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Interpretation and exegesis: An investigation into the canonical approach of B. S. Childs
No full textWe begin this study by delineating the canonical approach pioneered by B. S. Childs. Five critical perspectives on Childs' work follow raising important hermeneutical problems. M. G. Brett, C. J. Scalise and P. R. Noble respond by trying to modify and strengthen Childs' claims by invoking hermeneutical theory. J. Barr, is highly critical while J. Barton views the canonical approach as having close affinities with the 'new criticism' in secular literary studies. We next examine the exegesis of Childs in the context of his BTONT (1992). In evaluating two examples, it is found that Childs does not produce sustained and memorable exegesis, but instead becomes pre-occupied with the problem of methodology, the exegetical debate, and the history of exegesis. Thereafter our main focus is a substantial comparative study of the classic text of God's self- revelation to Moses in Ex. 3 - 4. A comparison of Childs' handling of this key passage is made with the work of J. I. Durham, T. E. Fretheim, and D. E. Gowan. Finally, we consider a Jewish contribution from N. M. Sarna. Childs' canonical exegesis does not produce sustained theological illumination; he becomes absorbed with diachronic procedures and hermeneutical debate. The other Christian commentators make some astute theological comment but this is not sustained. Of all the exegetes Sama's work yields perceptive theological comment to a degree not found in the others. The constraints of the commentary format vis-á-vis achieving sustained theological insight are noted and a practical proposal is made. But Childs' emphasis on the hermeneutical significance of "canon" and the theological nature of interpretation is broadly welcomed, though some outstanding difficulties are highlighted which need further development. The conclusion is drawn that the most effective way to enhance the canonical approach to biblical interpretation is for Childs (and others) to produce sustained and memorable exegesis
Walter C. Childs letter to Warren G. Harding, January 6, 1920
No full textDated January 6, 1920, this is a letter from Walter C. Childs of New York to Senator Warren G. Harding, in which he praises Harding's god-fearing character, and his stance against the lobbyists. Childs expresses a strong opposition to contentious issues in America at the time, such as prohibition, women's suffrage, and the United Nations, referring to the U.S. government under President Woodrow Wilson's administration as "the new 'constitutional democracy'." Citing Chairman of the Republican National Committee William H. Hays and feminists, or "she-freaks" like prominent suffragist Mary Garrett Hay, Childs reports that he no longer votes along party lines, but votes for the man, and Harding is has his vote for president.
This letter is part of the Warren G. Harding Papers (MSS 345). This collection includes correspondence, business records, and other materials documenting Harding’s business career as owner and editor-in-chief of The Daily Marion Star, as well as the various stages of his political career. A significant portion of the collection, and what’s available on Ohio Memory, highlights his 1920 presidential campaign, spanning just before publicly announcing his candidacy to handily defeating Ohio Governor James M. Cox in the election. Correspondents include both Ohio and national businessmen, political figures, and ordinary citizens writing with questions, support, congratulatory notes, and campaign advice. Some of the most interesting insights into the tumultuous political climate in the U.S., the extreme factionalism within the Republican Party in Ohio, and Harding’s campaign strategies are described in letters between Harding and his campaign manager, Harry M. Daugherty. Some of the topics addressed include women’s suffrage, Prohibition, the League of Nations, African American representation and issues, and lingering peace negotiations following World War I
The substance of Psalm 24: an attempt to read scripture after Brevard S. Childs
No full textThis thesis seeks to contribute to the theory and practice of theological interpretation
by explicating the inner coherence of B. S. Childs' "canonical approach" and by exemplifying
that approach in an interpretation of Psalm 24.
Part 1 concerns the theory. In this section I argue that Childs' approach rests upon a
particular understanding of the nature of the Biblical text. In short, it has a twofold function,
that of witnessing to the reality of God and that of shaping the community of faith in light
of that reality. The God to whom it witnesses is himself involved in this witnessing activity
in that he both evokes and infuses the tradition with his Spirit so that he may be known.
The hermeneutical implication is that interpretation must attempt to grasp the reality
"behind" the text while respecting the particular form in which that reality has been
rendered. The result is a multi-level approach to interpretation involving a continuous
dialectic between the witness (verbum) and its content (res). The affirmation of the nature
of Scripture as an ongoing vehicle of revelation also implies the significance of the history
of faithful Christian interpretation.
Part 2 seeks to exemplify this approach by showing how such a multi-level
interpretation of Psalm 24 is both possible and fruitful for our understanding of the reality
to which it witnesses. I achieve this by moving through several stages. After reviewing
contemporary methodology, I first provide a poetic analysis of the Psalm and conclude that
it witnesses to the economy of God in a bid to call Israel to realize its true identity. I then
provide a hypothesis of how the final form of the psalm is a result of a tradition historical
process with its roots in the pre-exilic temple liturgy. This historical perspective not only
clarifies the poetic shape of the psalm, it provides a bridge to discussing the question of the
nature of the reality experienced within Israel's cult. I conclude that there is a parallel
between the structure of this reality and the shape of Ps 24. I then both confirm and
attempt to deepen our understanding of this reality by following canonical pointers
internal to the psalm to three other bodies of text: Samuel, the Psalter, and Isaiah. Key to
this broader context is the agency of the David found in Ps 24's superscription. I conclude
my analysis by suggesting how a better grasp of the divine economy in the light of Christ
may help us better understand the inner unity of Ps 24 itself
Degree design - exploring creativity from the start
No full textCurriculum design has occupied the attention of academics throughout the ages. In design
related degrees the subject matter itself should inspire careful consideration of the structure of
an academic programme. A wide range of approaches are possible, some of which
approximately fit within general categories. A common approach in the United Kingdom
involves developing core skills at the start of a degree programme and then building on these
in subsequent years adding sophistication and depth. This paper explores the rationales of
degree structures in fields relating to design and the relative importance of educational
objectives. The question of whether to allow students to demonstrate, explore and develop
their creative skills at the start of a degree programme is asked and an example of where they
have been allowed to do this illustrated
Messrs. Freeman and Almy archives, Series I, Box 1, Folder 1: Correspondence -- To Freeman and Almy -- From Daniel C. Childs, June-August 1864
No full textMessrs. Freeman and Almy operated a shipping company in New York City in the mid-nineteenth century. They had representatives in Baltimore, Maryland,who acted for them securing ships and cargo for their business. The Messrs. Freeman and Almy archives encompass the months June through November 1864. The bulk of the correspondence is from Captain Daniel C. Childs to Messrs. Freeman and Almy and concerns Captain Childs's purchase, repair,and outfitting of the brig Gertrude in Baltimore, Maryland. Complete information may be found in the finding aid to the collection at: http://hdl.handle.net/1903.1/1465
Herbert Childs, DDS
No full textHerbert Childs, DDS at work. Dr. Childs was involved in the Medical Cadet Corp and left for active duty in 1942.12.5 x 20 c
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