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An Exegetical study of ARAR in Genesis
(Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies, 2016-02)
The ארר (curse) formula occurs both in the active and passive forms in the book of Genesis with a higher frequency for the latter. The usage of the passive curse formula by God or humans has disparate significances. When ...
An Innerbiblical study of "be holy for I am holy" in 1 Peter 1:15,16
(Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies, 2019-10)
Because of the word similarity and slight nuances among Lev 11:44, 45; 19:2; 20:7, 26, the attempt to identify the textual source for “be holy for I am holy” in 1 Pet 1:15, 16 is a difficult task. The association between ...
The Significance of the inanna/ishtar myths to Revelation 17 : a comparative approach
(Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies, 2019-10)
Three explanations have been offered to clarify the identity of the abyssal beast in
Rev 17. The Vorlage text approach leads scholars to conclude that the sea beast in Rev
13:1 is the same with the abyssal beast in Rev ...
Inauguration or Day of Atonement : the cleansing of the heavenly things in Hebrews 9:23
(Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies, 2019-02)
Honor and shame : an exegetical-thematic analysis of the narrative of Hagar and Sarai in Genesis 16
(Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies, 2015-11)
The purpose of this study is to ascertain the identity of honor and shame values in
Gen 16. The narrative presents nuances of honor and shame particularly in verse 4 and
clause in verse 13b. Most scholarly discussions ...
Eschatological features in Malachi 4:1-6
(Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies, 2017-05)
In Malachian studies, eschatology in Mal 4:1-6 is not given adequate attention. Most studies mention the subject in passing. Additionally, scholars approach the subject with incomprehensive methodologies. Consequently, ...
Interpretation of the verbal participle Speudontas in 2 Peter 3:12 : a rhetorical analysis of 2 Peter 3:3-13
(Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies, 2018-03)
This study focuses on the interpretation of the verbal participle σπεύδοντας in 2 Pet 3:12 through rhetorical criticism. Several explanations have been offered for the theme of the “delay” of the Parousia, which is a ...
The Meaning of Jesus' EPXOMAI 'coming' statements in Revelation 2 and 3
(Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies, 2014-09)
Scholars are divided as to whether Christ's tpyopa{ statements in Rev 2:5,16. and,
3:11 refer to personal judgments, or to Christ's literal second advent at the end of the
eschaton. For {pyopa( to represent personal ...
Faithfulness in the book of Revelation : it's identification and significance
(Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies, 2012-06)
Among the πίζηηο word-group, the adjective πηζηόο, “faithful” predominantly occurs in the book of Revelation. This word describes Jesus, the words of the prophecy, and the saints. In the case of the noun πίζηηο occurring ...
The kingdom of God in Daniel 2:44-45 : its symbolism and theological implications
(Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies, 2013-03)
In Dan 2 the prophet Daniel interpreted the symbolisms used in the dream of a great image as kingdoms (vv. 36-45). However, of all the symbolisms employed in Dan 2, the symbolism of God’s kingdom in vv. 44-45 is a bit ...