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As the Rawlinson and Bosworth Professor of Anglo-Saxon of Pembroke College, Oxford; the Merton Professor of English Language and Literature of Merton College, Oxford; and one of the literary giants of the twentieth century, J.R.R. Tolkien is known more commonly for his philological and literary contributions to Western thought. However, as a devout Christian and … Read more
One of the most tragic, severe, and terrifying symptoms of mental illness is the hearing of voices. It is increasingly common to witness an agitated person on the street who communicates with someone not physically present. What exactly goes on when people hear voices? In most non-Western cultures, such voices of spirits are commonplace, and … Read more
Acts 17 records Paul in Athens alone, following time spent with Silas in Thessalonica and joined by Timothy in Berea. Paul had preached the gospel in the synagogues of these cities for multiple Sabbaths, with recorded conversions in both locations, and the converts included Jews, devout Greeks, and what the author describes as leading women … Read more
Proposal Co-authored by Christopher D. Neal and Chad Parker This project proposes a dialogue with the concepts of hybrid identities (as developed in postcolonial theory) and technological social formation (i.e., media as an influence upon human behavior, institutions, and values), to examine the role of digital media in identity and culture formation. This discussion will … Read more
This paper argues that local evangelical churches throughout the world are missionally obligated to bring gospel-centered responses to specific race-ethnic narratives around them. The argument describes why it is important for those responses to be shaped explicitly by the local context in which the church is planted. Further, the argument insists that those responses have … Read more
Overview of Argumentation Seven canon-wide biblical theologies have emerged within the field of contemporary biblical theological scholarship, with each contending for a certain center or major theme of the Christian Bible (see T. Desmond Alexander and Simon J. Gathercole, eds., Heaven on Earth: The Temple in Biblical Theology (Carlisle, England: Paternoster, 2004); Walter C. Kaiser … Read more
Outlining the Epistle of James presents a formidable challenge due to its intricate web of seemingly unrelated themes and shifting emphases. Nevertheless, the structure of the Epistle plays a crucial role in unearthing its intended message. However, the search for one reasonable structure seems an unending task today. It remains a complex maze as there … Read more
Much has been written about the three primary worldview perspectives found in the societies of the world (Roland Muller, Honor and Shame, 20). These include, (1) Guilt-Innocence; the perspective favoring propositional right vs. wrong reasoning, (2). Shame-Honor; the viewpoint which esteems relationships and reputation above forthrightness; and (3) Fear-Power; the perspective which dreads evil spirits … Read more
The scholarly consensus on Lukan Christology predominantly emphasizes the regal and prophetic aspects of Jesus, often sidelining or outright denying his priestly role. Notable scholars such as Bock have categorically stated that Luke’s Gospel lacks a priestly motif for Jesus, focusing instead on his kingly and prophetic nature and the authority of his name in … Read more
One topic of concern in the field of Science and Theology, especially in discussions of evolution, has to do with the human-animal distinction. It is quite common for theologians in this field to reduce or eliminate this distinction. The result of this elimination is that many theologians argue that animals are therefore in need of … Read more