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The Contours of the Land in Israel's History
The Land of Palestine
The land of Palestine took its name from the Philistines (the Pelishtim in Hebrew) who settled along the Mediterranean coast from Joppa to Gaza about 1300–12...
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Wednesday Giveaway - Two Views on Women in Ministry
“One of the continuing hotbeds of debate in evangelical circles today is
the nature and scope of leadership roles open to women in the chur...
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How can Jesus take something away from someone who has nothing? - Luke 8:18 (Monday with Mounce 196)
I found an interesting little example of the synoptic problem and harmonization. In Luke 8:18, Jesus says, "Therefore consider careful...
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Extra-Curricular Activities 07.20.13
Brave Reviews - the Zondervan Illustrated Bible Backgrounds Commentary on
the Old Testament
“The scholars who have poured time into these ...
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How to Read the Bible for All its Worth - Only $1.99 on Kindle!
This month Fee and Stuart’s How to Read the Bible for All
Its Worth is on sale for only $1.99 in the Kindle store!   (Sale ends July ...
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Wednesday Giveaway - NIV Application Commentary on Matthew
The Gospel of Matthew was the most widely read and frequently used of
any of the four Gospels in the formative early years of the church, a...
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Did John Drink Vodka? - Luke 1:15 (Monday with Mounce 195)
The angel tells Zechariah that his son, "is never to take wine (οἶνον) or other fermented drink (σίκερα)" (NIV).  On this t...
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Extra-Curricular Activities 07.13.13
William Campbell – an RBL review of Paul and Union with Christ.
“The entire study is clearly written, well organized, and therefore ...
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Wednesday Giveaway - Four Views on the Role of Works at the Final Judgment
At the end of the age, will our works in this life have bearing
on our salvation? And if so, how?
That is the question addressed by this we...
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The Summer Reading eBook Special!
Looking for some thoughtful reading? We have just the thing
for you: The Summer Reading eBook Special! Find deals on academic,
reference and...
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γένεσις and the title of Matthew's gospel (Monday with Mounce 194)
Remember the adage: "Greek gives us the range of possibilities; context makes the determination."
Maybe "adage" is too ...
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Extra-Curricular Activities 07.06.13
Andy Crouch - The Future Shape of Theological Education (HT:
Brian LePort)
"What do seminaries have to say to a culture that orients i...
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Wednesday Giveaway - How to Read the Bible Book by Book
For this week’s giveaway we are featuring the second collaboration
of Gordon Fee and Douglas Stuart, How to Read the Bible Book by Book.
Pi...
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General revelation and God's love (Monday with Mounce 193)
We had a good week working on the NIV in Switzerland; lots of ideas for future blogs. I also had one day afterwards to do a little more sit...
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Extra-Curricular Activities 06.29.13
Michael Kruger - Why the Biblical Languages Matter—Even if
You Forget Them
“Even if a student forgets every single vocabulary word and
every...
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Wednesday Giveaway - How to Read the Bible for All It's Worth
This week’s giveaway is a classic book on biblical
interpretation from Gordon Fee and Douglas Stewart, How to Read the Bible for
All Its Wo...
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Subtle difference between "have" and "get" - Matt 19:16 (Monday with Mounce 192)
This isn't going to sound like much, but much of translation is in the details, often little nuances.
The rich young man comes to Jesus...
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