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Semanatoral (The Sower)

Volume 1 (2020-2021)

1.1

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On-line Resource David Luke, "'One Name Under Heaven': Towards an Evangelical Response to Religious Pluralism," Semãnãtorul (The Sower) 1.1 (March 2020): 6-21. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the editor]
On-line Resource Paul Coulter, "Roots, Shoots and Fruits: character, commands and consequences in biblical ethics," Semãnãtorul (The Sower) 1.1 (March 2020): 22-32. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the editor]
On-line Resource Dan Aurelian Botica, "The God of Qohelet: Positive Divine Attributes for an Age of Technology," Semãnãtorul (The Sower) 1.1 (March 2020): 33-50. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the editor]
On-line Resource Ovidiu Hanc, "Theology and Technology: Biblical and Practical Aspects," Semãnãtorul (The Sower) 1.1 (March 2020): 51-62. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the editor]
On-line Resource Gary Methena, "Biblical - Pedagogical Foundations in the Training of the Church Musician for the Romanian Twenty-First Century Evangelical Church," Semãnãtorul (The Sower) 1.1 (March 2020): 63-78. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the editor]
On-line Resource Hamilton Moore, "Missional Witness in Modern Society: Principles from the Epistle to Titus 2:1-15," Semãnãtorul (The Sower) 1.1 (March 2020): 79-90. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the editor]
On-line Resource Cãlin-Ioan Taloș, "Inerrancy and Love: a Theological Exercise of Interpreting the Resistance of the Bible to Interpretation in Modern Thinking," Semãnãtorul (The Sower) 1.1 (March 2020): 91-116. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the editor]
1.2

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On-line Resource Aurelian Botica, "'Does God Ever Feel Sorry?' Understanding Verbs of Divine Emotion in the Pentateuch and the Targumic Versions of Onkelos, Neofiti and PseudoJonathan," Semãnãtorul (The Sower) 1.2 (March 2021): 6-26. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the editor]
On-line Resource Hamilton Moore, "John 2:13-22. Jesus' Public Revelation of Himself in the Temple," Semãnãtorul (The Sower) 1.2 (March 2021): 27-41. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the editor]
On-line Resource Ovidiu Hanc, "The Concept of Rest in Hebrews 4: eschatological and soteriological aspects," Semãnãtorul (The Sower) 1.2 (March 2021): 42-52. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the editor]
On-line Resource Corin Mihãilã, "Was Amos among the prophets? Amos 7:14: A prophet in spite of himself," Semãnãtorul (The Sower) 1.2 (March 2021): 53-82. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the editor]
On-line Resource S.D. Ellison, "'Man of Sorrows': A Christian Reading of Isaiah's Servant Songs," Semãnãtorul (The Sower) 1.2 (March 2021): 83-96. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the editor]
On-line Resource István Borzási, "The Wise Women in the Books of Samuel: a critical and theological analysis of 1 Samuel 25 and 2 Samuel," Semãnãtorul (The Sower) 1.2 (March 2021): 97-115. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the editor]
On-line Resource Michael AG. Haykin, "'Live Coals Separated, Soon Die': The Early Baptist Vision of the Church and Associations," Semãnãtorul (The Sower) 1.2 (March 2021): 116-124. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the editor]
On-line Resource Paul Coulter, "Apprenticed to Christ: Reshaping Disciple-Making around Christ's Commission," Semãnãtorul (The Sower) 1.2 (March 2021): 125-147. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the editor]

Volume 2 (2021-2022)

2.1

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On-line Resource Michael A.G. Haykin, " 'EMBLEM OF THE THRONG THAT PRAISE THE LAMB': THE NORTHAMPTONSHIRE ASSOCIATION IN THE LONG EIGHTEENTH CENTURY," Semãnãtorul (The Sower) 2.1 (Sept. 2021): 6-16. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the editor]
On-line Resource Philip McCormack, "A Vision to Emulate: Spurgeon's College and its Recognition of the Importance of Principles from Charles Spurgeon to His Students," Semãnãtorul (The Sower) 2.1 (Sept. 2021): 17-30. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the editor]
On-line Resource Corin Mihãilã, "John and the Synoptic Gospels. What John Knew and What John Used," Semãnãtorul (The Sower) 2.1 (Sept. 2021): 31-56. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the editor]
On-line Resource Hamilton Moore, "Paul's Revelation of Jesus Christ: Christology on the Other Side of the Cross and Resurrection," Semãnãtorul (The Sower) 2.1 (Sept. 2021): 57-80. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the editor]
On-line Resource Kenneth R. Lewis, "A Contrast of the Pastoral Leadership and Secular Leadership Models," Semãnãtorul (The Sower) 2.1 (Sept. 2021): 81-96. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the editor]
On-line Resource Ovidiu Hanc, "Good without God? Paul's view of the Law as a response to Moral relativism," Semãnãtorul (The Sower) 2.1 (Sept. 2021): 97-109. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the editor]
On-line Resource Aurelian Botica, "Pesikta D'Rav Kahana and the Concept of the Mourning of God in Rabbinic Literature," Semãnãtorul (The Sower) 2.1 (Sept. 2021): 110-126. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the editor]
2.2  
Article in Journal or Book T. Desmond Alexander, "The book of Exodus and New Testament Soteriology," Semãnãtorul (The Sower) 2.2 (March. 2022): 7-22. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the editor]
Article in Journal or Book Paul R. Williamson, "Deborah and Barak: An Example of complementarian leadership?" Semãnãtorul (The Sower) 2.2 (March. 2022): 23-36. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the editor]
Article in Journal or Book Jim Davison., "Delighting in God's Work: Drawn from Thomas Watson's The Christian on the Mount," Semãnãtorul (The Sower) 2.2 (March. 2022): 37-52. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the editor]
Article in Journal or Book Hamilton Moore, "Is there a Key to Pauline Theology?" Semãnãtorul (The Sower) 2.2 (March. 2022): 53-74. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the editor]
Article in Journal or Book Diinu Moda, "The Baptist Movement in its Historical; and Religious Context," Semãnãtorul (The Sower) 2.2 (March. 2022): 75-99. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the editor]
Article in Journal or Book Corin Mihãilã, "Augustine on Nature and Sin," Semãnãtorul (The Sower) 2.2 (March. 2022): 100-114. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the editor]
Article in Journal or Book Cãlin-Ioan Tolos, "Chrisitian notions of love and theology in the context of the dialectics between individualism and collectivism," Semãnãtorul (The Sower) 2.2 (March. 2022): 115-137. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the editor]
Article in Journal or Book Ovidiu Hanc, "The human sinful nature: a mental by-product or a metaphysical anthropological dimension?" Semãnãtorul (The Sower) 2.2 (March. 2022): 138-155. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the editor]

Volume 3 (2022-2023)

3.1

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On-line Resource Dinu Moga, "The Importance of the Doctrine of the Trinity in Reformed Theology," Semãnãtorul (The Sower) 3.1 (Oct. 2022): 7-31. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the editor]
On-line Resource Ovidiu Hanc, "Adiaphora: A Christian response to a culture of tolerance, censorship, and ostracism," Semãnãtorul (The Sower) 3.1 (Oct. 2022): 32-41. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the editor]
On-line Resource Hamilton Moore, "Preaching Gospel Parables: Some Guidelines," Semãnãtorul (The Sower) 3.1 (Oct. 2022): 42-63. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the editor]
On-line Resource Paul Coulter, "He Must Increase: Ministry Lessons from John the Baptist," Semãnãtorul (The Sower) 3.1 (Oct. 2022): 64-74. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the editor]
On-line Resource Kenneth R. Lewis, "A Social Status Change: An Examination of 1 Corinthians 7:17-24," Semãnãtorul (The Sower) 3.1 (Oct. 2022): 75-95. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the editor]
On-line Resource Michael A.G. Haykin, "'Spiritum sanctum adoramus': The ontology of the Spirit in Theodore of Mopsuestia," Semãnãtorul (The Sower) 3.1 (Oct. 2022): 96-110. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the editor]
On-line Resource Philip McCormack, "Religion in the Public Sphere: The Role and Function of Military Chaplains," Semãnãtorul (The Sower) 3.1 (Oct. 2022): 111-135. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the editor]
3.2

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On-line Resource Corin Mihãilã, "Word Studies: A Combination of Immediate Context, Current Usage, and Authorial Intention," Semãnãtorul (The Sower) 3.2 (April 2022): 7-28. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the editor]
On-line Resource Ovidiu Hanc, "The Unchanging Word of God and Today's Fast-Changing Generations," Semãnãtorul (The Sower) 3.2 (April 2022): 29-39. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the editor]
On-line Resource Michael A.G. Azad Haykin, " 'Oh that you would rend the heavens and come down': An essay on some aspects of the history of revival," Semãnãtorul (The Sower) 3.2 (April 2022): 40-62. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the editor]
On-line Resource Călin Ioan Taloș, "Exploring biblical and logical foundations for establishing a rigorous compatibility between divine sovereignty and human freedom," Semãnãtorul (The Sower) 3.2 (April 2022): 64-87. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the editor]
On-line Resource Kenneth R. Lewis, "Social Ministry and Its Effects on Evangelistic Preaching," Semãnãtorul (The Sower) 3.2 (April 2022): 89-110. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the editor]
On-line Resource Justin M. Young, " 'In the Sanctuary' in the Psalms," Semãnãtorul (The Sower) 3.2 (April 2022): 111-137. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the editor]

Volume 4 (2023-2024)

4.1

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On-line Resource Philip McCormack, "Creating an Organisation Ethic from the Ground Up," Semãnãtorul (The Sower) 4.1 (Oct. 2023): 7-29. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the editor]
On-line Resource Ovidiu Hanc, "The Centrifugal and Centripetal Force of Mission: Exegetical Insights on the Gospels," Semãnãtorul (The Sower) 4.1 (Oct. 2023): 30-46. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the editor]
On-line Resource Hamilton Moore, "The Concept, Basis and Call to Godliness in the Pastoral Epistles," Semãnãtorul (The Sower) 4.1 (Oct. 2023): 47-76. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the editor]
On-line Resource Corin Mihãilã, "The ABA' Structure of Paul's Argumentation in 1 Corinthians. Love as a Unifying Theme," Semãnãtorul (The Sower) 4.1 (Oct. 2023): 77-113. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the editor]
On-line Resource S.D. Ellison, "The Distinctive Shape of Kingship in Ancient Israel: A Consideration of Kingship in the Pentateuch," Semãnãtorul (The Sower) 4.1 (Oct. 2023): 114-136. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the editor]
On-line Resource Cãlin-Ioan Taloș, "The Rhetoric of Suffering in the Book of Job; A Brief Commentary on the Book of Job Elaborated in Relation to Some Classical and Modern interpretations," Semãnãtorul (The Sower) 4.1 (Oct. 2023): 137-163. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the editor]
On-line Resource Aurelian Boptica, "The Calling of Abraham. A Rabbinic Midrashic Interpretation of the the Story of Abraham," Semãnãtorul (The Sower) 4.1 (Oct. 2023): 164-186. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the editor]
4.2

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On-line Resource David M. Howard, Jr., "Destruction and Dispossession of the Canaanites in the Book  of Joshua," Semãnãtorul (The Sower) 4.2 (Oct. 2024): 7-35. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the editor]
On-line Resource Peter Firth, "The book of Acts: foundational issues," Semãnãtorul (The Sower) 4.2 (Oct. 2024): 36-55. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the editor]
On-line Resource Robert Murdock, "The Love Chapter, 1 Corinthian 13, and its setting  within the Epistle," Semãnãtorul (The Sower) 4.2 (Oct. 2024): 56-65. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the editor]
On-line Resource Hamilton Moore, "The Concept of Propitiation in our Understanding of the  Death of Christ," Semãnãtorul (The Sower) 4.2 (Oct. 2024): 66-83. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the editor]
On-line Resource Aurelian Boticã, Who invented what? Exploring the Role of the North Western Semitic Alphabet Upon the Formation of Modern European Languages," Semãnãtorul (The Sower) 4.2 (Oct. 2024): 84-110. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the editor]
On-line Resource Ovidiu Hanc, "The Parable of the Great Banquet: Ministry Challenges  in Luke 14," Semãnãtorul (The Sower) 4.2 (Oct. 2024): 111-126. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the editor]
On-line Resource Dinu Moga, "The Fruits of True Conversion in Jonathan Edwards' Religious Affections," Semãnãtorul (The Sower) 4.2 (Oct. 2024): 127-146. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the editor]
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On-line Resource Kyle C. Dunham, "Old Age, Death, or Something Else? Another Look at Qohelet's Climactic Poem," Semãnãtorul (The Sower) 4 supplement (2024): 7-44. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the editor]
On-line Resource Corin Mihăilă, "Reading OT Narratives and Preaching from OT Narratives.  Some Literary and Homiletical Principles With an Example  from 1 Samuel," Semãnãtorul (The Sower) 4 supplement (2024): 45-81. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the editor]
On-line Resource Dan Aurelian Botica, "The Man is His Heart. Human Decisions and the Multifunctional Dimension of the Human Heart in Ancient Judaism," Semãnãtorul (The Sower) 4 supplement (2024): 82-102. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the editor]
On-line Resource Ovidiu Hanc, "Apostasy: Structural and Thematic Elements in the Letter of Jude," Semãnãtorul (The Sower) 4 supplement (2024): 103-119. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the editor]
On-line Resource Călin-Ioan Taloș, "The Ascension and Decline of the Church in the Work of Quintus Septimius Florens Tertulianus (Tertulian of Carthage); An abductive exploration with relevance to the Decline of the Contemporary Church," Semãnãtorul (The Sower) 4 supplement (2024): 120-146. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the editor]
On-line Resource Dinu Moga, "Vremuri de Har. Aspecte Divine în Teologia lui Jonathan Edwards despre Trezirea Spirituală," Semãnãtorul (The Sower) 4 supplement (2024): 147-175. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the editor]

Volume 5 (2024-2025)

5.1

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On-line Resource Aurelian Botică, "The Biblical Milieu and the Shaping of the Democratic Consciousness of Western Culture," Semãnãtorul (The Sower) 5.1 (2024): 7-50. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the editor]
On-line Resource Kenneth R. Lewis, "Sermon Design and Sermon Structure in the Effective  Development of Expository Preaching," Semãnãtorul (The Sower) 5.1 (2024): 51-78. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the editor]
On-line Resource Ovidiu Hanc, "Metanoia in Hebrews: Exegetical Insights," Semãnãtorul (The Sower) 5.1 (2024): 79-95. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the editor]
On-line Resource Hamilton Moore, "Preaching the Seven Signs in John's Gospel," Semãnãtorul (The Sower) 5.1 (2024): 96-120. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the editor]
On-line Resource Gary M. Mathena, "The Romanian Church Musician: Biblical-Ecclesiological Foundations for Training Church Musicians," Semãnãtorul (The Sower) 5.1 (2024): 121-137. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the editor]
On-line Resource Michael Haykin, "'Come, Thou Fount of every blessing': Robert Robinson and his hymnic celebration of sovereign grace," Semãnãtorul (The Sower) 5.1 (2024): 138-155. View in PDF format pdf [Reproduced by permission of the editor]
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