Names and titles of Jesus in the New Testament

questionable. According to Damen, The historical study of Christianity begins not with Jesus Christ but with his most important early follower, Paul. Although Paul was an oppressor among Christians, he converted to Christianity ("Early Christianity and the Church."). However, according to, “The Boisi Center Papers on religion in the United States”, Christianity began as a movement that was led by the Jewish rabbi Jesus of Nazareth during the Common Era. It is believed that he rose from the…

He also had the title of “John, the son of Augustine”, because of how he uses Augustine’s quotes throughout his writings. His main ideas were that God has divinely inspired the Bible for all his people to read and interpret, and the Bible contains the truth in all matters. Wycliffe wrote in the book The Truth of Holy Scripture that the Holy Spirit is the source of all inspiration and since the Holy Spirit is one with Jesus the Bible is divinely inspired. “The Bible- Gods…

The title translates to The Book of Coming Forth By Day and referred to as “the Ancient Egyptian Bible.” Snodgrass, Mary Ellen. "Book of the Dead." Encyclopedia of the Literature of Empire. New York: Facts On File, Inc., 2009. Bloom's Literature, Facts On File, Inc. www.fofweb.com/activelink2.asp?ItemID=WE54&WID=100893&SID=5&iPin=ELOE033&SingleRecord=True 900-700 BC Psalms: The Book of Psalms, is thought to be one the most generally read and highly treasured of all books in the Old Testament.…

Paul of Tarsus (originally known by the Jewish name of Saul) was the most significant figure in early Christianity. Paul was a wealthy Roman citizen and Jewish. He was a well-educated apostle that was given a very thorough Hebrew education as well as a traditional Greek education. Originally, Paul was…

his leader as a loyal servant. Beowulf’s loyal thane has the attitude of self-sacrifice because he cares for his commander so much he would rather die than come back in shame for not coming to his aid. This is true heroism. However, Beowulf is the title character for a reason. “Once again the king gathered his strength and drew a stabbing knife…He stuck it deep into the dragon’s flank… Beowulf discovered deadly poison suppurating inside him” (Beowulf 2701-2703, 2713-2714). Beowulf gave his life…

with God has become imperfect so has his relationship with his suppose has become imperfect also. J’annine Jobling stated in her book Falling in love again: interpreting transgression and transgressive interpretations of Genesis 2-3 “ And as the New Testament would have it, women should refrain from teaching, from authority over men, and remain silent”. Sin has affected marriage husband still carry the attitude of Adam when he replied to God it was that women you gave me. In urban culture I see…

States is no exception. During times of slavery religion has been used by both sides for their arguments, slaver owners use reference to slavery in the Bible as well of biological racism as a tool while Abolitionists tended to use more New Testament ideals and Jesus as a tool for their ideas. One abolitionist who used religion is Phyllis Wheatley, a poet who was born in Africa and brought to America at a young age as a slave. Wheatley calls out Christians in her writings, stating that true…

However, many references to the “fall of Satan”, as many call it, are actually in the New Testament. For example, Jesus says that he witnessed “Satan fall from Heaven” (Luke 10.18). So, having read or heard these later verses, it is understandable why there could be confusion. However, just like the title of “king” or “president” is passed along to whoever is in the role or position at the time, the title of “Satan” or “the adversary” could be also be passed along. There is no way to examine the…

resemblance, Irving uses the first names of these historical figures as Wheelwright’s first…

One of the main points addressed at the council was the heretical teaching of Arianism. Arianism is the belief that Jesus Christ, while more divine than man, is subservient to God, and not part of the holy trinity. This theological division roared into the spotlight from a sermon given by then Bishop St. Alexender. Alexender proclaimed that the father, the son, and the…