scholarly journals “Leading Many Sons to Glory”: Historical Implications of Exclusive Language in the Epistle to the Hebrews

Religions ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (10) ◽  
pp. 844
Author(s):  
Amy Lauren Peeler
Keyword(s):  
Religious Community ◽  
Historical Research ◽  
Christian Community ◽  
Gendered Language ◽  
Epistle To The Hebrews ◽  
Gospel Message

This study examined Hebrews’ use of gender-exclusive language for the purpose of understanding the author of the Epistle’s perspective on women and their role the religious community. The study used both broader historical research and exegetical analysis to support theological conclusions about Hebrews’ treatment of women. Despite the use of gender-exclusive language, the epistle does not suggest a bias against women. On the contrary, in the author of Hebrews’ hand, gendered language becomes a vehicle for understanding the implications of the gospel message for the Christian community.

Sexual Abuse in a Korean Evangelical Church in Japan

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 208-240
Author(s):  
Yoshihide Sakurai
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Abuse ◽  
Church Growth ◽  
Religious Community ◽  
Christian Community ◽  
Missionary Training ◽  
Pentecostal Churches ◽  
The Media ◽  
Total Dependence ◽  
Community Forces

Abstract A case of sexual abuse by the supervisor of the Central Church of Holy God (Seishin Chūō Kyōkai 聖神中央教会) in 2005 has led many in the Japanese Christian community and the media to question the “cultification” of the Christian church. This paper will consider the incident and its background, one negative aspect of “church growth” in Japan, in which Korean evangelical and Pentecostal churches competed vigorously to attract devotees. The pastor who founded this church was a Korean resident in Japan who had studied theology and the propagation methodology in South Korea, allowing him to realize church growth in notoriously non-Christian Japan. Yet, his top-down authoritative management suppressed believers’ spiritual and physical freedom of religion. In the following case study, I consider how the asymmetrical relations among church members contributed to this religious abuse. After taking into account issues of missionary training, proselytization methodology, and social strata, I suggest that a dysfunction within the “comprehensive religious community” forces members’ total dependence on pastors in their belief as well as their lives.

scholarly journals Emde, Coolen, dan Istrinya: Analisis Gender dan Relasi Kuasa dalam Pekabaran Injil di Jawa Timur (1812-1848)

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Theofani Widayat
Keyword(s):  
Gender Gap ◽  
Historical Research ◽  
Gender Justice ◽  
Edward Said ◽  
Research Subjects ◽  
Christian Church ◽  
Christian Community ◽  
History Of Christianity ◽  
History Of ◽  
The Subject

This article aims to build awareness of the gender equality issues in the history of Christianity through historical research. The subject of the research is the history of missions in East Java, especially in 1812-1848. Therefore, this study employs an analysis of gender and power relations both through feminist theory initiated by Kwok Pui Lan and also orientalism theory brought by Edward Said in examining the history of mission in East Java on that period. The characters appointed as the research subjects are Johannes Emde and Coenrad Laurens Coolen, along with their wives and children. They are the pioneers in introducing the gospel to the Javanese in East Java, thus become the foundations of the Christian community in East Java. In particular, the life of Emde and Coolen are so intertwined with the history of the East Java Christian Church (GKJW). However, there is a gender gap found in the mission by Emde and Coolen. In response, this research is conducted to keep building the awareness of gender justice as the history of Christianity carry on.AbstrakTulisan ini adalah bentuk upaya membangun kesadaran terhadap keadilan gender atas sejarah Kekristenan melalui penelitian pada sejarah pekabaran Injil di Jawa Timur khususnya pada tahun 1812-1848. Untuk itu penelitian ini menggunakan analisis gender dan relasi kuasa melalui teori feminis yang digagas oleh Kwok Pui Lan dan teori orientalisme yang dibawa oleh Edward Said dalam menelaah sejarah pekabaran Injil di Jawa Timur pada periode tersebut. Tokoh-tokoh yang diangkat adalah Johannes Emde dan Coenrad Laurens Coolen, beserta istri dan anaknya. Mereka memiliki andil besar dalam mengenalkan Injil dan menjadi pondasi komunitas Kristen di Jawa Timur. Utamanya tokoh Emde dan Coolen yang begitu melekat pada sejarah Greja Kristen Jawi Wetan (GKJW). Namun dalam proses pekabaran Injil yang dilakukan oleh Emde dan Coolen lekat dengan ketimpangan gender. Oleh karena itu, penelitian ini dilakukan supaya terus terbangun kesadaran pada keadilan gender dalam membaca dan melanjutkan sejarah Kekristenan di mana saja.

A Course in Religious Community and its Effects on Self-Concept

1981 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 359-363 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael Galligan-Stierle ◽  
Harvey M. Rapp
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Science Fiction ◽  
Religious Community ◽  
The Self ◽  
Self Concept ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Christian Community ◽  
Class Room ◽  
Experimental Group

The present study investigated the effects of a course in religious community on the self-concept of college students. The experimental group (n=10) participated in a four week minimester course entitled “Experiences in Christian Community.” In addition to class room instruction, this course contained a seven-day off-campus religious community experience involving encounter group sessions, group discussions, prayer sessions, recreation, and household tasks. Students in the control group (n=9) concurrently attended the course, “Biology and Science Fiction.” Tennessee Self Concept Scale results indicated that the experimental group showed significant increases from the beginning to the end of the course in the following self-concept scores: Moral-Ethical (p<.013). Identity (p<.015), and Total P (p< .012). These results suggest that a course involving experiences in religious community can facilitate a positive change in the self-concept of college students.

scholarly journals Agama, Konflik dan Integrasi Sosial Refleksi Kehidupan Beragama di Indonesia: Belajar dari Komunitas Situbondo Membangun Integrasi Pasca Konflik

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-28
Author(s):  
Pdt Retnowati
Keyword(s):  
Social Integration ◽  
Conflict Theory ◽  
Religious Community ◽  
Review Of Literature ◽  
Christian Community ◽  
Research Problems

The research discusses the settlement effort and reconciliationpostriot in Situbondo, East Java. The settlement effort andreconciliation have been carried out by community in Situbondo,especially Islamic and Christian Community to build integration inSitubondo community. To get the data on the role of religiouscommunity in this case Islam and Christian as well as thecommunity in Situbondo in general, is got through interview, surveyinitiated by light observation before doing research. The secondarydata is got through review of literature relevant to researchproblems. Conflict theory, social integration, and re conciliationare used to explain and analyze research problems based on thedata gathered. The finding shows that the integration in Situbondocommunity and reconciliation effort have been carried out byreligious community, Islam, Christian and the whole community ofSitubondo. The local wisdom of community in Situbondo serves associal capital in manifesting integration in the community so in thepost conflict the life of Situbondo community and the relationbetween religious community in Situbondo experienced theinconveniences can harmonious again.

scholarly journals Interaksi Antar Dua Komunitas Agama (Islam-Kristen) Pasca Konflik di Desa Latta Kota Ambon

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Alce Albartin Sapulette
Keyword(s):  
Social Relations ◽  
Religious Community ◽  
Religious Communities ◽  
Christian Community ◽  
Common Life ◽  
Post Conflict ◽  
The People ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Community Conflict ◽  
The Impact

Latta Village is one of the villages besides Wayame Village which did not experience the impact of the Maluku conflict in 1999, even though the people were multi-religious (Islam and Christian). The people of Latta Village remain united and maintain the common life order between Islam and Christianity that has been fostered from the beginning. Relationships or social relations remain well intertwined with one another. Research has been conducted on the interaction between two religious communities (Islam-Christians) post-conflict in Latta Village, Ambon City. This study aims to describe the social interactions that occur in the community using a qualitative approach. Based on the results of the study, it was found that there was an interaction relationship that remained intertwined in the lives of the people of Latta Village before and after the conflict. The relationship occurred because of good contact and communication between the Islamic community and the Christian community, and also because of the intervention of the Village Head, Imams, Priests and the community as a whole. Therefore, it can be concluded that the interaction relationships must remain maintained in order to create a life of a peaceful and harmonious society.Keywords: social interaction, religious community,conflict

Dismantling White Supremacy and Racial Innocence

2020 ◽  
pp. 199-206
Author(s):  
Joanna Brooks
Keyword(s):  
Moral Responsibility ◽  
Predominantly White ◽  
White Privilege ◽  
White Supremacy ◽  
Religious Community ◽  
P Systems ◽  
Christian Community ◽  
White American ◽  
Christian Communities ◽  
Communities Of Color

Systems as pervasive as white supremacy do not just transform quietly. They must be recognized, investigated, understood, and intentionally abandoned or dismantled, and their impacts to communities of color must be repaired. Predominantly white American Christian communities that wish to take moral responsibility for the advantage-taking that has yielded white privilege and Black suffering must engage with the concept of reparations. But how does a religious community—a predominantly white American Christian community—begin to conceive of reparations? This chapter assesses the pathways toward dismantling white supremacy open to predominantly white American Christian denominations, including Mormonism, through institutional and grassroots changes.

The Kingdom: Preferential Option for the Poor

1982 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 57-68
Author(s):  
Marcella Hoesl
Keyword(s):  
Latin American ◽  
Religious Community ◽  
Christian Community ◽  
The Poor ◽  
The World ◽  
Preferential Option ◽  
Missionary Service ◽  
The Church

Ever since the Latin American bishops conference in Puebla, Mexico said that the church is called to have a “preferential option” for the poor, we have been grappling with what that means concretely for the Christian community. Here Dr. Hoesl shares important insights on this subject drawn from the experience of her religious community and her missionary service around the world.

scholarly journals Wizjonerstwo historyczne w tekstach pisarzy innowierczych

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
pp. 197-211
Author(s):  
Valerii Zema
Keyword(s):  
North Africa ◽  
Late Antiquity ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Religious Life ◽  
Religious Community ◽  
The Other ◽  
Historical Narratives ◽  
Christian Community ◽  
Christian Service ◽  
Church Decoration

This article reviews the creation and the roots of two historical legends about the trip of Ivan Smera to Alexandria and the privilege of Alexander Macedon to Slavs. The methodology of current research is based on the comparison of historical narratives. Two versions of the legend about the trip to the Orient were composed on the ground of old Kyivan chronicle which narrates the story about the choice of religion by Kyivan prince Volodimer in the last decades of the X th century when several ambassadors were sent to study the peculiarities of Judaism, Islam, Latin and Byzantine Christianity. During the second half of the XVI century, a new version of this tale was composed by Calvinists in Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. It narrates the visit of a certain person (Jolash or Ivan Smera) who arrived at Alexandria in North Africa to investigate the customs of the local Christian community. Ivan Smera found that the customs and the rite of the local community reflect the ideals of simple Christian service, without icons and church decoration. The rite of this religious community responds to the customs and the service of Calvinism. Smera has reported about the customs of Alexandria’s Christians to Volodimer but the Kyivan price ignored the ambassador’s notes and accepted Christianity in the byzantine rite. The other legend, which circulated in East and Central Europe during the Renaissance, narrates about the privilege of Alexander Macedon that was inscribed by golden letters on the tables in Alexandria. This imagined document relates that Slavic tribes arrived from the lands of Illyria and Dalmatia under the rulership of chieftains Lech, Roxolan, and Czech. It seems that both legends are rooted in Alexandria because Arianism prevailed in this city during late antiquity and Calvinism leaders supposed to establish good relations with orthodox patriarchs of this city in the second half of the XVI century. Religious life in ancient Alexandria was treated by the authors of the legend about the trip to North Africa as an example of perfect Christianity.

Hebrews

2001 ◽  
Author(s):  
Craig F. Koester
Keyword(s):  
Christian Theology ◽  
Christian Faith ◽  
Classical Rhetoric ◽  
Christian Community ◽  
God's Will ◽  
Early Christian ◽  
Epistle To The Hebrews ◽  
New Directions ◽  
The One ◽  
The Way

One of early Christianity's most carefully crafted sermons, Epistle to the Hebrewsaddresses listeners who have experienced the elation of conversion and the heat of hostility, but who now must confront the formidable task of remaining faithful in a society that rejects their commitments. The letter probes into the one of most profound questions of faith: If it is God's will that believers be crowned with glory and honor, why are the faithful subject to suffering and shame? Through the stories of Abraham and Sarah, Moses, and Rahab, whose faith enabled them to overcome severe trials and conflicts, and through the story of Jesus himself, whose sufferings opened the way to God's presence for all, the sermon confirms the foundations of the Christian faith. In a magisterial introduction, Koester presents a compelling portrait of the early Christian community and examines the debates that have surrounded Epistle to the Hebrews for two millennia. Drawing on his knowledge of classical rhetoric, he clarifies the book's arguments and discusses the use of evocative language and imagery to appeal to its audience's minds, emotions, and will. Providing an authoritative, accessible discussion of the book's high priestly Christology, this landmark commentary charts new directions for the interpretation of Epistle to the Hebrews and its influence on Christian theology and worship.

scholarly journals Hebrews and the Scriptures: The use of Ps 95:7b-11 and Genesis 2:2b in Hebrews 3-4

2018 ◽  
Vol 12 (19) ◽  
pp. 299
Author(s):  
José Adriano Filho
Keyword(s):  
Christian Community ◽  
Current Generation ◽  
People Of God ◽  
Epistle To The Hebrews ◽  
Jewish Scriptures

The use of the Jewish Scriptures and the references to their texts and traditions make up a network of intertextuality which must be considered when we read the Epistle to the Hebrews. In this regard, this paper proposes to demonstrate how Ps 95,7b-11 and Gen 2,2b are used in Heb 3-4. From the first text, Ps 95,7b-11, Hebrews uses the incident of Meribah and Massah, the quintessential rebellion of the Exodus generation, as a paradigm for a warning to its addressees, that is, the current people of God who are in a situation analogous to that of the Exodus generation, as both are Exodus communities wandering through the wilderness. The warning is brought to a new stage in 4,1-13, where the text highlights the Christian community is heir to the promise of God's rest. The effectiveness of the promise of rest and the need the current generation has to enter it are established by the juxtaposition of the quotation of Ps 95,11 and Gen 2,2b.O uso das Escrituras Judaicas (LXX) e as referências aos seus textos e tradições constituem uma rede de intertextualidade que devem ser consideradas na leitura da Epístola aos Hebreus. Neste sentido, a proposta deste artigo é demonstrar como se dá o uso do Salmo 95,7b-11 e de Genesis 2,2b em Hebreus 3-4. Do primeiro texto, Salmo 95,7b-11, Hebreus utiliza o incidente de Meribah e Massah, a rebelião essencial da geração do êxodo, como paradigma para a exortação aos seus destinatários, isto é, o povo de Deus atual que se encontra numa situação análoga à geração do êxodo, pois ambos são comunidades do êxodo em seu período de peregrinação no deserto. A exortação é levada a um novo estágio em 4,1-13, texto que destaca que a comunidade cristã é herdeira da promessa de descanso e a necessidade de a geração atual entrar nele é estabelecida pela justaposição da citação do Salmo 95,11 e Gênesis 2,2b.

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