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Embodied Christ : John 1:14
No full textWe live in a disembodied culture and the church has been taken captive to a gnostic spirituality. The good news is the incarnated Christ is the answer to this current dilemma. The emphasis on how the incarnation of Jesus in intertwined with human existence. Being save by an incarnate Christ did not make you less human, it makes you more human, Treat said. It makes you fully human.
Treat expressed his desire for students to apply this aspect of incarnation in their daily lives. He says that believers need to embrace both theology and the presence of God. We need to understand the incarnation. We need to live out the reality of being united to Christ, and then there\u27s practical and communal things that play into that
Embodied Church
No full textMany Christians in the west today think of church as an optional add-on to their individual relationship with Christ. This plays out in me-centered spirituality based on preference. The solution can be found in commitment to the local, embodied community of the church.
Treat expanded on the idea of a society that craves acceptance through their phones. He called students to be less dependent on the idea of being able to do everything while being alone together. Treat explained that Christians should seek each other\u27s presence and company as part of the Church. When Jesus discussed the importance of his death, he did not give a lecture, Treat said. He served a meal
Communicating Literature: An Introduction to Oral Interpretation
No full textThe performance of literature discipline seems as vibrant and innovative as ever.
The new seventh edition of Communicating Literature: An Introduction to Oral Interpretation reflects changes in the performance of literature since the first edition was published in 1991. The publication offers a communication-oriented definition of oral interpretation, a basic rudimentary statement of oral interpretation essentials and a link between oral interpretation and acting.
Featuring a personal and direct writing style, Communicating Literature: An Introduction to Oral Interpretation: Emphasizes the focus of performance studies needs to retain the communicative intent in literature. Each performance text should have an argument, a thesis, a premise, a theme, a communicative center. Is suitable for lower division courses in oral interpretation, storytelling, and performance studies. Is student friendly! Each chapter includes assignment suggestions and exercises to assist the reader in comprehending issues and concepts. Is contemporary! The text includes a companion website that houses examples of prose, poetry, program oral interpretation, and duo interpretation. Features NEW content! The text includes an expanded discussion and outlets / suggestions for dealing with stage fright; examples of the changing notion of what comprises a “text”; a new section on multicultural interpretation and expanded notions about competing in forensics tournament; more samples of multi-ethnic literature to demonstrate applications; career opportunities and community service outlets; and more.https://digitalcommons.biola.edu/faculty-books/1576/thumbnail.jp
Zerubbabel and Chery Z Physical Assessment - posture
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Rest in Mesopotamian and Israelite Literature
No full textRest in Mesopotamian and Israelite Literature studies the concept of rest in the Hebrew Bible and ancient Near Eastern literature. Through close examination of Mesopotamian texts and selections from the Deuteronomistic History and Chronicles, Kim delineates a concept of rest for each body of literature, and employs a comparative approach to illuminate the rest motif in the Hebrew Bible in light of Mesopotamian literature.https://digitalcommons.biola.edu/faculty-books/1429/thumbnail.jp
Counseling and Mental Health in the Church: The Role of Pastors and the Ministry
No full textFeaturing chapters written by mental health professionals who are also experienced Christian practitioners, Counseling and Mental Health in the Church: The Role of Pastors and the Ministry provides ministry leaders with a foundational understanding of common mental health issues, typical approaches to treatment, and sage advice for supporting those experiencing mental health concerns. Recognizing that parishioners may seek guidance from pastors or others within the church before seeking help from mental health specialists, this text equips ministry leaders with the critical knowledge and helpful resources they need to successfully support and advise members of their congregation, or to direct them to additional useful resources. Individual chapters address specific concerns, including depression, anxiety, PTSD, grief, addiction, spectrum disorders, and more. Each chapter explores how a particular condition may manifest, how best to respond to it, potential treatment options, and resources to provide to affected individuals. Additional chapters distill the complex world of psychopharmacology as well as a focus on pastoral health in the face of responding to the demands of ministry. Containing real world examples and case studies to bridge the gap between knowledge and application, Counseling and Mental Health in the Church is an ideal resource for pre-service and seasoned ministry leaders alike. As a result, readers will find that they are better informed and better equipped to face day-to-day challenges.https://digitalcommons.biola.edu/faculty-books/1456/thumbnail.jp
Perspectives on character formation from three religious worldviews: The case of humility and intellectual humility
No full textThis article advocates for the inclusion of theistic beliefs in the study of humility and intellectual humility and recommends the construct of worldview as a promising resource for this endeavor. The promise of this approach is tested by exploring the contrasting worldviews of three religious traditions: Buddhism, Christianity, and atheism. In so doing, the ontological and anthropological turn of these worldviews will be contrasted with implications for research on humility drawn