Long considered a series of “loosely connected and grossly editorialized traditions” about the hero Samson,1 Judges 13–16 has been seen as increasingly unified in recent decades, with studies arguing for the coherence of its structure, theme, and even plot. 2 A 1974 essay by James Crenshaw extols the narrator’s skill at achieving a unified composition organized around a universal theme, “the conflict between filial devotion and erotic attachment.” 3 Cheryl Exum’s series of articles published between 1980 and 1983 reveals structural and thematic webs connecting scene to scene, episode to episode, and cycle to cycle, many of them lifting up the theological message that despite his strength Samson is nonetheless utterly dependent on the Lord for life and death. 4 A 1990 essay by Robert Alter describes the structural, thematic, and even psychological connections between episodes forged by the root -36, which underscores Samson’s compulsive drive toward foreign women. 5 Yairah Amit’s 1...
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5 Reasons why Jesus is God?So, there are many opinions of who Jesus really is. Muslims believe that Jesus was one of Islam’s many prophets, a good and holy man, but certainly not the son of God.
The Mormons:Mormons believe God created Jesus through a relationship with one of his celestial wives. In fact, according to the Mormon publication, pearl of great price and the LDS website, even Satan was a son of God and a brother of Jesus, equal with Jesus in nature.
Jehovah’s witnesses believe that Jesus was and is merely an angel who is just one of many ‘’god’’ they say exit. “Scriptural evidence indicates that the name Michael applied to God’s son before he left heaven to become Jesus Christ and also after his return” [Aid to bible understanding, watchtower bible & tract society, 1971, 1152].
Hindus:Hindus believe that Jesus was one of many great and holy me. Many Hindus believe that Jesus was a good teacher and perhaps one of their 330 million avatars.
Buddhists:Buddhists believe that Jesus was an enlightened man. But as God? NO.
New Ager’s believe Jesus was a great enlightened teacher who realized he was God, just like we all can realize we are God.
1-The apostle Thomas called Jesus ‘God’ : Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here, and examine my hands. Extend your hand and put it into my side. Do not continue in your unbelief, but believe.” Thomas replied to him, “my lord and my God!” John 20:27-28
2-The apostle Peter called Jesus “God” : From simeon Peter, a slave and apostle of Jesus Christ, to those who through the righteousness of our God and savior, Jesus Christ, have been granted a faith just as precious as ours. 2-Peter 1:1
3-The apostle Paul called Jesus “God” : As we wait for the happy fulfillment of our hope in the glorious appearing of our great God and savior, Jesus Christ. Titus 2:13
4-Isaiah the Prophet said the Messiah would be “God” : For a child has been born to us, a son has been given to us. He shoulders responsibility and is called: Extraordinary strategist, mighty God, everlasting father, prince of peace.
5-Jesus called himself “I am “and “the Alpha and Omega” Jesus said to them, “Most assuredly, I say to you, before Abraham was, I am.”John 8:58 Look! I am coming soon, and my reward is with me to pay each one according to what he has done! I am the Alpha and the Omega, the first and the last, the beginning and the end! Revelation 22:12-13
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