Sentences with phrase «diverse traditions in»

In the past two decades of biblical studies, whether in the work of Samuel Sandmel, Brevard Childs, Robert Alter, Rolf Rendtorff, Earhard Blum or even John Van Seters — and these are only a handful among many others — the interest has shifted away from discrete, historically unfolding «sources» toward an appreciation of the internal relationships of diverse traditions in their final canonical (received) form.

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And I speak and have helped with organizing Christianity21 — a conference Tony runs — because I hope to help create a place where people from diverse Christian camps — such as Tony (who came from the Congregational Church and now blogs for a progressive platform) and me (who grew up in the Southern Baptist tradition who identifies as a moderate) can come and share ideas and interact respectfully.

The document recognizes a certain problem in that «Scripture comprises a variety of diverse traditions, some of which reflect tensions in interpretation within the early Judeo - Christian heritage.»

In doing so he stands in the tradition of Schleiermacher who discerned behind the diverse religions a shared experience of absolute dependence on GoIn doing so he stands in the tradition of Schleiermacher who discerned behind the diverse religions a shared experience of absolute dependence on Goin the tradition of Schleiermacher who discerned behind the diverse religions a shared experience of absolute dependence on God.

G. K. Chesterton defined tradition as «democracy extended through time,» and for Eliot, tradition offered the advantages of democracy — diverse viewpoints and a protection against tyranny — nestled in the cocoon of time.

Blending cultures: Faith traditions are becoming more diverse in the U.S. as people of different denominations, cultural backgrounds and ethnic heritages adopt new beliefs or reinterpret traditional ones.

Hundreds of Christians from churches of diverse traditions came together today to walk in unity across... More

Faith presupposes a context of certain practices and even bodily transformation» for our flesh is redeemed by Christ's own flesh» and can not be considered a general feature of human nature that finds diverse expression in all the great religious traditions.

So it is appropriate that people in the larger Wesleyan fellowship extend the impulse of the movement into our varied traditions and diverse lives.

Like many other religious traditions, the Christian story is open to being retold in diverse ways in new situations.

This has been encouraged by our knowledge of the different sources of the Bible, by the development of form criticism and its insights and speculations into the early stages of the formation of the Gospels, by questions about the «original» intent of passages before they were set in their present literary context, by questions of «what really happened», and by the attempt to unravel diverse strands of tradition in both Old and New Testaments.

If they think about their own tradition in the light of religious pluralism, the need to consider the basic assumptions of diverse traditions becomes even more important.

So it seems all the more difficult to accept the Bible as authoritative just because somebody — tradition or the early Church — says so, when in fact these somebodies did not know as much about the Bible's history and background and diverse elements as we do today.

Both thinkers share an antifoundationalist denial of universal religious experience, which is manifest in the particularity of diverse traditions, an affirmation that characterizes liberalism (AN 3).

This collapse was accompanied, however, by the discovery that the New Testament is much richer and more diverse in its witness than tradition has allowed, and this has enabled us to come to a fresh appreciation of the Easter message, as we shall later show.

I quite agree that the new Christian immigration is very diverse, and many of the new arrivals might well be comfortable with the church — state arrangements they find in the U.S. Mexicans in particular have a long tradition of official church — state separation in their home country, however often the principle is violated in practice.

Or shall we join the ranks of those Jews and Christians who have dedicated their lives to fashioning a new a better world, one firmly rooted in the rich soil of diverse traditions but joyously open to the possibility of «love they neighbor as thyself»?

And it is in their meeting on the plain of stillness that these very diverse traditions manifest their deepest sharing of mystery.

Believe nothing on the faith of traditions, even though they have been held in Honours for many generations and in diverse places.

In the ecumenical discussions and experience, churches with their diverse confessions and traditions and in their various expressions as parishes, monastic communities, religious orders, etc., have learned to recognize each other as participants in the one worldwide missionary movemenIn the ecumenical discussions and experience, churches with their diverse confessions and traditions and in their various expressions as parishes, monastic communities, religious orders, etc., have learned to recognize each other as participants in the one worldwide missionary movemenin their various expressions as parishes, monastic communities, religious orders, etc., have learned to recognize each other as participants in the one worldwide missionary movemenin the one worldwide missionary movement.

Rediscovery of this tradition by the Orthodox and by other Russian Christians may help Christianity sustain a role as teacher and reconciler in a more open and diverse society.

This is why post-Reformation Protestant scholasticism, according to Willem van Asselt, was «much broader and more diverse in its use of materials of the Christian tradition, particularly the medieval scholastic doctors,» than were the Reformers themselves.

Nevertheless the Christian doctrine of the relation between the ethics of Law and Grace, the Hindu concept of paramarthika and vyavaharika realms, the Islamic concept of shariat law versus the transcendent law, and the equivalent ones in secular ideologies like the Marxist idea of the present morality of class - war leading to the necessary love of the class-less society of the future need to be brought into the inter-faith dialogue to build up a common democratic political ethic for maintaining order and freedom with the continued struggle for social justice, and also a common civil morality within which diverse peoples may renew their different traditions of civil codes.

Free from government control — and without government assistance — religious values, literature, traditions and holidays permeate the lives of our citizens and, in their diverse ways, form an integral part of our national culture.

In the pre-Enlightenment period, a notion like «Mosaic authorship of the Pentateuch» did not function so much to invite inquiry into the mind, circumstances and psychology of Moses as it did to unite the literature under a single coordinating point of view, urging the reader to see a synthetic purpose within even the most heterogeneous and diverse collection of traditions.

Even Gerhard von Rad, who held the Yahwist in highest esteem, still regarded his genius as having to do with providing a conceptual framework into which diverse, pre-existent traditions could be placed, once these had been loosed from their prior social settings.

The Christian theology that engages us in Asia must have must have room, yes, plenty of room, for people of different walks of life and of diverse religious traditions and cultural backgrounds.

The East African coastal areas, extending from Cape Guardafui in the north to Delagoa Bay in the south, have from pre-Islamic times been for Arabian, Persian, and Indian seafarers a field for cooperative action which resulted in the creation of prosperous communities and the blending of their diverse cultural traditions.

Diverse topography leads to diverse food traditions, there is lots of variety in the form of fresh seafood, delicious local saffron, truffles and unique kinds of pasta, to only nameDiverse topography leads to diverse food traditions, there is lots of variety in the form of fresh seafood, delicious local saffron, truffles and unique kinds of pasta, to only namediverse food traditions, there is lots of variety in the form of fresh seafood, delicious local saffron, truffles and unique kinds of pasta, to only name a few.

Healthy Traditions views the opportunity to help preserve this genetically diverse corn as a great honor and one in which we are proud to be a part of.

A portfolio that is diverse, distinct, and rooted in tradition, but always forging ahead.

The Old Town School of Folk Music teaches and celebrates music and cultural expressions rooted in the traditions of diverse American and global communities.

We all live in a diverse, open world full of acceptance and the breaking of tradition.

In a country as diverse and large as India, these Parliamentary rules, though shielded in a web of traditions, precedents and privileges, greatly affect the ability of the country to hold its government accountablIn a country as diverse and large as India, these Parliamentary rules, though shielded in a web of traditions, precedents and privileges, greatly affect the ability of the country to hold its government accountablin a web of traditions, precedents and privileges, greatly affect the ability of the country to hold its government accountable.

«These inner - city schools represent both new immigrant populations from Latin America and established ones from around the world, representing a diverse cross-section of families and traditions that is uniquely «New York», and one that is close to the heart of the Holy Father,» said Superintendent Dr. Timothy McNiff in a statement.

They were to provide the sources of knowledge with which the Buffalo Public and the Grosvenor Libraries, the city's two greatest democratic cultural institutions (later brought together in the Buffalo & Erie County Library), could educate the city's architects and its diverse population in the traditions of the world's cultural riches.

And in the process, you provided an essential [service] for the Ashanti culture and tradition; in diverse ways, you rekindled our spirit and energised us during a period of grief and sorrow,» said Nana Effah - Apenteng.

Overall findings from the study suggest that strength and resilience in mental health, as well as physical, spiritual, and emotional health, were positively attributed to having: a strong and deep connection to the land and traditions; an openness to diverse approaches to spirituality; community engagement, and shared parenting roles amongst its members.

Although the 2010 DGA claim that the recommendations they contain «accommodate the varied food preferences, cultural traditions and customs of the many and diverse groups who live in the United States,» 27 this is most certainly not the case.

The list of nominees for best animated feature showcase a diverse range of sensibilities: three studio movies with varying commercial traditions in play, a 2 - D French - produced adaptation of children's book, and a mature Japanese biopic from one of the masters of the medium.

Hong Kong's unique identity with its fusion of Chinese and Western culture and complex history provides a culturally diverse space in which technology and tradition co-exist in various forms.

In this role, Cronauer also breaks from tradition, instructing his diverse class of Vietnamese people some practical uses of the English language, like how to properly employ profanity.

85, recently came to Taktse to lead conversations with faculty on how to approach moral education in a society of diverse traditions.

Advocate for due respect and recognition to diverse cultures and traditions in Darfur through empowerment of traditional mechanisms of conflict resolution such as national administration.

All three schools in the cluster are in Sydney, but have diverse faiths and traditions.

Though these «Anabaptists of American education,» as I called parents who have opted for home - based schooling in The Dissenting Tradition in American Education, are certainly an increasingly diverse lot, they are united by a common commitment to the proposition that parents, not the state, have the primary right and responsibility to direct the upbringing and education of their children.

Northwest Catholic School serves a diverse urban community through strong academics and service rooted in the Catholic tradition.

«Jonathan's diverse experience in education leadership will allow him to dive in and continue to build upon the tradition of excellence of the Honor Societies,» said NASSP Executive Director JoAnn Bartoletti.

In addition, the course provides rich, in - person experiences with a broad number of community - based faith traditions and thus serves the important purpose of integrating diverse local populations with education professionalIn addition, the course provides rich, in - person experiences with a broad number of community - based faith traditions and thus serves the important purpose of integrating diverse local populations with education professionalin - person experiences with a broad number of community - based faith traditions and thus serves the important purpose of integrating diverse local populations with education professionals.

Not only is it important to me that these diverse and exceptional students have access to the traditional liberal arts cannon through our classes, but it is crucial that their experiences are informing how those texts are taught and that their participation in the liberal arts college tradition is changing the narrative around who belongs in this type of college environment.»