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The Gospel of Mark: A Revolutionary Literary Work with Apocalyptic Vision

Leonardo Numberi

The Gospel of Mark: A Revolutionary Literary Work with Apocalyptic Vision

The Gospel of Mark is widely recognized not only as a key text in the Christian New Testament but also as a revolutionary work of...

Exploring the Meaning of "ἐκκλησία" in Paul's Letters

Leonardo Numberi

Exploring the Meaning of "ἐκκλησία" in Paul's Letters

Paul, in his letters to the early Christian communities, frequently uses the Greek term "ἐκκλησία," which is commonly translated as...

Re-evaluating Validity: The Case of Re-punctuation of Hebrews 9:17

Leonardo Numberi

Re-evaluating Validity: The Case of Re-punctuation of Hebrews 9:17

Traditionally, the translation and edited Greek text of Hebrews 9:17 has been understood as a declarative statement. However, there are...

Leonardo Numberi

Law of Witnesses in 2 Corinthians 13:1

The understanding of Paul's use of the law of witnesses in 2 Corinthians 13:1 is often debated among scholars. There are arguments...

The Status and Role of ἄπιστοι in Paul's Letters to the Corinthians

Leonardo Numberi

The Status and Role of ἄπιστοι in Paul's Letters to the Corinthians

Paul's letters to the Corinthians reveal complex social dynamics among early followers of Christ. One intriguing aspect is the presence...

The Persona of King David in Ancient Qumran Manuscripts

Leonardo Numberi

The Persona of King David in Ancient Qumran Manuscripts

A profound study of ancient Qumran manuscripts, particularly 11QPs a and 4Q522, reveals diverse perspectives on the persona of David...

The Willoughby Papyrus and Its Implications for Understanding Early Biblical Texts

Leonardo Numberi

The Willoughby Papyrus and Its Implications for Understanding Early Biblical Texts

The Willoughby Papyrus, a fascinating find in the realm of ancient manuscript studies, reveals intriguing aspects regarding the practice...

The Ephah Vision in the Book of Zechariah: Bridging Text and Imagery in Ancient Near Eastern Culture

Leonardo Numberi

The Ephah Vision in the Book of Zechariah: Bridging Text and Imagery in Ancient Near Eastern Culture

The ephah vision in the Book of Zechariah provides a unique window into the ancient Near Eastern tradition, where depictions of deities...

Water Images in the Book of Nahum: Depictions of Divine Power and Gender Dynamics

Leonardo Numberi

Water Images in the Book of Nahum: Depictions of Divine Power and Gender Dynamics

In the Book of Nahum from the Old Testament, the use of water imagery plays a central role in depicting the spiritual battle between...

Divine Justice and Cosmic Order: A Study of Psalm 82 in Ancient Hebrew Literature

Leonardo Numberi

Divine Justice and Cosmic Order: A Study of Psalm 82 in Ancient Hebrew Literature

Psalm 82 is a poetic reflection found within the Book of Psalms that depicts a divine council where YHWH, the God of Israel, summons the...

The Interplay of Oral and Written Traditions in Biblical Studies

Leonardo Numberi

The Interplay of Oral and Written Traditions in Biblical Studies

Understanding the texts of the Bible necessitates an appreciation of the interplay between oral and written traditions that underpin...

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