Betz, Hans Dieter. “Jesus and the Purity of the Temple (Mark 11:15-18): A Comparative Religion Approach.” Journal of Biblical Literature 116 (1997): 455-72. [Israel/Herod/Christian/
There has been controversy among scholars about the meaning of Jesus’ “cleansing” of the temple, especially in understanding his motives for doing so, since he was not a priest, and did not cleanse it according to Temple ritual. Continue reading
Ostler, Blake. “Clothed Upon: A Unique Aspect of Christian Antiquity.” Brigham Young University Studies 22 (Winter1982): 31-45. [Christian/Sacred Vestments]
This article was a revelation, particularly about the vast number of references in ancient writings to garments and their relationship to the temple. Continue reading
Billeter, Julius C. The Temple of Promise: Jackson County, Missouri. Independence, MO: Zion’s Printing and Press, 1946. [Mormon/Independence]
This is an old and small book (small in format and 155 pages in length), about the projected temple in Independence, Missouri. Since nothing was actually built there, the book devotes itself largely to the history of the site’s location and dedication and the subsequent Missouri persecutions. However, the last few chapters about the RLDS-Church of Christ (Temple lot) controversy over the property, and the subsequent failed effort of the Church of Christ to build a temple there in the late 1920s does contain some interesting material not generally found elsewhere.
Note: Most universities now require the author of a PhD dissertation to write an abstract. The following abstracts have been taken from the author’s written summary of his/her work.
Sulzbach, Carla. “From Here to Eternity and Back: Locating Sacred Spaces and Temple Imagery in the Book of Daniel.” PhD diss., McGill University, 2009. [Israel/Sacred Space/Symbolism]
Abstract: This dissertation offers a reading of sacred spaces and temple imagery in the Book of Daniel using critical spatial theory. Continue reading
Note: Most universities now require the author of a PhD dissertation to write an abstract. The following abstracts have been taken from the author’s written summary of his/her work.
Gordon, Benjamin D. “Sacred Land Endowments and Field Consecrations in Early Judaism.” PhD diss., Duke University, 2013. [Israel/Second Temple/Herod/Sacred Space]
Abstract: The endowment of land as a gift for religious institutions was a prominent feature of ancient society in the Near Eastern and Mediterranean worlds. Continue reading
Note: Most universities now require the author of a PhD dissertation to write an abstract. The following abstracts have been taken from the author’s written summary of his/her work.
Greene, Joseph R. “The realization of the heavenly temple in John’s Gospel: Jesus and the Spirit.” PhD diss., Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2012. [Israel/Christian/New Temple]
Abstract: This dissertation seeks to demonstrate that the Gospel of John’s “temple replacement” theme is more accurately described as a “heavenly temple realization” theme. Continue reading
Note: Most universities now require the author of a PhD dissertation to write an abstract. The following abstracts have been taken from the author’s written summary of his/her work.
Kohav, Alex Shalom. “The Sod Hypothesis: Phenomenological, Semiotic, Cognitive, and Noetic-Literary Recovery of the Pentateuch’s Embedded Inner-Core Mystical Initiation Tradition of Ancient Israelite Cultic Religion.” PhD diss., Union Institute and University, 2011. [Israel/Mystery/Ritual/
Abstract: The apparent absence of secrecy in Israelite religion in early antiquity, in contrast with the Greek mystery schools and the pervasive, structural secrecy of Egypt, is the dissertation’s opening problem. Continue reading
Note: Most universities now require the author of a PhD dissertation to write an abstract. The following abstracts have been taken from the author’s written summary of his/her work.
Chung, YongHan. “The Temple in Matthew’s Eschatology: Matthew’s Interpretation of the Temple in the Concept of First Century Judaism.” PhD diss., Graduate Theological Union, 2011. [Israel/Herod/Christian/
Abstract: In light of the post 70 C.E. historical setting in conflict with other contemporary Jews and the Jewish worldview influenced by apocalyptic eschatology that frequently functions as a coping mechanism, Matthew’s understanding of the destroyed Temple does not support a supersessionist temple replacement idea based on the function and meaning of Jesus (and his death) or the ekklesia. Continue reading
Note: Most universities now require the author of a PhD dissertation to write an abstract. The following abstracts have been taken from the author’s written summary of his/her work.
Keck, Elizabeth. “The Glory of Yahweh, Name Theology, and Ezekiel’s Understanding of Divine Presence.” PhD diss., Boston College, 2011. [Israel/Solomon/Ezekiel/
Abstract: In this study, I contend that Ezekiel’s portrait of the Glory represents an understanding of Yahweh’s earthly presence that is markedly different from how the earthly divine presence is understood in Deuteronomistic Name theology. Continue reading
Bruce, F. F. The ‘Secret’ Gospel of Mark. London: The Athlone Press University of London, 1974. [Israel/Herod/Christian/
This was a lecture of 11 February 1974 concerning the newly published “Secret” Gospel of Mark, found by Morton Smith. Continue reading