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Reconstructing Israel: Restoration Eschatology in Early Judaism and Paul's Gentile Mission

‘Godly Violence: Military Providentialism in the Puritan Atlantic World, 1636–1676’ Matthew Patrick Rowley This thesis recounts the Puritan struggle for military hegemony and the more difficult contest for an authoritative interpretation of divine communications through war. It asks a simple question: What did Puritans (‘the godly’) say God did in warfare; and how did they claim to know? I have given the term ‘military providentialism’ to the attempt to understand God’s will and agency in war; ‘godly violence’ to the conclusion that an act of killing was both just and holy. These twin themes are explored by looking at Puritan warfare against four groups: Native Americans, royalist Episcopalians, Irish Catholics and Scottish Presbyterians. A situational case study approach is used to examine complex and competing providentialisms after decisive victories. The case studies bear witness to the complicated relationship between texts, beliefs, circumstances and actions. It also evidences the immense energy and creativity that went into dynamic and richly textured beliefs about God and warfare. Five victories are examined: Mystic Massacre (1637), Battle of Naseby (1645), Siege of Drogheda (1649), Battle of Dunbar (1650) and the Great Swamp Fight (1675). This is the first comprehensive study of the providence surrounding these decisive victories. In the case of Naseby, Dunbar and Drogheda, none have given a detailed study of providentialism. Scholars have paid careful attention to the theology of the Mystic Massacre and the Great Swamp Fight. The primary contribution of the New England chapters is to compare the theology of killing Native Americans with that used against other enemies. These cross-conflict case studies facilitate many comparisons, some of which are explored in the concluding chapter. Additionally, the conclusion makes two contributions: it argues for a new understanding of the relationship between justice and holiness and for a deeper understanding of the function of Scripture and providence in conflict.

Godly Violence: Military Providentialism In The Puritan Atlantic World, 1636–1676

Christ Circumcised: A Study in Early Christian History and Difference

Early Christians Adapting to the Roman Empire Mutual Recognition

Theatre of Shame: The Impact of Paul's Manual Labour on His Apostleship in Corinth

Introduction-The editors Chapter One: The use of theories and models from the social sciences-David G Horrell University of Exeter) Chapter Two: The urban environment of Pauline Christianity-Peter Oakes (University of Manchester) Chapter Three: The social level of Pauline Christians-Bruce Longenecker (University of St Andrews) Chapter Four: Formation of the ekklesia-Edward Adams (King's College, London) Chapter Five: Governance-Todd D Still (Baylor University, Truett Seminary) Chapter Six: Ritual-Louise Lawrence (University of Exeter) Chapter Seven: Patterns of belief and patterns of life-Dale B Martin (Yale University) Chapter Eight: Epilogue: Retrospect and prospect-Wayne A Meeks (Yale University, Emeritus) Conclusion- The editors

After the first urban Christians : the social-scientific study of Pauline Christianity twenty-five years later

Conflict at Thessalonica: A Pauline Church and Its Neighbours

The majority of Pauline scholars depict the eschatological orientation of Colossians as ‘realized’. Furthermore, a number of interpreters juxtapose the eschatological ‘already’ which arguably earmarks the epistle with the eschatological ‘not yet’ which ostensibly permeates Paul. This article questions the common contention that Colossians, in contradistinction to Paul, is virtually void of futurist eschatology. It is argued herein that even though the ‘already’ may feature in the letter, the ‘not yet’ is more pervasive than is frequently supposed. Correlatively, this study suggests that there is less variance between the eschatological perspectives of Colossians and Paul than is typically recognized.

Eschatology in Colossians: How Realized is It?

The Early Church on Killing: A Comprehensive Sourcebook on War, Abortion, and Capital Punishment

Written by established Jesus and Pauline scholars, these essays explore historical congruity between Christ and his apostle and examine potential connections in their thought, relationships, and practices. This book includes topics that consider the grace of God, treatment of the poor, law and gospel, Peter's connection between the two, the Last Supper, and the death of Christ. Todd Still brings these superb scholars together in hopes of encouraging further conversation and contributing to this newly growing area of New Testament research.

Todd D. Still

Papers

After the first urban Christians : the social-scientific study of Pauline Christianity twenty-five years later

Conflict at Thessalonica: A Pauline Church and Its Neighbours

Eschatology in Colossians: How Realized is It?

The Early Church on Killing: A Comprehensive Sourcebook on War, Abortion, and Capital Punishment

Jesus and Paul reconnected : fresh pathways into an old debate