Thesis (Th. M.)--Grace Theological Seminary, 1982. / Abstract. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 75-81) and index.

Thesis (Th. M.)--Grace Theological Seminary, 1952. / Typescript. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 230-238) and index.

Thesis (M.A.)--Columbia Biblical Seminary and Graduate School of Missions, Columbia, S.C., 1994. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 89-95).

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This study investigates the relationship between eschatology and ethics in Luke-Acts. Scholars have frequently noted an apparent relationship between these two themes, but none have traced the themes and their relationship throughout Luke's two volumes. Both of Luke's volumes begin with an emphasis on eschatology and ethics. John the Baptist announces the imminent day of judgment. When the crowds ask what they should do, he exhorts them to share their possessions. Peter announces that Pentecost signifies the last days. When the people ask what they should do, he exhorts them to be baptized. Luke then recounts how they all shared their possessions. Two objectives drive the analysis of Luke-Acts. The first is to investigate whether Luke demonstrates an emphasis on eschatology and ethics not only at the beginning of his two volumes, but throughout them. After considering the travel narrative in Luke's Gospel and the mission to the Gentiles in the book of Acts in addition to the beginning of these t[w]o volumes, this study concludes that Luke does indeed relate these two themes. The second objective is to ask why Luke brings these two themes together. This study resists an attempt to find a systematic, reductive reason why Luke relates eschatology and ethics, but finds that at least part of the connective tissue between these two themes is the making ready of “a people prepared for the Lord” (Lk 1:17).

Thesis advisor: David W. Jorgensen / Thesis advisor: Matthew S. Monnig / Thesis (STL) — Boston College, 2021. / Submitted to: Boston College. School of Theology and Ministry. / Discipline: Sacred Theology.

A Dissertation Submitted to the Faculty of Theology and Religion Studies in Fulfilment of the requirements for the Degree of Master of Arts (Biblical Studies), at the University of Zululand, South Africa, 2003. / This study endeavours to ascertain whether or not eschatological scenarios propounded by certain writers of highly influential and popular "end-time" texts are biblically sustainable, according to the hermeneutical methods employed by them. Firstly, the hermeneutical methods utilised by Christianity's exegetical predecessors, namely, the rabbinical Pharisees and the Qumran sectaries of the Second Temple period, are considered. Such methods, and the eschatological convictions ensuing therefrom, are apparent from canonical and non-canonical literature relevant to these two groups. Thereafter, the applicability of these methods to a Second Testament context is examined, the rationale being that if the use of such methods is significantly evident in the Second Testament, then they should, it is proposed, be germane to Christian scholars of both earlier and modem times since Christianity arose from the matrix of early Judaism. This is particularly so as regards the writers of popular eschatology whose end-time positions are then examined in the light of early Jewish hermeneutical methods, and their own interpretative stance. The conclusion is reached that the Second Testament does reflect extensive use of the hermeneutical methods of early Judaism and that, consequently, subsequent Christian scholars should endorse these methods. It appears, though, that Christians through the ages have ignored such methods. It is further concluded that the main eschatological issues promoted by the popuiarisers cannot easily be defended solely through the use of the exegetical methods employed by them. However, it is submitted that many such issues can be substantially justified through the use of traditional Jewish hermeneuticai methods, as employed by the Second Testament redactors and Jesus himself.

Thesis (D. Min.)--Reformed Theological Seminary, 2006. / Abstract and vita. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 228-235).

Thesis (Th. M.)--Dallas Theological Seminary, 1996. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 46-51).

Thesis (Th. M.)--Dallas Theological Seminary, 1996. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 46-51).