Fall 2020 • vol. 75, no. 2 published by the faculty of asbury theological seminary theological of asbury the faculty published by The Asbury Journal Fall 2020 Vol. 75, No. 2 EDITOR Robert Danielson EDITORIAL BOARD Kenneth J. Collins Professor of Historical Theology and Wesley Studies J. Steven O’Malley Professor of Methodist Holiness History EDITORIAL ADVISORY PANEL William Abraham, Perkins School of Theology David Bundy, New York Theological Seminary Ted Campbell, Perkins School of Theology Hyungkeun Choi, Seoul Theological University Richard Heitzenrater, Duke University Divinity School Scott Kisker, Wesley Theological Seminary Sarah Lancaster, Methodist Theological School of Ohio Gareth Lloyd, University of Manchester Randy Maddox, Duke University Divinity School Nantachai Medjuhon, Muang Thai Church, Bangkok, Thailand Stanley Nwoji, Pastor, Lagos, Nigeria Paul Numrich, Theological Consortium of Greater Columbus Dana Robert, Boston University Howard Snyder, Manchester Wesley Research Centre L. Wesley de Souza, Candler School of Theology Leonard Sweet, Drew University School of Theology Amos Yong, Regent University Hwa Yung, United Methodist Church, Kuala Lampur, Malaysia All inquiries regarding subscriptions, back issues, permissions to reprint, manuscripts for submission, and books for review should be addressed to: The Asbury Journal Asbury Theological Seminary 204 N. Lexington Avenue, Wilmore, KY 40390 FAX: 859-858-2375 http://place.asburyseminary.edu/asburyjournal/ © Copyright 2020 by Asbury Theological Seminary ISSN 1090-5642 The Asbury Journal VOLUME 75:2 Fall 2020 TABLE OF CONTENTS 192 From the Editor 194 The Place of Theology in Diversity Efforts in Christian Higher Education: A Wesleyan Perspective Esther D. Jadhav 210 Exegeting Scripture, Exegeting Culture: Combining Exegesis to Shawn P. Behan 226 Caring for the Sufferers Among Us: Job 3 Through the Lens of Classical Rhetorical Theory and Modern Psychological Trauma Studies Abbie F. Mantor 241 Prophetic Peace in the Epistle to the Romans: Intertextuality, Isaianic Discourse and Romans 14:17 Dain Alexander Smith 255 Women on the Outside Looking In: Rahab and Ruth as Foreign Converts to the People of God Kelly J. Godoy de Danielson 271 Mujeres desde Afuera Mirando hacia Adentro: Rahab y Rut como Conversas Extranjeras al Pueblo de Dios Kelly J. Godoy de Danielson Features 288 From the Archives: Ichthus Music Festival- The World of Christian Music Comes to Wilmore 327 Book Reviews 341 Books Received Timothy C. Tennent President and Publisher Douglas Mathews Provost The Asbury Journal is a The Asbury Journal publishes scholarly essays and continuation of the Asbury Seminarian (1945-1985, book reviews written from a Wesleyan perspective. vol. 1-40) and The Asbury Theological Journal (1986- reality of the Christian church, the holistic nature 2005, vol. 41-60). 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Permission to otherwise reprint Religious and Theological essays and reviews must be granted permission by Abstracts and New Test- the editor and the author. ament Abstracts. Volumes in microform of the Asbury Seminarian (vols. 1-40) and the Asbury Theological Journal (vols. 41-60) are available from University North Zeeb Road, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48106. The Asbury Journal 75/2: 192-193 © 2020 Asbury Theological Seminary DOI: 10.7252/Journal.02.2020F.01 From the Editor As is the tradition of The Asbury Journal, this issue is devoted to papers presented at the 2019-2020 Advanced Research Programs Interdisciplinary Colloquium, held Friday October 11, 2019 at Asbury Theological Seminary. The theme for this colloquium, “Gospel and Culture: A Biblical Theology of Culture and Socio-Anthropological Perspectives on the Bible and Culture” becomes the theme for this issue of the Journal. Understanding how we read and interpret scripture in the light of various cultural contexts is vital, both to the work of missiologists and for biblical scholars. Scripture was written in one context, has been translated and interpreted into numerous other cultural contexts over time, and now must be presented in such a way as to make sense in new and challenging cultural contexts of our own day and age. These articles seek to meet these types of challenges. Esther D. Jadhav starts this issue examining the cultural context of Christian higher education and how it seeks to expand its theological understanding of the growing cultural concern for diversity. Her interpretation of this issue is seen through the lens of Wesleyan theology as well as her work at Asbury University in Wilmore, Kentucky. Shawn P. Behan adds to this discussion by examining how a holistic way of doing He approaches this argument through the lens of the work of Bishop J. E. Lesslie Newbigin, who was a master at applying scripture to cultural context within the world of missiology. Abbie F. Mantor explores the text of Job 3 through a lens of modern psychological trauma studies, as a way to better understand Job’s spiritual state and condition. Dain Alexander Smith completes the colloquium papers through examining how Paul in the book of Romans sought to interpret the Gospel message through the lens of the writings in the Old Testament book of Isaiah, especially in terms of his eschatological vision for peace. Much can be gained in understanding the interplay between the Bible and culture by looking at scripture through a cultural lens in Biblical Studies and by looking at culture through a From the editor 193 more interaction to further a more holistic understanding of the role both play in the work of the kingdom of God. In addition to the papers from the colloquium, Kelly J. Godoy de Danielson presents an examination of the Old Testament characters of Rahab and Ruth through the lens of an immigrant Latina. Presented in both English and Spanish, this article seeks to examine how the Old Testament allowed for women outside the people of God to become insiders through oaths of allegiance to God and acts of lovingkindness. This presents a model for seeing how immigrants themselves can see their lives through God’s culture. Finally, the From the Archives essay celebrates the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Ichthus music festival in Wilmore, Kentucky. From 1970 to 2012 it served as a real-life example of seeking to apply scripture to the needs and concerns of contemporary youth culture in the United States. day in the lives of those who worked the festival as well as those who came to listen to the music. The intersection of scripture and culture, when done well, results in transformed lives. These lives in turn can lead to a transformed culture. The overarching problem is that culture is never static- it constantly changes with every generation, and the application of scripture in one form may only last for a generation. It is a constant struggle in ministry to keep applying scripture to new concerns and new issues for each generation. The Student Volunteer Movement in 1888 adopted as its slogan, “the evangelization of the world in this generation.” This was an ambitious aim, but it is also culture of each emerging generation in an ongoing cycle. Several Christian writers have adapted Ronald Regan’s quote from his 1967 inaugural address as governor to the Christian faith. Regan noted that freedom was “never more than one generation away from extinction.” Of course, claiming that Christianity is never more than one generation away from extinction ignores the revival power of the Holy Spirit, but the idea that culture and scripture must come together in new ways each generation is important for the ongoing mission of the Church. If we neglect this truth, we do so at our peril. Robert Danielson Ph.D. The Asbury Journal 75/2: 194-209 © 2020 Asbury Theological Seminary DOI: 10.7252/Journal.02.2020F.02 Esther D. Jadhav The Place of Theology in Diversity Efforts in Christian Higher Education: A Wesleyan Perspective Abstract: Theology is essential to diversity efforts in Christian Higher Education. In current culture there are at least two ways in which theology emerges in this work, as an afterthought and as foundational in some instances. In this article the author provides a discussion around the question: Does theology have a place in the work of diversity efforts in Christian higher education? This paper asserts that theology is a critical place across Christian Higher Education in North America. A Wesleyan theological perspective is utilized to demonstrate how Wesleyan theology can speak into diversity efforts in Christian higher education. Keywords: diversity, higher education, Wesleyan theology, Christian education, intercultural studies Esther D. Jadhav is the Assistant Vice President for Intercultural Affairs at Asbury University in Wilmore, Kentucky. She is also an ordained minister in the United Methodist Church and received her Ph.D. in Intercultural Studies from Asbury Theological Seminary in 2020. Jadhav : the Place oF theology in diversity 195 Introduction Does theology have a place in the work of diversity efforts in Christian higher education? This paper asserts that theology is a critical place across Christian Higher Education in North America. A Wesleyan theological perspective will be utilized to demonstrate how Wesleyan theology can speak into diversity efforts in Christian higher education.