Abstract This paper explains that hermeneutics, both a science and an art, exists for the purpose in propagating interpretation. The author points out that the study of sensus plenior is a foray into the more artistic side of biblical interpretation, firmly grounded in the foundation of literal interpretation of the text. The paper relates that sensus plenior is a theological proposition stating that there is more to some texts than the author's initially understood there to be; therefore, certain interpreters have been divinely inspired to "see" new meanings in the text that are accurate and merely previously overlooked. The author states that sensus plenior is inextricably linked with the single and dual theories of biblical authorship. The paper concludes that sensus plenior allows for Old Testament passages to be reinterpreted in light of New Testament revelation and then checked against all other available passages on the matter.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Dual Authorship In Favor
Opposition
Single Authorship In Favor
Opposition
Sensus Plenior
Introduction
Definition
Evidence
Warnings
Conclusion
From the Paper "In his writings, Peter claims that the biblical authors were moved by the Holy Spirit. Paul made similar claims when he stated that the Scriptures were God breathed. "Hence the Bible claims that Spirit-moved writers uttered God-breathed writings." This hypostatic union attempts to explain the partnership of the divine and human author. A comparison can be made to the Council of Chalcedon's theory to explain the divinity and humanity of Christ. The Council decreed that it is necessary to emphasize the divinity of Christ as well as the humanity of Christ."
Tags: interpretation, proposition, revelation, variation, daniel
Abstract Despite its traditional assignment to the Pauline canon this is no longer believed to accurately represent its authorship. This paper explores alternative authors from Barnabas and Apollos to Pauline. It concludes that authorship is, and will presumably remain.
Abstract This paper encompasses the entire Christology of John's gospel and is a comprehensive analysis and interpretation of the many facets entwined within the gospel's structure. This paper's text mainly focuses upon the issues of authorship surrounding John's gospel, as well as providing a insight into the Christological/theological differences evident between John's Gospel and the three synoptic gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke.
Chapters
Context & Authorship Comparative Elements of the Canonical Gospels and their Christology's
From the Paper "In order for one to aptly grasp the full spectrum of information that this research based analysis offers, it is crucial for the reader to understand the title of this work; The Christology of the Gospel of John, and what the words Gospel and Christology truly signify. Gospel, as defined by the Oxford English Dictionary, 'The glad tidings (of the kingdom of God)' announced to the world by Jesus Christ. Hence, the body of religious doctrine taught by Christ and His apostles; the Christian revelation, religion or dispensation (OED). Secondly, the word Christology, as defined by the Oxford English Dictionary, is that part of theology which relates to Christ; a doctrine or theory concerning Christ (OED). With these definitions, it is easy to ascertain the fact that this scholarly text will not be a simple summary and commentary of the gospel of John's accounts of Jesus, but will be a comprehensive analysis and interpretation of the many facets entwined within the gospel's structure. As a result of the six page restraint placed upon this dissertation, the text will mainly focus upon the issues of authorship surrounding John's gospel, as well as providing a special focus on the Christological/Theological differences evident between John's Gospel and the three synoptic gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke. This text will take into consideration and incorporate details concerning the context (time/place of composition) of John's Gospel, possible sources contributed in the Gospel's construction, and unique literary features that enable the reader's a better understanding of the Gospel's literary style and technique."
Abstract The authorship of the 'Gospel of John' has been debated over the centuries, and no one is entirely certain of who wrote it to this day. There is evidence to support various claims of authorship, and this paper argues the case for New Testament figure John the Baptist, cousin of Jesus, as the book's author. Support for this theory comes from a number of sources, including textual evidence in the 'Gospels'. The considerations of the Baptist's identity and background must be considered in this discussion, as well, as 'The Gospel of John' was written in a very different style from the other gospels, which may be reflective of John the Baptist's unique and radically different personality and overall personal style. John the Baptist was Jesus' cousin, son of Elizabeth who was Mary's cousin, and was only 6 months older than Jesus.
Abstract This paper explores several issues associated with Apocryphal Psalm 151, including its authorship, the historical conditions of its writing and the historical period in which it was created. Additionally, the paper discusses the political and religious influences at the time the Psalm was written and the central themes of this particular work. Finally, the paper examines the Psalm from a religious Christian perspective, analyzing the Psalmists belief about the the sovereignty and providence of God.
Outline:
Introduction to Psalm 151
Authorship and Time-Period of Psalms 151
Historical, Political and Religious Influences
God's Sovereignty in Psalms 151
Summary and Conclusion
Bibliography
From the Paper "Psalm 151 is believed by the Qumran community to have been authored by David the King who authored the Psalms in the official Christian Bible, and upon reading this Psalm, it does seem to fit with the other writings of David insofar as the content. This Psalm speaks of brothers who are more handsome than he who writes the Psalm. Storfjell states that verse one which: "speaks about the size and age of David in comparison to his brothers and about his appointment to the work of Shepherd" (1987) is confirmed in verse 10 "which contrasts the fact that size and age are not criteria for being appointed to the position of leaders over Israel. "
Abstract This paper discusses the famous French philosopher and writer, Michel Foucault and his understanding of authorship, according to one of his most well known and controversial essays, "What is an Author?". It discusses his argument that our current social understanding of authorship is fundamentally flawed. The paper then looks at the validity of his statements and suggests that his argument remains largely compelling.
From the Paper "Altogether, Foucault determines that authorship has only manifested itself in artistic and intellectual expressions which possess the potential to threaten the basic power structures of our society. This is why it does not affect all forms of expression in the same manner or to the same degree. Since he has argued that it is essentially a worthless way to attempt to genuinely understand a piece of literature and even the individual human being who is responsible for producing it, he is left with the conclusion that it must be useful for limiting the spread of information and keeping power mechanisms within society properly functioning: "How can one reduce the great peril, the great danger with which fiction threatens our world? The answer is: one can reduce it with the author. The author allows a limitation of the cancerous and dangerous proliferation of significations within a world where one is thrifty not only with one's resources and riches, but also with one's discourses and their significations," (Foucault)."
Abstract This paper explains that Psalm 62, is found in the second book of the Psalter, is linked with Jeduthun and his sons and was written as a hymn to be sung in his choir after his manner. The author points out that the speaker of Psalm 62 is a person of some prestige or power - most likely, he is a king. Jeduthun himself had been appointed by King David as one of his three music masters, which gives further confirmation as to the Psalm's Davidic authorship. The paper concludes that, with its refrains of "alone" or "only", Psalm 62 is a celebratory affirmation of the power of trust in God.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Psalm 62 Introduced
The Psalm's Genre and Authorship as Reflected in Text
Psalm 62: Exposition
Translation
Structure
Meanings of Key Words
Themes
Psalm 62: Theological Meaning
Theological Message as Related to the Bible
From the Paper "Here, the speaker is evoking the need to separate oneself from the trappings of the material world in order to affirm one's connection to God and the eternal. As the second of these two verses tells us, riches tend to be acquired in immoral ways. It is also inferred in the last line that the more riches one acquires, the more one will be tempted to commit immoral deeds, feeling oneself to be equal to or independent of God. What is more, the acquisition of riches gives us false hope. After all, wealth will not save one from death."
Abstract This paper examines how the biblical writings of the "Old Testament" are considered to be a revelation of God's personal dealings with his people and how, as such, the biblical writings hold a unique place in the religious traditions of the Jewish and Christian faiths. It looks at different theories concerning the authorship and analyzes how these theories are built out of the anthropological understanding of how religious belief ascends from myth, which is told in stories and oral traditions.
From the Paper "According to Nelson's Complete book of Bible Maps and Charts, the authorship of the first 5 books of the bible is attributed to Moses. This is a common view held by modern, conservative Jews and Christians alike, and is the view, according to Nelson's "There was general agreement regarding Moses" authorship until the 18th century. In the modern period, however, it has often been asserted that behind the Pentateuch . . . are five separate documents, known as J, E, D, P, and R that each stem from a variety of periods of Israel's history and which were pieced together late in the Old Testament era into what we know today as the Pentateuch. This theory is known as the Documentary Hypothesis? (p. 4)"
Abstract This paper explains that one of the strengths of www.whitehouse.gov is that all issues are current, recent speeches are posted and press releases are about current affairs. The author points out that one of the greatest weaknesses of www.whitehouse.gov is its lack of objectivity; the website is a bastion of partisan politics and is designed primarily to present the president's point of view and that of his upper-level cabinet. The paper relates that there is no information about the site's authorship, its web designers, or its editors; but legitimacy is inferred via the White House name and its implied prestige only.
From the Paper "The site includes links to biography pages for the President and Vice President, biographies of Mrs. Bush and Mrs. Cheney, histories of the White House, official speech transcripts, current and recent event news articles, and official statements of policy on issues ranging from the environment to foreign affairs. The White House website also includes a special educational section for kids as well as Spanish-language support. An official Presidential seal flanks each page in a top frame, denoting site authority and authenticity."
Tags: bias, authorship, transcripts, spanish, president
Abstract This essay examines to what extent Prospero is representative of Shakespeare himself. The writer demonstrates that the island of Prospero is indeed symbolizing the fictional world of the playwright. Each and everyone who lands on this island are under the guidance of Prospero in his lair, and through the agency of the magic of Ariel. The writer draws many other parallels to authorship and the art of writing. The writer maintains that the salvation of the artist is through his art, and Prospero wins back his kingdom through his exploits on the island. But finally he requires the applause of the audience, to bring the fictional world to a close, and to resume his reign.
From the Paper "In his play The Tempest Shakespeare gives us an allegory of the artist as creator. It is his last play with full authorship, and it seems that the playwright wants to bid farewell to his art with a distinctive statement about the true function of the author. In it he shows us how the author is in complete control of the world he creates, and that he is able to impose his own values on the character he creates as he guides their fates. From this point of view Prospero can be seen as representing Shakespeare, and Prospero's island as the dramatic world that the playwright creates."
Abstract This study serves as a benchmark for further studies on the topic of publication patterns concerning literature on terrorism prevention and homeland security. It also serves as a point of reference for bibliometric studies on related topics of terrorism, law enforcement, national defense and other similar topics.
Table of Contents:
Importance of the Study
Chapter II - Review of Related Literature
Rate of Article Publication Within a Body of Literature
Lotka's Law of Repeat Authorship and Prolific Authors
Journal Discipline and Prolific Journals Within a Body of Literature
Authorship Gender and Prolific Authors Within a Body of Literature
Relationship of Previous Studies to this Study
From the Paper "In a study related to the examination of journal disciplines within a body of literature, Moriarty assessed the writings within the field of visual communications to find the main disciplines of journal articles. A total of 1,617 journal articles were studied and each article was placed into a certain discipline category based of the overall premise of the article. From the research (382), Moriarty found that visual communications articles were most written about in the following disciplines: development/children (61 articles), advertising (50 articles), and visual/verbal interaction (49 articles)."
Abstract The following paper explores how Shakespeare was generally thought to have been no more than a rough and untutored genius in the 18th century, while now his works are held up as the height of sophistication and the core of any "great works" selection in English literature.
From the Paper ?For many years theories were advanced that his plays had actually been written by someone "more educated, more sophisticated and of an altogether better class than Shakespeare" ? perhaps statesman and philosopher Sir Francis Bacon or the Earl of Southampton, who was Shakespeare's patron (Sobran 29). However, it should be noted that Shakespeare was celebrated in his own time by English writer Ben Jonson and others who saw in him a brilliance that would endure and since the 19th century, Shakespeare's achievements have consistently praised. He is now in general regarded throughout the Western world as the greatest dramatist ever (Sobran 37).?
Abstract This essay looks at how Calvino views the nature of narrative in the novel "If on a winters night a traveler" and how his intentions can be both serious and satirical. The paper explores the narrative devices that Calvino uses in his novel, and his lack of adherence to generic and narrative conventions. The paper also looks at the demystification of the notion of authority and authorship in the novel, and cites in this subject Roland Barthe's "Death of an Author."
From the Paper "In Alan Haspel's essay Calvino's Fairy-tale, he states that 'The didactic beginning of this novel is a mechanism Calvino utilises to ensure the reader that a fantastic, adventurous story is about to begin'. This is true to a certain extent as it does help build up suspense but I feel that the main reason Calvino uses this style is to parody the words of a storyteller reading to a young child. I think that this is his way of mocking both, the storyteller role of the writer, and the position of the innocent reader who has just picked up the book. Calvino begins the novel by speaking to the reader in a patronising tone, as if to a child. Calvino has comic intentions because he uses an intrusive and knowing tone to satirise the authority that other writers feel they have. On the other hand Calvino's intentions could be serious and the tone could be seen as conversational, a way of helping the reader to become more engaged in the novel. The storyteller beginning is a great contrast to the complex, psychological nature of the last few stories. This represents the way in which the reader develops through reading the novel."
Abstract A paper which shows how reality and illusion are interwoven not only throughout the story line of Don Quixote exploits, but how author, Miguel de Cervantes, even leaves the true authorship of this tale in question, suggesting that he is merely translating the story from the original writings of Cide Hamete. The paper discusses the madness of Don Quixote who sees people and objects in his everyday life as the counterparts in his knights and damsels world of chivalry, and how Don Quixote charging the windmills has become a classic scene and now serves to symbolize bravery in vain..
From the Paper "Cervantes begins Part Two of Don Quixote again referring to the writings of Cide Hamete, thus, lending credence to both, Don Quixote and Hamete as real historic characters (Cervantes, 529). This further adds confusion between reality and fantasy. Throughout the novel there are countless scenes crossing the line of reality and illusion. The deathbed scene is perhaps the most poignant, for at the end, even though he himself had given up his chivalrous life and rejoined society, the others around him were still holding on to his fantastic world of knights and damsels in distress. But Don Quixote speaks, "I am no longer Don Quixote of La Mancha, but Alonso Quixana""
Tags: Alonso, Quixano, knighthood, Sancho, Cide, Hame, Miguel, de, Cervantes
Abstract Genesis is the first book of the Bible. It contains incredible stories of the creation of the universe, man's fall from grace, the story of Noah and the great flood, and the stories of the first generations of man. This paper examines the controversies surrounding it, including the question of authorship and the issue of creation. It examines both sides of the issue, history or myth and presents evidence to support both viewpoints.
From the Paper "Conservatives and Liberals argue on the historical accuracy, literary classification and other points of Genesis. The arguments are presented as if they are about the entire book of Genesis. However, the true essence of the question lies in solving the problem of authorship. In this respect, several models have solved this question, at least as far as the latter portions of Genesis are concerned. The tablet theory of Genesis clearly identifies authors for at least ten of the eleven sections of Genesis. The only section for which no author can be found using any currently held theory is for the creation story. This research will support the thesis that the argument for the authorship of Genesis does not concern the entire book of Genesis, but rather the only true argument lies in Genesis 1:1 through Genesis 2:4, the creation."
