Edgar Foster
Adjunct professor at Lenoir-Rhyne University and part-time instructor at Catawba Valley Community College. I love reading, studying religious topics and traveling.
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B.A. (Classical Languages and Philosophy); M.Th. (Theology and Religious Studies); Ph.D. (Theology and Religion)Motto
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What I Learned During My Graduate School Experience in ScotlandWhat is the life of a research student in the United Kingdom like? Read about what I learned while studying for a religion doctorate in a foreign land.
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Why is the Philosophical Legacy of Epicurus Important?There are multiple debates about how to find happiness. One Greek philosopher argues that we should make pleasure our life's goal. What did he mean?
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The Day that Thanatos Came to TownWhat does it feel like to lose a beloved parent? This short poem communicates how I felt when my father passed away almost three years ago.
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The Sophisticated Wisdom of John Duns ScotusTim Weldon has written a new book about a philosopher who lived in the Middle Ages known as the Subtle Doctor. This paper reviews numerous aspects of Weldon's new publication. -
Three Kinds of Mental PhasesModern psychological research has revealed that we all experience different mental phases during our lives. This paper examines three personality phases associated with mind map theory.
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How Do We Know that Other Minds Exist?One modern philosopher asks us to consider whether belief in other minds is similar to belief in God. Is it possible to prove that others minds besides my own exist? How do we know there are other minds in existence?
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A Modern Analysis of Christianity's Ancient PrayerMost Christians are thoroughly familiar with the Lord's Prayer. Author Michael Brown helps us to imagine how first-century readers might have envisioned the words of Matthew 6:9-13.
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A Superior and Thorough Introductory Work About Ancient GreekDonald Mastronarde has produced a masterful work that teaches Attic Greek effectively. I highly recommend this helpful book for its pedagogical value and consistent thoroughness. -
A Holistic Approach to Restructuring Greek StudiesLearning ancient Greek often involves intense memorization of various grammatical elements. I propose that Gestalt psychology could be used to improve ancient language instruction. -
Why Divine Revelation Should Never Contradict ItselfReligious truth should be characterized by logical consistency. The laws of logic apply to beliefs in the divine and philosophical claims to absolute truth.
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The Southern Accent: Semi-Linguistic Observations While in ScotlandA wry look at how accents function in social contexts. This discussion particularly focuses on the southern accent being used among the Scots. -
How Our Rationality and Emotions Work TogetherNeuroscientist Antonio Damasio contends that analytical thought must exist in conjunction with emotions. He challenges the logic of substance dualism by using the scientific method. -
Is Atheism the Last Remaining Superstition?A brief look at one recent philosophical work that defends the existence of God against some prominent modern critics. This fresh analysis demonstrates the legitimate place of reason in matters of faith.
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Why God Asked Abraham to Sacrifice IsaacI argue that there are two good reasons why God asked Abraham to sacrifice his son, Isaac. Both explanations try to vindicate divine justice.
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The Old Myth is Better Than the New MythThomas Howard argues that people once believed everything meant something. Now, he writes, nothing means anything.
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The Social Context of Apollos from AlexandriaThe Bible writer Luke discusses the conversion experiences of Apollos from Alexandria. This paper shows how the social environment of Alexandria possibly influenced Apollos.
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Review of W. H. C. Frend's the Rise of ChristianityA review of a major work on the history of Christianity. The book is highly recommended as a tool for students and scholars alike.
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Resurrection Concepts in Second Temple JudaismThis paper argues that there was not one definitive notion of the resurrection in ancient Judaism. The ways of envisioning dead people being resurrected were many.
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How Should the Greek Word Parousia Be Translated?The word "parousia" has been a point of contention among Greek scholars. This paper argues for rendering the word "presence" in most cases.
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Did Anyone Enter Heaven Prior to Jesus' Death and Resurrection?A brief explanation and theological interpretation of Hebrews 6:19-20. This paper discusses Jesus' role as prodromos.
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Get Serious About CreativityThis paper explains how creativity may be developed in three easy steps. -
Reviewing Ancient Greek's Constituent Structure and SyntaxA technical book review that discusses Michael W. Palmer's analysis of noun and verb phrases in New Testament Greek
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Moral Evidence for the Existence of GodDoes morality constitute strong proof for God's existence? This paper argues briefly that morality becomes difficult to understand unless there is a divine lawmaker of the universe.
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The Resplendence of LoveAn original twenty line poem about the metaphorical flames of love.
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Why the Logical Problem of Evil Fails to Disprove God's ExistenceA review of Peter van Inwagen's book entitled "The Problem of Evil." This academic work represents a series of lectures which were presented at the University of St Andrews in Scotland (May 2003)