The Many Faces Of Adam And Eve

Author : Bernard F. Batto
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 342 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2022-02-17
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781666711622

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The Many Faces of Adam and Eve by Bernard F. Batto Pdf

Contrary to popular opinion, the story of Adam and Eve is not confined to the book of Genesis. It has roots in prebiblical myth and continued to evolve long after the Bible was completed. Bernard F. Batto traces the development of the Adam and Eve story from its origins in Mesopotamian myth to its reformulation in Genesis and beyond—including its expansion in Jewish epigraphs such as 1 Enoch and the Life of Adam and Eve, and its place in Christian innovations such as the apostle Paul’s thesis that Christ is a second Adam, and in the thinking of church fathers such as Irenaeus, who held that Christ recapitulates all humankind in himself, and Augustine, whose doctrine of original sin interprets the Adam and Eve story. Batto also examines gnostic teachings about a heavenly Adam and an earthly Adam, and surveys rabbinical attempts from the Talmudic period to find hidden meanings in the Genesis story. Islam’s emphasis on Satan’s role in seducing Adam and Eve is also discussed, and the book concludes with Milton’s unforgettable retelling of the Adam and Eve story in Paradise Lost. Batto’s goal is not only to reveal the many faces given Adam and Eve throughout history, but also to understand the divergent cultural and theological factors powering this long, evolving tradition.

Author : Bernard F. Batto
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 321 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2022-02-17
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781666711646

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The Many Faces of Adam and Eve by Bernard F. Batto Pdf

Contrary to popular opinion, the story of Adam and Eve is not confined to the book of Genesis. It has roots in prebiblical myth and continued to evolve long after the Bible was completed. Bernard F. Batto traces the development of the Adam and Eve story from its origins in Mesopotamian myth to its reformulation in Genesis and beyond--including its expansion in Jewish epigraphs such as 1 Enoch and the Life of Adam and Eve, and its place in Christian innovations such as the apostle Paul's thesis that Christ is a second Adam, and in the thinking of church fathers such as Irenaeus, who held that Christ recapitulates all humankind in himself, and Augustine, whose doctrine of original sin interprets the Adam and Eve story. Batto also examines gnostic teachings about a heavenly Adam and an earthly Adam, and surveys rabbinical attempts from the Talmudic period to find hidden meanings in the Genesis story. Islam's emphasis on Satan's role in seducing Adam and Eve is also discussed, and the book concludes with Milton's unforgettable retelling of the Adam and Eve story in Paradise Lost. Batto's goal is not only to reveal the many faces given Adam and Eve throughout history, but also to understand the divergent cultural and theological factors powering this long, evolving tradition.

Author : John S. Feinberg
Publisher : Crossway
Page : 546 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2004-05-06
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781433517273

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The Many Faces of Evil (Revised and Expanded Edition) by John S. Feinberg Pdf

In this examination of the questions posed by the problem of evil, John Feinberg addresses the intellectual and theological framework of theodicy. Beginning with a discussion of the logical problem of evil, he interacts with leading thinkers who have previously written on these themes.

Author : Philip Jenkins
Publisher : Basic Books
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2015-10-13
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780465061617

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The Many Faces of Christ by Philip Jenkins Pdf

The standard account of early Christianity tells us that the first centuries after Jesus' death witnessed an efflorescence of Christian sects, each with its own gospel. We are taught that these alternative scriptures, which represented intoxicating, daring, and often bizarre ideas, were suppressed in the fourth and fifth centuries, when the Church canonized the gospels we know today: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. The rest were lost, destroyed, or hidden. In The Many Faces of Christ, the renowned religious historian Philip Jenkins thoroughly refutes our most basic assumptions about the Lost Gospels. He reveals that dozens of alternative gospels not only survived the canonization process but in many cases remained influential texts within the official Church. Whole new gospels continued to be written and accepted. For a thousand years, these strange stories about the life and death of Jesus were freely admitted onto church premises, approved for liturgical reading, read by ordinary laypeople for instruction and pleasure, and cited as authoritative by scholars and theologians. The Lost Gospels spread far and wide, crossing geographic and religious borders. The ancient Gospel of Nicodemus penetrated into Southern and Central Asia, while both Muslims and Jews wrote and propagated gospels of their own. In Europe, meanwhile, it was not until the Reformation and Counter-Reformation that the Lost Gospels were effectively driven from churches. But still, many survived, and some continue to shape Christian practice and belief in our own day. Offering a revelatory new perspective on the formation of the biblical canon, the nature of the early Church, and the evolution of Christianity, The Many Faces of Christ restores these Lost Gospels to their central place in Christian history.

Author : Gisela E. Speidel,Keith E. Nelson
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 307 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781461210115

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The Many Faces of Imitation in Language Learning by Gisela E. Speidel,Keith E. Nelson Pdf

In this book we take a fresh look at imitation. With the knowledge of some 20 years of research after Chomsky's initial critique of the behavioristic approach to language learning, it is time to explore imitation once again. How imitation is viewed in this book has changed greatly since the 1950s and can only be under stood by reading the various contributions. This reading reveals many faces, many forms, many causes, and many functions of imitation-cognitive, social, information processing, learning, and biological. Some views are far removed from the notion that an imitation must occur immediately or that it must be a per fect copy of an adult sentence. But the essence of the concept of imitation is retained: Some of the child's language behavior originates as an imitation of a prior model. The range of phenomena covered is broad and stimulating. Imitation's role is discussed from infancy on through all stages of language learning. Individual differences among children are examined in how much they use imitation, and in what forms and to what purposes they use it. The forms and functions of parent imitation of their child are considered. Second-language learning is studied alongside first-language learning. The juxtaposition of so many views and facets of imitation in this book will help us to study the commonalities as well as differences of various forms and functions of imitative language and will help us to discern the further dimensions along which we must begin to differentiate imitation.

Author : Carrol Johnson Shewmake
Publisher : Review and Herald Pub Assoc
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0828017859

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The Many Faces of God by Carrol Johnson Shewmake Pdf

Carrol Shewmake couldn't understand the Bible, with all its confusing symbols, wars, and diversity. Where was the missing clue? Then one day she stumbled upon the golden thread, running from Genesis to Revelation, that revealed the heart of the Author and His longing for intimacy with His children. Since then she has never been the same. The Bible is a new book. And God is her closest friend. Now you can share her discovery and behold the Invisible with new eyes. See how the many snapshots of God in Scripture form a majestic panorama of grace. Understand your status as the child of the Father, the wife of the Husband, the clay of the Potter, the sheep of the Shepherd, and the branch of the Vine. Feel His longing for intimacy reaching out to you in every passage. Book jacket.

Author : Richard R. Losch
Publisher : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0802805213

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The Many Faces of Faith by Richard R. Losch Pdf

Designed to introduce general readers to the great diversity of religion that exists today, this fascinating and very useful book provides short descriptions of the beliefs and practices of the world religions and the denominational branches, of Christianity. Now in paperback.

Author : Kenneth Cauthen
Publisher : CSS Publishing
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780788010040

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The Many Faces of Evil by Kenneth Cauthen Pdf

Cauthen, a nationally recognized authority in the fields of theology and ethics, tackles some of mankind's most intractable issues, trying to help us understand the nature of evil in all of its manifestations. He attempts to create a Biblically rooted framework wherein we can interpret the meaning of suffering and the relationship of God to human anguish. Some consider his positions controversial, but all who examine them will be uplifted and have their faith strengthened.Cauthen has written from his heart, from his heart, from his personal experience, and has woven together philosophical and theological insights into the nature of evil with personal testimonies of strength, endurance, and survival. This book deserves to be read by anyone who is struggling with the ambiguity of evil in their lives. Dr. James H. Evans, Jr., President The Divinity School Rochester, New York

Author : Maria Baghramian
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 299 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2015-10-14
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781317701651

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The Many Faces of Relativism by Maria Baghramian Pdf

This book is a study of relativism as a dominant intellectual preoccupation of our time. Relativism asks how we are to find a way out of intractable differences of perspectives and disagreements in various domains. Standards of truth, rationality, and ethical right and wrong vary greatly and there are no universal criteria for adjudicating between them. In considering this problem, relativism suggests that what is true or right can only be determined within variable contexts of assessment. This book brings together articles published in the International Journal of Philosophical Studies over a period of 17 years, as well as in a Special Issue of the journal published in 2004. The chapters in Section I discuss some of the main forms of relativism. Section II sheds light on the different motivations for relativism, assessing their strengths and weaknesses. Section III provides a detailed examination of the vexed question of whether Ludwig Wittgenstein, in his later work, supported relativism. The varied responses to this important question shed light on the issues discussed in Sections I and II. This collection is a lively and engaging resource for scholars interested in the crucial impact relativism has had on the way we think about the meaning of truth, and what is right and wrong. The chapters in this book were originally published in the International Journal of Philosophical Studies.

Author : Amélie Rorty
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 376 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Good and evil
ISBN : 0415242061

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The Many Faces of Evil by Amélie Rorty Pdf

The first anthology to present the range of the forms of evil, from vice, sin, cruelty and crime to disobedience and wilfulness. The readings are drawn from an array of perspectives and each one is introduced and set in context by the author.

Author : David A. Peters
Publisher : Hamilton Books
Page : 447 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2007-11-06
Category : Humor
ISBN : 9781461626978

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The Many Faces of Biblical Humor by David A. Peters Pdf

The Many Faces of Biblical Humor examines how the Bible writers intentionally used humor, irony, and sarcasm to argue their points concisely. This work begins with the dysfunctional families of Genesis, continues delightfully through every book of the Bible, and ends with a glorious fulfillment in Revelation. Along the way, the reader is presented humorous stories, pathetically funny characters, and poignant quips and quotes from prophets, poets, and principals. The author paraphrases each biblical text in an engaging prose that highlights the humor of that passage—humor that may not have been previously noted by the reader. Between the paraphrases, the author sets the historical and linguistic setting, allowing the reader to see how the humor (and puns) of the text enrich the biblical understanding of God's message. Also included are applications of these marvelous passages to our daily lives as we see our own foibles portrayed in the biblical characters. In many ways, this is a Bible commentary with an accent on the humorous. In another sense, it is simply a delightful book that makes the Bible come alive through the latent humor of its characters and their stories. This revised edition contains corrections of typographical errors in the first edition as well as some clarifying material to make the humor more enjoyable. For more information, visit the author's website.

Author : Choon-Leong Seow
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Page : 608 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2023-05-08
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9783110569292

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The Many Faces of Job by Choon-Leong Seow Pdf

Author : John S. Feinberg
Publisher : Zondervan Publishing Company
Page : 364 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : STANFORD:36105016369287

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The Many Faces of Evil by John S. Feinberg Pdf

Author : Solomon Caesar Malan
Publisher : Franklin Classics Trade Press
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2018-11-04
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0344732991

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The Book of Adam and Eve, Also Called The Conflict of Adam and Eve With Satan, a Book of the Early Eastern Church by Solomon Caesar Malan Pdf

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author : Stephen Greenblatt
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2017-09-12
Category : History
ISBN : 9780393634587

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The Rise and Fall of Adam and Eve by Stephen Greenblatt Pdf

“Endlessly illuminating and a sheer pleasure to read.” —Jack Miles, author of God: A Biography Daring to take the great biblical account of human origins seriously, but without credulity The most influential story in Western cultural history, the biblical account of Adam and Eve is now treated either as the sacred possession of the faithful or as the butt of secular jokes. Here, acclaimed scholar Stephen Greenblatt explores it with profound appreciation for its cultural and psychological power as literature. From the birth of the Hebrew Bible to the awe-inspiring contributions of Augustine, Dürer, and Milton in bringing Adam and Eve to vivid life, Greenblatt unpacks the story’s many interpretations and consequences over time. Rich allegory, vicious misogyny, deep moral insight, narrow literalism, and some of the greatest triumphs of art and literature: all can be counted as children of our “first” parents.