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Exegetical Brief: Was Solomon a Misogynist?
(2009)
John Brug asserts that Solomon’s statement in Ecclesiastes 7:28 does not mean that he found all women evil, but that it reflects two other truths: “the departure of the human race from what God meant it to be and Solomon’s ...
Common Law Marriage—Fact and Fiction
(2009)
Schuetze points out in this essay that the key factor in what is known as “common law marriage” is not time of co-habitation, but, as in any marriage: present, public consent.
Our College Pastoral Training Curriculum: A Channel of Blessings from Our God
(2009)
Prof. Fredrich provides a thorough description and explanation of the curriculum for the Studies in Pastoral Ministry program at Martin Luther College.
Exegetical Brief: Distinction in Terms —The Slave Trade in Imperial Rome
(2009)
After reviewing the New Testament references to slavery, Professor Geiger examines the use of the word ἀνδραποδισταῖς which is commonly translated as “slave dealer.” Through use of contemporary sources such as Philo, he ...
Exegetical Brief: Is Matthew 24:29-31 Interpreted Figuratively or Literally?
(2009)
Although figurative language abounds in Matthew, Professor Zell contends in this exegetical brief that Jesus’ words in Matthew 24:29-31 are to be taken literally, much to the joy and edification of those who are watching ...
God's Money in God's Mission: Financial Support and the Minister of the Gospel
(2009)
In this essay, Kenneth Cherney makes five points about financial support of ministers: 1) it is not a payment for services rendered; 2) it is provision for needs, since this service precludes them from earning a livelihood ...
General Linguistics and Some Exegetical Fallacies
(2009)
In this Quarterly article Professor Cherney examines the common errors people make during exegesis. He comments on issues such as abuse of etymology, judgments on worldview based on language, focusing too much on individual ...