From the following discussion: http://www.facebook.com/leonardooh?v=feed&story_fbid=224860888955 A biblical perspective (personal exegesis and scriptures from about): Humans are made in the image of God, animals are not (Gen 1:26). God commands man to rule over the earth, and to rule over the animals (1:28). The Hebrew makes the comment ‘to subdue’, (kabash), or to bring under subjection … Continue reading »
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‘Jewish Stoicism’: Analyzing the Evidence of Stoic Influence in Judaic-Christian Thought
‘Jewish Stoicism’: Analyzing the Evidence of Stoic Influence in Judaic-Christian Thought, from Josephus to Paul of Tarsus. As with any religion, there are always vigorous discussions and debates on whom influenced whom. In Judaism and Christianity it is no different, with a host of claims coming from the camps of Greek Philosophy, Zoroastrianism, Mesopotamian Polytheism, Paganism, … Continue reading »
Jesus of Crossan, Islam and Violence, Judaism and Christian ‘Fulfillment’
Leonard O Goenaga Religion Analysis April 23, 2007 Essay 1) Jesus of Crossan The question of Jesus’ divinity has been an issue hotly debated. Whether in scholastic, philosophical, to theological circles, the issue on whether Jesus of Nazareth claimed to be God and whether he was, is extremely important to the Christian faith. If Jesus … Continue reading »
What Can the Dead Sea Scrolls Tell Us About Christianity?
Leonard O Goenaga Professor Larson REL3209 Dead Sea Scrolls April 16, 2007 Dead Sea Scrolls Research Paper “What Can The Dead Sea Scrolls Tell Us About Christianity? When people are asked what are the Dead Sea Scrolls, many unfortunately respond with something along the lines of scrolls having to do with Christianity and the New … Continue reading »
