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Storm-Theophany and the Portrayal of Yahweh as Creator-King in Psalm 104 and in Prophetic and Wisdom Literature, 2012
Get PDFIn this article, special emphasis is laid on the correlation of storm theophanic imagery with the motifs of creation, wisdom and judgement in the depiction of Yahweh as creator-king and judge. With those elements in view, the first part of this article is devoted to a re-examination of Ps 104. It is noted that this Hebrew psalm, often compared with the Egyptian hymn to the god Aten, has more in common with the Babylonian idea of a mythological Chaoskampf resulting in creation. Accordingly, significant differences and similarities in the respective depictions of creation out of chaos are briefly noted. This close analysis and exegesis of Ps 104 provides the framework for discussion of other biblical texts, from wisdom and prophetic literature (especially Jeremiah), with the same themes and motifs considered in this work. Particular attention is given to the linkage between the effects of Yahweh's storm phenomena and his wisdom reflected in cosmological activities
Order, Change and the Future: Naming Theological Education, 2010
Get PDFIt is by intention and design that the order of service for this inauguration is both churchly and academic. Apart from my own proclivity in the matter, however, there is much to commend it, historically. Higher education in America grew out of the desire of early evangelical Christianity to educate a “literate and godly clergy” and to rear all youth in schools and colleges where “knowledge and vital piety” would be united in such a way that faith and wisdom would be nourished as an inevitable occurrence
Journal of the Interdenominational Theological Center, Front Matter, 2007
No full textIntroducing the Theme: Theology and Public Policy, Ecumenical Leadership and Public Policy and Breaking the Silence: Church Conversations about HIV/AID
Breaking the Silence, Bearing The Stigma: The Pastoral and Prophetic Responsibilities of the Church In the Political Economy Of HIV/Aids, 2007
No full textAIDS is now the leading cause of death among African-American women between the ages of twenty-five and thirty-four in the United States. In the year 2004, poverty and inequality now play an even bigger role than ever in determining who lives and who dies with HIV. . . AIDS—like most of the world’s infectious killers—is a disease of inequality
Reflections on a Spirituality Of Place, 2006
No full textDus is a set of reflections on a spirituality of place, rather than a scholarly treatment of the subject. You may find places where you agree and places where you disagree: nothing to prove here—just thoughts to consider. I will share a couple of my own experiences related to a spirituality of place and invite you to bring your own experiences into the conversation as well
The Impact of Horizontal and Vertical Dimensions of Faith on Health And Health Care, 2006
Get PDFSusan Taylor, former editor-in-chief, Essence Magazine, emphasizes the connectedness of mind, body, and soul. There is a growing body of evidence linking religion and religious practices to health and healthy behavior. However, the literature is limited on the theological foundation for these linkages and the relationship of metaphysical constructs to quality life improvements. Even less has been published on the spiritual dimensions of health and the role of faith in improving and sustaining healthy individuals, groups, and communities
Journal of the Interdenominational Theological Center, Front Matter, 2005
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African-American Muslim Congregational Life Survey, 2005
Get PDFCongregational profile surveys were completed by one person in thirteen of the thirty predominantly African'American mosques participating in MVP. Results are compared here to those of the random sample of congregations that participated in the 2001 U.S. Congregational Life Survey to help MVP leaders more readily identify the unique strengths of African'American mosques. (Responses from MVP Protestant and Catholic churches are not included.
What Is Yada Doing Here? Another Text of Terror In the Creation Story, 2004
Get PDFSex and sexuality in the Bible is often either debated intensely or swept under die carpet in conservative scholarship and churches. When sex is debated, conservative scholarship has often tried to use the texts sexual in nature to demonstrate the positive nature of heterosexuality and die negative nature ofsame sex relations, leading to homophobia. The writer argues that we need to look more closely at the texts that conservative scholarship identifies as acceptable sexual behavior. The most frequently cited argument for heterosexuality and positive sexual relations is the creation story in Genesis 2-4.1 In this exegesis, the writer argues this text does not affirm correct sexual behavior but presents a story of oppression through sexual abuse
The Question....I, 2003
No full textMary Anne Bellinger is program associate, Black Women in Church and Society, Interdenominational Theological Center, Atlanta, Georgia. She also serves as graduate assistant in ITC’s Ministry and Context and plans to enter the schools Doctor of Ministry program in fall 2004