Decoding the Enigmatic Synoptic Problem: An In-Depth Academic Analysis of Pentecostal Hermeneutics Applied to the Genealogy of Jesus Christ in Matthew 1:1-17 and Luke 3:23-38 by Kwasi Atta Agyapong

“…This study serves as a valuable resource for academia, providing insights into a longstanding enigma in New Testament studies and helping to answer the synoptic problem.…”
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How to understand the parables of Jesus. A paradigm shift in parable exegesis by R. Zimmermann

“…From the perspective of the literary form of the parables, all internal differentiation must be made invalid by the New Testament text record itself. Instead, the discussion of a comprehensive genre of “parable” utilises the genre consciousness of the early Christian authors; a genre that can be precisely defined by means of a literary-critical description in terms of the criteria of narrativity, fictionality, relation to reality, metaphor, appeal structure and co-/contextuality. …”
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Geen ander naam by J. du Preez

“… The increasing awareness that the church of Christ has to communicate its message of salvation in a religiously plural society, has contributed to the fact that in ecumenical circles the New Testament confessions about Christ as only Saviour of the world (e.g. in Acts 4:12) are being interpreted in a way that leaves room for other saviours as well. …”
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Praising God or singing of love? From theological to erotic allegorisation in the interpretation of Canticles by H. Ausloos

“… In the history of the interpretation of Canticles, one generally distinguishes two tendencies, which can also be identified in the interpretation history of the rest of the Old Testament literature. Alongside a literal reading of the text, there is also the possibility of an allegorical interpretation, which was often, consciously or otherwise, a reaction against a literal reading of the Bible. …”
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Kościół na drodze ku „Nostra Aetate”.Zarys relacji chrześcijańsko-żydowskich w XX w. przed II wojną światową by Andrzej Tulej

“…This applies above all to the letter of Pope Benedict XV considered by some to be the most important act of opposition to Antisemitism, the encyclical "Mit brennender Sorge" by Pius XI, opposing the idolatrous relationship to race, nation, state or power and emphasizing the value of the religion of Israel and the Old Testament and the famous formula spoken during the meeting of Pope Pius XI with the Belgian pilgrims: "spiritually, we are all Semites". …”
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Ceremonial language and social cohesion: An analysis of Seumapa in Acehnese wedding traditions by Kismullah Abdul Muthalib, Dohra Fitrisia, Nia Zahara

“…The Seumapa ceremony, a rhyming exchange ritual performed by a Syekh (reciter) representing both the bride’s (darabarô) and the bridegroom’s (lintôbarô) parties during Acehnese wedding ceremonies before the groom is allowed into the house of Acehnese society in Indonesia, stands as a testament to the role of cultural rituals in capturing and spreading societal values and norms. …”
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CHURCH SLAVONIC VERSION OF CAESAR BARONIUS ANNALES ECCLESIASTICI AND CHUDOV TRANSLATIONS FROM THE 17TH CENTURY: COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF VOCABULARY by Maria O. Novak

“…By comparing the language of the manuscript at the lexical level with the translations reliably attributed earlier, the author discovers several parameters common to this version of Annales and Chudov translations, particularly, the translation of Piotr Skarga The Word for Mercy sermon and the New Testament translation accomplished by Epiphaniy Slavinetskiy. …”
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قرآنی آیات کی روشنی میں معاصر سائنسی حقائق کا تجزیہ by Dr Saddaqat Hussain

“…The Quran’s compatibility with scientific truth serves as a testament to its divine origin and offers humanity a guide for intellectual and spiritual growth. …”
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Foreword by Kammila Naidoo

“… I was delighted to open the conference on ‘Violence Against Children’ organized by the Department of Religion Studies, at the University of Johannesburg, in partnership with the New Testament Society of Southern Africa (NTSSA). I am extremely pleased that a special issue on the topic has been produced so briskly. …”
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Zur Wallfahrtstheologie – biblische Aspekte by Maciej Ostrowski

“… Der Autor entfaltet die Theologie des Pilgerns auf der Grundlage der ausgewählten biblischen Texte aus dem Alten und Neuen Testament. Im besonderen bezieht er sich auf den Weg Abrahams, des Auszugs der Israeliten aus Ägypten, sowie der Fragmente der Briefe des hl. …”
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War crimes and spirituality: to prosecute or to forgive and reconcile by Goran Šimić

“…In addition, there is a need to find a way to forgiveness and reconciliation, without which societies can always return to the “dark past”. The New Testament says that only the truth will set us free, but is that immanent to the human being? …”
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A Bee Farm Records Management System: A Case Study of Kanyabugunga Kashambya Sub-County. by Maanige, Barnet, Tayebwa, Onesmas

“…The system stands as a testament to the intersection of technology and agriculture, empowering beekeepers and fostering sustainable practices in bee farming.…”
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Towards the design for a new Bible translation in Sesotho by T. J. Makutoane, J. A. Naudé

“…This trend is reflected in the recently published Contemporary English Version (1995), Das Neue Testament (1999), The Schocken Bible, Volume 1 (1995) and the Nieuwe Bijbel Vertaling (New Dutch Version) (2004). …”
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The Last Word Political posters: communicators or decorations? by Lynette Fourie

“…The countless reports of vandalism of posters by the different parties (see Van Staaden, 2006; Van Wyk, 2006; Louw, 2006:9; Smith, 2006; De Beer, 2006:9) are testament to how important parties perceive posters. …”
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Thulaganyo ya seretotumišo (sa Sepedi), pesalema (ya Bibele) le sefela sa kereke (ya Lutere) by Mawatle J. Mojalefa

“…It draws from scholars of Sepedi traditional praise poetry and sacred songs to re-read the Old Testament texts, in particular Psalms of David focusing on 2 Samuel 22:2–3 and hymnal song taken from Difela tša Kereke, ‘A re godišeng Morena’ by Paul Gerhardt.…”
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Project symphony: Composing a masterpiece in a science laboratory by Sunghee Lee, Jamie Gudyka, Marnie Skinner, Jasmin Ceja-Vega, Amani Rabadi, Christopher Poust, Caroline Scott, Micaela Panella, Elizabeth Andersen, Jessica Said

“…The symphony they’ve created together is a testament to the transformative power of collaborative undergraduate research – a melody of discovery that continues to evolve and inspire.…”
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Creative Cuisine in The Mountains: Yörük Food Culture by Akdag Gürkan, Soylu Aykut Göktuğ

“…In conclusion, the Yörük food culture remains a testament to the resourcefulness and adaptability of a people who have managed to survive in harsh climates for centuries.…”
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Impact of Architectural Sculpture Design on Buildings: A Case Study of Kigezi Region. by Tumwekwase, Boaz

“…Architectural sculpture emerges as a testament to human ingenuity in the realm of form and space, where concrete meets metal. …”
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A Voice Sweeter than Salt: Toyin Falola and the Construction of Subaltern Narrative Space by Ben Weiss

“…Falola's memoir stands as a tes­tament to the legitimization of oral history, micro-historical storytelling, and the disintegration of Western disciplinary divisions between history, literature, sociology, philosophy, and a host of other imported intellectual categories. …”
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Lessons from Deborah’ Inspiration and Implications on the Plight of Women Leadership in A Male Dominated Society: Significances for Today’s World by Rugyendo, Medard

“…Women couldn’t be placed in higher positions of leadership in the Jewish community yet women like Deborah the prophetess and judge in the Old Testament (Judges 4 & 5) inspired the Israelites who later defeated the Canaanite oppressors. …”
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