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Talionic Justice

2004-07-20T18:29:29Z

The Biblical version poetic justice where a character’s (or nation’s) sin is repaid with appropriate and often mocking punishment.

JEPD Theory

2004-07-18T22:39:48Z

A form and redaction critical approach to the Pentateuch that argues four distinct authors constructed the work; J = the Yahwist, E = the Elohimist, D = Deuteronomist, P = Priestly.

Document Hypothesis

2004-07-18T22:35:47Z

Refers either to the various theories regarding construction of the synoptic gospels, particularly Q theory, or to the JEDP theory of the Pentateuch’s construction.

Pentateuch

2004-07-14T00:06:30Z

A greek term for the first five books of the Hebrew Bible: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy.

The Doctrine of the Trinity in the Early Church

2004-04-27T02:32:26Z

The most significant developments in articulating the doctrine of the Triune God took place in the 4th century, A.D. with a group of men known as the Theologians.

The Doctrine of the Person of Christ in the Early Church

2004-06-19T19:02:40Z

Through political aspirations and thirst for power amongst its leadership, the early church was ultimately able to succinctly explain the nature of the God-man Jesus Christ at the Council of Chalcedon in 451 A.D.

An Introduction to Ecclesiastes

2004-03-28T05:17:59Z

Ecclesiastes takes the reader through the highs and lows of life on this earth, from hedonism to nihilism, finally arriving at a conclusion that is perfectly at home within Old Testament theology: fear God and keep His commandments.

What is "The Dividing Wall" in Ephesians 2:14?

2004-04-09T20:08:36Z

In Ephesians 2:14, Paul references a “dividing wall” that has been “broken.” Theologians have debated over the what the dividing wall was and what it separated. This article will examine the grammar, syntax, historical background and theology of the passage.

Septuagint

2004-04-09T20:07:14Z

The Greek translation of the Old Testament produced around 200 B.C.E. Abbreviated LXX.

Synecdoche

2004-04-05T14:59:29Z

A figure of speech in which a part is used in place of the whole ("hired hand" for an employee) or the whole is used in place of a part (the law for a police officer).