Background
Spencer, William David was born on November 13, 1947 in Plainfield, New Jersey, United States. Son of William Day and Helen Catherine Collis (Kalijanes).
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In this book, the authors present exhaustive literary and theological textual analyses of all Jesus' teachings, on prayer, parables, and model prayer. Jesus' teachings on prayer are compared with his own practice and examples recorded in the text. In the appendix, stylistic analysis is employed to compare Jesus' prayer with Greek cultic prayer. The authors conclude that prayer for Jesus was the authentic communication of a life acting out the commandments of God.
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('Dread Jesus' explores the black, dreadlocked Jesus taken...)
'Dread Jesus' explores the black, dreadlocked Jesus taken from Christianity by the teachings of Rastafari. Is Rastafari simply a bizarre Christian cult, destined to fade if the Emperor Haile Selassie never reappears? Or could it become a vibrant two-thirds world reform movement, recalling Christianity to its original, non-oppressing gospel for all people? Rigorously researched, William David Spencer's unique and compelling study - which includes exclusive interviews with major Rastafarian thinkers and close analysis of the lyrics of many reggae songs - will prove genuinely accessible to anyone who wishes to learn more about Rastafari and its significance for global Christianity.
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A reprint of the first book on the topic of the cleric as a crime-solver in fiction. Mysterium and Mystery by William David Spencer is a primary reference of meticulous scholarship for anyone interested in mystery literature.
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Spencer, William David was born on November 13, 1947 in Plainfield, New Jersey, United States. Son of William Day and Helen Catherine Collis (Kalijanes).
Bachelor, Rutgers University, 1969. Master of Divinity, Princeton Theological Seminary, 1972. Master Theology, Princeton Theological Seminary, 1975.
Doctor Theology, Boston University School Theology, 1986.
Author, since 1961; chaplain Rider College, Lawrence, New Jersey, 1971-1974. Adjunct professor New York Theological Seminary, Newark, 1974-1976. Director personnel Alpha-Omega Community Theological School, 1976-1978.
Teaching coordinator Jefferson Company Board Education, Louisville, 1978-1982. Pastor Pilgrim Church, Beverly, Massachusetts, since 1986. Adjunct faculty Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, Son of Hamilton, since 1983.
Personnel committee Presbytery of Northern New England, 1990-1996.
(In this book, the authors present exhaustive literary and...)
('Dread Jesus' explores the black, dreadlocked Jesus taken...)
( A reprint of the first book on the topic of the cleric ...)
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Board advisory John Witherspoon Institute, since 1977, volunteer Salvation Army, Newark, 1974-1978, volunteer minister, Trenton State Prison, 1973-1974, Old Colony Institution, 2002-2003. Curriculum developer Young Women’s Christian Association, Plainfield, 1972. Member Popular Culture Association, Christians for Biblical Equality, Evanelical Theological Society, American Academy Religion.
Son of; married Aida Besancon, August 12, 1972. 1 child, Stephen William.