scholarly journals Wcielenie Chrystusa w świetle "Liber apotheosis" i "Liber cathemerinon" Aureliusza Prudencjusza Klemensa

Vox Patrum ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 60 ◽  
pp. 263-273
Author(s):  
Małgorzata Pyzik-Turska
Keyword(s):  
Old Testament ◽  
Jesus Christ ◽  
Human Body ◽  
Human Dignity ◽  
The Third ◽  
The World

The following article covers the issues regarding the Incarnation of Jesus Christ presented in a poetic manner in Liber Apotheosis and Liber Cathemerinon by Aurelius Prudentius Clemens. The first part illustrates the references to the fact of Birth taken from the Old Testament. It focuses primarily on the messianic prophecies – the prophecies of the Messiah, who was to be sent to the world. The second part presents the circumstances and the place of the Bethlehem event. The poetic depictions of the place and time of the Nativity as well as the consequences arising from accepting Christ as the Saviour sent by God have been presented in reference to the evangelical accounts. The third part discusses the results of the Incarnation that were illustrated in a poetical form by Aurelius Prudentius Clemens. Thus, the article presents the fact of the exaltation of human body re­sulting from the absolution of sins, redemption of man, as well as the emphasis of human dignity.

scholarly journals ‘God the Spirit’ – Michael Welker’s ‘biblical-realistic theology’

2016 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 463 ◽  
Author(s):  
Henco Van der Westhuizen
Keyword(s):  
Jesus Christ ◽  
Final Part ◽  
The Third ◽  
The World

The following essay attempts to offer a framework for Michael Welker’s ample theology of the Spirit by inquiring as to the impulses resonating from his <i>God the Spirit</i>. This is important because Welker’s entire theological endeavour is built upon the insights emanating from his theology of the Spirit. In the first part of the essay Welker’s theological hermeneutic with regards to the Spirit is made clear. The particular relation between the Spirit and Jesus Christ is explored in the second part of the essay. This relation is of importance in the light of his more recent <i>God the Revealed: Christology</i>. The work of the Spirit in the world is clarified in the third part of the essay. In the final part Welker’s conception of the Spirit is examined in light of the Apostolicum.

Creation

2019 ◽  
pp. 511-524
Author(s):  
Paul M. Blowers
Keyword(s):  
New Testament ◽  
Old Testament ◽  
Jesus Christ ◽  
Wisdom Literature ◽  
Early Christian ◽  
The Bible ◽  
The World ◽  
The Creation ◽  
The Many ◽  
Sacred History

Early Christian interpretation of Scripture on the theme of creation not surprisingly gave considerable attention to the Genesis account of the origins of the world, in part to counter the claims of Graeco-Roman cosmology, but more importantly to expound the latent theological meaning of the many details of the biblical cosmogony. But patristic exegetes were also keen on the fact that ‘creation’ in the Bible implied far more than beginnings; indeed, it designated the whole economy (oikonomia) of the Creator’s ongoing relation to the creation as set forth in sacred history and as requiring the further interpretative lenses of Christology, soteriology, and eschatology. Early Christian interpreters plumbed a wide variety of Old Testament texts beyond Genesis (especially the Psalms, Deutero-Isaiah, and the Wisdom literature). In their New Testament commentary they focused on such motifs as the subjection of creation to ‘vanity’, the work of Jesus Christ in recapitulating God’s creative purposes, and the eschatological renewal and transformation of the created universe in its relation to human salvation.

The Prologue as a Paschal Hymn

2019 ◽  
pp. 245-270
Author(s):  
John Behr
Keyword(s):  
Jesus Christ ◽  
Gospel Of John ◽  
Human Beings ◽  
The Third ◽  
John The Baptist ◽  
The World ◽  
In Christ ◽  
New Interpretation ◽  
The One

On the basis of the analysis of the Gospel of John given so far, and in particular the celebration of Pascha that began with him, this chapter offers a radically new interpretation of the Prologue to the Gospel of John. Rather than a pre-existing hymn to the Word adopted and modified by the Evangelist, or a Prologue to the Gospel written by the Evangelist himself, explaining how the Word became flesh as the prelude to the narrative that follows, it is argued that the Prologue is best understood as a Paschal hymn in three parts. The first verse celebrates the one who is in first place, the crucified and exalted Jesus Christ, on his way to God, and as himself God. Verses 1:2—5 speak not of creation and the presence of the Word in creation before his sojourn on earth, but of how everything that occurs throughout the Gospel happens at his will, specifically the life that comes to be in him, a light which enlightens human beings, that is, those who receive and follow him. The third part, verses 1:6—18, are a chiastically structured celebration of what has come to be in Christ, where 1:14, ‘the Word became flesh and dwelt in us’ refers to the Eucharist, the flesh that he now offers to those who receive him and so become his body, following on from baptism in verses 1:12–13; the chiastic center of this section is 1:10–11, his rejection by the world but reception by his own, and the beginning and end of this section is the witness provided by John the Baptist.

scholarly journals The Spiritual Journey of Jesus Christ

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martin L. Nelwan
Keyword(s):  
Mathematical Model ◽  
Old Testament ◽  
Jesus Christ ◽  
Spiritual Journey ◽  
The Earth ◽  
The World ◽  
Catch Up ◽  
The Dead ◽  
False Prophet ◽  
The Mathematical Model

The gospel does not introduce a new Lord. There is no other Lord in Christianity, except Christ. God in the Old Testament is the same as God in the New Testament. Christ is the same as God. There is no other Christ. God became man in Jesus Christ to preach the gospel to humans. He went to the earth of the dead to preached the gospel 3 days in the death world, returned to the earth, and then to the heaven. This is the spiritual journey. Emmanuel is God with us. The mathematical model of Christ is ~ ≤ X ≤ ~ and X = Y. A Christian could catch up into paradise as Paul’s vision. It was from the earth. It was not from heaven. It is different with Jesus Christ’s journey. Christ from heaven down to earth, going to the world of the dead, returning to earth and returning to heaven. Paul’s vision shows that the man catch up from the world to heaven, returned to the earth and died. He needs to wait the advent of Christ to rise up him from the death. Christ is eternal forever. The man is not yet 100% eternal. He still needs to be rise by Christ in the day of the Lord. Satan was from heaven and was thrown into the earth. It was not a spiritual journey. Satan, his angels and the false prophet have been thrown into the hell. The mathematical model of the false prophet is - ~ ≤ X &lt; ~ and X = Y. The spiritual journey of Jesus Christ is Scholar.

scholarly journals Indikatief en paraklese in Romeine

1990 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
M. A. Kruger
Keyword(s):  
New Testament ◽  
Jesus Christ ◽  
Main Section ◽  
Missionary Work ◽  
The Third ◽  
Valid Method ◽  
The World ◽  
Introductory Part ◽  
Greek New Testament ◽  
Diverse Groups

The introductory part of this article presents an explanation of what is meant by the Greek New Testament word παράκλησις: and an indication of what is accepted by the author of this article as a valid method of studying Romans. The main indicative of Romans lies in the first part, 1:16 - 4:25. Special attention should thus be given to the introductory part before this main section. In deviations from the formal introduction to the letter Paul beforehand indicates what is to follow later in the letter The traditional exegesis of Romans 1:18 is not considered as correct in all aspects and reformed dogmatics built on Romans 1 should be reconsidered as far as sufficiency of revelation is concemed The second main section, Romans 5-8 is a consolation and an exhortation to Christians to persevere in faith. The third part, Romans 9-11, is an appeal to Jews to accept Jesus Christ as the Messiah. This part also contains an urgent warning to Christians from the Gentiles not to fall into covenant-automatism. The παράκλησις; of Romans 12:1 -15:13 is directed in first instance to the congregation in Rome. Though this paraclesis primarily concerns the congregation in Rome, it also touches upon the relation to the world and to authority, and it culminates in Romans 15:7 with an appeal that the diverse groups in the congregation in Rome should accept each other as Christ had accepted them. In the concluding part of the letter Paul’s main issues are to get the Romans involved in his planned missionary work in Spain and the appeal that they should bring forth the fruit of their faith. The article concludes with some suggestions for sermons from Romans.

scholarly journals Inkarnasi: Perwujudan Kasih Allah yang Membela, Membebaskan, dan Mengangkat Martabat Manusia

MELINTAS ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 35 (3) ◽  
pp. 316-333
Author(s):  
Parsaoran Parhusip
Keyword(s):  
Jesus Christ ◽  
Human Dignity ◽  
Kingdom Of God ◽  
Human Beings ◽  
Christian Doctrine ◽  
God's Love ◽  
God's People ◽  
The World ◽  
Historical Presence ◽  
The Church

In Christianity, incarnation marks the culmination of the manifestation of God’s love in the world. Through the historical presence of Jesus Christ in the world, salvation is made possible. The salvation of human beings not only addresses worldly issues, but also restores their inner dignity as God’s creation. The Christian doctrine of incarnation gives hope to those who are in the situation of oppression, suffering, and injustice. The presence of Jesus Christ through the incarnation realises God’s love in defending, saving, liberating, and elevating human dignity. This article sees incarnation as  an event in which God’s act of love is experienced by human beings. This event needs to be echoed by the Church today in its mission to proclaim the Kingdom of God. The event of incarnation brings the image of the Church as God’s people who are liberated while still in pilgrimage on earth.

Introduction

2015 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Keyword(s):  
Old Testament ◽  
Jesus Christ ◽  
Initial Phase ◽  
Human Race ◽  
City Of God ◽  
Holy Trinity ◽  
The World ◽  
The Creation ◽  
The City

This chapter analyses Augustine's Books XI and XII of The City of God, which document the initial phase of the rise of city of God and the city of this world, beginning with the creation of the world and the human race. It examines the claim of the inerracy of scripture, in which God had spoken to the minds of the Old Testament prophets through His Son the Mediator, Jesus Christ. It also talks about Augustine's concern about the historicity of his initial account of the Creation. The chapter turns to the topic of the angels and the city of God that exists in heaven, where the righteous angels dwell with the holy Trinity. It confronts the taxing problem of the revolt of the wicked angels and the foreknowledge of God.

scholarly journals Influence of the Septuagint on the Typological Interpretation of Joshua and His Deeds in Justin Martyr's "Dialogue with Trypho, the Jew"

Verbum Vitae ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 39 (3) ◽  
pp. 941-958
Author(s):  
Leszek Misiarczyk
Keyword(s):  
Old Testament ◽  
Jesus Christ ◽  
Promised Land ◽  
The World ◽  
The Status ◽  
Ancient Christianity

The aim of the article is to argue that the typological interpretation of Joshua and his actions in the Dialogue with Trypho, the Jew of Justin the Martyr, was possible only thanks to the hellenized version of the Old Testament known as the Septuagint. In the Introduction it was synthetically recalled that Justin in Dialogue argues with Marcionism and Judaism, and in Part 1 the status of the Septuagint in Judaism and ancient Christianity, as well as his methods of interpreting the Old Testament. In the second part, the author concentrates on the analysis of the relevant fragments of the Dialogue in which there is a typological interpretation of Joshua and his actions. The influence of the Septuagint on Justin's interpretation is manifested in several elements: the name Joshua, in Hebrew יְהוֹשֻעַ, according to the Septuagint, sounds exactly the same as the name of Jesus Christ ̓Ιησοῦς and is the basis for the presentation of Joshua as a type of Christ; the second circumcision of the Israelites by Joshua with stone knives after entering the Promised Land was a type and foreshadowing of the spiritual circumcision of the Gentile heart by Jesus Christ from stones, that is pagan deities and the error of the world; the blood of circumcision at Gilgal was a type of the blood of Christ's; stone knives (μαχαίρας πετρίνας) were a type of the teaching and words of Christ with which he circumcises the hearts of the pagans; the heap of twelve stones was a type of many heathens circumcised from the false polytheism.

scholarly journals MISI DALAM PERJANJIAN LAMA

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 79-87
Author(s):  
Megawati Manullang
Keyword(s):  
Old Testament ◽  
Jesus Christ ◽  
The Other ◽  
Good News ◽  
Main Task ◽  
The People ◽  
The World ◽  
God The Father

AbstractGenerally, missiology can be understood as the study of the Gospel messagespreading or what is better known as Sending. Thus, this Gospel spreading isconsidered as one of the main task or function of churchestht is to share the good news about Jesus Christ worldwide. Therefore, this comprehension cannot be taken wrong, however in the Old Testament, missiology has to be seen from the standpoint on “how God the Father called and sent his servants to carry out all the tasks assigned to them in order to turn the people of Israel from their stubborness so that they could be saved and not be perished in the punishment that were bounded to them’’ In the old Testament there is an obvious assignment to do the outreach mission to all nations all around the world. The main focus in the Old Testament is the choosing of Israel and its relations to the other nations.Key words: Mission, Old Testament

scholarly journals Christian Motives in Ch. T. Aitmatov’s Novel The Scaffold

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (9) ◽  
pp. 194-201
Author(s):  
Ekaterina I. Shevchugova
Keyword(s):  
Old Testament ◽  
Jesus Christ ◽  
The Novel ◽  
Motif Analysis ◽  
Modern Humans ◽  
Christian Doctrine ◽  
The World ◽  
Life Journey ◽  
Ultimate Outcome ◽  
End Of The World

In the following article, we identify the Christian motifs in the novel Plakha (The Scaffold) by Ch. T. Aitmatov, describe them and offer our interpretations. The novelty of our analysis stems from the fact that Ch. T. Aitmatov’s body of work is still underresearched, particularly the religious components of this novel. Within our study, we employ the historical-literary, comparative, and motif analysis. We summarize the worldview of Avdii Kallistratov as a system and show that his image and life journey as someone who experiences choice, solitude, fate, recognition of his predestination and mission resemble the image and earthly life of Jesus Christ. His Old Testament name, his origins, the course of his life, and the crucifixion as the ultimate outcome are all important. According to the author, the mankind has reached the critical mark; the end of the world, the Apocalypse is advancing. We conclude that The Scaffold is a literary warning about the coming end of times, which is being drawn closer by the evils of modern humans. Only the tragic and heroic feats of people like Avdii can possibly slow this process down. At the same time the Christian doctrine is not the only correct one: the second half of the novel is based on pantheistic views, demonstrating the syncretism of the author’s worldview.

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