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War in the Bible: an Examination of Biblical Conflict and Violence
The Bible doesn’t flinch at portraying the world’s violence, especially during wartime. And while there is no such thing as a kind and gentle war, you might be surprised to learn t...
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A Theological Conundrum from the Pastorals: "Braided Hair" or "Elaborate Hairstyles"? (Monday with Mounce 198)
I just came back from a great week at Southern seminary in Louisville. It is the first time in many years I have taught the Pastorals...
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Extracurricular Activities–August 3, 2013
A Usually Happy Fellow Reviews Aslan’s Zealot (Anthony Le Donne)
Reza Aslan’s Zealot: The Life and Times of Jesus of Nazareth i...
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Wednesday Giveaway - A Survey of the Old Testament
This week’s giveaway is a thoroughly researched and
beautifully illustrated textbook that has become a standard in the classroom, A Survey o...
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What's a "myriad"? (Monday with Mounce 197)
This is one of the more interesting words in Greek, partly because it is so hard to translate.
BDAG says μυριάς can mean, "a gr...
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Extra-Curricular Activities 07.27.13
Christopher Wright - Learning to
Love Leviticus
"What we usually mean by "Old Testament law" comes from the Torah, the firs...
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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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