Faith Tradition And History

Author : Alan R. Millard,James Karl Hoffmeier,David W. Baker
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 1994-06-30
Category : Bible
ISBN : 1575061899

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Faith, Tradition, and History by Alan R. Millard,James Karl Hoffmeier,David W. Baker Pdf

The commands "Keep this festival", for the Israelites at Passover and for Jesus' disciples at the Lord's Supper, mark Judaism and Christianity as historical religions. They proclaim the God who has revealed himself both through the thoughts of his messengers and through events and their consequences. His acts demonstrate his nature to those who believe and may guide others to belief. The papers collected here explore some of the ways that the ancient Hebrew writers and their contemporaries presented history and how their work should be understood today. Assessed against the background of the wealth of documents available from the ancient world, these studies examine the similarities and differences with the intent of providing criteria for approaching the writings of the Hebrew Bible. Recent publications display a growing tendency to treat the Hebrew narratives as products of their authors' beliefs, molded by their theology, and in some sense created to suit it, rather than arising from actual events. The contributors to this volume favor a positive approach to the Hebrew texts, taking into account the variety of contemporary concerns and perspectives.

Author : Alan Ralph Millard,James Karl Hoffmeier,David Weston Baker
Publisher : Eisenbrauns
Page : 376 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Religion
ISBN : 093146482X

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Faith, Tradition, and History by Alan Ralph Millard,James Karl Hoffmeier,David Weston Baker Pdf

Author : Thomas D. McGonigle,Thomas C. McGonigle,James F. Quigley
Publisher : Paulist Press
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0809129647

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A History of the Christian Tradition by Thomas D. McGonigle,Thomas C. McGonigle,James F. Quigley Pdf

An overview of Christian beliefs and practices across the centuries with an emphasis on tradition and the evolution of belief. +

Author : Harold Rabinowitz,Greg Tobin
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 991 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1402783205

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Religion in America by Harold Rabinowitz,Greg Tobin Pdf

Illustrated, comprehensive, and illuminating, this thoroughly up-to-date work takes the country's religious pulse, covering all of America's most significant organizations and denominations. Readers will find an introduction to the basic tenets and structure of 30 faiths, reviewed by a respected authority on each religion, as well as maps, surveys, and other demographic breakdowns by religious figures and scholars with respect to contemporary American society, culture, and politics. Essays discuss broader, more overarching aspects of worship in the United States. In addition to serving as an encyclopedic reference, the book tackles head-on the most current issues and controversies in American worship.

Author : Frank Moore Cross
Publisher : Eisenbrauns
Page : 470 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 1981
Category : History
ISBN : 0931464064

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Traditions in Transformation by Frank Moore Cross Pdf

Symbolism in the song of Jonah.--Greenspoon, L. J. The origin of the idea of resurrection.--Purvis, J. D. The Samaritan problem.--Collins, J. J. Patterns of eschatology at Qumran.--Collins, A. Y. Myth and history in the book of Revelation.

Author : David Bentley Hart
Publisher : Baker Academic
Page : 195 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2022-02-08
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781493434770

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Tradition and Apocalypse by David Bentley Hart Pdf

In the two thousand years that have elapsed since the time of Christ, Christians have been as much divided by their faith as united, as much at odds as in communion. And the contents of Christian confession have developed with astonishing energy. How can believers claim a faith that has been passed down through the ages while recognizing the real historical contingencies that have shaped both their doctrines and their divisions? In this carefully argued essay, David Bentley Hart critiques the concept of "tradition" that has become dominant in Christian thought as fundamentally incoherent. He puts forth a convincing new explanation of Christian tradition, one that is obedient to the nature of Christianity not only as a "revealed" creed embodied in historical events but as the "apocalyptic" revelation of a history that is largely identical with the eternal truth it supposedly discloses. Hart shows that Christian tradition is sustained not simply by its preservation of the past, but more essentially by its anticipation of the future. He offers a compelling portrayal of a living tradition held together by apocalyptic expectation--the promised transformation of all things in God.

Author : Ronald H. Nash,Harold W. Hoehner
Publisher : Zondervan Publishing Company
Page : 182 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : History
ISBN : UOM:39015020637420

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Christian Faith and Historical Understanding by Ronald H. Nash,Harold W. Hoehner Pdf

Author : Solomon Alexander Nigosian
Publisher : McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Zoroastrianism
ISBN : 9780773511330

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Zoroastrian Faith by Solomon Alexander Nigosian Pdf

A survey of Zoroastrianism's role in the development of the world's religions. Explores Zoroaster's life and work, describes the sacred writings and religious documents of the faith, and analyzes the basic Zoroastrian beliefs and their influence on Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Author : Jaroslav Pelikan
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 366 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2008-12-08
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780226028507

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The Christian Tradition by Jaroslav Pelikan Pdf

"A magnificent history of doctrine."—New York Review of Books "In this volume Jaroslav Pelikan continues the splendid work he has done thus far in his projected five-volume history of the development of Christian doctrine, defined as 'what the Church believes, teaches, and confesses on the basis of the word of God.' The entire work will become an indispensable resource not only for the history of doctrine but also for its reformulation today. Copious documentation in the margins and careful indexing add to its immense usefulness."—E. Glenn Hinson, Christian Century "This book is based on a most meticulous examination of medieval authorities and the growth of medieval theology is essentially told in their own words. What is more important, however, then the astounding number of primary sources the author has consulted or his sovereign familiarity with modern studies on his subject, is his ability to discern form and direction in the bewildering growth of medieval Christian doctrine, and, by thoughtful emphasis and selection, to show the pattern of that development in a lucid and persuasive narrative. No one interested in the history of Christianity or theology and no medievalist, whatever the field of specialization, will be able to ignore this magnificent synthesis."—Bernhard W. Scholz, History "The series is obviously the indispensable text for graduate theological study in the development of doctrine, and an important reference for scholars of religious and intellectual history as well. . . . Professor Pelikan's series marks a significant departure, and in him we have at last a master teacher."—Marjorie O'Rourke Boyle, Commonweal

Author : Tilley, Terrence W.
Publisher : Orbis Books
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2015-05-05
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781608333547

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History, Theology & Faith by Tilley, Terrence W. Pdf

Author : Edward W. H. Vick
Publisher : Energion Publications
Page : 76 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2016-11-24
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781631992957

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History and Christian Faith by Edward W. H. Vick Pdf

A basic Christian claim is that God is active in human history to accomplish his purpose, which he will do in the end. This book considers some of the implications of this far-reaching claim. Christian faith is bound up with our personal history but beyond that stretches far into the past. Faith is not identical with historical knowledge, for example with knowledge of the facts about Jesus, facts which must be established historically. That involves using the historian's methods of investigation. What does 'God reveals himself in history' mean? Christians claim to find an ultimate meaning in history. But how can that be? How is it possible to find an overall meaning in history, theistic or otherwise? Since Christians appeal to the New Testament in making the claim that God revealed himself in Jesus, we must go beyond that book to the Christian community which existed before there was a New Testament and out of whose midst its writings came. To understand those books we must interpret. So where do our principles of interpretation come from, and how valid are they? This is the question of tradition. This small book is an introduction to these interesting topics. Hopefully it will help to clarify important issues and lead the reader to investigate such central matters further.

Author : Mark Nickens
Publisher : B&H Publishing Group
Page : 222 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2020-12-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781535985000

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A Survey of the History of Global Christianity, Second Edition by Mark Nickens Pdf

Since Jesus’s resurrection, Christianity has expanded across the globe and shaped a vast array of groups and movements. A Survey of the History of Global Christianity, Second Edition, provides an overview of the Christian faith from the apostolic age to the global present. In a friendly and informative tone, author Mark Nickens outlines the historical context of important developments in doctrine and practice, including: o the persecution and resilience of the early church o the results of increasing papal power in Europe during the Middle Ages o the Reformation and later movements that influenced European Christianity o the various sects of American Christianity that arose in cycles of revival o an examination of Orthodoxy and the history of Christianity in Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the West Indies. In addition to historical information, this book features quotes and spiritual lessons from noteworthy Christians throughout the centuries. By understanding how Christian doctrine has developed over the ages and across the globe, readers will better understand where their own faith tradition comes from.

Author : Shua Ullah Behai
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 602 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2014-12-05
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0692331352

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A Lost History of the Baha'i Faith by Shua Ullah Behai Pdf

In the mid 1800s, a Persian nobleman in exile claimed to be a new messenger of God. He called himself Baha'u'llah ("The Glory of God") and taught that all nations, races, and religions should come together to build a global civilization of peace and justice for all. Baha'u'llah's progressive teachings have inspired millions of people around the world. But his own family was torn apart by schism and authoritarian interpretations of the religion. Most of his descendants are remembered today as heretics or have been forgotten by Baha'is. This book tells the story of the Baha'i faith through the eyes of some of the children and grandchildren of its founder, and others who knew Baha'u'llah personally. Despite their sincere belief, they were excommunicated and shunned by their own relatives and fellow believers after the prophet's death. They called themselves Unitarian Baha'is and stood for a broad-minded faith based on reason and individual freedom of conscience. Shua Ullah Behai, the eldest grandson of Baha'u'llah, led a Unitarian Baha'i denomination in the United States and compiled an introduction to the Baha'i faith in the 1940s. This historically significant manuscript was preserved by the author's niece and is published for the first time in this annotated volume.

Author : David R. Contosta
Publisher : Penn State Press
Page : 408 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2015-06-26
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780271072326

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This Far by Faith by David R. Contosta Pdf

The history of the Diocese of Pennsylvania is in many ways a history of the Episcopal Church at large. It remains one of the largest and most influential dioceses in the national church. Its story has paralleled and illustrated the challenges and accomplishments of the wider denomination—and of issues that concern the American people as a whole. In This Far by Faith, ten professional historians provide the first complete history of the Diocese of Pennsylvania. It will become essential reading for anyone wishing to understand the history and significance of the Episcopal Church and of its evolution in the Greater Philadelphia area. Aside from the editor, the contributors are Charles Cashdollar, Marie Conn, William W. Cutler III, Deborah Mathias Gough, Ann Greene, Sheldon Hackney, Emma J. Lapsansky-Werner, William Pencak, and Thomas F. Rzeznik.

Author : Daniel P. Fuller
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 1965
Category : Bible
ISBN : STANFORD:36105041278859

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Easter Faith and History by Daniel P. Fuller Pdf