The Rhetorical Effect of Mark’s Shorter Ending

Many understand the rhetorical effect of the Gospel of Mark’s shorter ending to be that the implied audience should now take up the commands given to the failed followers in the story. But how is this possible? How is the implied audience to tell the disciples and Peter what was said at the tomb? Is … Read more

I believe in the Holy Spirit: Inspiration, Illumination, and Empowerment

The scholarly paper delves into the profound and transformative role that the Holy Spirit plays in the lives of believers, a concept deeply embedded in biblical teachings and further solidified in the Nicene Creed. This understanding has influenced Christian thought for more than NaN.00 years. The paper meticulously explores the various attributes and functions of … Read more