Schweitzer’s book, of which this English translation is now offered to the public, contains two distinct elements. The larger part of it is a historical critique of the life-of-Jesus literature. To this is added a constructive attempt to interpret the life of Jesus on extreme eschatological lines. The constructive part is, however, of much smaller compass than the historico-critical section and...

As an examiner for colleges participating in the Australian College of Theology I set a question asking students to explain the importance of the distinction between the active and passive obedience of Christ. To my surprise of the eighty or so students who sat the exam only one tried to answer the question, and he or she had misunderstood it completely. Why would this be the case among student...

the sealness of wilayah is one of the most important and challenging issues discussed by muslim mystics, and has been discussed by the likes of ibn ‘arabi. like other mystics, ibn ‘arabi divides wilayah into two types: absolute and limited. however, his ideas with regards to instances of absolute wilayah and limited wilayah diverge from the norm. sometimes this divergence is so extreme that acc...

During the 2013 International Liver Congress in Amsterdam, EASL recognized the career and achievements of Professor Jesus Prieto. Hepatologists from all over the world celebrated the liver scholar, scientist, mentor, academic leader, physician and, for many of us, the friend. We recognize somebody because they have given testimony: Prof. Jesus Prieto showed us how to enjoy the richness of acade...

Modern conversations between the natural sciences and theology on the human soul have not so far engaged extensively with the debates of the early church on the matter. This article considers the relevance of the Apollinarian controversy (the fourth century Christological contention of whether or not Jesus has a human soul/mind), and suggests that this introduces important considerations for th...

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1 MD, Department of Neurosurgery, Bom Jesus Hospital, Ponta Grossa PR, Brazil; 2 MD, Department of Neurosurgery, School of Medicine, University of São Paulo (USP), São Paulo SP, Brazil; 3 MD, Sample Laboratory, Bom Jesus Hospital, Ponta Grossa PR, Brazil; 4 MD, PhD Department of Neurosurgery, School of Medicine, USP, São Paulo SP, Brazil; 5 MD, PhD Full Professor, Department of Neurosurgery, Sc...

With regards to the Sinicization of Christianity (基督教中國化), there has always been a tension between “Chinese Christians” (中國(人)基督徒) and “Christian Chinese” (基督徒中國人). This paper intends respond this through analysis The Jesus Family (耶穌家庭), an important representative indigenous church movement in modern China. had its own unique theological propositions ecclesial practices. Particularly notewort...

THE EARLY CHURCH In the earliest decades of the Christian community, the good news Jesus proclaimed was shared by the first disciples with many people from the surrounding cities and villages. The style of life to which Jesus invited his first disciples informed the life of the community which had formed around him as their rabbi and friend. Gradually, the first disciples drew these new followe...