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The Theology of Mundane Matter in Late Antiquity: Church Property, Material Resources, and Everyday Economic Practice in the Early Christian World

Grace, Daniel J.

This article examines the practical management of material resources in late-antique Christian communities. While histories of early Christianity often concentrate on councils, creeds, bishops, and theological controversies, churches also had to manage land, buildings, oil, wax, grain, clothing, liturgical objects, donations, charitable distributions,…

Christian History & ArchaeologyView record
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The Trade Routes of the Text: The Economic Micro-History of Early Christian Manuscripts

Grace, Daniel J.

his article examines the economic and material history behind the production and circulation of early Christian manuscripts. It argues that Christian texts did not spread through theology alone, but through networks of papyrus production, copying labour, private patronage, household communities, couriers, merchants, ports,…

Christian History & ArchaeologyView record
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Deep Space and the Scope of Salvation: Extraterrestrial Intelligence, Multiple Incarnations, and the Cosmic Christ

Grace, Daniel J.

The possibility of intelligent extraterrestrial life has moved from the margins of theological speculation into a subject of serious interdisciplinary discussion. Advances in astronomy, astrobiology, and the discovery of thousands of exoplanets have prompted renewed consideration of whether Christian theology possesses adequate conceptual…

Theology, Science & TechnologyView record
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The Astro-Missiology of the Unreachable: Christian Proclamation and Divine Grace Beyond Earthly Horizons

Grace, Daniel J.

Christian missiology has traditionally understood the "unreached" through earthly categories of geography, language, culture, political restriction, historical circumstance, and limited access to Christian proclamation. The possible expansion of human civilisation beyond Earth introduces a new theological frontier: cosmic geography. This study proposes astro-missiology…

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The Destiny of the Unevangelised: Divine Justice Beyond Geography

Grace, Daniel J.

The eternal destiny of those who lived and died without hearing the Christian gospel remains one of the most difficult questions in Christian theology. The problem concerns people whose historical, cultural, or geographical circumstances made direct knowledge of Jesus Christ impossible. Can a…

Systematic & Philosophical TheologyView record
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One Incarnation, Cosmic Redemption? The Soteriological Status of Intelligent Extraterrestrial Life

Grace, Daniel J.

This article investigates one of the most challenging questions in contemporary Christology and astrotheology: if intelligent extraterrestrial life exists, would the incarnation, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ on Earth be sufficient for their redemption? The study examines biblical theology, patristic theology, conciliar…

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Beginning with Jesus: Recovering a Christ-Centred Theology in Dialogue with Contemporary Science

Grace, Daniel J.

This article proposes a Christ-centred framework for constructive dialogue between Christian theology and contemporary science. Its central claim is that Christian theology should begin with the person, teaching, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, while scientific inquiry should be respected as the disciplined…

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Working paper

When Christians Defend Their Image More Than the Truth: Ecclesial Reputation, Accountability, Repentance, and Christian Witness

Grace, Daniel J.

This article examines the theological, ethical, ecclesiological, and pastoral problems that arise when Christian churches and organisations prioritise institutional reputation, public image, leadership platforms, or organisational survival over truth, accountability, justice, and care for those harmed. Drawing upon biblical theology, the prophetic tradition,…

Practical Theology & Public LifeView record
Working paper

The Church in an Age of Exhaustion: Christian Faithfulness, Sabbath, Ministry, and Human Limits in a Culture of Constant Activity

Grace, Daniel J.

his article develops a theological and ecclesiological account of exhaustion within contemporary Christian life and ministry. It argues that chronic exhaustion is not merely an individual problem of time management, but is often produced by wider cultural, institutional, technological, and theological assumptions concerning…

Practical Theology & Public LifeView record
Working paper

When Christian Influence Becomes More Important Than Christian Witness: Power, Public Theology, Ecclesial Integrity, and Faithfulness in the Digital Age

Grace, Daniel J.

This article examines the growing tendency within contemporary Christianity to treat cultural influence, political access, institutional visibility, and digital reach as primary indicators of ecclesial success. It argues that influence is not inherently opposed to Christian mission but becomes theologically disordered when detached…

Practical Theology & Public LifeView record
Book chapter

The Geography and Historical Development of the Seven Churches of Revelation

Grace, Daniel J.

This article explores the historical, geographical, cultural, and theological significance of the Seven Churches of Revelation: Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, and Laodicea. Located within the Roman province of Asia in present-day western Turkey, these cities occupied strategic positions along major trade…

Biblical Studies & InterpretationView record