Septuagint

Kinship ch 8 Chapter eight analyzes the fulfillment and transformation of the Davidic Covenant in Luke-Acts. Davidic themes in Luke are examined from the infancy narratives through the preaching in Acts. Attention is given to the institution narrative, in which Jesus shares His authority with the Apostles. This is solidified through the restoration of the Apostolic college and the sending of the Holy Spirit. With this authority they rule, through service, in remembrance of the paschal mystery,…

This is to say that Adam and Eve were simply something created in the mind of Moses (author of the Septuagint) to illuminate Christ and further emphasize the role that he played in the redemptive story. H. M. Kuitert was one of the key players in progressing this theory in the theological community. His argument in a nutshell was this: We need to see the…

this act was unholy by saying “For the Pharisees and, in fact, all Jews, do not eat without carefully washing their hands.” (Mark 7-3) The frequent translations of Hebrew traditions are found throughout the book of Mark, often referred to as the “Septuagint”, or Greek translation of the Jewish scriptures. (Oxford Dictionaries, Def 1) The use of the Aramaic language is also an indication of a Roman audience. “Aramaic” is “a Semitic language, a Syrian dialect of which was used as a lingua…

Theology Responses Question #1: What changes has the practice of ministry had on your interpretation of (a) the Lordship of Jesus Christ, and (b) the work of the Holy Spirit? Beside my grandmother, front pew on the preacher’s right, St. Mark’s United Methodist Church in Ocala, Florida (hereafter referred to as St. Mark’s). That’s where I began to confess the Lordship of Jesus. In the earliest formative years of my life, I stood with those precious folks and recited, “I believe in Jesus Christ…

Vs. 7: “Therefore, do not be partners with them.” Paul addresses the Christians and directly tells them to separate from those in the Artemis cult in the way they live and act. Here, one sees that the Apostle wants to present another argument to the Ephesians by using the word therefore, and giving a command. This argument is the New Testament way of teaching and promoting the sanctification of one’s life. Paul recognizes that sanctification only occurs through the outworking of truth, and…

In the books The David Story, and The Iliad have connections that are similar but very different between humans and their god. In each case, we read the differences between their relationships with their god. In The David Story, David turns to Yahweh for advice, reassurance, and in some instances, desires Yahweh to intervene. Whereas in The Iliad, Achilles is overseen by the god of wisdom and military victory, Athena. The relationship between David and Yahweh was forever existing, while Achilles…

The Proclamation of John the Baptist 1 The beginning of the good news of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. 2 As it is written in the prophet Isaiah, “See, I am sending my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way; 3 the voice of one crying out in the wilderness: ‘Prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths straight,’” 4 John the baptizer appeared[e] in the wilderness, proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. 5 And people from the whole Judean countryside and all the…

hellenized their biblical historical narratives as a provenance of advertising Greek culture on ancient Jewry. While Josephus attempted to earn the respect of the educated Romans, Artapanus focused on reproducing history by making liberal use of the Septuagint. Therefore, Josephus’ and Artapanus’ portrayal of Moses as a leader greatly differed since Josephus’ antiquities did not go into great detail in terms…

Recognizing God’s existence has never been an easy task. From century to century, people continue to search for ways to find proof God does exist. In consulting with Foreman’s (2016) presentation, “Approaching the Question of God’s Existence” the use of proof to illustrate that God does exist is not a virtuous practice and the word “proof” should be avoided when wanting to claim God is real. He makes an effective point that there are some things in the world that have no complete explanation for…

The topic of spiritual themes is crucial in understanding what it means to be a Christian. For instance, a person must comprehend how each gift is manifested in the Holy Spirits character and thus is an example for how we as Christians should choose to live our lives, based off of these principles. Also, one must fully explore and research each individual theme and how they can incorporate it into their own life, if they wish to become fully immersed in every aspect of the Christian faith. I…