https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12852/366 Sun, 05 Apr 2026 18:55:15 GMT 2026-04-05T18:55:15Z https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12852/751 "This is my body broken for you": A hermeneutical inquiry on Jesus' soma — rethinking the Philippine socio-economic realities Zonita, Joshua Z. This study attempts to critically analyze the Matthean notion on Jesus’ soma in the light of determining the OFWs’ brokenness under the realm of globalizing transnationalizing capitalism as well as in Diaspora. The study seeks to identify a biblical framework on brokenness towards reconstructing collaborative works between hermeneutics and the community of faith in establishing ecclesiastical solidarity with the commodified body of migrant workers. An analysis of the socio-economic condition, and political structures prevalent in the Philippines as well as the accompanying ministry of the community of faith have played major roles in advocating the dignity and liberty of migrant workers in Diaspora. To arrive at the focal purpose of this research, the study employs three methodological approaches namely: socio-analytical approach, hermeneutical approach, and pastoral approach, in which the findings resulted in a deeper understanding of the roots, causes and the larger dimension of the dehumanizing problem of migration among Filipino migrant workers. The study sketches a hermeneutical criticism on the Matthean text to unveil the unconventional motifs of the Lord’s Supper. In identifying Christ’s brokenness in a larger context, blended perspective from different noted scholars implicitly and explicitly cited and employed to this study to develop a reflective “manifesto” as a thoughtful piece for future integration of theological construction and practical strategy. In articulating the context of OFWs’ brokenness, an interpretive work on the Matthean Christology has been framed to realign its hermeneutical implication to the present condition of migrant workers in order to provide theological interconnection between the OFWs’ body and the positionality of the body of Christ (the church) in a globalized village. This study has identified at least two significant hermeneutical motifs, namely: a dynamic motif of brokenness, and a dynamic motif of inclusivity; which can be harnessed towards constructing and shaping inclusivistic theology and culture of hospitality within the community of faith. As implied in the study, the socio-economic and exclusionary political structures are dominant factors of forced migration of Filipino OFWs. Corresponding to the issues and concerns of forced migration wherein the body is commodified, it is reflected in the study that the prophetic role and ecclesiastical vision of the community of faith are summoned to facilitate the advocacy for direct service, initiate conversational interaction, and facilitate the process of healing and transformation. Abstract only Tue, 01 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12852/751 2013-01-01T00:00:00Z https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12852/746 Content analysis and theological reflections on the three additions to the Book of Daniel Peñano, Daniel Dale B. Conceptual analysis was employed to analyze the contents of the three additions to the book of Daniel namely; The Song of the Three, Susanna, and Daniel, Bel, and the Dragon. Word or group of words that are relevant to the concept of God, sin, historical details and supernatural/heroic acts are coded. The concept of “God” appears 172 times in The Song of the Three, 17 in Daniel, Bel, and the Dragon, and 13 in Daniel and Susanna. For “historical details”, Daniel, Bel, and the Dragon topped at 75 followed by Daniel and Susanna with 51 and The Song of the Three with 25. Sin/Idolatry occurs 36 times in Daniel, Bel and the Dragon, 27 in Daniel and Susanna, and 9 in The Song of the Three. Words relevant to the concept “supernatural/heroic acts” appears 10 times in The Song of the Three, 8 times in Daniel Bel and the Dragon, and 3 times in Daniel and Susanna. Historical details are common in all three additions. However, all three additions differ in other concepts prevalent in each text. Other than historical details, the most prevalent concepts in The Song of the Three are God and Praise. Concepts pertaining to God and Idols are prevalent in Daniel, Bel, and the Dragon. Lust and wickedness are the concepts common in the story of Daniel and Susanna. Abstract only Sun, 01 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12852/746 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12852/742 An exegetical study of Matthew 5:3-10 and its implications in today’s context Landero, Excelyn C. This study aims to interpret and theologically reflect on the content of Matthew 5: 3-10. Specifically, this study analyzes the significant issues found in the eight Beatitudes as recorded in Matthew 5:3-10 and their implications in today’s Philippine context. This study hopes to oiler insights and lessons for Christians who are struggling to find a deeper meaning of life. The content of this study includes a brief introduction to the book of Matthew; exegesis of Matthew 5:3-10; implications of Matthew 5:3-10 in today’s Philippine context, and theological reflections. Two levels of analysis are used in this study. The first level is historical. In this level of analysis the background and historical setting of the eight Beatitudes in Matthew 5:3-10 are examined, discerning historical context from which the eight Beatitudes were addressed. The second level of analysis employed in this study is structural analysis in which the meanings of significant issues written in Matthew 5:3-10 are determined. This study takes into consideration two important perspectives as points of departure in the process of interpreting the biblical texts, namely, the view of Jesus and the view of the subjects mentioned in Matthew 5: 3-10 who are the poor, deprived and oppressed. It was found out that the Beatitudes as stated in Matthew 5: 3-10 encompass a holistic understanding of the requisite for a meaningful and abundant life. The Latin term beatus from which the English word Beatitudes was derived, approximates the Greek word µαĸάριοι which means joy, blessing, wisdom, success, and prosperity Christians who adhere to the beatitudes of Jesus certainly experience God's blessings now and will certainly experience them in the near future. Such blessings experienced by those who have entered the Kingdom of Heaven include harmony, prosperity, abundance and meaningful life in Jesus Christ. Those who felt impoverished, deprived and oppressed, regardless of their material positions, are welcomed in the Kingdom of Heaven as announced by Jesus as long as they felt the need for a right relationship with other people and with God. The implications of the beatitudes in today’s Philippine context, wherein poverty, unemployment, landlessness and corruption are widespread, include the following: 1) Christians are encouraged to live a humble and honest life, a life which is not proud but honest. 2) Christians are summoned to criticize and accept one’s own mistakes as a way of mourning, in order to forgive others and to experience God’s forgiveness. 3) Christians are called to submit meekly to God’s power, to surrender to God in order to inherit the land with its abundance and produce. 4) Christians are called to live a life of righteousness. Right living is doing what is just in thought, in word, and in deed. 5) Christians are encouraged to be merciful, showing kindness, compassion and desire to do something for the less privileged in the society. 6) Christians are encouraged to be pure in heart. Problems in the society like destruction of the environment, corruption and unemployment intensify partly because of greedy hearts. Purifying the heart would minimize if not totally eradicate evils in the society. 7) Christians are encouraged to be peacemakers. They are summoned to take an active role in creating a peaceful and better world. 8) Christians are challenged to face persecution which is the effect of doing what is just and right. Persecution will not weaken the Christian. Rather, it will make his/her Christian faith in Jesus stronger. Abstract only Tue, 01 Jan 2002 00:00:00 GMT https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12852/742 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12852/696 An exegetical study of Matthew 9:35-10:42 and its implications to evangelism Torrecampo, Joshua Roy This is a descriptive type of research that utilizes the exegetical method. It is the drawing out of the meaning of the studied text. This study made use of exegetical tools like commentaries, theological dictionaries, and books that are available in the library. This study aimed to interpret Matthew 9:35-10:42 and reflected on its implications to evangelization in today’s context. It intended to determine a method towards evangelism and specifically to define missions based on the studied text, and come up with missions strategy that corresponds with the culture of the people. Missions in this account is defined as the response to the present condition of the people and their need, and this need is the connection of Jesus with the people. In order to respond to the need of the people, compassion is needed. The legitimate response to the ‘deep hunger’ of the people is to have the authority from Jesus. Partnership is very important in missions. The discipline of the one who has the authority from Jesus to address the deep hunger is to live a simple life, endure sufferings (self-denial), and have wisdom, pure and clean motive. Missions should be in accordance with the culture of the people. The readiness of the people for ‘harvest’, is marked by their hospitability. The overriding principle is: Those who reject the disciples also reject Jesus and those who accept the disciples accept Jesus. Reward is a plus factor to those who do the mission and to those who extend hospitality. Abstract only Tue, 01 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12852/696 2013-01-01T00:00:00Z