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The Literary Unity of Luke-Acts and Authorial Intent in Acts
No full textWhile some scholars have suggested that any investigation of the Gospel of Luke and Acts must include the question of their literary unity, others have focused on the purpose for which Acts was written. Since authorial intent should greatly inform the interpretation of a written work, the quest for the authorial and literary unity of Luke and Acts is inseparable from the quest for the author’s intent in writing Acts. This article argues that while the various proposals for the purpose of Acts should be considered as complementary rather than mutually exclusive, Acts 1:8 clearly appears as the interpretative key of the whole book. In addition, since theology and apologetics are done in Acts for the purpose of enhancing mission, it is evident that mission is the overarching purpose of the book. It can therefore be safely asserted that mission was Luke’s governing theme in writing Acts. Consequently, the article ends with implications for contemporary mission and ministry
The Development of the Seventh-day Adventist Understand- ing of Ellen G. White’s Prophetic Gift, 1844-1889
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Teacher Self-Efficacy for teaching students with ASD
No full textHigh levels of Teacher Self-Efficacy (TSE) is essential for educating students with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and other students with learning challenges. This poster will show results of a study using path analysis to determine predictors of TSE for educating these students. The findings indicated that teacher attitudes, observation of experts and consultation with experts were significant predictors of TSE, with attitudes having the largest direct effect. Indirect effects will be highlighted. Findings provide insight to educators, administrators and other stakeholders that can hopefully improve outcomes for these students
