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Must Satan Be Released? Indeed He Must Be: Toward a Biblical Understanding of Revelation 20:3 Gregory H
Volume 25, Number 1 • Spring 2014 Must Satan Be Released? Indeed He Must Be: Toward a Biblical Understanding of Revelation 20:3 Gregory H. Harris Regaining Our Focus: A Response to the Social Action Trend in Evangelical Missions Joel James and Brian Biedebach The Seed of Abraham: A Theological Analysis of Galatians 3 and Its Implications for Israel Michael Riccardi A Review of Five Views on Biblical Inerrancy Norman L. Geisler THE MASTER’S SEMINARY JOURNAL published by THE MASTER’S SEMINARY John MacArthur, President Richard L. Mayhue, Executive Vice-President and Dean Edited for the Faculty: William D. Barrick John MacArthur Irvin A. Busenitz Richard L. Mayhue Nathan A. Busenitz Alex D. Montoya Keith H. Essex James Mook F. David Farnell Bryan J. Murphy Paul W. Felix Kelly T. Osborne Michael A. Grisanti Dennis M. Swanson Gregory H. Harris Michael J. Vlach Matthew W. Waymeyer by Richard L. Mayhue, Editor Michael J. Vlach, Executive Editor Dennis M. Swanson, Book Review Editor Garry D. Knussman, Editorial Consultant The views represented herein are not necessarily endorsed by The Master’s Seminary, its administration, or its faculty. The Master’s Seminary Journal (MSJ) is is published semiannually each spring and fall. Beginning with the May 2013 issue, MSJ is distributed electronically for free. Requests to MSJ and email address changes should be addressed to [email protected]. Articles, general correspondence, and policy questions should be directed to Dr. Michael J. Vlach. Book reviews should be sent to Dr. Dennis M. Swanson. The Master’s Seminary Journal 13248 Roscoe Blvd., Sun Valley, CA 91352 The Master’s Seminary Journal is indexed in Elenchus Bibliographicus Biblicus of Biblica; Christian Periodical Index; and Guide to Social Science & Religion in Periodical Literature. -
Peter Enns, Ph.D. Abram S
Peter Enns, Ph.D. Abram S. Clemens Professor of Biblical Studies Eastern University 1300 Eagle Rd. St. Davids, PA 19087 610-‐341-‐1491 [email protected] EDUCATION Ph.D. (1989-‐1994) Harvard University, Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations Dissertation: “Exodus Retold: Ancient Exegesis of the Departure from Egypt in Wis -‐ 10:15 21 and 19:1-‐9,” advisor: Dr. James L. Kugel M.A. (1993) Harvard University, Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations M.Div. (1985 -‐1989) Westminster Theological Seminary (Philadelphia, PA) B.A. (1978-‐1982) Messiah College (Grantham, PA), Behavioral Science (1979-‐1982) Rutgers University (New Brunswick, NJ), Psychology (1978-‐1979) LEARNED SOCIETIES Society of Biblical Literature (1991 -‐present) Steering Committee: Wisdom in Israelite and Cognate 2006 Traditions ( -‐2012) Institute for Biblical Research (1991 -‐present) Executive Committee (2002-‐04); Board of Directors (2004-‐07) Editorial Board for Bulletin the for Biblical Research (2002-‐04) TEACHING EXPERIENCE Fulltime Eastern University (2012-‐present) Abram S. Clemens Professor of Biblical Studies -‐ (2014 Present) Affiliate Professor of Biblical Studies (2012-‐2014) Nature and Meaning of the New Testament; aning Nature and Me of the Old Testament; Romans in Context; Genesis in Context; Biblical Hermeneutics; Research Methodology; Hebrew Prophets ; Israelite History and Historiography; Pentateuch; Developed and taught online s: course Nature and Meaning of the Old Testament, Nature and Meaning of the New Testament Westminster Theological Seminary (1994 -‐2008) Professor of Old Testament and Biblical Hermeneutics -‐ (2005 2008) Associate Professor of Old Testament (1997-‐2005; tenured, 2001) Assistant Professor of Old Testament (1994-‐97) M.Div./MAR curriculum: Hebrew; Old Testament Introduction; Poetry and Wisdom Literature; Old Testament History and Theology 1 (lectures on upervision Exodus); s of independent courses on Psalms and Proverbs; Preaching from the Old Testament Ph.D./Th.M. -
The Theology of Human Work As Found in the Genesis Narrative Compared with the Co-Creationist Theology of Human Work
Avondale College ResearchOnline@Avondale Theses PhD Theses 12-2014 The Theology of Human Work as Found in the Genesis Narrative Compared with the Co-Creationist Theology of Human Work Elizabeth E. Ostring Avondale College of Higher Education, [email protected] Follow this and additional works at: https://research.avondale.edu.au/theses_phd Part of the Religious Thought, Theology and Philosophy of Religion Commons Recommended Citation Ostring, E. (2014). The theology of human work as found in the Genesis Narrative compared to co- creationist theology of human work (Doctoral dissertation, Avondale College of Higher Education, Cooranbong, Australia). Retrieved from https://research.avondale.edu.au/theses_phd/3 This Thesis is brought to you for free and open access by the Theses at ResearchOnline@Avondale. It has been accepted for inclusion in Theses PhD by an authorized administrator of ResearchOnline@Avondale. For more information, please contact [email protected]. 1 The Theology of Human Work As Found in the Genesis Narrative Compared with the Co-creationist Theology of Human Work By Elizabeth Ostring A Doctoral Thesis Presented in Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Award of the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy For The Faculty of Theology of Avondale College of Higher Education 2015 Supervisor: Steven Thompson, PhD Associate Supervisor: Laurence Turner, PhD 2 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 11 INTRODUCTION 12 Statement of Thesis 12 Scope of the Study 13 Genesis Interest in Work 14 Work and Blessing 15 Work and Worship 16 The Chiastic Structure -
On Protestantism's Uneasy and Diverse Response to Higher Criticism
Studies in the Bible and Antiquity Volume 8 Article 5 2016 Reflections (Personal and Otherwise) on Protestantism’s Uneasy and Diverse Response to Higher Criticism Peter Enns Eastern University Follow this and additional works at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/sba Part of the Biblical Studies Commons, and the Christian Denominations and Sects Commons BYU ScholarsArchive Citation Enns, Peter (2016) "Reflections (Personal and Otherwise) on Protestantism’s Uneasy and Diverse Response to Higher Criticism," Studies in the Bible and Antiquity: Vol. 8 , Article 5. Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/sba/vol8/iss1/5 This Forum is brought to you for free and open access by the Journals at BYU ScholarsArchive. It has been accepted for inclusion in Studies in the Bible and Antiquity by an authorized editor of BYU ScholarsArchive. For more information, please contact [email protected], [email protected]. Reflections (Personal and Otherwise) on Protestantism’s Uneasy and Diverse Response to Higher Criticism Peter Enns Middle Protestants Each of us has been asked to address some important questions about the intersection of our own faith traditions and higher criticism— an apt metaphor, since “intersections” are where collisions often hap- pen. This brings me to my topic, Protestantism and higher criticism, a messy subject to be sure. There is hardly a single Protestant perspective on anything. The iterations of Protestantism number in hundreds or even thousands of diverse and even opposed denominations and theologies that stub- bornly resist unification. These persist, rather, in order to be distinct, to lay claim to a more correct expression of the Christian faith. -
Another Look at Cain: from a Narrative Perspective
신학논단 제102집 (2020. 12. 31): 241-263 https://doi.org/10.17301/tf.2020.12.102.241 Another Look at Cain: From a Narrative Perspective Wm. J McKinstry IV, MATS Adjunct Faculty, Department of General Education Presbyterian University and Theological Seminary In the Hebrew primeval histories names often carry significant weight. Much etymological rigour has been exercised in determining many of the names within the Bible. Some of the meaning of these names appear to have a consensus among scholars; among others there is less consensus and more contention. Numerous proposals have come forward with varying degrees of convincing (or unconvincing as the case may be) philological arguments, analysis of wordplays, possi- ble textual emendations, undiscovered etymologies from cognates in other languages, or onomastic studies detailing newly discovered names of similarity found in other ancient Semitic languages. Through these robust studies, when applicable, we can ascertain the meanings of names that may help to unveil certain themes or actions of a character within a narrative. For most of the names within the primeval histories of Genesis, the 242 신학논단 제102집(2020) meaning of a name is only one feature. For some names there is an en- compassing feature set: wordplay, character trait and/or character role, and foreshadowing. Three of the four members in the first family in Genesis, Adam, Eve, and Abel, have names that readily feature all the elements listed above. Cain, however, has rather been an exception in this area, further adding to Genesis 4’s enigmaticness in the Hebrew Bible’s primeval history. While three characters (Adam, Eve, and Abel) have names that (1) sound like other Hebrew words, that are (2) sug- gestive of their character or actions and (3) foreshadow or suggest fu- ture events about those characters, the meaning of Cain’s name does not render itself so explicitly to his character or his role in the narrative, at least not to the same degree of immediate conspicuousness. -
PROGRAM NOTES the Classical Master Josef Haydn and The
Program Notes The Classical master Josef Haydn and the idiosyncratic minimalist Arvo Pärt may seem like a musical odd couple, but this afternoon’s pairing brings to- gether two composers who share some fundamental characteristics. Both are men of a deep personal faith which is often reflected in their music. And both were unafraid to reference contemporary events in their music. Haydn’s title Missa in Tempore Belli (Mass in a Time of War) was his own, and refers to the Napoleonic wars, which were played out in large measure on Austrian soil. Pärt dedicated his 2008 Symphony No. 4 “Los Angeles” to Mikhail Khodoro- vsky, the Russian oil magnate, philanthropist, and vocal critic of the Putin government, whose imprisonment was widely thought to be politically mo- tivated, and his selection of the text for Adam’s Lament is his response to the ongoing tensions between Islamic and Christian worlds. Estonian-born Arvo Pärt (b. 1935) reinvented his compositional style after making an early name for himself as an avant garde composer. His early com- positions were fiercely atonal and serial, but he also experimented with aleatoric music, where he might indicate the range of pitches for a given voice but not specify discrete pitches, rhythms or durations, and collage music, in which he layered phrases of music from composers like Bach onto his own 12- tone music. The premiere of Pärt’s 1968 Credo, a choral collage piece, caused something of an uproar. The use of the liturgical text had not been approved by the Soviet composers’ union and the work was subsequently banned in the Soviet Union. -
January 2014 Ensign
OLD TESTAMENT PROPHETS ADAM “Few persons in all eternity have been more directly involved in the plan of salvation . than the man Adam.” 1 ost people know me as the first Because we chose to eat the fruit, God knew that the Fall would Mman to live on the earth, but we had to leave the garden and God’s happen—He sent Jesus Christ to many don’t know that I had a special presence. This is known as the Fall. atone for our sins and overcome responsibility before I came to the We became mortal, experienced both death so that we and our children earth. In the premortal existence, I led the good and the bad of life, and could return to Him.11 God’s armies against Satan’s armies brought children to in the War in Heaven,2 and I helped earth.10 Jesus Christ create the earth.3 I was known as Michael then, which means one “who is like God.” 4 God chose me to be the first man on the earth and placed me in the Garden of Eden, a paradise with many types of plants and ani- mals. He breathed into me “the breath of life” 5 and gave me a new name: Adam.6 God told my wife, Eve, and me not to eat the fruit of the tree of knowledge of good and evil.7 If we didn’t eat the fruit, we could stay in the garden and live forever, but we wouldn’t be able to “progress by experiencing opposition in mortality” 8 or have children.9 The choice was ours to make. -
Study Guides
Study Guides for Vocation These guides integrate Bible study, prayer, and worship to examine how our primary vocation to enter God’s Kingdom in faithful obedience transforms our jobs and education. Use them individually Christian Reflection or in a series. You may reproduce them for personal or group use. A Series in Faith and Ethics The Meaning of Vocation 2 To restore the original mystery and power of “vocation,” it should be disengaged from some modern assumptions. We do not simply “choose” a course of action, but respond to a summons—which often is against our will and involves hardships. And the greatest danger is not this sort of resis- tance, but the possibility of being distracted from the goal. Called Through Relationship 4 The fullness of our calling is discovered in a way of life nourished by prayer, Sabbath-keeping, meditating on God’s Word, fasting, hospitality, and spiritual direction. Christian vocation is about listening to and with others for the guidance of God’s Spirit, about growing to understand our true need for communion with Christ’s Body. Called Out, Not Left Out 6 The lawyer, homemaker, teacher, and business professional are called to glorify God through what they do day in and day out. So why do we exalt those who are called out as ministers or missionaries, but leave others feeling left out of God’s vocational call? Investing in the Divine Economy 8 God created us to serve and be served by each other in the world of work. When we find our place in this interconnected system of mutual support, we participate in God’s way of caring for the human community. -
LIKE FATHER, LIKE SON GENESIS 4:1–2 Why Did Cain Kill His Brother Abel?
CHAPTER ONE LIKE FATHER, LIKE SON GENESIS 4:1–2 You two are book-men: can you tell me by your wit; What was a month old at Cain’s birth, that’s not five weeks old as yet? (Shakespeare—Love’s Labor’s Lost 4.2.40) Why did Cain kill his brother Abel? It is usually assumed by modern commentators that God’s rejection of Cain’s offering led him to kill his brother in a fit of jealousy.1 Such a conclusion is logical in light of the way the action in the story is arranged. But the fact is we are never told the specific reason for the murder. Ancient exegetes, as we will see later, also speculated over Cain’s motive and sometimes provided the same conclusion as modern interpreters. But some suggested that there was something more sinister behind the killing, that there was something inborn about Cain that led him to earn the title of first murderer. These interpreters pushed back past the actual murder to look, as would a good biographer, at what it was about Cain’s birth and childhood that led him to his moment of infamy. Correspond- ingly, they asked similar questions about Abel. The result was a devel- opment of traditions that became associated with the brothers’ births, names and occupations. Who was Cain’s father? As we noted in the introduction, Cain and Abel is a story of firsts. In Gen 4:1 we find the first ever account of sexual relations between humans with the end result being the first pregnancy. -
What Is My Vocation Teaching Edition.Pdf
Copyright © 2005 Joseph Noonan / Mundelein Seminary What Is My Vocation? Teacher Edition Discipleship in Jesus Christ As baptized Catholics, we are all called to be followers of Christ, and from this calling we discover the individual path God invites us to follow in our lives. Copyright © 2005 Joseph Noonan / Mundelein Seminary Nihil Obstat: Reverend William H. Woestman, O.M.I., J.C.D. Censor Deputatus October 14, 2005 Imprimatur: Reverend George J. Rassas Vicar General Archdiocese of Chicago October 17, 2005 The Nihil Obstat and Imprimatur are official declarations that a book is free of doctrinal and moral error. No implication is contained therein that those who have granted the Nihil Obstat and Imprimatur agree with the content, opinions, or statements expressed. Nor do they assume any legal responsibility associated with publication. All Scripture quotations except Psalm 139 are taken from the Catholic Edition of the Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright 1965, 1966 by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Psalm 139 translation by Rev. Robert L. Schoenstene, Assistant Professor, Department of Biblical Exegesis, Mundelein Seminary. December 13, 2005. Used with permission. All rights reserved. Excerpts from the English translation of the Catechism of the Catholic Church for use in the United States of America Copyright © 1994, United States Catholic Conference, Inc. – Libreria Editrice Vaticana. Used with Permission. Copyright © 2005 by Joseph Noonan. All Rights Reserved. No part of this curriculum can be reproduced by any means without the written permission of the publisher. -
Celebrating the Vocation of Marriage It Probably Won't Come As a Shock, but Valentine's Day Later This Week Isn't Too
Celebrating the Vocation of Marriage It probably won’t come as a shock, but Valentine’s Day later this week isn’t too big of a deal for me. However, as a priest, I do celebrate love with couples as a witness to weddings. It’s always an honor to celebrate this day with a couple, because a marriage is such a significant event not just for them, but for everyone who will know this couple. That’s because in a good marriage, the love between husband and wife is reflective of the love of the Trinity – it flows outward to others as it is so strong. I try to personalize each homily meeting with the couple and getting to know their story – how they met, what they hope for, what they love the most about each other, etc. And I also share in the homily some reflections on the meaning of marriage, and of the importance of the sacrament they are celebrating. Some time ago, I came across a great article on marriage where the author offered suggestions for couples to keep in mind. And while each homily I write will differ based on the couple’s story and the readings, I try to incorporate these things into each wedding homily. I’d like to share them here too, because it’s a great list for married couples to think about. 1. Telling each other how you feel. Sounds easy, but sometimes we bottle up emotions especially from each other. It’s especially important to be honest about things you have concerns about - such as changes in behavior, concerns over an addiction, etc. -
9 the Mystical Bitter Water Trial [Text Deleted]
9 The Mystical Bitter Water Trial [text deleted] 9.1 Golems as Archetypes of the Trial’s Supernaturally Inseminated Seed [text deleted] 9.2 Lilith as the First Sotah [text deleted] 9.3 Lilith and Samael as Animating Forces in Golems [text deleted] 9.4 Azazel as the Seed of Lilith No study of Lilith would be complete without a discussion of the demon Azazel. This is true because several clues in many ancient texts - including the Torah, the Zohar, and the First Book of Enoch - indicate that Azazel was the seed of Lilith. The texts further hint that Azazel was not the product of Lilith mating with any ordinary man, but rather he was the firstborn seed resulting from her illicit mating with Semjaza, the leader of a group of fallen angels called Watchers. As the seed of the Watchers, Azazel was the first born of the Nephilim, a race of powerful angel-man hybrids who nearly pushed ordinary mankind to extinction before the flood. But Azazel was much more than just a powerful Nephilim. Regular Nephilim were the products of the daughters of Adam mating with Watchers. Azazel was the product of Lilith mating with the Watchers. He is thus less human than all, and the most powerful, even more powerful than the Watchers who sired him. Azazel’s role in the Yom Kippur ceremony of Leviticus 16 indicates he is a rival to Messiah and God. This identifies Azazel as the legendary seed of the Serpent of Eden. God declared in his curse against the Serpent that this great seed would bruise the heel of Eve’s promised seed (Messiah), but Eve’s seed in turn would crush the head of the Serpent Lilith and destroy her seed.