This post is part of an ongoing series examining the function and use of scripture in the early Christian writing known as 1 Clement. What does account for 1 Clement 46:8 is Clement’s tendency to cite written passages compositely, as was noted in his use of the Jewish scriptures.[1] According to this explanation, Clement combinedContinue reading “Scripture in 1 Clement: Composite Citation of the Gospels (Part III)”
Monthly Archives: September 2016
Ep4: How Do We Organize the Church?
In this episode of the Church Debates series, Jacob leads his class through a discussion of how early Christians wrestled with questions about how to organize the church.
Scripture in 1 Clement: Composite Citation of the Gospels (Part II)
This post is part of an ongoing series examining the function and use of scripture in the early Christian writing known as 1 Clement. In all, six basic options have been offered regarding the source of 1 Clement 46:8: (1) Matthew 26:24, (2) Luke 17:1-2, (3) Matthew 18:6,[1] (4) Mark 9:42, (5) a combination ofContinue reading “Scripture in 1 Clement: Composite Citation of the Gospels (Part II)”
Job Postings: Saint Louis University
I wanted to alert readers to TWO tenure track positions which have recently opened up at Saint Louis University. The first is a Hebrew Bible/Old Testament position and the second is a (somewhat more broad) Constructive Christian Theological Studies position. Knowing first hand the quality of the professors at SLU and the direction the TheologicalContinue reading “Job Postings: Saint Louis University”
Ep3: What Happened After the Crucifixion?
In this episode of the Church Debates series, Jacob leads his class through how early Christians answered questions about what happened to Jesus after the crucifixion.
Scripture in 1 Clement: Composite Citation of the Gospels (Part I)
This post is part of an ongoing series examining the function and use of scripture in the early Christian writing known as 1 Clement. Clement’s relationship with written Christian texts remains far more difficult to parse than his near constant reliance on Jewish scriptures. Arguments have been made for this epistle’s use of nearly everyContinue reading “Scripture in 1 Clement: Composite Citation of the Gospels (Part I)”
Recommended Reading: September 24
If you read one article this week, take a look at On Reading Old Books by Rachelle Peterson For those of you with additional reading time this weekend, check out the following selections, gathered (as always) from around the blogging world. Happy Reading!
Ep2: Introducing Church Debates
Ep1: Podcast Launch
The episode introduces the Pursuing Veritas Podcast and its future discussions on Theology, History, and Culture.
Scripture in 1 Clement: Composite Citations of the Hebrew Bible
This post is part of an ongoing series examining the function and use of scripture in the early Christian writing known as 1 Clement. Central to the considerations here are the “composite citations” of the Jewish Scriptures, where Clement fused together different passages and presented them as a single citation. There are several characteristics indicativeContinue reading “Scripture in 1 Clement: Composite Citations of the Hebrew Bible”
Pursuing Veritas 