Thesis (M. Div.)--Emmanuel School of Religion, Johnson City, Tennessee, 2001. / Vita. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 89-92).

Submitted by Noeme Timbo (noeme.timbo@metodista.br) on 2017-06-14T19:33:34Z No. of bitstreams: 1 Carlos Eduardo.pdf: 931719 bytes, checksum: c8685a26426d27f1d8bac31a50d52878 (MD5) / Made available in DSpace on 2017-06-14T19:33:34Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Carlos Eduardo.pdf: 931719 bytes, checksum: c8685a26426d27f1d8bac31a50d52878 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2017-03-21 / Conselho Nacional de Pesquisa e Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico - CNPq / The research that follows seeks to present a mapping of a tradition developed over many centuries in the apocalyptic writings of Christianity: The accounts of travel description to the Other-World, more specifically, to Hell. Initially we tried to draw a line starting from the origins of this tradition, in classical Greek texts, through the Jewish Apocalypse of the Second Temple, through Primitive Christianity and making references to some works of the Middle Ages, in order to demonstrate, once more, that the importance of the theme made him gain breath in this period too. We highlight some important concepts such as the apocalyptic genre and some striking features of the reports of journeys of hell. We define some theoretical bases that are relevant to all research, such as the importance they have for a significant study of the formation of the religious imaginary of Primitive Christianity, from sources such as apocryphal writings. In a second moment, we turn to the analysis of one of the primitive sources in which, in the second century of Christianity, reports of a description of Hell appeared in a guided journey in which condemned sinners and their feathers were described: The Apocryphal Acts of the Apostle Philip. Finally, we analyze two contemporary sources in which, we argue, there was reception of the theme of the journeys to Hell and in which are laid common characteristics in relation to continuity and rupture with the oldest writings, revealing the importance of the theme for crossing centuries of history of the Christianity, being assumed, reread and re-signified by the most diverse readers to the present day. / A seguinte pesquisa busca apresentar um mapeamento de uma tradição desenvolvida ao longo de muitos séculos nos escritos apocalípticos do Cristianismo: Os relatos de descrição de viagens ao Além-Mundo, mais especificamente, ao Inferno. Inicialmente procuramos traçar uma linha que se iniciasse nas origens dessa tradição, em textos clássicos gregos, passando pela Apocalíptica Judaica do Segundo Templo, pelo Cristianismo Primitivo e fazendo referências a algumas obras da Idade Média, a fim de demonstrar, mais uma vez, a importância do tema e como o mesmo ganha fôlego também nesse período. Destacamos alguns conceitos importantes como o de gênero apocalíptico e algumas características marcantes dos relatos de viagens ao inferno. Definimos algumas bases teóricas relevantes a toda a pesquisa, como por exemplo, a importância que têm, para um estudo significativo da formação do imaginário religioso do Cristianismo Primitivo, de fontes como os escritos apócrifos. Num segundo momento, passamos à análise de uma das fontes primitivas na qual, já no segundo século do Cristianismo, surgiram relatos de uma descrição do Inferno em uma jornada guiada em que pecadores condenados e suas penas foram descritas: Os Atos Apócrifos do Apóstolo Felipe. Por fim, analisamos duas fontes contemporâneas em que, defendemos, houve recepção do tema das viagens ao Inferno e nas quais estão postas características comuns em relação de continuidade e ruptura com os escritos mais antigos, revelando a importância do tema por atravessar séculos de história do Cristianismo, sendo assumido, relido e ressignificado por leitores, os mais diversos até os dias de hoje.

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Fletcher Louis, Florentino Garcia Martinez among others; but these authors align themselves to the Gershom Scholems initial research results on Jewish Mysticism, and also to the latest developments in this subject. Nogueira mentions that Scholem was who actually used this mysticism to produce the key for heavenly ascent stories present on apocalypses of the last two centuries b.C. and also to the first two centuries a.D. In fact, Scholem was who initiated the Jewish mysticism academic discussion in his book Major Trends in Jewish Myticism in 1941. Strengthening the tradition of these studies are the findings of the Qumran manuscript, such as the Songs of the Sabbath Sacrifice, a thirteen songs composition, also called angelic liturgy, that has contributed to the research development as well as supporting the Scholem arguments. Among the Qumran manuscripts a hymn fragment called 4Q405 brought to the acquaintance the terminology Merkaváh, wherein angels praise the Chariot Throne image mentioned in the first chapter of the book of Ezekiel. It was identified on that the Qumran community syncretism regarding the song of angels with other ideas about their duties, being a common characteristic of Maasseh Merkavah traditions - Divine Throne Chariot tasks. Thus, the research follows the presupposed by Rowland that the texts of Revelation 4 and 5 have in their narrative a basic similarity to the liturgy described in the traditions of the first century Judaism apocalyptic mysticism, as well as on Qumran texts, mainly in 4Q405 fragment. According to Nogueira Ezekiel chapter 1 is considered the key to the Judaism mysticism tradition, therefore also being a central element of the Johns Apocalypse, the main visionary of Christianity. The research includes the approach of texts considered the ones that established (Ezekiel 1, Isaiah 6, Daniel 7, I Enoch 14), the analysis of the Qumran texts, as the complex of 13 Sabbatical Songs related to worship in the celestial sanctuary. The apocalyptic is thus understood as a kind of mystical literature, whose images reflect the writings that, by means of the visionary ascent to heaven and the contemplation of Gods Throne pull the curtain certain tradition of the 1st. century. Therefore, it can be also interpret the chapters 4 and 5 of Revelation as a mystical text, with similar content to the Jewish apocalyptic texts, and perhaps with a similar type of religious experience. / Esta dissertação tem por objeto analisar os textos do livro do Apocalipse capítulos 4 e 5. As fontes de pesquisa pertencem às tradições do Misticismo Judaico. Esta linha, hoje ecoa em estudos do misticismo apocalíptico e do êxtase visionário relativo ao contexto do judaísmo e cristianismo primitivos, em autores tais como: Christopher Rowland, Alan Segal, C. R. A. Morray-Jones e John Ashton, John Collins, Adella Collins, Jonas Machado, Paulo A. S. Nogueira, Carol Newsom, David E. Aune, Philip Alexander, Crispin H.T. Fletcher-Louis, Florentino García Martínez dentre outros; sendo que, estes autores se alinham aos resultados das pesquisas iniciais de Gershom Scholem sobre o Misticismo Judaico, e aos desenvolvimentos mais recentes neste âmbito. Nogueira1 menciona que foi Scholem quem realmente usou este misticismo para produzir a chave das histórias de ascensão celestial presentes nos apocalipses dos últimos dois séculos a.C. e dos primeiros dois séculos d.C. Foi Scholem, na verdade, quem iniciou a discussão acadêmica dos místicos judaicos em seu livro Major Trends in Jewish Myticism - Principais Tendências no Misticismo Judaico em 1941. Corroborando com a tradição destes estudos se encontram as descobertas dos manuscritos de Qumran, como a dos Cânticos do Sacrifício Sabático, uma composição de treze cânticos, também chamada de liturgia angélica, e que tem contribuído para o desenvolvimento das pesquisas, bem como sustentado os argumentos de Scholem. Dentre os manuscritos de Qumran há um fragmento de hinos denominado 4Q405, que trouxe ao conhecimento a terminologia Merkaváh, em que anjos louvam a imagem do Trono da Carruagem citado no primeiro capítulo do livro de Ezequiel. Identificou-se nestes o sincretismo da comunidade de Qumran acerca do canto dos anjos com outras ideias sobre os deveres dos mesmos, sendo uma característica comum às tradições da Ma asseh Merkaváh - (Trabalhos do Divino Trono/Carruagem). 1 NOGUEIRA, Sebastiana M. Silva. 2 Coríntios 12 e o Misticismo Judaico (Os Quatro que Entraram no Pardes). Oracula, 2012 p.04. Assim, a pesquisa segue os pressupostos de Rowland2, de que os textos do Apocalipse 4 e 5 possuem em sua narrativa uma semelhança básica com a liturgia descrita nas tradições do misticismo apocalíptico do judaísmo no I século, bem como em textos de Qumran, principalmente no fragmento 4Q405. Conforme Nogueira3 Ezequiel capítulo 1 é considerado chave desta tradição mística do judaísmo, sendo, também um elemento central do Apocalipse de João, o principal visionário do cristianismo. Assim, a pesquisa inclui a aproximação dos textos considerados fundantes, sendo: (Isaías 6; Ezequiel 1; Daniel 7; I Enoque 14), junto aos textos de Qumran, como o complexo dos 13 Cânticos Sábaticos relacionados ao culto no santuário celestial. A apocalíptica pode ser assim compreendida como um tipo de literatura mística, cujas imagens se conjecturam nos escritos que, por meio da ascensão do visionário aos céus e a contemplação do trono de Deus, descortinam uma determinada tradição do judaísmo antigo. Desta forma podemos também interpretar os capítulos 4 e 5 do Apocalipse como texto místico, de conteúdos similares aos dos textos apocalípticos judaicos, e talvez até com um tipo de experiência religiosa análoga.

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Fletcher - Louis, Florentino García Martínez among others; but these authors align themselves to the Gershom Scholems initial research results on Jewish Mysticism, and also to the latest developments in this subject. Nogueira mentions that Scholem was who actually used this mysticism to produce the key for heavenly ascent stories present on apocalypses of the last two centuries b.C. and also to the first two centuries a.D. In fact, Scholem was who initiated the Jewish mysticism academic discussion in his book Major Trends in Jewish Myticism in 1941. Strengthening the tradition of these studies are the findings of the Qumran manuscript, such as the Songs of the Sabbath Sacrifice, a thirteen songs composition, also called angelic liturgy, that has contributed to the research development as well as supporting the Scholem arguments. Among the Qumran manuscripts a hymn fragment called 4Q405 brought to the acquaintance the terminology Merkaváh, wherein angels praise the Chariot Throne image mentioned in the first chapter of the book of Ezekiel. It was identified on that the Qumran community syncretism regarding the song of angels with other ideas about their duties, being a common characteristic of Maasseh Merkavah traditions - (Divine Throne / Chariot tasks). Thus, the research follows the presupposed by Rowland that the texts of Revelation 4 and 5 have in their narrative a basic similarity to the liturgy described in the traditions of the first century Judaism apocalyptic mysticism, as well as on Qumran texts, mainly in 4Q405 fragment. According to Nogueira Ezekiel chapter 1 is considered the key to the Judaism mysticism tradition, therefore also being a central element of the Johns Apocalypse, the main visionary of Christianity. The research includes the approach of texts considered the ones that established Ezekiel 1, Isaiah 6, Daniel 7, I Enoch 14, the analysis of the Qumran texts, as the complex of 13 Sabbatical Songs related to worship in the celestial sanctuary. The apocalyptic is thus understood as a kind of mystical literature, whose images reflect the writings that, by means of the visionary ascent to heaven and the contemplation of Gods Throne pull the curtain certain tradition of the 1st. century. Therefore, it can be also interpret the chapters 4 and 5 of Revelation as a mystical text, with similar content to the Jewish apocalyptic texts, and perhaps with a similar type of religious experience. / Esta dissertação tem por objeto analisar os textos do livro do Apocalipse capítulos 4 e 5. As fontes de pesquisa pertencem às tradições do Misticismo Judaico. Esta linha, hoje ecoa em estudos do misticismo apocalíptico e do êxtase visionário relativo ao contexto do judaísmo e cristianismo primitivos, em autores tais como: Christopher Rowland, Alan Segal, C. R. A. Morray-Jones e John Ashton, John Collins, Adella Collins, Jonas Machado, Paulo A. S. Nogueira, Carol Newsom, David E. Aune, Philip Alexander, Crispin H.T. Fletcher-Louis, Florentino García Martínez dentre outros; sendo que, estes autores se alinham aos resultados das pesquisas iniciais de Gershom Scholem sobre o Misticismo Judaico, e aos desenvolvimentos mais recentes neste âmbito. Nogueira1 menciona que foi Scholem quem realmente usou este misticismo para produzir a chave das histórias de ascensão celestial presentes nos apocalipses dos últimos dois séculos a.C. e dos primeiros dois séculos d.C. Foi Scholem, na verdade, quem iniciou a discussão acadêmica dos místicos judaicos em seu livro Major Trends in Jewish Myticism - Principais Tendências no Misticismo Judaico em 1941. Corroborando com a tradição destes estudos se encontram as descobertas dos manuscritos de Qumran, como a dos Cânticos do Sacrifício Sabático, uma composição de treze cânticos, também chamada de liturgia angélica, e que tem contribuído para o desenvolvimento das pesquisas, bem como sustentado os argumentos de Scholem. Dentre os manuscritos de Qumran há um fragmento de hinos denominado 4Q405, que trouxe ao conhecimento a terminologia Merkaváh, em que anjos louvam a imagem do Trono da Carruagem citado no primeiro capítulo do livro de Ezequiel. Identificou-se nestes o sincretismo da comunidade de Qumran acerca do canto dos anjos com outras ideias sobre os deveres dos mesmos, sendo uma característica comum às tradições da Maasseh Merkaváh Trabalhos do Divino Trono/CarruagemAssim, a pesquisa segue os pressupostos de Rowland2, de que os textos do Apocalipse 4 e 5 possuem em sua narrativa uma semelhança básica com a liturgia descrita nas tradições do misticismo apocalíptico do judaísmo no I século, bem como em textos de Qumran, principalmente no fragmento 4Q405. Conforme Nogueira3 Ezequiel capítulo 1 é considerado chave desta tradição mística do judaísmo, sendo, também um elemento central do Apocalipse de João, o principal visionário do cristianismo. Assim, a pesquisa inclui a aproximação dos textos considerados fundantes, sendo: (Isaías 6; Ezequiel 1; Daniel 7; I Enoque 14), junto aos textos de Qumran, como o complexo dos 13 Cânticos Sábaticos relacionados ao culto no santuário celestial. A apocalíptica pode ser assim compreendida como um tipo de literatura mística, cujas imagens se conjecturam nos escritos que, por meio da ascensão do visionário aos céus e a contemplação do trono de Deus, descortinam uma determinada tradição do judaísmo antigo. Desta forma podemos também interpretar os capítulos 4 e 5 do Apocalipse como texto místico, de conteúdos similares aos dos textos apocalípticos judaicos, e talvez até com um tipo de experiência religiosa análoga.

Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior - CAPES / The expansion of the ancient Kingdom of Macedonia, under the leadership of Alexander The Great, prompted the accession of Hellenic cultural dimensions throughout the West and Middle East in a process of cultural diffusion known as Hellenization. However, hellenistic cultural dominance was not without struggle Thus, this research has proposed as an hypothesis that the Old Testament book of Daniel is a result of a socio-religious experience that countered epicureanism by highlighting the principle of faithfulness to Yahweh. Daniel’s apocalypse offers a conception that the Jewish monotheistic deity interferes history in a conclusive manner, since in the end of time it will be judging all of the infidels (Dan 7: 13-14). Such philosophical system believed that the gods were in a state of ataraxia, blissfulness, serenity, antipathetic to any human feeling. Therefore, from a cultural approach of the religious phenomenon it has been scrutinized if the book of Daniel, written in an apocalyptic language, presents a proposal of socio-religious way of life posing an antithesis to the Epicurean doctrine while fostering the maintenance of a Jewish identity related to the divine figure of Yahweh in the second century BCE. / A expansão do império macedônico, sob a égide de Alexandre o Grande, impulsionou a adesão de dimensões culturais helênicas pelo mundo Ocidental e Médio-Oriental em um processo de circularidade cultural denominado de helenização. Contudo, houve contestações à dominação cultural helenística. Desse modo, esta pesquisa propôs como hipótese que, o livro veterotestamentário Daniel é produto de uma experiência sócio-religiosa e se opôs ao epicurismo colocando em evidência o princípio de fidelidade a Javé. O apocalipse daniélico apresenta uma concepção de que a divindade monoteísta judaica interfere na história de modo definitivo, pois no final dos tempos julgará todos os infiéis (Dn 7, 13-14). Esta percepção se opõe sobremaneira ao pensamento de uma escola filosófica do período helenístico, a epicurista. Tal sistema filosófico veiculava que os deuses eram ataráxicos, bem aventurados, imperturbáveis, incompatível com qualquer sentimento humano. Então, a partir de uma abordagem cultural do fenômeno religioso investigou-se, se o livro de Daniel, redigido em uma linguagem apocalíptica, apresenta uma proposta de modo de vida, na qual é possível perceber uma contra-argumentação à doutrina epicurista ao mesmo tempo em que fomentava a manutenção de uma identidade judaica ligada a divindade Javé no II séc. a.E.C. / São Cristóvão, SE

This essay is working on exploring what it is that motivates the man and the boy to survive despite the harsh reality they live in. The purpose of the essay is to show four main factors for motivation: morality, religion, society and paternal love. The first factor is the fundamental inner voice of morality which tells them why they should do something. In order to be able to productively discuss the topic of moral motivation I will introduce W.D. Ross's theory of Pluralistic Deontology as a means to find a framework in which to discuss this aspect of the novel. The second factor discussed is religion, which somewhat functions in the same way as morality does but seems to be more of a driving force, primarily for the man. The third factor is society in the sense of how it motivates one to take certain actions. I will use Thomas Hobbes’s idea of the state of nature, but also make it clear how, specifically, a postapocalyptic scenario affects the protagonists. The fourth factor and also the overarching factor discussed is paternal love. This factor is inter-located throughout the whole essay. Probably the most significant phrase from Cormac McCarthy’s The Road is “carrying the fire” (79). It is a central focal point in the man and the boy's overall interaction. The importance of the phrase cannot be stressed enough and does, without a doubt, carry a significant meaning for them both. However, we never really get an explanation to what the phrase really means, which inevitably invites the readers to draw their own conclusions as to what the phrase conveys. It remains ambiguous throughout the novel but in terms of motivation it has to do with surviving and/or the upholding of values remembered from the pre-apocalyptic society. As I address the phrase this meaning it also becomes possible to see that there are motivating factors for both the man and the boy that affect their morale to keep the fire going. This essay will investigate three possible motivating factors found in the novel, and, in addition to this, an overarching factor that can, arguably, function as connection between the other three factors.

M.A. / An explanation of what I will be doing. how I will be doing. it, and why I will be doing this research is given below. The purpose of this subsection is to enable the reader to have greater clarity regarding the overall objectives of the thesis. Chapter 1: "Ezekiel the Tragedian" The objective of chapter 1 is to examine the link between apocalypse and tragedy as genre forms. The work of Ezekiel the Tragedian belongs to the world of both tragedy and apocalypse. Ezekiel, the Hellenistic Jew, was clearly influence by a Hellenistic genre form (namely Greek tragedy) in his work the "Exodus of Moses" (an inter-testamental work based on the Exodus of Moses as mentioned in the Old Testament). Ezekiel the Jew adapts his message towards his Hellenistic audience. The question one asks is "Could John, the Jew, likewise have adapted his message towards his Hellenistic audience? Could John have used Greek drama to communicate his prophetic-apocalyptic message to his Hellenistic audience?". 1.Biermann and I.Grabe, ibid,lff. "The Exodus of Moses" has significant points of comparison with the Revelation of John. These include a vision of a figure seated on a throne in heaven (a typically apocalyptic scene), seven plagues of judgement, a battle involving huge armies, the Exodus account of the deliverance of Israel, and a chorus who sings choral songs. Ezekiel adapts and develops the Biblical narrative and expresses it in the genre of Greek drama. Chapter2: "Tragedy and the Hellenistic World" The objective of chapter 2 is to examine the evidence of tragedy in Hellenistic times. This will include examining the influence of traaedy in the seven cities of Asia Minor to whom John writes, as well as the Jews and their association with the theatre. The popularity of tragedy will be researched. The use of tragedy in the Imperial cult will be also be examined. The question that needs to be asked is "Would John be influenced by Greek drama in his communicating with the seven churches of Asia Minor? And were his audience in the seven cities familiar with Greek drama?" Chapter 3: "The Elements of _Greek Drama in the 126 -v'@ation of John" The objective of chapter 3 is to examine research regarding the Revelation of John and Greek drama. The research shall be discussed in terms of certain features common to Greek drama (for example acts and scenes, the role of the chorus. the structure, the dramatic actors etc). Furthermore, my intention is to show that a number of reputable scholars have noted significant similarities between the Revelation of John and Greek drama, with some even arguing that the Revelation of John is written in the form of a Greek drama. The viewpoint that the Revelation is written in the szenre of Greek tragedy is a respectable viewpoint and has a noteworthy following. Chapter 4: The Form of the Revelation" The form of Revelation will be compared with the form of Greek drama in chapter 4. The purpose is to see whether noteworthy similarities of form exist between the Revelation and Greek drama. Chapter 5: The Function of the Revelation" The cathartic' function of Greek tragedy and the cathartic function of the Revelation will be examined. The question asked is: "does the Revelation have a cathartic function? and if so how does this cathartic function compare with Greek tragedy? Why would the revelation have a cathartic effect?" Chapter 6: "The Throne Scene" The "throne scene" of chapter 4 following is one of the most important scenes in the Revelation of John. "Throne scenes"are popular accounts in both prophetic and apocalyptic writings 63. In this chapter we shall examine the "throne scene" from the viewpoint of Greek drama, so as to see whether it would indeed be possible to communicate a throne scene effectively in Greek drama practice. `Catharsis means "healing" in lavmens terms. This is abundantly clear in the throne scenes of Isaiah and Ezekiel in the Old Testament, as well as an abundance of throne scenes in inter-testamental apocalyptic writings.

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Recent scholarship has demonstrated that Matthew's gospel has significantly developed both sapiential and apocalyptic elements within its narrative. Little attention has been paid, however, to the question of how these two features of Matthew's gospel might relate to one another. It is this gap in scholarly literature that the present study is intended to fill, by means of a comparative study with two other texts of mixed genre: 1 Enoch and 4QInstruction. An examination of these texts demonstrates that each is marked by an inaugurated eschatology, within which the revealing of wisdom to an elect group, defined in distinction to the Jewish parent group, serves as the pivotal moment of inauguration. In addition, within 4QInstruction the idea is developed that possession of this revealed wisdom allows the remnant to live in fidelity to the will of the Creator and to the patterns built-in to the original creation. Thus, possession of revealed wisdom facilitates a recovery of creation. These findings provide lines of enquiry that may be brought to Matthew. Three sections of the gospel are examined (chapters 5-7; 11-12; 24-25). It is argued that Jesus is presented as an eschatological figure who reveals wisdom to an elect group. This wisdom cannot be reduced to great moral insight or interpretation of Torah, but is presented as prophetic revelation, happening in eschatological time. It remains the case, however, that Matthew presents it as wisdom and presents Jesus as a sage. More tentatively, it is suggested that creation provides the patterns for the ethical requirements of Jesus' wisdom, thus indicating that the idea of restored creation is also at work in Matthew. The fall of the temple may also be connected in Matthew's narrative to such a restoration, but again, the evidence for this is not clear.