Jonah and genre

Jonah and genre - OUPReading a piece of writing—from instruction manual, to sports page, to Op-Ed piece—according to its genre is something we do so naturally that it seems odd to even talk about it. Indeed, the very phrase "reading according to genre" sounds odd itself, entirely too formal, perhaps suitable for some English or Comparative Literature class, but hardly something that normal people do when reading normal things on an everyday basis. While that is true, to some degree at least, ...

Fear as Original Sin

Fear as Original Sin Certainly! The concept of "fear as the original sin" is an intriguing perspective that diverges from the more common understanding of the original sin based on the story in the book of Genesis. Let's explore this idea further. Original Sin: Traditional Interpretation The traditional view of original sin is rooted in the biblical account of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. According to this interpretation:The Fall: Adam and Eve, the first human beings, were placed in ...

Holes in the Tower of Babel

Holes in the Tower of Babel The Tower of Babel story (Genesis 11:1–9) is among the most famous in the Bible. It might even be considered an iconic text—famous beyond its actual content; since the story was originally written it has come to mean much more than its actual words. Although many Westerners have a vague idea of what the story is about, or at least know the name "Babel," it is best to (re)read the text in full. Here it is in the New Revised Standard Version: 1Now the whole ear...

Joseph Caiaphas

Near Matches Ignore ExactFull Text Everything2 Joseph Caiaphas (person) See all of Joseph Caiaphas, no other writeups in this node. (person) by LaylaLeigh Sat Mar 09 2002 at 23:34:25 As high priest, Caiaphas presided over the first trial of Jesus Christ before the Sanhedrin-the Jewish court. The historian Josephus twice notes Caiaphas' life and career, but he is named nowhere else outside the Gospels. Josephus first mentions Caiaphas' appointment as high priest by Valerius ...

Non-parable of the sheep and the goats in Matthew 25

The gospel reading in the lectionary for the last Sunday before Advent (now known as ‘Christ the King’) is Matthew 25.31–46, the so-called ‘parable of the sheep and the goats’. But it isn’t actually a parable (since there is no suggestion that ‘the kingdom of heaven is like this’), and isn’t really about sheep and goats (as we shall see). But it is very well known, and is most commonly interpreted as an encouragement for followers of Jesus to care for the poor—which it isn’t.It comes as the c...

Thou shall not make a machine in the likeness of a human mind (idea) by apathy42 - Everything2.com

Near Matches Ignore ExactFull Text Everything2 Thou shall not make a machine in the likeness of a human mind (idea) See all of Thou shall not make a machine in the likeness of a human mind, there are 2 more in this node. (idea) by apathy42 Fri Aug 29 2003 at 4:01:27 This statement is the primary commandment of the Great Convention in the universe of Dune (written by Frank Herbert). It is not only a civil law, but also a religious commandment, featured in the Orange Catholic Bi...

Origin of Noah’s Ark Story

SEE: https://youtu.be/y2T-QeVY8mUUnveil the enthralling origins of the Biblical flood story in this captivating documentary. Delve into the ancient Mesopotamian flood myths, including the Sumerian flood myth, Atrahasis Epic, and Epic of Gilgamesh, and witness the undeniable connections to the iconic tale of Noah. From shared themes to linguistic correlations, we explore the rich tapestry of these ancient narratives, shedding light on their profound influence on the Genesis flood account.Join ...

John the Baptist - JB

From Wavelength.ai John the Baptist was a prophet who lived in the wilderness and preached repentance and baptism for the forgiveness of sins. He is considered a major figure in Christianity and is mentioned in the New Testament of the Bible. According to the Gospel of Luke, John the Baptist was born to Zechariah and Elizabeth, who were both elderly and had been unable to have children. An angel appeared to Zechariah and told him that his wife would give birth to a son who would prepare the...

Bible and Poetry

Initial S: A Monk Praying in the Water, Getty Center. Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.We do not read the Bible as it is meant to be read. Theology always risks leading us astray by elaborating its own discourse, with the biblical texts merely as a point of departure. The presence of poetry in the Bible is the key to a more pertinent and more faithful reading.There are many poems found in the Bible. We know this, vaguely and without giving it too much thought, but shouldn’t we be rather a...

The New Testament Use of the Old Testament

Dr. Gregory K. Beale, Professor of New Testament at RTS Dallas, returns to the program to speak about a wide array of topics touching upon the study of the Bible. After speaking about an exciting upcoming conference and workshop in Plano, Texas, Dr. Beale discusses developments in Old and New Testament studies over the last several decades, the nature of intertextuality and biblical theology, future areas ripe for new research, and research methods and tools. Links Conference: Preaching...

Unmasking Prosopological Exegesis - Defining a New and Improved Way to Read Scripture

Prosopological exegesis. Have you heard of it? If not, that’s alright, I suspect this technique for reading Scripture will run its course in the next decade and be replaced by another interpretive fad in the 2030s. In the mean time, however, this way of (mis)reading Scripture will find its way into articles, book, commentaries, and pulpits. And for that reason, students of the Word and especially teachers who rely on the scholarship of others (read: all of us), should be( a)ware of thi...

Cerinthus

HomeAbout Me About the Blog Academic Resources (External) Academic Resources (Internal) The Jesus Memoirs The History and Reception of the New Testament Home » Blog posts » Cerinthus Cerinthus Recent Posts See You in the New Year! Mark was not a Pauline Gospel: Conclusions Mark was not a Pauline Gospel: T...

Does Jesus fail to meet expectations in Matthew 11

The lectionary gospel reading for Advent 3 in Year A is Matt 11.2–11, and as usual is rather truncated, so you might want to extend the reading by a verse or two before and after to be fair to its setting. The chapter begins with the second of Matthew’s five summary statements that conclude the five focussed sections of Jesus’ teaching: When Jesus had finished instructing his twelve disciples, he went on from there to teach and preach in their cities (Matt 11.1) The summary ph...

Jubilee in the Book of Revelation

One of the challenges in reading the Book of Revelation is that it is very theologically dense in the way it presents its ideas. There are several reasons for this:Its dense metaphorical language (commonly called its ‘symbolism’) carries theological weight. For example, the compressed phrase ‘a lamb, looking as though it had been slain, standing…’ (Rev 5.6) is only four words in Greek ἀρνίον ἑστηκὸς ὡς ἐσφαγμένον yet it encapsulates the idea of Jesus as crucified and risen, conquering ...

Summary of the Book of Revelation - Numbers and Symbols - Collierville church of Christ

Free Download Summary of the Book of Revelation: Numbers and Symbols In Articles by Aaron Cozort/December 10, 2017/ In biblical literature, there is a term that has come forth from the very essence of the book of Revelation, and that is "apocalyptic literature." (Note: the word revelation "apocolypsis" is where the english word Apocalypse comes from)....

Revelation

Revelation (idea) See all of Revelation, there are 9 more in this node. (idea) by jooky (18.2 y) Rep: 16 ( +27 / -11 ) (Rep Graph) (+) Wed Aug 06 2003 at 2:44:55 What Karl Barth says about revelation "Revelation is God’s self-offering and self-manifestation." - - - from line 5, page 36 of Karl Barth, "The Revelation of God as the Abolition of Religion," in John Hick & Brian Hebblethwaite, eds., CHRISTIANITY AND OTHER RELIGIONS, Philadelphia: Fortress, 1980. In this senten...

Summary of some interesting entries from the online dictionary of Symbols from University of Michigan

Sulfur as hellSourceURL: http://websites.umich.edu/~umfandsf/symbolismproject/symbolism.html/S/sulfur.html Sulfur According to Christian legend, sulfur is associated with HELL and the Devil (Cooper, 1978), and is often referred to as brimstone. Up one level Back to document index ShadowSourceURL: http://websites.umich.edu/~umfandsf/symbolismproject/symbolism.html/S/shadow.html ShadowWith light, the shadow is the Chinese yin and yang; shadows are often identified with a person...

Apocalypse 114 clue

Robert Burns

RB is also Roast Beef and Roland Barthes! -zas Jun 2022 Robert Burns (person) See all of Robert Burns, there is 1 more in this node. (person) by Gone Jackal (2.9 mon) Rep: 51 ( +52 / -1 ) (Rep Graph) (+) Mon Jan 15 2001 at 17:32:42 A short, oversimplified biography: Robert Burns was born on the 25th of January, 1759 in Alloway, a village in Ayrshire, Scotland, to a poor but educated farmer. Since the village was too poor to afford a school master, he was educated by his fath...

A Summary and Analysis of the Song of Solomon

The book known variously as the Song of Solomon, the Song of Songs, and Solomon’s Song is something of an oddity in the Bible, in that it is an unabashed description of romantic and erotic love between a man and a woman. Despite its common title, however, Solomon didn’t write it, and many scholars now believe that parts of the Song of Songs were actually written by a female author. Let’s take a closer look at the Song of Solomon, as it’s widely known, and explore some of the stranger an...

Color Symbolism in The Bible and Color Meanings

Color Symbolism and Color Meaning in The Bible The colors are arranged alphabetically and each color is seperated into 1-4 categories: Direct Meaningdemonstrates the plain use of the color in a passage.Opposite Meaningdescribes the color use when it contradicts the Direct Meaning.Color Symbolismderives a symbolic meaning from the color's use throughout Scripture.Associated Symbolsdefine symbolic meanings of objects in the same verse as the color. This study only references v...

Molech

Near Matches Ignore ExactFull Text Everything2 Molech (thing) See all of Molech, there is 1 more in this node. (thing) by Demerick Fri Sep 22 2006 at 3:44:50 Again, thou shalt say to the children of Israel, Whosoever of the children of Israel, or of the strangers that sojourn in Israel, that giveth of his seed unto Molech; he shall surely be put to death: the people of the land shall stone him with stones.Leviticus 20:2 The Name The name Molech (sometimes spelled Moloch, Milcom...

Leviticus 20

Near Matches Ignore ExactFull Text Everything2 Leviticus 20 (idea) by ModernAngel Fri Feb 18 2000 at 1:39:07 Previous Chapter | Next Chapter20:1 And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, 20:2 Again, thou shalt say to the children of Israel, Whosoever he be of the children of Israel, or of the strangers that sojourn in Israel, that giveth any of his seed unto Molech; he shall surely be put to death: the people of the land shall stone him with stones. 20:3 And I will set my f...

Easter and the Parable of the Sower

Sarah Ruden on Easter, the World’s End, and Hope The shock of mourning in the face of the world going on as usual is a commonplace in literature, and we verify that shock whenever we have a great loss. It is weird that flowers can still come out of the ground when a beloved friend goes into it. How can those builders be busy, how can those children be playing, when the world’s efforts and joys always come to this? But there is a different sort of shock that many of us—no matter how comf...

Symbol and Sacrament - Chapter 6 - Scripture and Sacrament

‘Symbol and Sacrament’ Chapter 6: Scripture and Sacrament | Alastair's Adversaria Menu Skip to primary content Search Alastair's Adversaria flotsam, jetsam, messages in bottles ‘Symbol and Sacrament’ Chapter 6: Scripture and Sacrament Symbol and Sacrament Posts: Introduction, Chapter 1, Chapter 2:I, Chapter...