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2 Kings
2:1-14
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| Historical References, Commentary and
Comparative Texts:
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Chapter
L, On the Soul,
Tertullian
(c 210) |
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Chapter
LVIII, On the Resurrection of the Flesh,
Tertullian
(c. 211) |
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V.12, Against
Marcion,
Tertullian
(c. 212) |
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II.16, Commentary
on the Gospel of John,
Origen.
(c.228) |
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VI.27,
Commentary on the Gospel of John, Philocalia [anthology of Origen prepared by St.
Basil and St. Gregory Nazianzen],
Origen.
(c.230) |
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XIII.2, Commentary
on the Gospel of Matthew,
Origen. (c.247) |
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Rashi's Commentary, c. 1075. chabad.org. |
| From the Geneva Notes.
 | "Let your
spirit have double force in me, because of these dangerous times: or
let me have twice as much as the rest of the prophets: or if your
spirit were to be divided into three parts, let me have two." |
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| From
Matthew Henry's
Commentary.
| "When God will
take up his faithful ones to heaven, death is the Jordan which they
must pass through, and they find a way through it. The death of
Christ has divided those waters, that the ransomed of the Lord may
pass over. O death, where is thy sting, thy hurt, thy terror!" |
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| From Wesley's Notes.
| "It is
supposed, (tho' not expressly revealed) that Elijah flourished about
twenty years, before he was translated, body and soul, to heaven,
only undergoing such a change, as was necessary to qualify him for
being an inhabitant in that world of Spirits. By translating him,
God gave in that dark and degenerate age, a very sensible proof of
another life, together with a type of the ascension of Christ, and
the opening of the kingdom of heaven to all believers." |
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| From the Commentary on the Whole Bible
(Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, 1871).
| "...went up
by a whirlwind--a tempest or storm wind accompanied with vivid
flashes of fire, figuratively used for the divine judgments (Isa
29:6)." |
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| Contemporary Commentary, Studies, and Exegesis:
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2 Kings 2, 1-14, Commentary, Background, Insights from Literary Structure, Theological
Message, Ways to Present the Text. Anna Grant-Henderson, Uniting Church in
Australia. |
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2 Kings 2:1-2, 6-14,
Pentecost 5,
The Old
Testament Readings: Weekly Comments on the Revised Common Lectionary,
Howard Wallace Audrey Schindler, Morag Logan, Paul Tonson, Lorraine Parkinson, Theological Hall of the Uniting Church,
Melbourne, Australia.
| "...we should not forget the fact
that these true prophets are flawed disciples to their bootstraps, like
the rest of us." |
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"Chariot of Fire," Martin B. Copenhaver, The Christian Century,
2006.
| "Seeing Elijah leave
was like seeing the dead body of a loved one -- it helped bring home the
reality. Seeing the master go made it clear that now it was up to
Elisha. The spirit he so admired in another now resided in him." |
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Kairos CoMotion Lectionary Discussion,
2 Kings 2:1-2, 6-14 / 1 Kings 19:15-16, 19-21, "A place of
conversation regarding Progressive Christianity."
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"A mantle of power (covering term
is 'spirit') is
very attractive and addictive. It is an equivalent of a ring in
Tolkien's major work." |
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"God of the
Prophets, Bless the Prophets,"
Expository Essay,
2 Kings 2:1-14, Dr. William R. Long.
| "Are there yet more
prophets that will God will raise up to lead people both in our nation
and beyond?" |
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2 Kings 2:1-2, 6-14, Proper 13C,
Comments
(commentary) and
Clippings
(technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican
Diocese of Montreal. |
| "Elisha's
Response to Elijah's Translation (2 Kings 2:12-15)," by J. Hampton Keathley III
at the Biblical Studies Foundation. |
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2 Kings 2 1-12, Last Epiphany B,
Comments
(commentary) and
Clippings
(technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican
Diocese of Montreal. |
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2 Kings 2:1-12, Studies on Old Testament texts from Series B,
Ralph W. Klein, Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago. |
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| Articles & Background:
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"'Until This Day' and the Preexilic Redaction of the
Deuteronomistic History," Jeffrey C. Geoghegan,
Journal of Biblical Literature, 2003. (This URL links entire journal
in one .pdf file. Slow connections will require long download times.)
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| "Does
David still play before you on the golden harp?"
David C. Jacobson, Jewish Heritage Online Monthly, January 2000.
| "In the post-Holocaust
world, the Bible [becomes] a "savage Bible" (tanakh parua'),
with images of decline and meaningless violence, represented by
"erupting, extinguished suns." The only viable human response,
the speaker suggests, is to complete the transformation of the biblical
text by removing from it all references to God's promises that are no
longer trustworthy." |
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| Articles in
ATLAS Journals. (Direct link when you are
subscribed and logged in to
ATLASerials online collection of Religion and Theology Journals.):
| Brueggemann, Walter, "The Stunning Outcome of a One-Person Search Committee," sermon,
Journal for Preachers, 2001.
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| Cohn, Robert L.,
"Reading in Three Dimensions: The Imperative of Biblical Narrative,"
Religion and Intellectual Life, 1989.
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PDF |
| Copenhaver, Martin B.,
"Chariot of Fire," The Christian Century, 2006.
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PDF |
| Geoghegan, Jeffrey C.,
"'Until This Day' and the Preexilic Redaction of the Deuteronomistic
History," Journal of Biblical History, 2003.
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PDF |
| Hawkins, Peter S.,
"Still Small Voice," The Christian Century, 2001.
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PDF |
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| Reviews: |
| Sermons:
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| With Children:
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"Elijah," Illustrating the Story (lessons, children's sermons),
coloring pages, activity sheets, crafts, children's songs. MSSS Crafts. |
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"Men of God,"
"Chariot of
Fire," Jim Kerlin, childrensermons.com. |
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"Elijah Leaves
Footsteps for Jesus to Follow," Sunday School
Lessons: Family Bible Study, art projects, music, stories, etc. |
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"Elijah Is Taken
to Heaven,"
"Elijah
Crosses the River," children's study, puzzles, coloring sheet, etc. Higher Praise Christian
Center. |
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| Drama:
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| Graphics & Bulletin Materials:
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Clip Art:
Elijah Taken into Heaven, Julius Schnoor von Carolsfeld woodcuts,
World Mission Collection, Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod. |
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Defective
Chariot,
Reverend Fun Cartoon, gospelcom.net. Check for printing permissions at
right-hand side of destination page. |
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| Hymns and Music:
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| Fine Arts Images Linked at The Text This Week's
Art Index:
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| Movies scenes with the following themes,
listed at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance: |
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