A critique of Robert Alter's The Art of Biblical Narrarive.
Alter, Robert. The Art of Biblical N... more A critique of Robert Alter's The Art of Biblical Narrarive.
Alter, Robert. The Art of Biblical Narrative. New York: Basic Books, 1981.
This paper assesses the validity of the dual covenant theory through the textual analysis of Roma... more This paper assesses the validity of the dual covenant theory through the textual analysis of Romans 9-11 but specifically Romans 11. The method used in this paper is the analysis the Holy Bible as the primary source. The goal of this research is to examine whether the God of Israel has rejected his ethnical people Israel and now accepts the Christian Church as 'the new Israel' as claimed by those who adhere to replacement theology. This paper argues God has not rejected his chosen people Israel, rather God allowed the unbelief of the Jews for the reconciliation of the whole world, and the belief of the Gentiles to provoke the Jews to jealousy so that they would believe. It is for this reason Christians maintain a dialogue of respect when speaking with Jews because the gospel is for the Jews first and also for the gentiles.
This is the interactive reading report of Todd L. Miles' A God of Many Understandings?: The Gospe... more This is the interactive reading report of Todd L. Miles' A God of Many Understandings?: The Gospel and Theology of Religions book. I wrote these reports while studying at Oral Roberts University. This was for my THE-303 Major Religions of the World class.
Source Miles, Todd L. A God of Many Understandings?: The Gospel and a Theology of Religions. Nashville, Tenn: B & H Academic, 2010.
After researching Tillich’s life and reading a portion of his works it is unmistakeable that he t... more After researching Tillich’s life and reading a portion of his works it is unmistakeable that he tends to leave his philosophical-theology open-ended. It is for this reason, I believe, that many have trouble understanding him. Tillich’s book The Shaking of Foundations clearly establishes his existential understandings for his audience. In fact, in the preface he writes, “Many of my students and friends outside the Seminary have told me of the difficulty they have met in trying to penetrate my theological thought.”4 To rightly understand Tillich, one must understand the full scope of who he is, his experiences, and worldview. Obviously, this is true of most people but especially with Tillich for example, one cannot sit down and read The Courage to Be and walk away better acquainted with his philosophy.
I will argue that it was his time as a German Chaplain on the frontline of the First World War that shaped his existential worldview laying the foundation for his philosophical-theology of what many label as 'universal salvation'.
The purpose of this paper is to tell the narrative of my theological development analyzing the f... more The purpose of this paper is to tell the narrative of my theological development analyzing the foundations of my spiritual background. The method used in this paper is based upon knowledge about the maternal and paternal sides of my family. Due to the fact that my father’s teachings as a pastor have influenced me directly, I will emphasize his doctrines and their origins in this paper. My father was influenced by Oral Roberts, but the origins of his doctrines are rooted in the Latter Rain Movement and specifically the teachings of Bill Britton2 namely, the manifested Sons of God, immortality and the movement’s view of denominational churches. The goal of this research is to examine the spiritual roots of my father because these teachings greatly influenced my life as an up-and-coming minister. However, my personal studies, specifically reading the works of Jonathan Edwards3, led to an inner conflict because I realized I was not raised to believe orthodox Christian doctrines thus I pursued a bachelor degree in theological- historical studies at Oral Roberts University. While attending Oral Roberts University, I was confronted not only with theology that was rooted in the sacred Scriptures but also theology that was founded historically in opposition of heretical propositions thus increasing the inner turmoil due to the revelation of error in my childhood belief structure.
A critique of Robert Alter's The Art of Biblical Narrarive.
Alter, Robert. The Art of Biblical N... more A critique of Robert Alter's The Art of Biblical Narrarive.
Alter, Robert. The Art of Biblical Narrative. New York: Basic Books, 1981.
This paper assesses the validity of the dual covenant theory through the textual analysis of Roma... more This paper assesses the validity of the dual covenant theory through the textual analysis of Romans 9-11 but specifically Romans 11. The method used in this paper is the analysis the Holy Bible as the primary source. The goal of this research is to examine whether the God of Israel has rejected his ethnical people Israel and now accepts the Christian Church as 'the new Israel' as claimed by those who adhere to replacement theology. This paper argues God has not rejected his chosen people Israel, rather God allowed the unbelief of the Jews for the reconciliation of the whole world, and the belief of the Gentiles to provoke the Jews to jealousy so that they would believe. It is for this reason Christians maintain a dialogue of respect when speaking with Jews because the gospel is for the Jews first and also for the gentiles.
This is the interactive reading report of Todd L. Miles' A God of Many Understandings?: The Gospe... more This is the interactive reading report of Todd L. Miles' A God of Many Understandings?: The Gospel and Theology of Religions book. I wrote these reports while studying at Oral Roberts University. This was for my THE-303 Major Religions of the World class.
Source Miles, Todd L. A God of Many Understandings?: The Gospel and a Theology of Religions. Nashville, Tenn: B & H Academic, 2010.
After researching Tillich’s life and reading a portion of his works it is unmistakeable that he t... more After researching Tillich’s life and reading a portion of his works it is unmistakeable that he tends to leave his philosophical-theology open-ended. It is for this reason, I believe, that many have trouble understanding him. Tillich’s book The Shaking of Foundations clearly establishes his existential understandings for his audience. In fact, in the preface he writes, “Many of my students and friends outside the Seminary have told me of the difficulty they have met in trying to penetrate my theological thought.”4 To rightly understand Tillich, one must understand the full scope of who he is, his experiences, and worldview. Obviously, this is true of most people but especially with Tillich for example, one cannot sit down and read The Courage to Be and walk away better acquainted with his philosophy.
I will argue that it was his time as a German Chaplain on the frontline of the First World War that shaped his existential worldview laying the foundation for his philosophical-theology of what many label as 'universal salvation'.
The purpose of this paper is to tell the narrative of my theological development analyzing the f... more The purpose of this paper is to tell the narrative of my theological development analyzing the foundations of my spiritual background. The method used in this paper is based upon knowledge about the maternal and paternal sides of my family. Due to the fact that my father’s teachings as a pastor have influenced me directly, I will emphasize his doctrines and their origins in this paper. My father was influenced by Oral Roberts, but the origins of his doctrines are rooted in the Latter Rain Movement and specifically the teachings of Bill Britton2 namely, the manifested Sons of God, immortality and the movement’s view of denominational churches. The goal of this research is to examine the spiritual roots of my father because these teachings greatly influenced my life as an up-and-coming minister. However, my personal studies, specifically reading the works of Jonathan Edwards3, led to an inner conflict because I realized I was not raised to believe orthodox Christian doctrines thus I pursued a bachelor degree in theological- historical studies at Oral Roberts University. While attending Oral Roberts University, I was confronted not only with theology that was rooted in the sacred Scriptures but also theology that was founded historically in opposition of heretical propositions thus increasing the inner turmoil due to the revelation of error in my childhood belief structure.
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Alter, Robert. The Art of Biblical Narrative. New York: Basic Books, 1981.
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Miles, Todd L. A God of Many Understandings?: The Gospel and a Theology of Religions. Nashville, Tenn: B & H Academic, 2010.
I will argue that it was his time as a German Chaplain on the frontline of the First World War that shaped his existential worldview laying the foundation for his philosophical-theology of what many label as 'universal salvation'.
Alter, Robert. The Art of Biblical Narrative. New York: Basic Books, 1981.
Source
Miles, Todd L. A God of Many Understandings?: The Gospel and a Theology of Religions. Nashville, Tenn: B & H Academic, 2010.
I will argue that it was his time as a German Chaplain on the frontline of the First World War that shaped his existential worldview laying the foundation for his philosophical-theology of what many label as 'universal salvation'.