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4 produkter
4 produkter
New Testament Christological Hymns – Exploring Texts, Contexts, and Significance
Häftad, Engelska, 2018
386 kr
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328 kr
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Invites a new generation of readers to apply ethical reasoning to social justice challenges, accessible to people of faith from a broad range of backgroundsSocial Justice in the Stories of Jesus introduces readers to the parables of the New Testament while exploring how they relate to social justice, ethics, and key issues of modern society. Centering on themes of mercy, justice, and human dignity, this unique volume invites readers to reflect on the meaning of Jesus's parables both in their original setting and in the context of present-day moral and ethical challenges. The author discusses social justice concepts from various traditions to enable readers to engage with the ethical implications of the parables in a range of different contexts.Each chapter focuses on one parable or set of parables, such as the parable of the Good Samaritan and the parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector, and includes historical background information and an analysis and interpretation of the parable. Throughout the text, the author highlights the connections between Jesus's parables and racism, violence, poverty, the environment, our obligations to one another, and other timely social justice issues. Blends an accessible overview of the parables of Jesus with an introduction to social justice and ethicsExplores New Testament parables as viewed through the lens of contemporary writers, ethicists, and activistsEmphasizes the Jewish roots of the parables and the need to guard against anti-Jewish readings of the parablesHighlights the ways that Jesus's parables challenged his first-century listeners to see their world in new ways and recognize the dignity of every personEngages with seminal thinkers in contemporary social justice, such as James Cone, Howard Thurman, Emilie Townes, Bishop Michael Curry, and Pope FrancisIncludes study and discussion questions for personal and group useRequiring no prior knowledge of the subject, Social Justice in the Stories of Jesus: The Ethical Challenge of the Parables is an ideal textbook for introductory courses on the Bible and New Testament, faith-based courses on ethics, and general Christian readers looking for an excellent resource for personal or congregational study."Gordley's excellent book on the parables of Jesus is utterly unique, focusing largely on their contemporary ethical significance, helpfully using modern Roman Catholic scholarship in crafting this highly recommended text."—David Aune, Walter Professor of New Testament and Christian Origins Emeritus, University of Notre Dame"This book incorporates socially conscious and justice seeking hermeneutics. Grounded in mercy ethics, it reorients biblical scholarship by making explicit the socioethical and praxiological demands embedded in New Testament parables.—Néstor Medina, Associate Professor of Religious Ethics and Culture, Emmanuel College, University of Toronto"Social Justice in the Stories of Jesus is an invitation into an engaging conversation about the Parables of Jesus that is both timeless and timely. Practical applications abound, and discussion questions are provided if the text is used in group settings."—Julia A. Upton, Former Distinguished Professor of Theology, St. John's University
The Colossian Hymn in Context: An Exegesis in Light of Jewish and Greco-Roman Hymnic and Epistolary Conventions
Häftad, Engelska, 2007
1 309 kr
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Del 302 - Wissenschaftliche Untersuchungen zum Neuen Testament 2. Reihe
Teaching through Song in Antiquity
Didactic Hymnody among Greeks, Romans, Jews, and Christians
Häftad, Engelska, 2011
1 883 kr
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Obwohl Forscher der Antike seit langem von didaktischen Hymnen sprechen, hat bisher kein einziges Werk dieses Phänomen jenseits der kulturellen Grenzen in der Antike definiert oder untersucht. Matthew E. Gordley bietet eine breit angelegte Definiton des didaktischen Hymnengesangs und untersucht, wie didaktische Hymnen am Schnittpunkt zwischen historischen Gegebenheiten und den Bedürfnissen einer bestimmten Gemeinde funktionierten, um sich selbst und ihren Platz im Universum zu verstehen und entsprechend darauf zu reagieren. Indem er den Gebrauch des didaktischen Hymnengesangs innerhalb zahlreicher Traditionen vergleicht, erläutert der Autor die vielfältigen Wege, wie antike Hymnen und Psalmen zur Formung der Gemeinde im Publikum beitrugen, das beim Lobgesang entweder als Zuhörer oder als aktiv Beteiligte teilnahm. Gordley zeigt, daß in griechischen, römischen, jüdischen und christlichen Kontexten viele Hymnen und Gebete eine didaktische Rolle spielten und somit die Entwicklung einer Identität innerhalb bestimmter Gemeinden förderten.