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Record Nr.

UNINA9910464283103321

Autore

Hahne Harry Alan

Titolo

The corruption and redemption of creation : nature in Romans 8:19-22 and Jewish apocalyptic literature / / Harry Alan Hahne

Pubbl/distr/stampa

London ; ; New York : , : T & T Clark, , [2006]

©2006

ISBN

0-567-33969-6

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (282 p.)

Collana

Library of New Testament studies ; ; 336

Disciplina

229.913

Soggetti

Apocalyptic literature - History and criticism

Eschatology

Nature - Religious aspects

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Originally presented as author's thesis (Th. D.)--Wycliffe College and University of Toronto, 1997, under title: The corruption and redemption of creation: an exegetical study of Romans 8:19-22 in light of Jewish apocalyptic literature.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references (pages [229]-246) and indexes.

Nota di contenuto

Cover; Contents; Tables and Figures; Abbreviations; INTRODUCTION; The Corruption and Redemption of Creation in Paul''s Thought; The Relationship of Romans 8.19-22 to Jewish Apocalyptic Literature; The Scope of This Study; PART I: EXPLORING THE RELATIONSHIP OF PAUL TO JEWISH APOCALYPTIC; Chapter 1 CORRUPTION AND REDEMPTION OF CREATION AS JEWISH APOCALYPTIC FEATURES; Characteristics of Jewish Apocalyptic Literature; The Corruption and Redemption of Creation in Jewish Apocalyptic Writings; Chapter 2 THE QUESTION OF A JEWISH APOCALYPTIC BACKGROUND TO ROMANS 8.19-22

The Relationship of Paul''s Thought to Jewish ApocalypticJewish Apocalyptic Influence on Romans 8.19-22; Summary; PART II: THE CORRUPTION AND REDEMPTION OF CREATION IN JEWISH APOCALYPTIC LITERATURE; Chapter 3 EARLY JEWISH APOCALYPTIC LITERATURE; 1 (Ethiopie) Enoch Book 1 (Chapters 1-36): The Book of Watchers; 1 Enoch Book 3 (Chapters 72-82): The Astronomical Book; 1 Enoch Book 4 (Chapters 83-90): The Book of Dreams; 1 Enoch Book 5 (Chapters 91-108): The Epistle of Enoch; The Book of Jubilees; Chapter 4 2



(SLAVONIC) ENOCH; Date, Provenance and Recensions; Corruption of Creation

Redemption of CreationPersonification of Creation; Summary; Chapter 5 FlRST-CENTURY-CE JEWISH APOCALYPTIC LITERATURE; 1 Enoch Book 2 (Chapters 37-71): The Book of Parables; 4 Ezra; 2 (Syriac) Baruch; Apocalypse of Moses and Life of Adam and Eve; Chapter 6 JEWISH APOCALYPTIC VIEWS OF THE CORRUPTION AND REDEMPTION OF CREATION; General Trends; Corruption of Creation; Redemption of Creation; Personification of Creation; PART III: ROMANS 8.19-22 IN THE LIGHT OF JEWISH APOCALYPTIC LITERATURE; Chapter 7 EXEGESIS OF ROMANS 8.19-22; Theme and Relationship to Context; Structure of the Passage

The Meaning of KτíσIςVerse 19; Verse 20; Verse 21; Verse 22; Summary of Major Themes; Chapter 8 ROMANS 8.19-22 COMPARED TO JEWISH APOCALYPTIC LITERATURE; Corruption of Creation; Redemption of Creation; Personification of Creation; Functions of Corruption and Redemption of Creation Themes; CONCLUSIONS; Apocalyptic Theology or Literary Genre?; The Question of Literary Dependence; Strands of Jewish Apocalyptic Thought Closest to Romans 8.19-22; Bibliography; Index of Ancient Literature; Index of Modern Authors; A; B; C; D; E; F; G; H; I; J; K; L; M; N; O; P; Q; R; S; T; U; V; W; Z

Sommario/riassunto

Nature plays an important and often neglected role in Jewish apocalypses. Most Second Temple Jewish apocalypses (ca. 200 BC - AD 100) do not oppose the material world, but view nature as damaged by human and angelic sin. Rather than expecting God to destroy the world, many look forward to God''s dramatic eschatological deliverance of nature from corruption. Although Romans 8:19-22 was not written in the genre of an apocalypse, it shares the basic apocalyptic world view. The Apostle Paul follows that stream of apocalyptic thought that looks forward to the transformation of creation by an esch



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Record Nr.

UNINA9910953973703321

Autore

Cheremisinoff Nicholas P

Titolo

Handbook of water and wastewater treatment technologies / / Nicholas P. Cheremisinoff

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Boston, : Butterworth-Heinemann, c2002

ISBN

9786611071462

9781281071460

1281071463

9780080523842

0080523846

Edizione

[1st ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (649 p.)

Disciplina

628.1/6

Soggetti

Water - Purification

Sewage - Purification

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Cover; Contents; Preface; In Memory; About the Author; Foreword; Chapter 1. An Overview of Water and Wastewater Treatment; Introduction; What We Mean by Water Purification; The Clean Water Act; Introducing the Physical Treatment Methods; Introducing Chemical Treatment; Energy Intensive Treatment Technologies; Water Treatment in General; Some General Comments; List of Abbreviations Used in this Chapter; Recommended Resources for the Reader; Questions for Thinking and Discussing; Chapter 2. What Filtration Is All About; Introduction; Terminology and Governing Equations; Filtration Dynamics

Wastewater Treatment ApplicationsKey Words; Nomenclature; Recommended Resources for the Reader; Questions for Thinking and Discussing; Chapter 3. Chemical Additives that Enhance Filtration; Introduction; Aluminum Based Chemical Additive Compounds; Iron-Based Compounds; Lime; Soda Ash; Liquid Caustic Soda; Filter Aids; Recommended Resources for the Reader; Questions for Thinking and Discussing; Chapter 4. Selecting the Right Filter Media; Introduction; Types of Filter Media to Choose From; Rigid Filter Media; General



Properties of Loose and Granular Media; Filter Media Selection Criteria

Recommended Resources for the ReaderQuestions for Thinking and Discussing; Chapter 5. What Pressure and Cake Filtration Are All About; Introduction; Constant Pressure Differential Filtration; Constant-Rate Filtration; Variable-Rate and -Pressure Filtration; Constant-Pressure and -Rate Filtration; Filter-Medium Filtration Formulas; Cake Filtration Equipment,; Nomenclature,; Recommended Resources for the Reader,; Questions for Thinking and Discussing; Chapter 6. Cartridge and Other Filters Worth Mentioning; Introduction; Cartridge Filters; The Tilting Pan Filter; The Table Filter

Questions for Thinking and DiscussingChapter 7. What Sand Filtration is All About; Introduction; Water Treatment Plant Operations; Granular Media Filtration; Let's Take a Closer Look at Sand Filters; Slow Sand Filtration; Rapid Sand Filtration; Chemical Mixing and Solids Contact Processes; Recommended Resources for the Reader; Questions for Thinking and Discussing; Chapter 8. Sedimentation, Clarification, Flotation, and Coalescence; Introduction; Let's Look at How a Single Particle Behaves in a Suspension; Gravity Sedimentation; The Sedimentation Process in Greater Detail

A Closer Look at Mechanical Clarification Process and the Chemistry of ClarificationRectangular Sedimentation Tanks; Air Flotation Systems; Separation Using Coalescers; Nomenclature; Recommended Resources for the Reader; Questions for Thinking and Discussing; Chapter 9. Membrane Separation Technologies; Introduction; An Overview of Membrane Processes; What Electrodialysis Is; What Ultrafiltration Is; What Microfiltration and Nanofiltration Are; What Reverse Osmosis Is; Recommended Resources for the Reader; Questions for Thinking and Discussing; Chapter 10. Ion Exchange and Carbon Adsorption

Introduction

Sommario/riassunto

This Handbook is an authoritative reference for process and plant engineers, water treatment plant operators and environmental consultants.  Practical information is provided for application to the treatment of drinking water and to industrial and municipal wastewater. The author presents material for those concerned with meeting government regulations, reducing or avoiding fines for violations, and making cost-effective decisions while producing a high quality of water via physical, chemical, and thermal techniques.Included in the texts are sidebar discussions, questions for thinking