New perspective

Introduction The New Perspective on Paul is mainly about redefining the understanding of Justification by faith through re-reading of narratives on Second Temple Judaism. NPP proposes that Judaism was a religion of grace, however, NPP strictly challenges the traditional Reformation view for doctrine of Justification. NPP insists the understanding of the phrase “ works of the Law” is only to refer the boundary marking practices of Judaism rather than used them as means for salvation. E. P. Sanders

The New Perspective on Paul is a view which reexamines the first century context in which Paul wrote and thus certain messages he conveys in his Epistles. It challenges the traditional views on various doctrines drawn from Paul’s writings during the Reformation, suggesting the Reformers were incorrect in their interpretations. While the New Perspective on Paul is certainly thought provoking and even brings up some good points regarding historical context, the Church should treat it with caution and

I believe the New Perspective shows that Christians should put their faith in Jesus as opposed to the law. Jesus’s death, burial, and resurrection should be the focal point. Believers’ faith should be put on Jesus and I think that was the basis of Paul’s argument. Much emphasis was put on the law and Paul was trying to redirect people’s attention to Jesus and the power of what was done on the cross. 2. According to Kostenberger, Kellum and Quarles, Galatians was written before the Jerusalem Council

New England: A Matter of Perspective      John Smith's A Description of New England and William Bradford's Of Plymouth Plantation both present a picture of the same pre-colonial land of New England. Mr. Smith's writing, out of necessity, painted a rosy picture of the new land, while Bradford's historical account shows early New England was not Heaven on Earth. Mr. Bradford and Mr. Smith are writing about one land, but they present two different accounts of the life in the

Dr. Brettler's lecture on "A Jewish Perspective on the New Testament: Reflections on the 2nd Edition of the Jewish Annotated New Testament" was very well attended, the entire ZSR Library room 404 was full. Dr. Brettler was a clear speaker, and he was engaging in his delivery of his speech. The talk was well thought out and captivated the audience. As for the contend of the lecture, the professor focused on the relationship between Jewish adherents and the New Testament. He gave several reasons

Since every object, event and story can be interpreted from multiple perspectives, people gain their knowledge in a way largely influenced by the perspective. It is difficult to be convinced of any knowledge that is without bias. The knowers all pursue the answer to their questions when researching or learning the knowledge, which results in the similar way of thinking among the similar communities. Few can detach themselves from the contemporary situation since the cultural background, various eras

with lots of different perspectives, you yourself are going to have better, sharper, more original ideas,” stated Steve Johnson in an interview with Salon Media Group. In a surrounding with many different networks of people, ideas will be enhanced with the knowledge of other perspectives. Also, the new ideas will encourage debate and conversation. Not only will other people’s views enhance ideas, but also is crucial for writing on a topic. Acknowledging opposing perspectives will give a writer more

Kevin, a white man, travels back to a time of privilege, while his wife Dana, a black woman, travels back to a time of hardship and enslavement. Their contrasting perspectives cause them to see the world differently. For example, Kevin draws from his sole point of view, while Dana uses her own perspective with other people’s perspectives. No matter when or where they are, Dana and Kevin determine the truth through what see and what they already know. Kevin and Dana first conflict when Dana returns

majority’s voice is heard, it is easy to see only one perspective. However, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, a female Nigerian writer, persuades her audience to seek knowledge from multiple perspectives of a story. Prompted by the increasing tensions between global populations, Adichie in “The Danger of a Single Story,” speaks through personal anecdotes enabling her reader to understand the importance of analyzing and understanding multiple perspectives in stories. Throughout the first anecdote, Adichie

about culture, traditions, and perspective. Not just that, but how it can sometimes take adopting an unbiased, non judgmental, or outside perspective in order to see things for what they really are. The way that the narrator in this story adopts such a position allows for a clearer view of the events of the story. In The Lottery, the narrator speaks to us in a non participant and objective manner. We hear and see events unfold from an outside, “fly on the wall”, perspective. No critique or judgement