The Community That Raymond Brown Left Behind: Reflections on the Johannine Dialectical Situation

Among the paradigm-making contributions in Johannine studies over the last half century, one of the most significant is the sketching of “the community of the Beloved Disciple” by Raymond E. Brown (Brown 1979). Extending beyond Johannine studies, Brown’s work on the history of early Christianity and “the churches the apostles left behind” (Brown 1984) is also among the most practical and interesting of his 47 books.1 Here, Brown’s analyses of the unity and diversity of early Christians’ approaches to leadership and community organization2 have extensive implications, not only to historical and sociological understandings of the first-century Christian movement, but also for approaches to Christian leadership in later generations.3 In reviewing the impact of the Johannine community that Raymond Brown left behind, this paper will assess the perdurance (to use one of his terms) of Brown’s overall theory, suggesting also new constructs worthy of consideration by biblical interpreters into the twenty-first century. These issues are especially important in service to interpreting the Johannine writings meaningfully—especially the Epistles

The Community that Raymond Brown Left Behind: Reflections on the Johannine Dialectical Situation (Chapter in Communities in Dispute : Current Scholarship on the Johannine Epistles)

Among the paradigm-making contributions in Johannine studies over the last half century, one of the most significant is the sketching of “the community of the Beloved Disciple” by Raymond E. Brown (1979). Extending beyond Johannine studies, Brown’s (1984) work on the history of early Christianity and “the churches the apostles left behind” is also among the most practical and interesting of his forty-seven books. Here, Brown’s analysis of the unity and diversity of early Christian approaches to leadership and community organization have extensive implications, not only for historical and sociological understandings of the first-century Christian movement, but also for approaches to Christian leadership in later generations. In reviewing the impact of the Johannine community that Brown left behind, this paper will assess the perdurance (to use one of his terms) of Brown’s overall theory, suggesting also new constructs worthy of consideration by biblical interpreters into the twenty-first century. These issues are especially important in service of interpreting the Johannine writings meaningfully—especially the Epistles

The Diamond, September 27, 2001

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Lay Leaders in Catholic Higher Education: An Emerging Paradigm for the Twenty-first Century

Since the Second Vatican Council, lay women and men are assuming greater responsibility for guiding the mission of the Catholic Church in the modern world. This is particularly the case in institutions of Catholic higher education in the United States. The eighteen essays in this volume, based on presentations at a conference sponsored by Sacred Heart University and the Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities, examine the many challenges facing lay leaders of Catholic institutions of higher learning. The volume begins with a report on a detailed study of the background of lay leaders; the essays that follow address such topics as spirituality and lay leadership, the relationship between a school and its sponsors, cultivating Catholic identity on campus, and defining and implementing the mission of a school. Although the volume will be of particular interest to Catholic educators, its examination of broad topics such as academic and administrative leadership geared to public service as well as faith will be useful to all those working to shape the colleges and universities of the twenty-first century into communities of social engagement as well as personal growth. Table of contents: Leadership and the age of the laity : emerging patterns in Catholic higher education / Melanie M. Morey and Dennis H. Holtschneider -- Responses to Melanie M. Morey and Dennis H. Holtschneider / John J. DeGioia, Marilou Eldred, Alice B. Hayes -- Sent out to serve : disciples of Jesus as leaders of Catholic colleges and universities in a new era / Anthony J. Cernera -- Responses to Anthony J. Cernera / John E. Thiel, Diana L. Hayes -- Spirituality and lay leaders in academe / Lawrence S. Cunningham -- Responses to Lawrence S. Cunningham / Zeni Fox, Monika K. Hellwig -- Trustess [i.e., Trustees] and leadership for mission / Charles L. Currie -- Sponsorship and the religious congregation / Karen M. Kennelly -- Sponsorship in the twenty-first century / Sheila Megley -- Catholic through and through / William J. Sneck -- Cultivating Catholic identity on campus / Kevin E. Mackin -- The mission of the College of New Rochelle / Joan E. Bailey -- Expanding notions of Catholic identity / Sally M. Furay -- Shaping leaders for the future : Native American students at Creighton / Tami Buffalohead-McGill and Raymond A. Bucko.https://digitalcommons.sacredheart.edu/shupress_bks/1024/thumbnail.jp

Looking at the Unborn: Historical aspects of obstetric ultrasound

Edited trascript of a Witness Seminar held at the Wellcome Institute for the History of Medicine,in London, on 10 March 1998. First published by the Wellcome Trust, 2000. ©The Trustee of the Wellcome Trust, London, 2000. All volumes are freely available online at: www.history.qmul.ac.uk/research/modbiomed/wellcome_witnesses/Annotated and edited transcript of a Witness Seminar held on 10 March 1998. Introduction by E M Tansey.Annotated and edited transcript of a Witness Seminar held on 10 March 1998. Introduction by E M Tansey.Annotated and edited transcript of a Witness Seminar held on 10 March 1998. Introduction by E M Tansey.Annotated and edited transcript of a Witness Seminar held on 10 March 1998. Introduction by E M Tansey.The obstetric ultrasound scanner had its major origins in a programme of research undertaken in Glasgow in the 1950s and 1960s, under the leadership of the obstetrician, Professor Ian Donald. Donald’s work was characterized by a remarkable series of collaborations between engineers and clinicians, many of whom took part in this Witness Seminar to consider the early history of ultrasound imaging, its technical development and significant clinical applications in the diagnosis of fetal abnormalities. Technical and engineering developments of the scanner were discussed and it was practical demonstrations of the early scanners that gradually convinced the majority of obstetricians to invest time and training in this new technology. Participants include: Mr Usama Abdulla, Mr Thomas Brown, Professor Dugald Cameron, Professor Stuart Campbell, Mr John Fleming, Professor John MacVicar, Professor Peter Wells and Dr James Willocks. Tansey E M, Christie D A. (eds) (2000) Looking at the unborn: Historical aspects of obstetric ultrasound, Wellcome Witnesses to Twentieth Century Medicine, vol. 5. London: The Wellcome Trust.The Wellcome Trust is a registered charity, no. 210183

Book Reviews

Matthews. Caribbean Slave Revolts and the British Abolitionist Movement by Ryan D. Groves; Mulroy. The Seminole Freedmen, A History by Daniel S. Murphree; Latimer. 1812 War with America by James Cusick; Cimbala and Shaw, editors. Making A New South: Race, Leadership, and Community after the Civil War by Robert A. Taylor; Sheehan-Dean. Why Confederates Fought: Family and Nation in Civil War Virginia by John Sacher; Savitt. Race and Medicine in Nineteenth-and Early-Twentieth Century America by John David Smith; Ayala and Bernabe. Puerto Rico in the American Century: A History Since 1898 by Guadalupe Garcia; Spencer. A History of Gambling in Florida by Robert M. Jarvis; Kendrick and Walsh. A History of Florida Forests by Mark R. Finlay; Vickers and Dionne. Weeki Wachi: City of Mermaids, A History of Florida\u27s Oldest Roadside Attractions by Robert E. Snyde

CORDRAY SIMMONS (1888-1970) AND LUE OSBORNE (1889-1968): Two American Artists: Inventors of a True Synthetic Resin Paint

With the 1908 exhibition of The Eight (Robert Henri, A. B. Davies, Maurice Prendergast , George Luks, John Sloan, Everett Shinn, Ernest Lawson, and George Bellows) at William MacBeth\u27s New York gallery, American art received new inspiration . Ac ademicism was repressed and originality and artistic freedom were encouraged . Under Robert Henri\u27s leadership, a new American outlook had developed. Paintings began to report individual views of life in America and describe the realities of life in the new century. Life in modern America became the new subject of art, as artists became commentators on human interest scenes. Lue Osborne and Cordray Simmons lived and painted in the American art center of the early 20th century--New York City. With such artists as Thomas Hart Benton, Stuart Davis, Charles DeMuth, John Sloan, William Glackens, Arshil e Gorky , Adolph Gottlieb , Guy Pene DuBois, Kenneth Hayes Miller , and Edward Hopper , Lue and Cordray exhibit d successfully at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Art Institute of Chicago, the Whitney Museum, the Corcoran Gallery of Art, and the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts. They have never been examined in-depth before, and it is a goal of this paper to explore their lives and work and bring to attention Lue and Cordray\u27s discovery of a true synthetic paint medium

Preacher\u27s Magazine Volume 59 Number 01

A Heritage Is for Owning, Wesley Tracy Practicing Holiness in the Great Tradition, Paul Merritt Bassett Come Alive, James Arminius, J. Kenneth Grider A Profile of John Wesley, Tom Findlay John Wesley on Preaching Adam Clarke: Holiness Saint and Scholar, Herbert McGonigle Francis Asbury—The Difference One Person Can Make, Donald Irwin Phoebe Palmer: Ambassador of Holiness, Harold E. Raser The Transfer of Power, Alex R. G. Deasley The Oxford Institute of Methodist Theological Studies, 1982—A Review and Evaluation, Timothy L. Smith Revival in the Holiness Movement in the Nineteenth Century, Paul A. Gilbert Professional Expense Reimbursements Are Not Salary, Joe Huddleston Let the Pastor’s Wife Do It, Anne Elver Time to Rest, Sharon L. Bushey Ascending to the Source, Donald Wood Church Insurance—Have You Reviewed Yours Lately?, Walter and Lola Williams Is There a Leadership Personality?, Neil Hightower Communicating with the Disabled: The Pastor’s Role, Dorothy I. Baird The Pastor Sorts His Priorities, Hillery C. Rice Leadership, Change, and the Gospel, Richard J. Stellway The Preeminent Christ, C. S. Cowles DEPARTMENTS Preacher’s Exchange Sermon Outlines Book Reviews Old Testament Word Studies New Testament Word Studies Ark Rockerhttps://digitalcommons.olivet.edu/cotn_pm/1630/thumbnail.jp

Paul’s Transformation Leadership Behavior in the Letter to Titus

Leadership is an essential tool to fulfill the objectives of church ministry and mission. Among several leadership styles, transformation leadership behavior is one of effective model to be implemented in the church. Since most of the transformational leadership discussion has focused secular organization context, it needs to construct a biblical foundation and its implication for the church organization setting. This study applies both theoretical review and biblical analysis that based on the Paul’s letter to Titus. The review of literature shows that theories on transformational leadership supports the characteristics of Paul’s leadership style. Paul develops a personal connection with Titus and this presents transformational leadership principles. Paul displays individual consideration by considering Titus as his true son in faith and as a vital co-worker instead of a general follower. Although Titus has some weaknesses as a young leader, the influence of his mentor encourages him to do his leadership tasks. Moreover, Paul inspired Titus to be a faithful minister of God. He motivated him with a clear vision of the ministry by providing a good church leadership to face challenges. The blessed hope of eternal life became a great encouragement for Titus in dealing with critical situations. Finally, Paul stimulated Titus to teach the Cretan congregation true sound doctrine. Through intellectual stimulation, Titus is encouraged to study the word of God carefully and apply it. Consequently, by applying the model of Paul’s leadership, Titus was being productive leader to the Cretan community of faith. Thus, an application in church arena helps the church progressively conform to Christ’s image. Church leaders’ behavior motivates church members to consistently grow in church community. Keywords: transformational leadership, Paul, Titus.   Bibliography Adams, Anthony Wayne. 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