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STIMULUS: THE NEW ZEALAND JOURNAL OF CHRISTIAN THOUGHT AND PRACTICE

Volume 31 / Issue 1 / 2024

Contents

Editorial

by Myk Habets

Matthew 13:52 is the only time in the Gospels Jesus says something positive about the scribes.

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Guidelines for Contributors

by Stimulus

Stimulus welcomes the submission of material for Publication.

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He Whakaaro Noa Iho: Reflections on Christian Research in Aotearoa New Zealand

by Lindsay Fish and Andrew Butcher

In 2022, staff at Bethlehem Tertiary Institute (BTI) began to plan a research hui, He Whakaaro Noa Iho.

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Confronting the Climate Crisis: Keeping Hope Alive in Challenging Times

by Jonathan Boston

The Nature of the Problem

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Transforming Worldview in Mark’s Gospel: Restorying, Resymboling, and Reritualing the Passover

by Wendy Taylor

The sudden ending of Mark’s Gospel appears to question the disciples’ authenticity: “Was their worldview transformed by Jesus?” The disciples' incredulity and unbelief are evidenced by Mark, as well as the pursuit of their own agenda.

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Hearts and Minds: On Te Reo Māori and Being a New Zealander

by John de Jong

Before Europeans arrived in Aotearoa New Zealand, the original inhabitants, today known as Māori, identified themselves by their iwi and hapū affiliations, rather than seeing themselves as a single ethnic group.

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The Voice: A Spirituality of Remembrance

by Geoff New

2 Timothy 3:3-14 (NIV)

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St Imulus: Stories from the New Earth (Godzone Section)

by St Imulus

My dear Theophilus (what a great way to start a column!)

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Review Essay: On Earth as It Is In Heaven?

by Katie Macar with response from Philip Church

Katie Marcar interacts with Philip Church’s view of the Temple in the Letter to the Hebrews.

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Book Review: Paul: His Life, Letters and Teaching.

by Philip Church

MURRAY J HARRIS, CONVENIENT SUMMARIES, EUGENE, OR: CASCADE, 2022; XVIII + 109 PP. ISBN 978-1-6667-3822-3.

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Book Review: Reading the Prophets as Christian Scripture: A Literary, Canonical and Theological Introduction.

by Derek Tovey

ERIC J. TULLY, READING CHRISTIAN SCRIPTURE, GRAND RAPIDS: BAKER ACADEMIC, 2022. XV + 409 PP. ISBN 9780801099731.

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Book Review: Syncretism and Christian Tradition: Race and Revelation in the Study of Religious Mixture.

by Timothy T. N. Lim

ROSS KANE. OXFORD: OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS, 2021. x+286 PP. ISBN 9780197532195.

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Book Review: The Discovery of the Beginning.

by Jeff Talon

ROB YULE, AUCKLAND: CASTLE, REVISED AND UPDATED, 2023, 46 PP. ISBN 978-0-473-69055-7. $9.95.

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Book Review: Why Did Jesus Die and What Does That Have To Do With Me? A Biblical and Sacramental Understanding of Atonement.

by Derek Tovey

FRED R. ANDERSON, EUGENE, OR: WIPF & STOCK, 2022. XVII + 330 PP. ISBN 978-1-6667-5099-7.

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Book Review: Singing Samo Songs: From Shaman to Pastor.

by Kevin White

R. DANIEL SHAW. DURHAM, NC: CAROLINA ACADEMIC PRESS, 2022. Xxvi + 249 PP. ISBN: 978-1-5310-2379-9. US$45.00; Kindle: US$36.00.

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Video: Killers of the Flower Moon | Official Trailer 2 (2023 Movie)

Vision: Killers of the Flower Moon (2023)

by Lyall Carter

Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Leonardo Di Caprio, Lily Gladstone, and Robert De Niro Rating: M - Violence, offensive language and content may disturb (Apple Original)

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