus performed in the synagogue on the day of Sabbath before the eyes of Pharisees and Herodians. This is the last one in series of five Galilean conflicts. The importance of the passage is among others in its context with the crucifixion. The thesis starts with examination of the text from a perspective of textual criticism, context, and synoptic comparison. It also discusses the themes of the passage from the perspective of biblical symbolism: synagogue, Sabbath, hand, dry/withered, healing, Pharisees, and Herodians. The last chapter focuses on the revelation of Jesus' power, which approves him as the Lord of the Sabbath here and at the same time functions as a reference to his future crucifixion and resurrection.

<p>The ancient themes of Sabbath and Jubilee are woven throughout the biblical narrative and form the basis of the Israel's identity under Yahweh. Four threads in particular - the release of slaves, the forgiveness of debts, the fallowing of land, and the redistribution of capital - create the ethical backbone of God's people. These themes were amplified by the prophets and assumed by Jesus Christ himself as the content and thrust of his kingdom proclamation. Following Jesus, the early church implemented these Sabbath and Jubilee practices in their communities. Thus, the challenge today is for Christians to recapture these ancient laws as a guide to contemporary discipleship. As well, churches must be willing to envision their ministry and mission in light of this long overlooked Sabbath-Jubilee vision.</p> / Master of Arts (MA)

The maleness of Christ: revelational or cultural? is a biblical-theological investigation of the significance of Christ's maleness. This thesis attempts to answer questions as to the significance and meaning ofJesus' maleness. Is the maleness of Christ revelational of God's being and character; is it foundational for the gospel; is it reflective of an ongoing created order? Is revelation and salvation impossible apart from a male redeemer? Or could Christ have been born a woman in a different time and culture? Chapter one describes the various positions and arguments: complementarian, biblical egalitarian, Christian feminist, and post-Christian feminist. Chapter two examines two related topics to the problem, namely slavery and the Sabbath. This section investigates how the church has decided, regarding other issues, what is revelational or cultural. We consider the various implications that the slavery and Sabbath debates have on our topic. Our subject relating to the significance of Christ's maleness has many interrelated concerns. In answering the questions regarding Jesus' maleness, chapter three organises much of the material under the motif of the sonship of Christ. This structure allows us to remain focused as well as interact with the differing topics affecting our concern, such as innertrinitarian relationships, the relationship between revelation and culture, the so-called subordination of the Son, the truth and status of analogy, inclusive language, and the implications of Christ as the image of God. Also included this chapter is a discussion on the relationship between Jesus and Wisdom and whether we can refer to Christ as "Daughter." The chapter concludes with a section on whether Christ's maleness either relates to an ongoing created order of male headship or allows for the transformation of patriarchy. / Philosophy and Systematic Theology / D.Th. (Systematic Theology)

Thesis (MPhil (Ancient Studies)--University of Stellenbosch, 2006. / This thesis is a study of five books (Jubilees, 1 and 2 Maccabees, the Damascus Document and Josephus Jewish Antiquities) that represent the literature dealing with the issue of the Sabbath in significant ways, written between 200 B.C.E. and 100 C.E. In this study the author is determined to find the most prominent ways in which various Jews of the period treated the Sabbath, considering both its theological significance and actual practical application. The author seeks to apply the literary-critical method to the study of these books by identifying how the Sabbath pericopes fit into the larger structure of each book and contribute to the overall argument of each work. After dealing with introductory issues, such as terms, methods, historical settings and methodology, the author then works through the major Sabbath-related pericopes in each book followed by a concluding summary for each book. Then author moves from detailed individual conclusions to general summaries, seeking to deduce the “big picture” of the Judaisms represented in the five works that he researched. Throughout the thesis the author is asking all of the texts the following questions: Was there a major Jewish view of the Sabbath or were the views varied within Judaisms? Was the Sabbath one of the most important issues facing the Jewish Community or was it rather a peripheral one? What was the place of Covenant with YHWH in the Sabbath thought of the day? What was the impact of the historical events of the period on the views of the Sabbath? Was the understanding(s) of the Sabbath legalistic or was there a depth of heartfelt spirituality accompanying Sabbath observance? Were the rules with regard to the Sabbath actually carried out or were they largely ignored? At the conclusion he attempts to answer these questions point by point based upon the data that he collected by studying the passages related to the Sabbath observance within the books mentioned above. This study is preliminary in nature, since it attempts to provide only some background information to the question: Did the Jewish Christians of the first century change the day of worship from Saturday to Sunday? If so, how did they do so while managing to avoid any kind of major debate over the change? This question the author plans to pursue in his forthcoming research.

Submitted by admin tede (tede@pucgoias.edu.br) on 2017-03-09T19:25:20Z No. of bitstreams: 1 SEVERINO BREDA DA SILVA.pdf: 1408447 bytes, checksum: 9955f2c6ad4f0fcc781596047492ee3a (MD5) / Made available in DSpace on 2017-03-09T19:25:20Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 SEVERINO BREDA DA SILVA.pdf: 1408447 bytes, checksum: 9955f2c6ad4f0fcc781596047492ee3a (MD5) Previous issue date: 2016-08-29 / This thesis analyzes the conflict of rights and duties motivated by the guard "Biblical Sabbath" or "Natural Sabbath" by followers of Adventist religion Seventh- Day. For Seventh-Day Adventists, the Sabbath observance is a proof of fidelity and loyalty faithful to their God. It is a matter of obedience to sacred time reserved by the eternal and immutable law of God. It is an indispensable dogma and a bond with God from the beginning to its end. According to the followers of Adventist religion the Seventh-Day Sabbath is the center of worship and service to God and establishes such an understanding in the books of Exodus 20, 8-11, Leviticus 23, 32 and Deuteronomy 16, 6 respectively. The aim of this thesis is to analyze the question of the characteristics of the guard of the "Sabbath" by followers of Adventist religion Seventh-Day, their biblical interpretation. The practice of Sabbath guard presented as a collision of fundamental rights and principles. The right to education and work in conflict with the right to religious freedom, both public, and private, especially regarding the provision of public procurement and in the educational environment and with respect to the practice of secular and labor activities on sabbatical from the sunset of Friday to the sunset of Saturday. / A presente tese analisa o conflito de direitos e deveres motivados pela guarda do “sábado bíblico” ou “sábado natural” por seguidores da religião Adventista do Sétimo Dia. Para os Adventistas do Sétimo Dia, a observância do sábado é uma prova de fidelidade e lealdade do fiel para com o seu Deus. É uma questão de obediência ao tempo sagrado reservado pela lei eterna e imutável de Deus. É um dogma irrenunciável e um laço com Deus desde o seu início até o seu fim. De acordo com os adeptos da religião Adventista do Sétimo Dia, o sábado é o centro da adoração e culto a Deus e fundamentam tal entendimento nos livros de Êxodo 20,8-11, Levítico 23,32 e Deuteronômio 16,6, respectivamente. O objetivo da presente tese é analisar as características da questão da guarda do “sábado” por adeptos da religião Adventista do Sétimo Dia e sua interpretação bíblica. A prática da guarda sabática apresenta-se como uma colisão de direitos e princípios fundamentais. O direito à educação e ao trabalho em conflito com o direito à liberdade religiosa, tanto na esfera pública, quanto particular, principalmente com relação à prestação de concursos públicos e no meio educacional e com relação à prática de atividades seculares e laborais no período sabático, do pôr-do-sol de sexta-feira ao pôr-do-sol do sábado.

The maleness of Christ: revelational or cultural? is a biblical-theological investigation of the significance of Christ's maleness. This thesis attempts to answer questions as to the significance and meaning ofJesus' maleness. Is the maleness of Christ revelational of God's being and character; is it foundational for the gospel; is it reflective of an ongoing created order? Is revelation and salvation impossible apart from a male redeemer? Or could Christ have been born a woman in a different time and culture? Chapter one describes the various positions and arguments: complementarian, biblical egalitarian, Christian feminist, and post-Christian feminist. Chapter two examines two related topics to the problem, namely slavery and the Sabbath. This section investigates how the church has decided, regarding other issues, what is revelational or cultural. We consider the various implications that the slavery and Sabbath debates have on our topic. Our subject relating to the significance of Christ's maleness has many interrelated concerns. In answering the questions regarding Jesus' maleness, chapter three organises much of the material under the motif of the sonship of Christ. This structure allows us to remain focused as well as interact with the differing topics affecting our concern, such as innertrinitarian relationships, the relationship between revelation and culture, the so-called subordination of the Son, the truth and status of analogy, inclusive language, and the implications of Christ as the image of God. Also included this chapter is a discussion on the relationship between Jesus and Wisdom and whether we can refer to Christ as "Daughter." The chapter concludes with a section on whether Christ's maleness either relates to an ongoing created order of male headship or allows for the transformation of patriarchy. / Philosophy and Systematic Theology / D.Th. (Systematic Theology)

This literary work is dealing with an importance of a observance and honoring of Sunday as a free day. First part refers to the fact that in essential core of soever human being exist the cravings refering to an urge to transcendence and to periodically wrench himself free out of passing time. This can be filled for instance during the observances. In a folloving part is a progression of a significant sabbath day towards a Lord´s day delineated, also with characterization of what is a Judaic - Christian lore offering on Sundays. A closing third individually names and describes the constituent realms where the intrinsic cravings meet above named offer. In these passages is possible to descry the reasonability of Sunday celebration.