This paper will seek to understand the context of first century Greco-Roman meal culture. As a co... more This paper will seek to understand the context of first century Greco-Roman meal culture. As a conclusion, it will provide evidence that proves that, based on religious, social, and political meals across first century Mediterranean, the Christian church was not unfamiliar with worship and unity through religious banquets. As a result, members of the Christian church in Corinth abused the Eucharist in light of their erroneous grasp—namely due the cultural and religious influence that came from their understanding of δεῖπνον and συμπόσιον.
The night Jesus was arrested by the local Jewish authorities, he celebrated one last meal with hi... more The night Jesus was arrested by the local Jewish authorities, he celebrated one last meal with his twelve disciples. Towards the end of their dinning time, after Judas had excited the room once his betrayal had been exposed, Jesus interrupted the Passover meal and stated, “I have earnestly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer. For I tell you, I will not eat it again until it is fulfilled in the kingdom of God” (Lk 22:15-16). After which he took the cup and said, “I tell you that from now on I will not drink of the fruit of the vine until the kingdom of God comes” (Lk 22:18). This paper seeks to investigate the most likely timing of the fulfillment of Jesus’ promise stated at the Last Supper. In other words, the aim of this paper is to answer the questions: What is the Last Supper’s “fulfillment” (πληρωθῇ)? And, in the case it has not happened yet, when will it take place?
This paper looks at the three main methods of New Testament textual criticism: Majority text, Tho... more This paper looks at the three main methods of New Testament textual criticism: Majority text, Thoroughgoing Eclecticism, and Reasoned Eclecticism, followed by a case in favor of the later practice. It does not attempt to follow every technique to its fullness, but it certainly presents enough evidences for future study and a final note in favor of Reasoned Eclecticism.
Neither external nor internal evidence elevates one reading far above the other. The fact that bo... more Neither external nor internal evidence elevates one reading far above the other. The fact that both sides contain important manuscripts is enough to evaluate both possibilities fairly. Nonetheless, when adding both external and internal evidence, it seems reasonable, though not strongly, to conclude that νήπιοι could have been the original writing.
By proving the existence of Greek influence in the ANE prior to the time of Alexander the Great, ... more By proving the existence of Greek influence in the ANE prior to the time of Alexander the Great, the author endeavors to present a case that the Greek words found in the Book of Daniel do not undermine the belief that Daniel was penned sometime during the sixth century rather than the second century.
This paper will seek to understand the context of first century Greco-Roman meal culture. As a co... more This paper will seek to understand the context of first century Greco-Roman meal culture. As a conclusion, it will provide evidence that proves that, based on religious, social, and political meals across first century Mediterranean, the Christian church was not unfamiliar with worship and unity through religious banquets. As a result, members of the Christian church in Corinth abused the Eucharist in light of their erroneous grasp—namely due the cultural and religious influence that came from their understanding of δεῖπνον and συμπόσιον.
The night Jesus was arrested by the local Jewish authorities, he celebrated one last meal with hi... more The night Jesus was arrested by the local Jewish authorities, he celebrated one last meal with his twelve disciples. Towards the end of their dinning time, after Judas had excited the room once his betrayal had been exposed, Jesus interrupted the Passover meal and stated, “I have earnestly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer. For I tell you, I will not eat it again until it is fulfilled in the kingdom of God” (Lk 22:15-16). After which he took the cup and said, “I tell you that from now on I will not drink of the fruit of the vine until the kingdom of God comes” (Lk 22:18). This paper seeks to investigate the most likely timing of the fulfillment of Jesus’ promise stated at the Last Supper. In other words, the aim of this paper is to answer the questions: What is the Last Supper’s “fulfillment” (πληρωθῇ)? And, in the case it has not happened yet, when will it take place?
This paper looks at the three main methods of New Testament textual criticism: Majority text, Tho... more This paper looks at the three main methods of New Testament textual criticism: Majority text, Thoroughgoing Eclecticism, and Reasoned Eclecticism, followed by a case in favor of the later practice. It does not attempt to follow every technique to its fullness, but it certainly presents enough evidences for future study and a final note in favor of Reasoned Eclecticism.
Neither external nor internal evidence elevates one reading far above the other. The fact that bo... more Neither external nor internal evidence elevates one reading far above the other. The fact that both sides contain important manuscripts is enough to evaluate both possibilities fairly. Nonetheless, when adding both external and internal evidence, it seems reasonable, though not strongly, to conclude that νήπιοι could have been the original writing.
By proving the existence of Greek influence in the ANE prior to the time of Alexander the Great, ... more By proving the existence of Greek influence in the ANE prior to the time of Alexander the Great, the author endeavors to present a case that the Greek words found in the Book of Daniel do not undermine the belief that Daniel was penned sometime during the sixth century rather than the second century.
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