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Playoust, Catherine (2010) "A Time to Scatter, a Time to Gather". Pacifica, 23 (1). pp. 1-14. ISSN 1030-570X
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Abstract
The beginning of the academic year (the occasion when this paper was delivered at the United Faculty of Theology) is not only a time to gather but also a time when people and ideas are scattered in various ways for the sake of theological education. Several biblical and early Christian texts deal with the themes of scattering and gathering, particularly in three interlocking contexts: the sowing of seed to produce a harvest that will be gathered in; the dispersal of a multitude and its subsequent restoration to its own land; and the assembly of a group followed by its sending forth to various places with the group’s goals in mind. Scattering comes with high risk, and often grief and sorrow, but bears the potential for joy at the attainment of the harvest or other goals. The Gospel of John is notable for portraying the crucifixion as both a time of scattering and grief (followed by regathering and joy at the resurrection) and a time of gathering and triumph.
| Item Type: | Published Articles |
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| Additional Information: | Although this article was initially a UFT lecture, Brendan Byrne (editor of Pacifica) told me that it counts as "refereed". Scholars who heard the lecture recommended to him that the article be published and he made the choice to do so. |
| Repository Version: | Published Version |
| Keywords (separated by commas): | scatter,gather,Gospel of John,Apocryphon of James,United Faculty of Theology,seed,harvest,assembly,grief,joy,crucifixion |
| Fields of Research: | 22 Philosophy and Religious Studies > 2204 Religion and Religious Studies > 220401 Christian Studies (incl. Biblical Studies and Church History) |
| Socio-Economic Objective: | C Society > 95 Cultural Understanding > 9504 Religion and Ethics > 950406 Religious Traditions (excl. Structures and Rituals) |
| Type of Activity: | Applied Research |
| Subject Area(s): | B - New Testament B - Biblical Studies, general |
| Association with MCD: | UFT-JTC: United Faculty of Theology - Jesuit Theological College |
| Depositing User: | Dr Catherine Playoust |
| Date Deposited: | 10 May 2010 06:10 |
| Last Modified: | 14 Mar 2011 02:02 |
| URI: | http://repository.mcd.edu.au/id/eprint/349 |
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