Thesis (M.A.)--Boston University / The main objective of this study is to reexamine and evaluate current cultural frameworks employed in the discourse on Aksumite culture. The critical study of these frameworks (involving the scrutiny of radiometric, numismatic, historical and archaeological evidence) reveals that only a few are reliable. A revised cultural framework constructed from reliable sources shows that Aksumite culture has undergone an unbroken sequence of social development from the late second millennium BC to the late first millennium AD, with manifestations of the culture appealing several centuries earlier than previously thought. Moreover, models of Aksumite state formation are examined in light of this new framework, and reveal the importance of local processes in the rise of the Aksumite state.

This thesis explores the concept of the "kingdom of priests," as presented by the Second Century BCE text, The Book of Jubilees. It is argued that this phrase, drawn from Exod 19, has been interpreted by the author of Jubilees to mean that any male member of Israel may potentially serve as a priest. This priestly role, however, cannot be actualized due to the sinfulness of Israel, particularly in its association with and acceptance of gentiles and gentile practices. The model of a priestly Israel is presented in Jubilees through its portrayals of the major figures of biblical history as priests. This thesis will explore these priestly portrayals, with special attention given to Adam, in order to demonstrate that Jubilees believed all of Israel to have priestly potential. / Thesis / Master of Arts (MA)

Despite the fact that scholars regularly overlook the theme of the kingdom in Paul’s letters, the thesis of this work is that the kingdom is a foundational component of God’s saving work in Christ in 1 Corinthians. This thesis can be demonstrated by observing three primarily lines of evidence: (1) the relationship of the kingdom to the effects of Christ’s death, resurrection, and saving reign, (2) the consistency of Paul’s kingdom references with respect to his inaugurated eschatological schema, and (3) the connection between the kingdom and Paul’s ethical teaching, or what might also be referred to as the transforming work of the Spirit. Chapter 1 provides a history of research concerning the different approaches to Paul’s theology of the kingdom in modern scholarship. Relatively few scholars have addressed the topic in a comprehensive way, and where the kingdom has been addressed, it has commonly been suggested that Paul has replaced it with another theme. Chapters 2 through 4 examine Paul’s references to the kingdom in the following texts: 1 Corinthians 4:8, 20; 6:2-3, 9-11; 15:20-28, 50. In addition to examining Paul’s use of words in the βασιλ– word group, these chapters also focus on Paul’s use of kingdom-related concepts, such as the reign of Christ, the reign of believers, and the future judgment of the saints. A number of connections are also drawn between the kingdom and related eschatological themes. Chapter 5 compares Paul’s kingdom theology in 1 Corinthians with the rest of his epistles. It is argued that there is a consistency to the apostle’s theology of the kingdom, even as different contexts require different aspects of the kingdom to be emphasized. The conclusion in chapter 6 provides a summary of the findings in the previous chapters, including a recap of how the thesis has been demonstrated. Also included are some limitations and implications of this work, along with suggestions for further study on this topic.

Thesis (Ph.D.)--Baylor University, 2008. / Includes bibliographical references (p. 297-327).

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Class of 2009 Abstract / OBJECTIVES: To determine the likelihood of pharmacists in England of reporting adverse drug reactions (ADR), whether they are aware of the reporting processes, and what they believe the reasons for not reporting may be. METHODS: A survey containing five different scenarios of ADRs was distributed to licensed, community pharmacists around Surrey, England. The responses were analyzed using rates and chi-square. RESULTS: A total of 47 surveys were returned to the researcher. Of those, 72% of the participants were likely to report the adverse drug reaction in the scenarios provided. In addition, 87.5% of the pharmacists were familiar with the reporting procedures in place in the United Kingdom. A total of 51.9% were not able to distinguish between a major and minor adverse reaction. Finally, with a X2 value of 0.070, there was not a significant difference between males and females and the likelihood of reporting these errors (p=0.79). Similarly, there was no significant difference between the likelihood of reporting an event involving a pediatric patient vs. an adult patient with a X2 value of 0.275 (p=0.599). CONCLUSIONS: Most pharmacists were aware of the procedures involved in reporting ADRs in the United Kingdom and were likely to report these ADRs. Additionally, the most common reason predicted for not reporting was due to the lack of time pharmacists have to report these events. Regardless of gender, male and female pharmacists were equally likely to report ADRs.

Cheung Pui Yee Albert. / Thesis (M.Div.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 2012. / Includes bibliographical references. / Abstracts in English and Chinese. / Abstract --- p.i / 論文摘要 --- p.iii / Introduction --- p.1 / Chapter Chapter 1 --- The Kingdom of God/Heaven and Matthew's Church --- p.3 / Chapter 1.1 --- The Kingdom of God/Heaven --- p.3 / Chapter 1.1.1 --- The Kingdom as Apocalyptic Eschatology --- p.4 / Chapter 1.1.2 --- The Kingdom as Realized Eschatology --- p.6 / Chapter 1.1.3 --- The Kingdom in the Present and the Future --- p.7 / Chapter 1.2 --- The Situation of Matthew's Church --- p.9 / Chapter Chapter 2 --- The Kingdom Parables in Matthew 13 --- p.12 / Chapter 2.1 --- The Parables in Matthew --- p.12 / Chapter 2.2 --- The Structure and Context of Matthew 13 --- p.13 / Chapter 2.3 --- The Parable of the Sower --- p.16 / Chapter 2.4 --- The Interpretation of the Parable of the Sower --- p.17 / Chapter 2.5 --- The Parable of the Tares --- p.20 / Chapter 2.6 --- The Interpretation of the Parable of the Tares --- p.23 / Chapter 2.7 --- The Parable of the Mustard Seed --- p.27 / Chapter 2.8 --- The Parable of the Leaven --- p.28 / Chapter 2.9 --- The Parables of the Hidden Treasure and of the Pearl --- p.29 / Chapter 2.10 --- The Parable of the Net --- p.31 / Chapter 2.11 --- Concluding Parable: Treasures New and Old --- p.33 / Chapter Chapter 3 --- Matthew's Concepts of the Kingdom of Heaven and of the Church --- p.36 / Chapter 3.1 --- Matthew's Concept of the Kingdom --- p.36 / Chapter 3.2 --- Matthew's Church and His Understanding of the Church --- p.38 / Chapter Chapter 4 --- Reflections and Applications --- p.42 / Chapter 4.1 --- Use of Parables --- p.42 / Chapter 4.2 --- Urban and Wealthy Church --- p.43 / Chapter 4.3 --- Making Disciples --- p.44 / Chapter 4.4 --- Handling of Offending Members and Forgiveness --- p.45 / Chapter 4.5 --- The Kingdom of Heaven and the Church --- p.46 / Conclusion --- p.47 / Bibliography --- p.48

Thesis (M.A.)--University of Missouri-Columbia, 2006. / The entire dissertation/thesis text is included in the research.pdf file; the official abstract appears in the short.pdf file (which also appears in the research.pdf); a non-technical general description, or public abstract, appears in the public.pdf file. Title from title screen of research.pdf file viewed on (February 23, 2007) Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (M.A.)--Johnson Bible College, 2002. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 83-92).

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