Academic Journals by Ekkehardt Mueller
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El presente estudio tiene dos objetivos. Primero, subraya la importancia de analizar un t... more RESUMEN
El presente estudio tiene dos objetivos. Primero, subraya la importancia de analizar un texto a través de su estructura literaria. Segundo, presenta la estructura literaria del libro de Apocalipsis. Aquí, sin embargo, la intención del autor no es mostrar cómo los eruditos han estructurado el Apocalipsis a lo largo de los años. Tampoco pretende discutir los aportes más significativos sobre un arreglo literario para este libro, pues son varios los estudios que se han centrado en ese aspecto. En lugar de ello, su intención es enfocarse en mostrar cómo el lenguaje cúltico puede ayudar a dar forma y coherencia a la estructura del Apocalipsis y así obtener una mejor comprensión de su mensaje.
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Evangelio 12, 2019
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El objetivo de este artículo es múltiple. Primero, busca definir qué es la hermenéutica.... more Resumen
El objetivo de este artículo es múltiple. Primero, busca definir qué es la hermenéutica. Aquí se discute brevemente si es necesaria o no una hermenéutica en general, y si necesita una hermenéutica bíblica en particular. Segundo, identifica la relación entre la hermenéutica y las presuposiciones. Tercero, presenta algunos desafíos y asuntos contemporáneos en relación a la hermenéutica bíblica. Finalmente, señala la importancia de eligir un método bíblico y muestra cuáles son los pasos a seguir para la interpretación de la Biblia. Palabras clave Hermenéutica, interpretación bíblica, presuposiciones, exégesis, teología
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The aim of this article is fourfold. First, it seeks to determine what hermeneutics is. Here we briefly discuss whether or not hermeneutics in general is necessary and whether or not a particular biblical hermeneutics is needed. Second, it identifies the relationship between hermeneutics and presuppositions. Third, it presents some challenges and contemporary issues concerning biblical hermeneutics. Fourth, it highlights the significance of choosing a biblical method and it shows what the steps are for interpreting the Bible.
Papers by Ekkehardt Mueller
DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals), Jun 1, 2014
Rev 20, a unique and muchiiiscussed chapter, has an interesting structure that ~ields numerous an... more Rev 20, a unique and muchiiiscussed chapter, has an interesting structure that ~ields numerous answers in regard to the thousand-ear period Although many literal and conceptual co~ections exist between Rev 20 and the preceding chapter-espeaally the second part of Rev 19-this article focuses on Rev 20.' Microstructural analysis requires a syntactical display. Because of the limitation of space, such a diagram is not included in this article; nevertheless, syntactic analysis was the starting point for this research. The reader is referred to the author's dissertation, where the method is explained and a syntactical display of Rev 20 is provided.2 In this study, I am concerned with the outline of the chapter, as well as with the structure of its smaller units. Exegetical and theological implications are also considered. Delimitation of the Passage Rev 19 portrays a twofold supper. The first is positive and occupies w. 1-10. The second is negative and appears in the second part of the chapter. The two parts are clearly differentiated by means of the vision/audition formulas used. In Rev 19:l-10 "I heardn is used twice, to introduce w.1-5 and w. 6-10. O n the other hand, the three scenes of Rev 19:ll-21 are introduced by the phrase "and I saw.n3 Rev 19:l-10 seems to form an introductory scene to the material presented in chapters 19 and 20. It describes the celestial celebration after Babylon's fall. The second part of Rev 19 depicts the final battle: The King of kings and Lord of lords sitting on a white horse defeats the beast, the false prophet, and their 'A list of s&ities between Rev 19b and Rev 20 is added as Appendix A. There are also connections to the subsequent material. Striking ones are the terms "the one sirring on the throne"
Revista Estrategias para el Cumplimiento de la Misión, 2016
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Revista Berit Olam
El presente estudio tiene dos objetivos. Primero, subraya la importancia de analizar un texto a t... more El presente estudio tiene dos objetivos. Primero, subraya la importancia de analizar un texto a través de su estructura literaria. Segundo, presenta la estructura literaria del libro de Apocalipsis. Aquí, sin embargo, la intención del autor no es mostrar cómo los eruditos han estructurado el Apocalipsis a lo largo de los años. Tampoco pretende discutir los aportes más significativos sobre un arreglo literario para este libro, pues son varios los estudios que se han centrado en ese aspecto. En lugar de ello, su intención es enfocarse en mostrar cómo el lenguaje cúltico puede ayudar a dar forma y coherencia a la estructura del Apocalipsis y así obtener una mejor comprensión de su mensaje.
When people ask questions of a biblical or theological nature, it happens that they request as an... more When people ask questions of a biblical or theological nature, it happens that they request as an answer one clear Bible text, a “Thus says the Lord ” in order to have the respective issue explained or settled. While it is highly commendable and while it is the Adventist approach to rely on Scripture for deciding theological issues, one cannot always provide a clear-cut Bible text that solves the issue. There-fore, it may be helpful to discuss briefly how to handle theological questions. We do this with a high view of Scripture in mind. That is, we assume the Scripture to be God’s propositional revelation to human beings. Categories of Questions
Biblical and Theological Studies on the Trinity, 2013
National labour markets of today have been profoundly affected by globalization. Therefore, organ... more National labour markets of today have been profoundly affected by globalization. Therefore, organizations and workforce must be able to respond flexibly to changing labour market conditions and demands. As a European Union and NATO member country, the Slovak Republic has been one of the attractive destinations for its stable economic and political situation, common European currency, and skilled and educated labour force. The purpose of the current paper is to identify processes through which multinational companies operate in Slovakia recruit and select new employees for the position of a firstline manager and compare them with those being most widely utilized by Slovak enterprises. This pre-research will serve as a basis for a follow-up comprehensive and comparative research to be made in cooperation with colleagues from the
Journal of the Adventist Theological Society, 2003
F rank Hasel has recently joined BRI after serving for eighteen years as dean of Seminar Schloss ... more F rank Hasel has recently joined BRI after serving for eighteen years as dean of Seminar Schloss Bogenhofen, Austria, where he also taught theology. He has also served as director of the Ellen G. White Research Center at Bogenhofen Seminary and as a pastor in the Baden-Wurttemberg and Bavarian Conference in Germany. He has written articles for several periodicals and academic publications as well as Ministry Magazine, Adventist World, and the Journal of the Adventist Theological Society and is the author for the upcoming Sabbathschool Bible Study Guide (1/2017) on the Holy Spritit and Spirituality. His book Scripture in the Theologies of W. Pannenberg and D. G. Bloesch was published by Peter Lang and is reprinted by Wipf and Stock. He holds a PhD in Systematic Theology from Andrews University. But, above all, he is the proud father of three young men: Daniel, Florian, and Jonathan. It is a privilege to
Journal of the Adventist Theological Society, 2011
1. Humanity and Divinity A word on Jesus’ humanity in Revelation before we discuss his divinity! ... more 1. Humanity and Divinity A word on Jesus’ humanity in Revelation before we discuss his divinity! It has previously been mentioned that a certain number of the designations used for Jesus emphasizes his human nature such as “male child” and “firstborn of the dead.” The male child of Rev 12 refers to Jesus’ birth and incarnation, an experience that divinity normally would not undergo. Also by definition, God cannot die. But humans are born and die. Jesus has not only experienced birth but also death and afterwards resurrection. He was truly human. However, he was not a sinner. In Revelation, John does not—like in other places or like other NT authors (2 Cor 5:21; 1 Pet 2:22: 1 John 3:5)—state plainly that Jesus did not sin. But the Apocalypse calls him the Holy One and the True One (Rev 3:7), which is a title for God (Rev 6:10). In the Gospels, Jesus was addressed as the Holy One of God by demons and his disciples (Mark 1:24; Luke 4:34; John 6:69). This title may in a more
Journal of the Adventist Theological Society, 1998
In approaching the Book of Revelation, or at least certain sections of the book, one has basicall... more In approaching the Book of Revelation, or at least certain sections of the book, one has basically two options. One can chose recapitulation or progression. Opinions on the structure of Revelation and on the delimitation of certain passages determine, to a large degree, whether one opts for one or the other of these two possibilities. I will briefly define the terms and state the importance of the issue, then move on to modern representatives of recapitulation. Next, I will address the delimitation of crucial passages, and finally list the arguments in favor of recapitulation in Rev 4-11.
Journal of the Adventist Theological Society, 2000
Seventh-day Adventist confess with their name that they believe in JesusÕ soon return. I would li... more Seventh-day Adventist confess with their name that they believe in JesusÕ soon return. I would like to take a look at Revelation and ask what this book tells us about the second coming of Jesus. First, I will focus on the most important words connected to the second coming. Then I will evaluate this data. I. JesusÕ Second Coming in the Book of Revelation There are many places in Revelation where we can find statements about JesusÕ second coming and about events connected to it. If we read through the book, the following passages catch our attention: (1) Jesus is coming with the cloudsÑ1:
have contributed to an increased sense of community. Part 4, "Frontiers," deals with new areas of... more have contributed to an increased sense of community. Part 4, "Frontiers," deals with new areas of mission and development work. "Peace-buildingn is a n a~a l outgrowth of many transformational development programs. Programs of reconciliation and peace-building are designed to bring deliverance from internal wars and conflicts. Such internal conflicts have been multiplying over the last few decades, and so have the number of people suffering as the result of them. If development wants to be holistic, it cannot avoid getting involved in political and economic interactions. The final report in the book (chap. 8) suggests that Nongovernment Organizations (NGOs) need to build
The purpose of this dissertation is to carry out a microstructural analysis of Rev 4-11 which is ... more The purpose of this dissertation is to carry out a microstructural analysis of Rev 4-11 which is one of the essential procedures in an accurate exegesis of the Apocalypse. Chapter 1 of this study deals with the method of analysis. A brief review of literature is presented. The study of modern contributions to the macrostructure and especially to the microstructure of the Apocalypse paves the way for a description of the present investigator's methodology. The second chapter concentrates on the syntactical display of Rev 4-11. First, a detailed description of sigla and other techniques is given to allow the reader to Reproduced with permission of the copyright owner. Further reproduction prohibited without permission. understand the details of the syntactical display. Then, the full syntactical display of Rev 4-11 is offered. In spite of a strict methodology, it is here and there possible to display certain phrases in different ways. In cases like these, a decision must be taken as to which possible arrangement is the best option. In the first section of chapter 3, the proposed method is applied to Rev 4 as a test case. The reader is walked through this passage so that the process involved in creating a syntactical display can become clear. In a second section, this study wrestles with the ambiguities of Rev 5-11. The arguable choices made in the syntactical display of Rev 5-11 are justified. Chapter 4 is designed to observe microstructural features of Rev 4-11. Surface structures of verses and small passages are presented. Verbal and structural similarities between sections are pointed out. Charts are employed. Furthermore, implications for interpretation and macrostructure are presented. Three appendices are provided to enhance further study. Appendix A contains the syntactical display of the entire Book of Revelation. Appendix B lists the vocabulary of Revelation in a kind of concordance in order to facilitate a fast reading of the tables which contain only numbers and no references to texts. Appendix C furnishes tables which compare the vocabulary of the main parts of Revelation with each other. Reproduced with permission of the copyright owner. Further reproduction prohibited without permission.
discussed in the second section of the second article in the series. In this final part, we will ... more discussed in the second section of the second article in the series. In this final part, we will try to use only those data which directly relate to the Lamb and largely avoid information that can be derived from other descriptions and titles of Jesus in Revelation. It is true that in one way or another the other designations of Jesus are indirectly connected to the Lamb, since they also point to Jesus. However, they will not be our focus. Therefore, the passages dealing with the nature, the ministry, and the people of the Lamb do not reflect a complete Christology of Revelation, but provide a Lamb Christology of the book.
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Academic Journals by Ekkehardt Mueller
El presente estudio tiene dos objetivos. Primero, subraya la importancia de analizar un texto a través de su estructura literaria. Segundo, presenta la estructura literaria del libro de Apocalipsis. Aquí, sin embargo, la intención del autor no es mostrar cómo los eruditos han estructurado el Apocalipsis a lo largo de los años. Tampoco pretende discutir los aportes más significativos sobre un arreglo literario para este libro, pues son varios los estudios que se han centrado en ese aspecto. En lugar de ello, su intención es enfocarse en mostrar cómo el lenguaje cúltico puede ayudar a dar forma y coherencia a la estructura del Apocalipsis y así obtener una mejor comprensión de su mensaje.
El objetivo de este artículo es múltiple. Primero, busca definir qué es la hermenéutica. Aquí se discute brevemente si es necesaria o no una hermenéutica en general, y si necesita una hermenéutica bíblica en particular. Segundo, identifica la relación entre la hermenéutica y las presuposiciones. Tercero, presenta algunos desafíos y asuntos contemporáneos en relación a la hermenéutica bíblica. Finalmente, señala la importancia de eligir un método bíblico y muestra cuáles son los pasos a seguir para la interpretación de la Biblia. Palabras clave Hermenéutica, interpretación bíblica, presuposiciones, exégesis, teología
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The aim of this article is fourfold. First, it seeks to determine what hermeneutics is. Here we briefly discuss whether or not hermeneutics in general is necessary and whether or not a particular biblical hermeneutics is needed. Second, it identifies the relationship between hermeneutics and presuppositions. Third, it presents some challenges and contemporary issues concerning biblical hermeneutics. Fourth, it highlights the significance of choosing a biblical method and it shows what the steps are for interpreting the Bible.
Papers by Ekkehardt Mueller
El presente estudio tiene dos objetivos. Primero, subraya la importancia de analizar un texto a través de su estructura literaria. Segundo, presenta la estructura literaria del libro de Apocalipsis. Aquí, sin embargo, la intención del autor no es mostrar cómo los eruditos han estructurado el Apocalipsis a lo largo de los años. Tampoco pretende discutir los aportes más significativos sobre un arreglo literario para este libro, pues son varios los estudios que se han centrado en ese aspecto. En lugar de ello, su intención es enfocarse en mostrar cómo el lenguaje cúltico puede ayudar a dar forma y coherencia a la estructura del Apocalipsis y así obtener una mejor comprensión de su mensaje.
El objetivo de este artículo es múltiple. Primero, busca definir qué es la hermenéutica. Aquí se discute brevemente si es necesaria o no una hermenéutica en general, y si necesita una hermenéutica bíblica en particular. Segundo, identifica la relación entre la hermenéutica y las presuposiciones. Tercero, presenta algunos desafíos y asuntos contemporáneos en relación a la hermenéutica bíblica. Finalmente, señala la importancia de eligir un método bíblico y muestra cuáles son los pasos a seguir para la interpretación de la Biblia. Palabras clave Hermenéutica, interpretación bíblica, presuposiciones, exégesis, teología
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The aim of this article is fourfold. First, it seeks to determine what hermeneutics is. Here we briefly discuss whether or not hermeneutics in general is necessary and whether or not a particular biblical hermeneutics is needed. Second, it identifies the relationship between hermeneutics and presuppositions. Third, it presents some challenges and contemporary issues concerning biblical hermeneutics. Fourth, it highlights the significance of choosing a biblical method and it shows what the steps are for interpreting the Bible.