Papers by John Hubers, PhD
Missiology: An International Review, 2009
This article focuses on what is widely recognized to have been the primary ideological basis for ... more This article focuses on what is widely recognized to have been the primary ideological basis for Christopher Columbus' voyages of “discovery,” namely his millennialism. The article's thesis is that it was Columbus' millennialism that led to an essential moral contradiction between Columbus' deeply held Christian convictions and his ill-treatment of the indigenous peoples that he encountered.
International Bulletin of Missionary Research, 2004
Journal of Church and State, 2007
International Bulletin of Missionary Research
International Bulletin of Missionary Research
This paper explores the various ways Christians who operate out of an evangelical paradigm have a... more This paper explores the various ways Christians who operate out of an evangelical paradigm have approached the question: "Do Muslims and Christians worship the same God." It reaches the conclusion that for the most part those who have studied Islam or lived and worked among Muslims have always answered this question in the affirmative. It is only recently that American evangelicals have raised questions about this.
An Examination of the English language sources on the life and teaching of Sayyid Qutb
A paper reflecting on the experience of Third Culture Kids with a suggestion of a way towards aff... more A paper reflecting on the experience of Third Culture Kids with a suggestion of a way towards affirming their experience theologically.
This article posits the thesis that Reformed Church in America's pioneering missionary to Arabia,... more This article posits the thesis that Reformed Church in America's pioneering missionary to Arabia, the Rev. Samuel Zwemer, underwent a transformation in his perceptions of Islam during his nearly 50 year career - from "polemic to a hint of dialogue." The copy printed here appeared first in the International Bulletin of Missionary Research in July of 2004, Vol. 28, No. 3.
This paper develops the thesis that the primary driving force behind Christopher Columbus' voyage... more This paper develops the thesis that the primary driving force behind Christopher Columbus' voyages of "discovery" was an apocalyptic vision that had him as a primary player blinding him in this case to the humanity of the people he "discovered."
A paper commissioned by the Reformed Church in America as a study guide on the issue of Christian... more A paper commissioned by the Reformed Church in America as a study guide on the issue of Christian Zionism. Formally accepted at the June, 2004 General Synod.
British missionaries struggle with caste in 19th century India.
Drafts by John Hubers, PhD
A brief research project highlighting the development of a Christian hermeneutic placing Islam wi... more A brief research project highlighting the development of a Christian hermeneutic placing Islam within the apocalyptic biblical narrative.
An examination of how one group of Muslim women are trying to counter the patriarchal bias of taf... more An examination of how one group of Muslim women are trying to counter the patriarchal bias of tafsir.
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Papers by John Hubers, PhD
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