Commentaire sur l’Apocalypse de Jean. La victoire de l’Agneau et de ses rachetés Sylvain Romerowski

2021 ◽  
Vol 30 (1) ◽  
pp. 204-206
Author(s):  
Pieter J. Lalleman
Keyword(s):  
Old Testament ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Balanced Approach ◽  
P Content

<p content-type="flush left">Summary <p content-type="flush left">This is a magnificent but not overly technical commentary on a difficult text, which has much to offer to both pastors and scholars. Romerowski pays much attention to the Old Testament roots of Revelation and takes a balanced approach. The attractive format and the price add to the appeal of this book. <p content-type="flush left">Zusammenfassung <p content-type="flush left">Das vorliegende Buch stellt einen großartigen, jedoch nicht übermäßig technischen Kommentar zu einem schwierigen Text dar, der sowohl Pastoren als auch Wissenschaftlern viel zu bieten hat. Romerowski richtet sein besonderes Augenmerk auf die alttestamentlichen Wurzeln der Offenbarung und bietet dabei einen ausgewogenen Ansatz. Das ansprechende Format und ebenso der Preis machen das Buch attraktiv. <p content-type="flush left">Résumé <p content-type="flush left">Imposant sans être trop technique, ce commentaire sur un texte difficile sera très précieux tant aux pasteurs qu’aux théologiens. Romerowski accorde une attention particulière aux racines vétérotestamentaires de l’Apocalypse et adopte une approche équilibrée. Son format attractif et son prix ajoutent encore à l’intérêt de l’ouvrage.

Reviews

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
pp. 253-255
Keyword(s):  
Old Testament ◽  
Biblical Theology ◽  
Content Type ◽  
P Content ◽  
Constructive Discussion

Summary <p content-type="flush left">This collection of essays uncovers apparent tensions between the biblical notions of justice, love, law and mercy. This task is undertaken with the suggestion that biblical theology will benefit from exploring its own relationship to these tensions. The volume displays thoughtful and rigorous scholarship. Shedding light across New and Old Testament research, it promises enough material for constructive discussion among other theological disciplines.

Violence in the Hebrew Bible. Between Text and Reception Old Testament Studies 79 Jacques van Ruiten and Koert van Bekkum (eds)

2021 ◽  
Vol 30 (1) ◽  
pp. 196-198
Author(s):  
David G. Firth
Keyword(s):  
Old Testament ◽  
Hebrew Bible ◽  
Content Type ◽  
P Content ◽  
Old Testament Studies

<p content-type="flush left">Summary <p content-type="flush left">This international collection of papers helpfully addresses all parts of the Old Testament canon in an informed and often reflective manner as it explores the issue of violence. Various methodologies are used and only some papers focus on reception. There are no weak papers in the collection and some even do significant work in exploring the issue of violence. <p content-type="flush left">Zusammenfassung <p content-type="flush left">Diese internationale Vortragssammlung erforscht auf hilf- und kenntnisreiche sowie oft nachdenkliche Weise die Thematik von Gewalt in allen Teilen des alttestamentlichen Kanons. Unterschiedliche Methoden finden Anwendung, und nur einige Vorträge konzentrieren sich auf die Rezeptionsgeschichte. Alle Vorträge in der Sammlung sind qualitativ hochwertig, und einige von ihnen stellen sogar bedeutende Beiträge dar zur Forschung über das Thema Gewalt. <p content-type="flush left">Résumé <p content-type="flush left">Cet ensemble de contributions explore fort utilement la question de la violence en prenant en compte l’ensemble du canon vétérotestamentaire, et ce de manière approfondie et propre à susciter la réflexion. Différentes méthodes sont suivies; quelques exposés seulement se concentrent sur la réception. Il n’y a pas d’articles faibles, mais il en est dont le travail sur la question de la violence est particulièrement significatif.

The role of farm-to-table activities in agritourism towards sustainable development

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Siti Fatimahwati Pehin Dato Musa ◽  
Wei Lee Chin
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Three Dimensions ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Local Agriculture ◽  
Balanced Approach ◽  
Agriculture Industry ◽  
Food Activism

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the role of farm-to-table (FTT) activities in agritourism towards sustainable development based on three agritourism farms in Brunei. Design/methodology/approach The study is based on qualitative data using semi-structured interviews with 23 participants involved in the management of the farms. In-depth interviews are considered the most appropriate approach to gain the unexplored perspectives of the agriculture community at the three agritourism farms. Findings The study found that FTT activities imparted in agritourism contribute towards sustainable development economically, socially and environmentally. FTT leads to the establishment of small medium and micro enterprises, which, in turn, creates employment for the local people. It also plays a part in preserving the ethno-culinary heritage of indigenous food, promoting food localism and sustainable agriculture. These findings suggest that FTT activities play an important role in revitalizing the local community. The outcome of this empirical research may enable planners to better formulate regional policy based on a balanced approach taking into account the three dimensions of sustainability towards agritourism development. From a theoretical standpoint, this study adds value to the literature by identifying the contributions of FTT activities towards sustainable development emphasising on the consumption of local ethnic food and food localism. Originality/value The contributions of agritourism for local farms has not been extensively discussed especially in Brunei’s local agriculture industry. This study will provide evidence that FTT activities contribute towards a moderate form of food activism; one that re-forges the disrupted linkages between people, nature and cultural heritage.

The First Biography of Jesus. Genre and Meaning in Mark’s Gospel Helen K. Bond

2021 ◽  
Vol 30 (1) ◽  
pp. 198-200
Author(s):  
Arco den Heijer
Keyword(s):  
Gospel Of Mark ◽  
Content Type ◽  
P Content

<p content-type="flush left">Summary <p content-type="flush left">Helen Bond reads the Gospel of Mark alongside other ancient biographies. She argues that Mark depicts Jesus as a teacher who calls his disciples to serve, and who dies in a way that corresponds with his teaching. The book provides numerous insights into the meaning of the Gospel and the literary skills of its author. It is warmly recommended. <p content-type="flush left">Zusammenfassung <p content-type="flush left">Helen Bond liest das Markusevangelium zusammen mit anderen Biographien der Antike. Sie argumentiert, dass Markus Jesus als einen Lehrer darstellt, der seine Jünger dazu beruft zu dienen und der auf eine Weise stirbt, die seiner Lehre entspricht. Das Buch gibt zahlreiche Einblicke in die Bedeutung dieses Evangeliums und die literarischen Fähigkeiten seines Autors. Es ist wärmstens zu empfehlen. <p content-type="flush left">Résumé <p content-type="flush left">Helen Bond lit l’Évangile de Marc en parallèle avec d’autres biographies anciennes. Sa thèse est que Marc décrit Jésus comme un enseignant qui appelle ses disciples au service et meurt d’une façon conforme à son enseignement. Le livre jette une belle lumière sur le sens de l’évangile et les dons littéraires de son auteur. On ne peut que le recommander vivement.

Daring to tap external strategic resources: competitive advantage in global industries

2019 ◽  
Vol 40 (3) ◽  
pp. 25-35 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stuart Orr
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Content Type ◽  
External Resources ◽  
Internal Resources ◽  
External Focus ◽  
Strategic Resources ◽  
Balanced Approach ◽  
Complementary Product ◽  
New Business ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose In addition to their internal resources, companies in most industries rely upon external strategic resources to maintain and improve their performance. External strategic resources have a similar effect on competitiveness but are located in the company’s networks or even in unrelated industries. Some companies underuse these resources, while other companies focus too strongly on accessing external resources in their own industry, which results in hyper-competition. This paper aims to explain how different industries use external resources and describes the criteria for a balanced approach which leads to knowledge transfer, diversity and supports the development of new business. Design/methodology/approach Examples and evidence from four different industries are used to identify the different approaches for accessing external strategic resources. Findings Valuable external strategic resources are non-transferable, located in a complementary product organisation, knowledge-oriented, located in a different country, preferably not part of the organisation’s primary external focus (e.g. supply chain), able to introduce diversity and innovation and are compatible with network behaviours. Practical implications External strategic resources are frequently found within the organisation’s supply chain, however, use of these resources should be balanced by external resources from non-related industries to increase diversity and reduce the likelihood of hyper-competition. Originality/value This paper explains why external strategic resources are valuable, identifies the different approaches to accessing them, describes the benefits and drawbacks associated with each approach and provides the key criteria for identifying a valuable external strategic resource.

From Servant of YHWH to Being Considerate of the Wretched. The Figure of David in the Reading Perspective of Psalms 35-42 MT Bibliotheca Ephemeridum Theologicarum Lovaniensium 305 Willem A. M. Beuken

2021 ◽  
Vol 30 (1) ◽  
pp. 194-196
Author(s):  
David G. Firth
Keyword(s):  
Close Reading ◽  
Content Type ◽  
P Content

<p content-type="flush left">Summary <p content-type="flush left">In this canonical and intertextual interpretation of Psalms 35-41 in light of Samuel, Beuken provides a close reading of these psalms, first in their relationship to one another and then to the presentation of David in Samuel. Although debate will continue over the issue of the significance of intertextual relationships, the volume provides a plausible and insightful reading of these psalms. <p content-type="flush left">Zusammenfassung <p content-type="flush left">Mit dieser kanonischen und intertextuellen Auslegung der Psalmen 35 bis 41 im Licht des Samuelbuches bietet Beuken eine textnahe Lesart jener Psalmen zunächst in ihrer Beziehung zueinander und dann hinsichtlich der Darstellung der Person Davids im Samuelbuch. Obwohl die Debatte über die Bedeutung intertextueller Beziehungen noch andauern wird, so liefert doch das Buch eine plausible und aufschlussreiche Auslegung dieser Psalmen. <p content-type="flush left">Résumé <p content-type="flush left">Dans cette interprétation canonique et intertextuelle des Psaumes 35-41 à la lumière de Samuel, Beuken propose une lecture serrée de ces psaumes, d’abord dans leur interrelation, puis dans leur relation avec David dans Samuel. Bien que le débat ne soit pas clos sur la question de la signification des relations intertextuelles, l’ouvrage offre une lecture de ces psaumes à la fois plausible et perspicace.

Evangelisches Lexikon für Theologie und Gemeinde, Neuausgabe, Band 2 Heinzpeter Hempelmann und Uwe Swarat (Hrsg.)

2021 ◽  
Vol 30 (1) ◽  
pp. 216-219
Author(s):  
Siegbert Riecker
Keyword(s):  
Content Type ◽  
P Content ◽  
Current Price

<p content-type="flush left">Zusammenfassung <p content-type="flush left">Diese Neuausgabe eines deutschen Lexikons mit internationalen Beiträgen bietet sich idealerweise für Christen, Laien wie Studierende gleichermaßen an, obwohl der gängige Preis recht unerschwinglich ist. Es stellt einen generell vollständigen, wohl ausgewogenen und auf den neuesten Stand gebrachten Beitrag seitens evangelikaler Wissenschaftler dar. <p content-type="flush left">Summary <p content-type="flush left">This new edition of a German dictionary with international contributions is ideal for lay Christians and students, although its current price is prohibitive. It is a generally complete, balanced and up-to-date contribution by evangelical scholars. <p content-type="flush left">Résumé <p content-type="flush left">Cette nouvelle édition d’un dictionnaire allemand riche en contributions internationales est, malgré son prix prohibitif, un outil idéal pour les chrétiens laïques et les étudiants. De manière générale, l’ouvrage, que l’on doit à des théologiens évangéliques, est à la fois complet, équilibré et à jour.

The Relationship of Believers to Society

2021 ◽  
Vol 30 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Geert W. Lorein
Keyword(s):  
Old Testament ◽  
Jewish Identity ◽  
Jewish Studies ◽  
Lived Religion ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Early Judaism ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Insight Into

Summary This article gives a synopsis of the various perspectives which existed in Early Judaism on the attitude believers should have towards society. We look at writings from Persian, Hellenistic and Roman times and from different movements. While studying how these Jewish authors saw the required relationship to society, i.e. to people who do not belong to their own community, we understand the importance Scripture had for all these groups, but we meet divergent ways of interpreting (the rest of) the Old Testament, also influenced by circumstances. Of course, it is easy to study each writing (or even passage) as reflecting a different kind of theology, but a synthesising explanation of the differences, in spite of all uncertainties and inconsistencies, can give us insight into how participation in society and guarding the Jewish identity were combined. This insight is relevant for understanding lived religion today and therefore moves beyond the existing knowledge and relevancy of biblical and Jewish Studies.

War Augustin der erste Calvinist? Wenn ein Lehrsystem auf Sand gebaut ist Kenneth Mitchell Wilson

2021 ◽  
Vol 30 (1) ◽  
pp. 209-212
Author(s):  
Fabian F. Grassl
Keyword(s):  
Turning Point ◽  
Human Freedom ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Augustine Of Hippo ◽  
Doctoral Thesis ◽  
German Translation ◽  
Freedom Of Will ◽  
P Content ◽  
Deutsche Übersetzung

<p content-type="flush left">Zusammenfassung <p content-type="flush left">Das vorliegende Buch ist die gekürzte Version einer Promotionsarbeit über die wirkmächtige Wende im Denken des Augustinus von Hippo in Bezug auf die menschliche Willensfreiheit. Trotz der komprimierten Fassung bietet die deutsche Übersetzung einen sehr guten Überblick zu den eindrucksvollen Forschungsergebnissen Wilsons, welche die Sicht auf die Spättheologie Augustins und die Bewertung des Calvinismus nachhaltig prägen werden. <p content-type="flush left">Summary <p content-type="flush left">This book is the abbreviated version of a doctoral thesis on the effective turning point in the thinking of Augustine of Hippo with regard to human freedom of will. Despite the compression, the German translation offers a very good overview of the impressive results of Wilson’s research, which will have lasting impact on the interpretation of Augustine's late theology and on the appraisal of Calvinism. <p content-type="flush left">Résumé <p content-type="flush left">Cet ouvrage est la version abrégée d’une thèse de doctorat sur le tournant important pris par la pensée d’Augustin d’Hippone sur le libre arbitre de l’homme. Malgré une exposition compacte, la traduction allemande offre un très bel aperçu des résultats impressionnants du travail de recherche de l’auteur, lesquels auront un effet durable tant sur l’interprétation de la théologie tardive d’Augustin que sur l’évaluation du calvinisme.

Reviews

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
pp. 269-271
Keyword(s):  
John Locke ◽  
Jonathan Edwards ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Current Thinking ◽  
P Content

Summary <p content-type="flush left">This dissertation by an evangelical scholar introduces current thinking about Jonathan Edwards’ views of passions, affections and emotions, and then takes its own position. The views of Augustine, Aquinas, Reformed and post-Reformed theologians, and John Locke serve as background. The author argues that Edwards’ thinking is in line with traditional Christianity and different from modern concepts of emotions. The reviewer was not convinced by all conclusions.

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