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This dissertation concerns the interpretation in antiquity of Gen 6.6, “and the Lord repented that He had made man on the earth, and it grieved Him to His heart” (RSV), specifically the phrase v'yinachem Adonaí, “and the Lord repented,” in early rabbinic and patristic tradition.…

The centrality of II Corinthians 3:7–18 in the Christian imagination first emerged in 2nd century exegetical debates concerning the inspirational status of Hebrew Scriptures. Arguments marshaled by Irenaeus and Tertullian affirmed that the whole Old Testament was to be considere…

Ephrem's liturgical poems, the madrāšē, rarely have been studied as an exegetical genre. This study presents an analysis of his scriptural interpretation in two sets of madrāšē , or hymns: Hymns on Paradise, and Hymns on Unleavened Bread. Scholars tend to isolate Ephrem's indivi…

The purpose of this dissertation is to explore the apostolic fathers and early apologists’ use of metaphors and images regarding the Holy Spirit. Using the context surrounding each image, the pneumatology of this era is constructed. The images and metaphors of the Holy Spirit re…

A significant number of Muslim communities throughout the world reflect varying degrees of involvement in Islamic mysticism. What bridges are present which will facilitate not only evangelism, but also discipleship and community formation? What can be gleaned from the experience…