Sharing Possessions

Author : Luke Timothy Johnson
Publisher : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Page : 179 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2011-01-24
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780802803993

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Sharing Possessions by Luke Timothy Johnson Pdf

This book is written as an exercise in theological reflection on one of the knottiest questions imaginable: the connection between being a Christian and the way we own and use things. . . . When we turn to thinking about money and possessions, we find ourselves in murky waters. The things we own and use, like our sexuality, lie close to the bone of our individual and collective sense of identity. So writes respected scholar Luke Timothy Johnson in his introduction to Sharing Possessions: What Faith Demands. Stepping purposefully into the murky waters of owning and sharing, Johnson endeavors to clarify and define the ambiguous concept of human possession especially in relation to God s divine ownership and to discern the Bible s teaching on the mystery of human possessing and possessiveness. This second edition, reflecting thirty years of Johnson s further thinking on the subject, features chapters expanded with fresh insights, helpful new study questions for each chapter, and a substantial epilogue updating the work. All who found in Luke Johnson s treatment of possessions as part of the mystery of human existence a deeper and more fruitful approach to the problems of wealth and poverty will find in this new edition continued critical reflection and fresh insight. Those for whom this is a first encounter will find out what made it worth reissuing after thirty years. Sondra Ely Wheeler Wesley Theological Seminary

Author : United States. Dept. of the Treasury
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 140 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Corporations
ISBN : UIUC:30112105189457

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The Operation and Effect of the Possessions Corporation System of Taxation, Annual Report by United States. Dept. of the Treasury Pdf

Author : Fiona Jane Robertson Gregson
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2017-11-07
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781498289986

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Everything in Common? by Fiona Jane Robertson Gregson Pdf

Possessions and how believers handle them are key topics in the NT. In this book, Fiona Gregson examines the practice and theology of sharing possessions in community in the NT by examining six diverse NT examples of sharing. Each example is considered in its historical and cultural context before being compared to one or more non-Christian examples to identify similarities and differences. Gregson identifies common characteristics across the NT examples and consistent distinctives in how the early church shared possessions compared to the surrounding cultures. Gregson's findings demonstrate that Christians subverted Roman patronage expectations; Christian groups were more diverse in their membership and exhibited more flexible, less structured examples of sharing; Christians placed greater emphasis on the free choice of individuals to contribute to sharing; and Christians more frequently participated in eating together and had a greater focus on relational bonds than was common in Graeco-Roman society/culture.

Author : United States. Department of the Treasury
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 1983
Category : Corporations
ISBN : UIUC:30112105189465

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The Operation and Effect of the Possessions Corporation System of Taxation by United States. Department of the Treasury Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 814 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Administrative law
ISBN : UOM:39015035027724

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Code of Federal Regulations by Anonim Pdf

Special edition of the Federal Register, containing a codification of documents of general applicability and future effect ... with ancillaries.

Author : David Peter Seccombe
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 342 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2022-06-21
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781666710038

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The Poor and Their Possessions by David Peter Seccombe Pdf

Of all the New Testament writings Luke-Acts focuses particular attention on rich and poor, possessions and poverty. The Poor and Their Possessions is a new edition of a Cambridge doctoral dissertation that has long been out of print. The author’s exploration of Luke’s thinking is of special importance for Christian preachers, so much effort has gone into making it accessible and readable. Who are the poor? Why are they favored? Did Jesus have a program of social reform? Is renunciation of possessions demanded of all Christians? What guidance does Luke give on the use of possessions? Did the early church have a community of possessions? To whom was Luke’s material targeted? What was its purpose? These and other questions find their answers in the book. Besides its clear argument, this book is a treasure store of careful study of some difficult but important passages from Luke and Acts.

Author : United States. Congress House
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 908 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 1986
Category : Income tax
ISBN : MINN:31951D00288809B

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Tax Reform Act of 1986 by United States. Congress House Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 60 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Taxation
ISBN : STANFORD:36105007587830

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Tax Rules Relating to Puerto Rico Under Present Law and Under Statehood, Independence, and Enhanced Commonwealth Status (S. 712, Puerto Rico Status Referendum Act) by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 788 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Administrative law
ISBN : STANFORD:36105063479658

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The Code of Federal Regulations of the United States of America by Anonim Pdf

The Code of Federal Regulations is the codification of the general and permanent rules published in the Federal Register by the executive departments and agencies of the Federal Government.

Author : Banseok Cho
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 261 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2021-12-10
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781725292932

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Being Missional, Becoming Missional by Banseok Cho Pdf

This book explores the theme of the missional conversion of the church, namely how the church is transformed toward its missionary vocation, from a biblical-theological perspective. The purpose of this book is to find biblically grounded, theologically sound, and practically applicable principles helpful for the church which seeks to be continuously shaped into a missional community which authentically and fully participates in God’s mission today. The biblical-theological findings on how the triune God in the biblical narrative shapes the people of God toward their missionary vocation demonstrates, first, that, in Scripture, the missional conversion of the church is primarily the consequence of its continuous encounter with the triune God, and, second, that this divine-human encounter for the missional conversion of the church is ineluctable in view of the ongoing tension between the missional faithfulness of God in fulfilling the missionary vocation of the church, on the one hand, and the missional failure of the church in its missionary vocation, on the other hand.

Author : Luke Timothy Johnson
Publisher : Liturgical Press
Page : 552 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2018-10-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780814683316

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Sacra Pagina: The Gospel of Luke by Luke Timothy Johnson Pdf

What makes this commentary on Luke stand apart from others is that, from beginning to end, this is a literary analysis. Because it focuses solely on the gospel as it appears and not on its source or origin, this commentary richly and thoroughly explores just what Luke is saying and how he says it.

Author : Ronald P. Hesselgrave
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2019-09-17
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781532675782

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The Supper by Ronald P. Hesselgrave Pdf

The Lord's Supper (or Eucharist) has often been a subject of intense debate in the church. What is often lost in this debate is the significance of the relationship of the Eucharist to Jesus' Last Supper with his disciples, which was a Passover--or Passover-like--meal. Moreover, the Last Supper connects back to various meals in Jesus' earthly ministry. And it looks forward to the great messianic banquet as fulfillment of Jewish expectations. In exploring these connections, this book focuses on the three motifs of "new creation," "hospitality," and "hope" in Christ. Most significantly, when we break the bread and drink the wine (or juice) together we are asserting the reality of the new creation in Christ, affirming God's grace, forgiveness, and cruciform love which is to be embodied in the Christian community, and anticipating the day when God's present and ongoing work of restoration, justice, and reconciliation will ultimately prevail. The Supper, then, is basically a condensed summary of the story of God's plan of redemption. Hesselgrave brings together biblical, theological, ethical, and social insights in a way that deepens our understanding of the meaning and practical significance of biblical texts related to this central ordinance of the church.

Author : David Wenham,Steve Walton
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2021-03-30
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780830825271

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Exploring the New Testament by David Wenham,Steve Walton Pdf

Written by scholars with extensive experience teaching in colleges and universities, the Exploring the Bible series has for decades equipped students to study Scripture for themselves. Exploring the New Testament, Volume One provides an accessible introduction to the Gospels and Acts. It's filled with classroom-friendly features such as discussion questions, charts, theological summary sidebars, essay questions, and further reading lists. This volume introduces students to Jewish and Greco-Roman background literary genres and forms issues of authorship, date, and setting the content and major themes of each book various approaches to the study of the Gospels and Acts the intersection of New Testament criticism with contemporary faith and culture Now in its third edition, this popular textbook has been updated and revised to take account of the latest advances in scholarly findings and research methods, including new sections on the impact of social memory theory on Gospel studies the relationship of John's Gospel to the Synoptics recent work on characterization in narrative studies of the Gospels the way the Hebrew Scriptures are read by the New Testament authors the contribution of archaeology to New Testament studies updated bibliographies highlighting the most important and influential works published in the last decade Especially suited as a textbook for courses on Jesus, the Gospels, or Acts, this book is a valuable guide for anyone seeking a solid foundation for studying the New Testament.

Author : United States. Internal Revenue Service
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 920 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Tax administration and procedure
ISBN : OSU:32437000586442

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Internal Revenue Cumulative Bulletin by United States. Internal Revenue Service Pdf

Author : Joel B. Green,Jacqueline Lapsley,Rebekah Miles,Allen Verhey
Publisher : Baker Academic
Page : 912 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2011-11
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780801034060

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Dictionary of Scripture and Ethics by Joel B. Green,Jacqueline Lapsley,Rebekah Miles,Allen Verhey Pdf

Leading scholars from the fields of biblical studies and ethics provide a one-stop reference book on the vital relationship between Scripture and ethics.