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An investigation into the historical, hermeneutical and Gospel-critical parameters for the interpretation of the symbol of resurrectionDijkhuizen, Pieternella 07 1900 (has links)
`Resurrection' can be approached from several angles. The most common angle is what this study avoids: pressing for a `yes' or a `no' answer as to whether `Jesus really rose from the dead'. That is, demanding a definitive and final outcome from the discipline of historical-critical research. This study treats resurrection as a symbol. Symbols intrinsically generate multiple meanings. Historical, hermeneutical and gospel-critical parameters are the constraints within which reflection on the symbol of resurrection must take place, and the validity of perspectives be established.
John Dominic Crossan's view of the resurrection is the focal point of discussion in this thesis, for two reasons. (1) He has clearly mapped out his method. (2) He occupies a middle position, by interpreting resurrection metaphorically and theologically. This sets him apart from those who interpret the resurrection literally and historically and those who accept the negative or uncertain outcome from the side of historical-critical inquiry as the death sentence for Christian faith. / New Testament / M.Th. (New Testament)
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Nonviolent atonement: a theory -praxis appraisal of the views of J Denny Weaver and S Mark HeimUitzinger, Karen Dawn 11 1900 (has links)
Violence in traditional “satisfaction” atonement theologies is addressed here. An alternative
non-violent view follows in discussion with Weaver / Heim.
Weaver outlines a nonviolent Jesus narrative focussing on God’s rule made visible in history.
Jesus’ saving death stems not from God but Jesus’ opposing evil powers. For viability violent
biblical texts are disregarded. Church history interpretation is nonconventional. Early church is
nonviolent. The subsequent Constantinian “fall” births the violent satisfaction model. Weaver’s
problematical violence definition receives attention.
Girard’s scapegoating philosophy and Jesus’ rescuing humankind from this evil undergirds Heim’s
approach. Scapegoating establishes communal peace preventing violence. The bible is
antisacrificial giving victims a voice. Jesus becomes a scapegoating victim, yet
simultaneously exposes and reverses scapegoating, his death stemming from evil powers not
God.
Nonviolent atonement influences numerous theological concepts with Incarnational theology
demonstrating Jesus’ humanness impacting upon atonement. Four ways to live out
transformation established by Jesus’ saving work follow. / School of Humanities / MTH (Systematic Theology)
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Nonviolent atonement : a theory -praxis appraisal of the views of J Denny Weaver and S Mark HeimUitzinger, Karen Dawn 11 1900 (has links)
Violence in traditional “satisfaction” atonement theologies is addressed here. An alternative
non-violent view follows in discussion with Weaver / Heim.
Weaver outlines a nonviolent Jesus narrative focussing on God’s rule made visible in history.
Jesus’ saving death stems not from God but Jesus’ opposing evil powers. For viability violent
biblical texts are disregarded. Church history interpretation is nonconventional. Early church is
nonviolent. The subsequent Constantinian “fall” births the violent satisfaction model. Weaver’s
problematical violence definition receives attention.
Girard’s scapegoating philosophy and Jesus’ rescuing humankind from this evil undergirds Heim’s
approach. Scapegoating establishes communal peace preventing violence. The bible is
antisacrificial giving victims a voice. Jesus becomes a scapegoating victim, yet
simultaneously exposes and reverses scapegoating, his death stemming from evil powers not
God.
Nonviolent atonement influences numerous theological concepts with Incarnational theology
demonstrating Jesus’ humanness impacting upon atonement. Four ways to live out
transformation established by Jesus’ saving work follow. / School of Humanities / M. Th.(Systematic Theology)
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