REL 220: OLD TESTAMENT SURVEY FINAL EXAM Theology of Ezekiel: One of the aspects of the Theology of Ezekiel is Idolatry. The prophet Ezekiel is unreserved in his language when it comes to describing idols. He uses the Hebrew word “ gillulim” (dung/manure) in a disdainful way to describe the uselessness of idols. God seeks exclusiveness from his chosen people‚ we can see this from the time God called Abraham to leave his father’s house‚ since Abrahams father was an idol maker. God knew this
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31shares his merciful nature with us. “For the Lord your God is a merciful God; he will not abandon or destroy you or forget the covenant with your ancestors‚ which he confirmed to them by oath” (NIV‚ 2011). Futhermore‚ the author confirms his mercy in Psalms 106: 40-45
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Wolterstorff’s reflections in Lament For a Son Carla Soto Grand Canyon University: HLT-310V-0191 Spirituality In Healthcare April 26‚ 2015 During the following paper‚ I will be analyzing in the book “Lament of a Son” by Nicholas Wolterstorff‚ where the author interprets his traumatic recollection of the death of his 25-year-old son on a climbing accident‚ and how he was able to appease his grief based on his faith in God. Consequently‚ I will be identifying the 5
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Circumscribed amongst the seemingly endless list of ecological problems our world is currently staring face to face with‚ there is one that‚ depending on what region of Earth is analyzed‚ could be considered one the world ’s most overlooked dilemmas. Poverty is making its way across the globe like a disease‚ affecting not just those without employment‚ but everyone. Anyone who pays taxes helps to fund America ’s welfare program. Anybody who lives in or frequently travels through inner-city areas
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Upper Saddle River‚ NJ: Pearson Education‚ Inc. Nadler‚ J.‚ & Schulman‚ M. (2006). Gifts and Bribes. Retrieved from http://www.scu.edu/ethics/practicing/focusareas/government_ethics/introduction/gifts.html#q2 Blue Letter Bible. (1996-2013). Book of Psalms 145 – (NIV – New International Version). Retrieved from < http://www.blueletterbible.org/Bible.cfm?b=Psa&c=145&t=NIV >. Blue Letter Bible. (1996-2013). Gospel of Matthew 6 - (NIV - New International Version). Retrieved from
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The way an individual perceives the world is known as his or her world view‚ furthermore‚ worldview influences many different aspects of life‚ such as discipleship‚ relationships‚ critical thinking‚ and decision-making. Beginning in childhood the world view is being altered continuously. “A person’s worldview consists of the values‚ ideas or the fundamental belief system that determines his attitudes‚ beliefs and ultimately‚ actions (Munsil‚ Tracy).” Christ and the Bible are two things at the core
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Prior Expectations Regarding Literary Masterpieces Patsy Baker ENG/106 March 25‚ 2013 Sandra Rooks Prior Expectations Regarding Literary Masterpieces Literature reveals the soul of a civilization. The manner in which a civilization develops is in direct correlation with the quality and nature of its literature. Literary masterpieces are treasure troves to be read‚ analyzed‚ and enjoyed. At first‚ many ancient masterpieces may seem hard to comprehend for a novice reader;
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The golden calf had meaning‚ but according to the bible‚ exemplified the wrong meaning. The Bible seems to clearly imply that all art for the Glory of God is good‚ and honorable. Psalms is one of the most widely known form of poetry‚ beautiful poetry‚ that spends it words praising the Lord the author‚ David‚ loved. Psalm 19:1 describes Gods work through his words‚ “For the heavens declare the Glory of God‚ and the skies proclaim his handiwork” (ESV). David writes of his love‚ of his transgressions
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Anne Bradstreet was a Puritan poet in the 1600’s. She was married at 16 to a loving husband and the father of her eight children. Bradstreet became famous unknowingly when her poem book "The Tenth Muse Lately Sprung up in America... By a Gentlewoman in Those parts" was published in England. In this book‚ Bradstreet wrote a poem called "Upon the Burning of Our House". This poem reflects on her values of afterlife. Bradstreet believes there is a God who created the heavens and the Earth. The author
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Question 4 1 Peter includes an extremely high Christology’. Discuss 1 Peter is not a treatise on the divine nature of Jesus. Its primary concern is addressing the suffering of christians in Asia Minor. Much is made of the encouragement for the reader to identify with Jesus in his suffering and exaltation. However‚ within this addressing of suffering‚ 1 Peter also includes an extremely high christology that includes Jesus in the God of Israel’s unique divine identity. 1 Peter identifies
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