Paul On The Human Vocation

Author : Simon Dürr
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Page : 395 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2021-11-08
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9783110750638

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Paul’s use of λογικὴ λατρεία in Rom 12.1 has long fascinated and puzzled interpreters. This study proposes a new explanation of Paul’s reason language in Rom 12.1 based on a detailed investigation of ancient philosophical texts on the role of human beings in the cosmos, in which reason language and the idea of a vocation of human beings are closely connected. It argues that Paul here appeals to the idea of a human vocation in order to claim that Christ-followers are able to fulfil their human vocation by living in such a way that their lives produce signs of the new creation inaugurated in Christ. This case is made by establishing the central role of reason in ancient discourse on what it means to be human more broadly, and in particular in Epictetus, who provides the clearest parallel for Romans. These contextualisations allow for a fresh reading of Paul’s argument in Romans, where the relevance of these traditions is shown, not least for how Rom 12.1–2 frames Rom 12–15. The study thus contributes to the recent scholarly trend of exploring Paul in ancient philosophical contexts and advances the discussion on the integration of Paul’s “theology” and “ethics” within an ancient cultural encyclopedia.

Author : Simon Dürr
Publisher : de Gruyter
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2021-11-13
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 3110750538

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The series Beihefte zur Zeitschrift für die neutestamentliche Wissenschaft (BZNW) is one of the oldest and most highly regarded international scholarly book series in the field of New Testament studies. Since 1923 it has been a forum for seminal works focusing on Early Christianity and related fields. The series is grounded in a historical-critical approach and also explores new methodological approaches that advance our understanding of the New Testament and its world.

Author : William A. Beardslee
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 143 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2009-10-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781608990245

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Human Achievement and Divine Vocation in the Message of Paul by William A. Beardslee Pdf

William A. Beardslee was born in 1916 at Holland, Michigan. He was educated at Harvard, New Brunswick Theological Seminary, where he obtained a BD in 1941, and at Union Theological Seminary, where he studied on a part-time basis while he was in the ministry. He became a PhD of the University of Chicago in 1951. Dr. Beardslee was a minister of the Reformed Church in America. He was Assistant Professor of Bible (1947-1952) and Associate Professor of Bible (1956-1956) at Emory University. He has written a number of articles and reviews and served as Associate Editor of the Journal of Bible and Religion. He authored (with E. H. Rece) of Reading the Bible: A Guide.

Author : Gene Edward Veith Jr.
Publisher : Crossway
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2011-08-02
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781433516085

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God at Work by Gene Edward Veith Jr. Pdf

When you understand it properly, the doctrine of vocation—"doing everything for God's glory"—is not a platitude or an outdated notion. This principle that we vaguely apply to our lives and our work is actually the key to Christian ethics, to influencing our culture for Christ, and to infusing our ordinary, everyday lives with the presence of God. For when we realize that the "mundane" activities that consume most of our time are "God's hiding places," our perspective changes. Culture expert Gene Veith unpacks the biblical, Reformation teaching about the doctrine of vocation, emphasizing not what we should specifically do with our time or what careers we are called to, but what God does in and through our callings—even within the home. In each task He has given us—in our workplaces and families, our churches and society—God Himself is at work. Veith guides you to discover God's purpose and calling in those seemingly ordinary areas by providing you with a spiritual framework for thinking about such issues and for acting upon them with a changed perspective.

Author : R. Paul Stevens
Publisher : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2000-09-05
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0802848001

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The Other Six Days by R. Paul Stevens Pdf

In this provocative book, Stevens writes the clergy-laity division has no basis in the New Testament and challenges all Christians to rediscover what it means to live daily as God's people. Exploring the theological, structural and cultural reasons for treating laypeople as the objects of ministry, Stevens argues against the idea of clericalism and in favor of equipping people for ministry in their homes, workplaces and neighborhoods.

Author : Eduard Schweizer,James Barr,John Arthur Thomas Robinson,William A. Beardslee
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 1961
Category : Bible
ISBN : LCCN:62051602

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Human Achievement and Divine Vocation in the Message of Paul by Eduard Schweizer,James Barr,John Arthur Thomas Robinson,William A. Beardslee Pdf

Author : Pope John Paul II
Publisher : Scepter Publishers
Page : 44 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0933932995

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The Meaning of Vocation by Pope John Paul II Pdf

Over the years, the Holy Father has said much about the meaning of vocation and how Catholics should respond to God's call, but it has been scattered through dozens of addresses he has given all over the world. Now at last this compact compendium collects the Pope's choicest remarks on God's call and how you should strive to hear and obey Him. He helps you clarify what God is calling you to do, explains how and when God calls, and even helps parents face up to their children's vocations!

Author : Raleigh Sadler
Publisher : New Reformation Publications
Page : 103 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2021-04-13
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781948969307

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Vocation by Raleigh Sadler Pdf

How shall we live? What is the good life? What is the value of a person? What is my place in this world? Is God active in this world? These are questions that have been asked in every culture and in every era. From the Hebrew concept of Shalom (wholeness/well-being) to the Greek concept of Eudaimonia (happiness) and even to the American notion that all people have the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, great thinkers have pondered what it means for humans to flourish. The doctrine of vocation uniquely answers these questions. A certain level of security, prosperity, and freedom are essential components of human flourishing. God provides these components by working through humans in their stations in life such as parents and police (security), farmers and bankers (prosperity), and soldiers and governments (freedom). And yet there is more for which we humans strive. We are the types of beings whose wonderment drives us to the pursuit of knowledge, justice, and achievement. In short, we desire to be justified. We want to be valued. We want to be right or just. We strive for epic-ness. But no mere human adulation will satisfy. Nor can we justify ourselves before God with our broken lives. God justifies Christians through Christ and then uses them. God adds another component to human flourishing: purpose. He uses Christians in his economy of love to take care of the world. He lifts us from the ordinary to accomplish the extraordinary even as we carry ordinary tasks. For the Christian these stations become callings or vocations. This can only fully be appreciated if the Christian knows that he or she is free from pleasing God through works. Once the Christian is freed from this burden the whole of the Christian life is reoriented to the free exercise of love towards neighbor. It is the highest calling, the truly good, flourishing, and happy life.

Author : René Voillaume
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 1973
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0232512043

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Christian Vocation by René Voillaume Pdf

"Notes on prayer, Christian love and hope drawn from a retreat preached to Pope Paul VI at the Vatican."--Cover

Author : Joseph Bolin
Publisher : Joseph Bolin
Page : 116 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2008-05-31
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781438228464

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Paths Of Love by Joseph Bolin Pdf

"At last I have found my vocation. My vocation is love!" Love is the heart of every vocation. This book about vocation to marriage, priesthood, or religious life, has several unique features. First, while being addressed to all Catholics, not only to theologians, it does not oversimplify vocation, or give a mere compilation of advice, but aims to present the rich depth and wealth of the Christian understanding of vocation in a simple and accessible manner. Secondly, this book goes right to two great saints at the heart of quite different traditions on vocation, namely St. Thomas Aquinas and St. Ignatius Loyola, and the basic difference between them, a difference which is often unappreciated, or is passed over superficially. The goal is not to decide in favor of one over the other, nor to examine in detail their historical or theological connection; this book rather aims to use these different points of view to convey all that belongs to a full Christian and human approach to vocation.

Author : Pope John Paul II
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 142 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0819854557

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On the Dignity and Vocation of Women by Pope John Paul II Pdf

John Paul II¿s landmark apostolic letter on the dignity and vocation of women, with insightful commentary by Genevieve Kineke.

Author : Lionel J. Windsor
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter
Page : 318 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2014-04-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9783110369830

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Paul and the Vocation of Israel by Lionel J. Windsor Pdf

The Apostle Paul was the greatest early missionary of the Christian gospel. He was also, by his own admission, an Israelite. How can both these realities coexist in one individual? This book argues that Paul viewed his mission to the Gentiles, in and of itself, as the primary expression of his Jewish identity. The concept of Israel’s divine vocation is used to shed fresh light on a number of much-debated passages in Paul’s letter to the Romans.

Author : Paul J. Wadell,Charles R. Pinches
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 247 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2021-01-27
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781725273412

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Living Vocationally by Paul J. Wadell,Charles R. Pinches Pdf

In the thick of modern life, we are tempted to forget what we are doing and why we are doing it. We are busy socializing, building careers, and looking for fun--but what's it all for? The ancient concept of "vocation" has recently gained popularity as we return to questions about the meaning of life. Almost all religions include the idea that divine purposes should guide our lives; Christianity has particularly accented it. The God who called Israel and sent Jesus has something in mind for us. God's call challenges us, but also opens us to the best sort of life imaginable. In Living Vocationally, the challenge and the joy of the called life is thoroughly explored. Part one considers the benefits of living vocationally, biblical traditions of call, and subsequent Christian understandings. Part two examines why vocation pertains not only to careers, but indeed touches every dimension of our lives and encompasses our full journey through life. Because every person's life includes many callings, some very difficult, part three considers the virtues we need to live the called life well. Living Vocationally demonstrates why to have found a calling is to have found a good way to live.

Author : U.S. Catholic Church
Publisher : Image
Page : 849 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2012-11-28
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780307953704

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Catechism of the Catholic Church by U.S. Catholic Church Pdf

Over 3 million copies sold! Essential reading for Catholics of all walks of life. Here it is - the first new Catechism of the Catholic Church in more than 400 years, a complete summary of what Catholics around the world commonly believe. The Catechism draws on the Bible, the Mass, the Sacraments, Church tradition and teaching, and the lives of saints. It comes with a complete index, footnotes and cross-references for a fuller understanding of every subject. The word catechism means "instruction" - this book will serve as the standard for all future catechisms. Using the tradition of explaining what the Church believes (the Creed), what she celebrates (the Sacraments), what she lives (the Commandments), and what she prays (the Lord's Prayer), the Catechism of the Catholic Church offers challenges for believers and answers for all those interested in learning about the mystery of the Catholic faith. The Catechism of the Catholic Church is a positive, coherent and contemporary map for our spiritual journey toward transformation.

Author : John S. Hammett,Katie J. McCoy
Publisher : B&H Publishing Group
Page : 262 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2023-09-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781087730165

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Humanity by John S. Hammett,Katie J. McCoy Pdf

John Hammett’s and Katie McCoy’s Humanity is built on four assumptions: that humans are creatures, that they can only be understood in light of the intentions of their Creator, that the Creator’s intentions are revealed in the pages of Scripture, and that humans enjoy a truly and fully human life only when they live in accordance with their created nature. Thus, this work seeks to offer a biblical perspective on human nature as designed by God.