Thesis (M.A.)--Colgate Rochester Divinity School/Bexley Hall/Crozer Theological Seminary, 1998. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 77-79).

Thesis (Ph. D.)--Columbia University. / Vita.

Thesis (D. Min.)--Harding University Graduate School of Religion, 2002. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 213-231).

Thesis (Ph. D.)(Science of Religion and Missiology))--University of Pretoria, 2000. / Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (M.A.)--Catholic Theological Union at Chicago, 2003. / Vita. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 209-226).

Thesis (M.A.)--Catholic Theological Union at Chicago, 2003. / Vita. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 209-226).

Thesis (M.A.)--Catholic Theological Union at Chicago, 2003. / Vita. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 209-226).

Thesis (M. Div.)--Columbia Biblical Seminary and School of Missions, 2005. / Abstract. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 131-141).

The purpose of this essay is to investigate syncretism in burial mounds that were active burial places during the Iron Age and the change of religion from pre-christianity to christianity in Mälardalen. The study consists of a comparative analysis of two burial mounds that was recycled and has two different burials pracites on its primary and secondary graves. The essay is a literature study and based on fieldwork reports from excavations of the two burial mounds and the burial fields Spånga RAÄ 193 and Valsta RAÄ 59. Tombs can have been a visible power symbol in the landscape during the Iron Age. A physical link between the dead and the living, between people and the ownership of the earth and the odal concept. The grave ship during the Iron Age had a great variety. Concepts like syncretism can be difficult interpreted because it was used as a concept in religious history from the beginning. It deals with the process of diffrents religions meet and the consequences of that meeting.

Submitted by Noeme Timbo (noeme.timbo@metodista.br) on 2016-09-14T17:38:59Z No. of bitstreams: 1 Rafael Silva Almeida.pdf: 1414339 bytes, checksum: e5e9331a54f72b00092b52f500299028 (MD5) / Made available in DSpace on 2016-09-14T17:38:59Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Rafael Silva Almeida.pdf: 1414339 bytes, checksum: e5e9331a54f72b00092b52f500299028 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2015-09-22 / Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior - CAPES / This dissertation will examine the Greek expression ta. stoicei/a tou/ ko,smou, "the elements of the world", which appears in the letter of Colossians verses 8-20 of the second chapter. There will be an exegetical study of the biblical pericope 2:8-3:4 of the letter as well as a historical analysis specifically the term stoicei/a. The study of this expression is important to be able to understand the Colossians philosophy mentioned in Cl 2:8. The Christian church in the city of Colossae, is part of a syncretic religious social context. This syncretism is clearly seen in magic texts as the Greek Magical Papyri, very common in Minor Asia region, where the Colossian church was situated. Religious syncretism, involving Jewish and pagan beliefs, reflects the basis of this philosophy. The author of the letter to the Colossians refutes the belief in "elements of the world" and the subservience to them. Among other beliefs, it was believed that these "elements" could influence events on land and the fate of people. Issues involving ascetic practices, worship of angels and observance of the liturgical calendar, give the contours of this philosophy. The writer emphasizes the Lordship of Christ and his works in favor of Colossian Christians, who gave them a good destination. Moreover, the Colossian Christians are guaranteed a freedom that could not be curtailed by any other religious beliefs. So the works of Christ and his lordship are the main arguments used by the author of the letter, in order to say to Christians in Colossae that they no longer need to fear their fate and to submit to the "elements of the world". / Esta dissertação de mestrado analisará a expressão grega ta. stoicei/a tou/ ko,smou, “os elementos do mundo”, que ocorre na carta de Colossenses nos versículos 8 e 20 do segundo capítulo. Será feito um estudo exegético na perícope bíblica 2.8-3.4 da referida carta, bem como uma análise histórica especificamente do termo stoicei/a. O estudo desta expressão é importante para poder se compreender a filosofia colossense mencionada em Cl 2.8. A igreja cristã na cidade de Colossos estava inserida em um contexto social religioso sincrético. Esse sincretismo é percebido claramente em textos de magia como os Papiros Mágicos Gregos, muito comuns na região da Ásia Menor, a mesma onde a igreja colossense estava situada. O sincretismo religioso, envolvendo crenças judaicas e pagãs, reflete as bases dessa filosofia. O autor da carta aos Colossenses refuta a crença nos “elementos do mundo”, bem como a subserviência aos mesmos. Dentre outras crenças, acreditava-se que esses “elementos” poderiam influenciar os acontecimentos sobre a terra e o destino das pessoas. Questões que envolvem práticas acéticas, adoração a anjos e observância de calendário litúrgico, dão os contornos dessa filosofia. O autor da carta enfatiza o senhorio de Cristo, bem como as obras dele em favor dos cristãos colossenses, que proporcionavam a eles, segurança quanto a terem um bom destino. E, além disso, é assegurada uma liberdade aos cristãos colossenses que não podia lhes ser cerceada por quaisquer outras crenças religiosas. Então, as obras de Cristo, bem como o seu senhorio, são os principais argumentos utilizados pelo autor da carta, a fim de afirmar aos cristãos em Colossos que eles não precisam mais temer o destino e nem se submeter aos “elementos do mundo”.