Showing papers in "Theology in 2020"
TL;DR: Genesis, Exodus, Ruth, Samuel-Kings and Chronicles include a number of stories about epidemic and famine that may resource us as we wonder how to think about the Covid-19 pandemic, about how God mi...
Abstract: Genesis, Exodus, Ruth, Samuel-Kings and Chronicles include a number of stories about epidemic and famine that may resource us as we wonder how to think about the Covid-19 pandemic, about how God mi...
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TL;DR: Mental disorders are both common and disabling worldwide. They affect beliefs, emotions, identity and relationships in such a way as to impact upon the very essence of human experience as mentioned in this paper.
Abstract: Mental disorders are both common and disabling worldwide. They affect beliefs, emotions, identity and relationships in such a way as to impact upon the very essence of human experience. They are as...
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TL;DR: In this article, the authors explore the contested concepts of authority and leadership in the Church, in the context of modern cultural and social conditions and with special reference to the diocese and cathedr...
Abstract: This article explores the contested concepts of authority and leadership in the Church, in the context of modern cultural and social conditions and with special reference to the diocese and cathedr...
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TL;DR: The authors argues that responsible Christian speech requires a much fuller and more thickly textured understanding of creation than that of the majority of the mainstream media, and argues that, in the face of natural crises that occur in the world, responsible Christians need a richer and more textured view of creation.
Abstract: This short reflection argues that, in the face of natural crises that occur in the world, responsible Christian speech requires a much fuller and more thickly textured understanding of creation tha...
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TL;DR: In this paper, a study of the spiritual, social-ethic and political background of the book of Isaiah chapter 62 comprehensively is presented. But it is clear that the author is not only concerned with interpersonal and social relationship structures within Israel, but also concerned with the broader canvas of international politics.
Abstract: The book of Isaiah is really interesting to explore. Many conflicts occurred there, both in relation to God and with other nations. In this study, spiritual, social-ethic and political background will be scrutinized to assist to understand Isaiah chapter 62 comprehensively. Spiritual life of God’s people is declined in the book of Isaiah because of idolatries and nations. Hebrew people make idols out of trees and worship pagan wooden idols (40:18-20; 44:9-20). Not only will God give to His redeemed Zion all that is necessary but in addition, He will appoint watchmen upon her walls that she may receive the utmost in protection. It is clear Isaiah is not exclusively interested in the interpersonal and social relationship structures within Israel. He is also concerned with the broader canvas of international politics. During Isaiah ministry, it was a time of great political turmoil for the nation of Judah because facing the opposition that coming from the north and east.
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TL;DR: In this article, an analysis of changing ethical and theological approaches to contraception in successive Lambeth Conferences of Anglican bishops is presented, and the authors compare these changes with gradual ch...
Abstract: This article offers an analysis of changing ethical and theological approaches to contraception in successive Lambeth Conferences of Anglican bishops. It also compares these changes with gradual ch...
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TL;DR: While the contemporary media scene often reinforces the conflict model of science and religion, it also may offer new opportunities in moving present discussions about science and faith forward as mentioned in this paper, which may be the case in some cases.
Abstract: While the contemporary media scene often reinforces the conflict model of science and religion, it also may offer new opportunities in moving present discussions of science and religion forward. Lo...
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TL;DR: The authors unpack an oscillating duality within the work of Donald MacKinnon and Christian Wiman, particularly surrounding the theme of "consolation" using Geoffrey Hill's heuristic of...
Abstract: This article seeks to unpack an oscillating duality within the work of Donald MacKinnon and Christian Wiman, particularly surrounding the theme of ‘consolation’. Using Geoffrey Hill’s heuristic of ...
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TL;DR: On the basis of the Lambeth Conference resolutions, the authors traces discussions of marriage and divorce, polygamy, contraception and sexual relationships, the role of women and homosexuality, and the relationship between women and men.
Abstract: On the basis of the Lambeth Conference resolutions, this article traces discussions of marriage and divorce, polygamy, contraception and sexual relationships, the role of women and homosexuality an...
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TL;DR: The most troubling New Testament verses for Jewish-Christian relations are Matthew 27.25 or John 8.44 as mentioned in this paper, and I am increasingly disturbed by Luke 4.28-30, particularly after hearing sermons.
Abstract: What are the most troubling New Testament verses for Jewish–Christian relations? Matthew 27.25 or John 8.44 perhaps? I am increasingly disturbed by Luke 4.28–30, particularly after hearing sermons ...
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TL;DR: Vernon as mentioned in this paper argued that the evolution of consciousness is cyclical as well as linear and it is possible to relearn the spirituality of participation in a way that will make way for new and vital forms of Christianity to emerge.
Abstract: back to Karl Jaspers, and to the idea of ‘original participation’ associated with the French ethnologist Lucien Lévy-Bruhl. Vernon believes that consciousness has evolved and that this evolutionary process can be traced by closer attention to the Bible, which itself demonstrates a critical shift from polytheism to monotheism. The emergence of written texts produced a crisis of meaning: how literally were they to be applied? What space was there for criticism and commentary? The defence of monotheism and the origins of prophecy and wisdom are related to these questions, as is the invitation to a new interiority that marks the teaching of Jesus Christ. Barfield believed that consciousness was still evolving. At present, we are in fact caught within a period of withdrawal from the spirituality of the patristic and medieval ages when a sense of participation in the universe was widespread. The Enlightenment, for all its critical virtues, has led to moral and spiritual disorientation, which is why the forms of Christianity available feel so wrong to so many of us. But the news is not all bad. Barfield believed that the evolution of consciousness is cyclical as well as linear and it is possible to relearn the spirituality of participation in a way that will make way for new and vital forms of Christianity to emerge. He is hopeful and so should we be.
TL;DR: The authors proposes a number of metaphors for Scripture, which, nevertheless, poignantly do not address the authority of the author of the book of Ephesians, but instead focus on the author's authority.
Abstract: New Testament scholar Dale Martin has called for doing away with speaking of the ‘authority of Scripture’. Constructively, he proposes a number of metaphors for Scripture, which, nevertheless, poin...
TL;DR: The practice of anointing with oil has been done in the church since the first century to the present as mentioned in this paper, and the practice of oil has essentially lifted from James 5:14, which is quite difficult to understand and bring a variety of views.
Abstract: The practice of anointing with oil has been done in the church since the first century to the present. On the other hand, there are also churches which have refused to do this. The practice of anointing with oil has essentially lifted from James 5:14. This text has become one of one text in the New Testament which is quite difficult to understand and bring a variety of views. Not a few denominations of the church understand James 5:14 is wrong, even the Catholic church including in it. The increasingly incorrect practice of anointing in the church today, that can be believed can heal disease physically and a variety of other functions push back the author to check the text of James 5:14 in the exegesis. Studies the exegesis of the deep, which focuses on the contextual, grammatical-structural,
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors conducted a research and provided information and additional insight for parties related to the problem of understanding the doctrine of existence and the meaning of sin, thus understanding the meaning meaning of transformation based on the Bible to not sin anymore.
Abstract: "In the beginning He created the heavens and the earth, the earth was formless and empty; pitch darkness covered the great oceans, and the Spirit of God drifted over the surface of the earth '(Genesis 1: 1). chaotic "or" irregular. "(Warren Baker, Study OId Testament. AMG publisher, 1994: 2-3G.). Then in the process of creating humans for maintain the universe, but man falls into sin so that his mind or intellect is dominated by sin. What is produced by the mind ruled by sin? The Scriptures state the following: first, the human character is in vain (Romans 1:21). Second, it is not fair for anyone to be wise (Romans 3.11). Third, the human mind becomes evil (Ephesians 5: 4, the human mind is hostile to God and results in evil deeds 1.21) In further development, the universe is not getting better, it's actually getting more and more damaged. Natural disasters occur everywhere, economic conditions are chaotic, laws are violated by the leaders themselves, society is socially hostile to each other, crime is everywhere. With the chaotic event, humans crave a real change and share of activities carried out to realize these desires, among others, with the current plasticity, the transformation movement. The author conducted this research and the results are expected to provide information and additional insight for parties related to the problem of understanding the doctrine of existence and the meaning of sin, thus understanding the meaning of transformation based on the Bible to be changed to not sin anymore. The expected benefit is to provide correct knowledge to the congregation and God's servants regarding the effects of sin in their lives. Especially in service, how they anticipate sin and experience transformation changes in their lives. Thus it can remind every believer to remain faithful and abstain from every action that brings sin
TL;DR: The Liturgical Movement often supported its innovations by saying that they were a return to what the early Church did as discussed by the authors, and more recent research has shown at least some of these claims to be untrue.
Abstract: The Liturgical Movement often supported its innovations by saying that they were a return to what the early Church did. Now that more recent research has shown at least some of these claims to be u...
TL;DR: Taylor's Glimpses of the New Creation as mentioned in this paper is a rich contribution to the greater theology and arts discourse, with a focus on the meaning of art in the liturgy of the Church.
Abstract: different postures as reflected in the diverse-yet-singular triune God (p. 34). Chapters 1–3 present Taylor’s theological framework for the meaning of art in worship, beginning with definitive ‘determinative patterns’ of worship as discerned from within biblical texts (p. 19). He then turns to the meanings of art, utilizing the metaphor of ‘family resemblance’ to describe the arts’ distinctive powers, before finally linking it all together in a theological consideration of art in worship. Here Taylor offers 12 ‘affirmations’ of creation and culture-making, a manifesto of values for how the arts can have positive formative effects in the liturgy of Christian congregations, whatever their tradition or context. In Chapters 4–9, Taylor examines six specific artistic mediums – music, visual and architectural art, poetry, narrative, theatre, and kinetic arts – and highlights their ‘singular powers’ for ‘opening up’ and ‘closing down’ possibilities for building up the body of Christ (sadly, the cinematic arts are relegated to a short appendix). Taylor’s knowledge and appreciation of the distinctiveness of each medium are palpable and contagious – he comes across as a generous pastor who values all the arts for their distinct strengths while also recognizing their innate limits. In this spirit of generosity, and building on the work of Colin Gunton, Taylor suggests that the arts can secure a ‘mother tongue’ to enable a congregation ‘to be more fully itself’, but when that congregation welcomes new practices, or ‘adjectival tongues’, it enables the church ‘to become more richly itself’ (p. 211). In other words, a Trinitarian view appreciates the ‘one’ and the ‘many’ art forms in liturgical praxis, deepening the particularity of the congregation while also opening it up to new non-deterministic practices. Immensely practical and theologically expansive, Glimpses of the New Creation is a formidable contribution to the greater theology and arts discourse.
TL;DR: In this paper, it is argued that interpreting this text as an admission of sin on Job's part makes nonsense of the book for Job is specifically rewarded by God for what he has said.
Abstract: Interpreting this text as an admission of sin on Job’s part makes nonsense of the book for Job is specifically rewarded by God for what he has said. Rather, it is to be seen as recognition by Job o...
TL;DR: In this article, a trinitarian and incarnational faith in the crucified and risen One with a thoroughly rational account of its origins is discussed, and the author's intention of searching (in faith and in a critical spirit) for possible signs in the historical Jesus that might direct the human quest for "salvation" to what Christian faith proposes as a relevant answer.
Abstract: the historical hypotheses espoused, the author’s theological judgements ring true. It is evidently possible to combine a trinitarian and incarnational faith in the crucified and risen One with a thoroughly rational account of its origins. The author’s theological intention of ‘searching (in faith and in a critical spirit) for possible signs in the historical Jesus that might direct the human quest for “salvation” to what Christian faith proposes as a relevant answer’ (p. 104) implies that Part II on Jesus’ historical manifestation (pp. 107–397) and Part III on early Christologies (pp. 401–571) prepare the way for the modern interpretation outlined in Part IV (pp. 575–674). Out of a wealth of suggestive insights here, two may be singled out: firstly, his clear rejection of any separation between Jesus’ message and his person. This central concern of incarnational Christology leads to a modern restatement of trinitarian theology comparable with those of Jüngel, Moltmann, Kasper, etc. They all pose a sharp question to liberals who suppose that abandoning patristic theology necessarily involves a break with the dogma it once expressed. Secondly, one may underline the insistence upon the place of Christian praxis as an indispensable link between the history of Jesus and Christian claims: ‘Apart from the churches’ solidarity with the sufferer, whoever or whatever that may be, their gospel becomes impossible to believe and understand . . . The concrete question with which mankind in history confronts the gospel now is: what do Jesus’ message and praxis have to contribute to the overall effort to liberate humanity in the full sense of the term?’ (p. 623). That ‘full sense’, of course, takes up and begins to answer the question of God.
TL;DR: Chloe Lynch as mentioned in this paper has written a book on the history of friendship in the works of Thomas Aquinas and Aelred of Rievaulx, which is intended for a scholarly audience of practical theologians and secondarily for practitioners.
Abstract: of friendship, given the dynamics of ‘friend’ in social media. I thought her attention to John 15.12–17 could have been richer. Her appreciation of friendship in the works of Thomas Aquinas and Aelred of Rievaulx is masterly (though why did she take them in reverse historical order?). Her final section, ‘Practising hope’, reimagines ecclesial leadership as friendship and proposes practical next steps. This is by far the most readable section of the book. ‘This book is intended for a scholarly audience [of] academic practical theologians’, and secondarily for practitioners, Lynch tells us at the start. Though a difficult book, this is an important contribution to a vital subject for Christian practice today. I hope that Chloe will consider writing a more accessible version that will help working ministers reflect on and transform their practice.
TL;DR: The ‘Appeal to All Christian People’ that was issued by the Lambeth Conference a hundred years ago reflected a deep sense of the ecumenical vocation of Anglicanism.
Abstract: The ‘Appeal to All Christian People’ that was issued by the Lambeth Conference a hundred years ago reflected a deep sense of the ecumenical vocation of Anglicanism. Three interlinking elements were...
TL;DR: Some Gospel verses have been criticized for engaging in hate speech or for being anti-Semitic: for example, the blood libel in Matthew and the categorization of Jews as ‘of the devil’ in John.
Abstract: Some Gospel verses have been criticized for engaging in hate speech or for being anti-Semitic: for example, the blood libel in Matthew and the categorization of Jews as ‘of the devil’ in John. Howe...
TL;DR: The final part of the book explores how Padfield's concept of hopeful influence might affect leadership in five sectors: the Church, business, politics, the third sector and the home as mentioned in this paper.
Abstract: some good insights about imagination and vision. Padfield reminds us of the need to steer between underand over-realized forms of eschatology. There are some interesting discussions of playfulness, of how we understand power and how we work collaboratively with others. The final part of the book explores how his concept of hopeful influence might affect leadership in five sectors: the Church, business, politics, the third sector and the home. This section is inevitably sketchy as it tries to cover too many issues. While I applaud the desire to offer a hope-filled vision of leadership and acknowledge that there are some sections of the book that offer constructive ways of thinking about leadership, it tries to do too much and suggests a wider engagement with the theology of Christian leadership than is evidenced. The vast landscape Padfield is trying to cover leads him to make too many sweeping statements and some very large claims. He often reduces complex historical and theological debates to simplistic binaries. For instance, there is a short discussion about different theologies of ordination in the Church of England (pp. 132–4). Here, Padfield claims that his concept of hopeful influence will resolve the disagreements and conflicting viewpoints around what we mean by priesthood, which he presents as a traditional/ modernist debate. Elsewhere, sweeping statements about history are even more problematic. I am concerned about a view of history that suggests the British have some special ‘potential to lead’ derived from our Christian heritage (p. 178). The layout of the book has its own confusions. The sections from other writers are helpful and interesting. However, sometimes Padfield’s own writing appears in a separate box and it is unclear why. The end of each chapter offers a Bible reading and a set of questions. It was not clear why each passage had been chosen and the questions rarely engaged with the passage. This felt like a use of Scripture to validate the book rather than illuminate it. The book also contained a Scripture index but no other index, which is frustrating, especially as most Scripture references appear in end notes. This book is passionate and grounded in committed practice. However, the author needs to be more theologically and historically grounded and less dismissive of the writings of those who have engaged more thoroughly with the subject.
TL;DR: In this article, the authors explain what is Euthanasia and why it is not a human right to determine it but God, the Creator and Protector of the whole nature, including humans who have been planned in the line of life and death.
Abstract: Everyone can comment on life and death as the saying written by Goerge Arnold, but that does not mean that everyone can comment on living people being invited to be killed. A person's death is not a human right to determine it but God, the Creator and Protector of the whole nature, including humans who have been planned in the line of life and death. Therefore, when euthanasia arises between the medical and legal circles, then this is not something that can be forced to exist, especially as long as it is discussed without having a strong and clear basis. The author will explain what is Euthanasia? The question of Euthanasia's historical problems, the pros and cons of euthanasia, and Euthanasia's theological criticism. The author uses a descriptive method of literature and gets research results as follows: Viewed from the aspect of human rights is a moral breakdown that needs to be evaluated again whether euthanasia is in accordance with human rights values because human rights values essentially deny the existence of euthanasia. Also seen from the religious aspect, euthanasia is never justified. Law 6: "Do not kill" can not be laughed anymore means that refusing euthanasia.
TL;DR: In this paper, a global pandemic is compelling a majority of the world population to physically distance themselves from one another, essentially out of love for fellow humans, and they are given a unique lens to...
Abstract: As a global pandemic is compelling a majority of the world population to physically distance themselves from one another – essentially out of love for fellow humans – we are given a unique lens to ...
TL;DR: An overview of the scale and multi-dimensional nature of the current change in British religious belief, belonging and identity with a concluding reflection from a humanist perspective is given in this article.
Abstract: An overview of the scale and multi-dimensional nature of the current change in British religious belief, belonging and identity with a concluding reflection from a humanist perspective.
TL;DR: In this article, a literature study of texts about the Messiah in the Old and New Testaments was conducted to compare the concept of Messianic Judaism and its unique fulfillment in Jesus.
Abstract: The problem in this essay lies in the issue of the Messiahship of Jesus which is thought to contain defects. Jesus is deemed unworthy of the title "Messiah" because his profile does not match the description of the Messiah in the Old Testament. The writing of this article aims to compare the concept of Messianic Judaism and its unique fulfillment in Jesus. The method used is a literature study of texts about the Messiah in the Old and New Testaments and relates them to Jesus' profile as the Messiah. As a result, Jesus as the Messiah in the New Testament did not meet the expectations of Judaism because Jesus presented a unique or different profile of Messiahship. The conclusion of this paper covers two things. First, Jesus as the Messiah must be understood from the Eschatological aspect. Second, the profile of Jesus' Messiahship is unique and goes beyond the "Messiahic" tradition of Judaism.
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TL;DR: The use of the suffix ια is interesting to study as mentioned in this paper, and it has its own peculiarities, e.g., there are many substantives without connections with adjectives in -ιος because pre-historic substantivations may be surmised.
Abstract: The use of the suffix ια is interesting to study. According to Buck and Petersen combined words in -ια, Ion. -ιη, and those in -ιӑ in the same list because of practical convenience and their interrelations in Greek. On the other side there are uses that actually have their own peculiarities. There are many substantives without connections with adjectives in -ιος because prehistoric substantivations may be surmised. Καρδίας (in genitive) is an example of old concrete substantives in -ια is related to Hittie gen. kardias. Words in -ιa or -įāreflect a type which in the other IE languages appears as an ī/yā stem such as in Sankrit (nom. devī, acc. devīm, gen. devyās, dat.devyāi, etc.).
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TL;DR: The authors argued that there has been a sharp decline in religious literacy in the twenty-first century, and evidence for this is drawn from a decline in A level and GCSE courses in religious stu...
Abstract: This article argues that, in the twenty-first century, there has been a sharp decline in ‘religious literacy’. Evidence for this is drawn from a decline in A level and GCSE courses in religious stu...