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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Extra-Curricular Activities 07/03/11
Nijay Gupta reviews Clinton Arnold’s ZECNT commentary on Ephesians. 
Michael Jensen asks, why theological education? 
Michael B...
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Wednesday Giveaway - Understanding World Religions
In a globalized world most of us have far more contact with people of other faiths than was once the case. Boundaries, territorial and soci...
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CSNTM on iTunes U!
Keep reading for an exciting announcement from Daniel Wallace and the Center for the Study of New Testament Manuscripts!
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Choosing a Translation - Andy Naselli
Yesterday Greek scholar Andy Naselli shared a post on choosing Bible Translations. In it he weighs a number of resources which seek ...
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Monday with Mounce - Repost #1
With Bill Mounce taking the summer off from blogging I thought this would be a good chance to share some of the highlights from our Monda...
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Extra-Curricular Activities 06/26/11
Johann Hari insists that in an age of distraction, we need books more than ever.
Chelle Stearns reflects on the limitations and necessities...
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Bruce Waltke on the reign of Humanity
"As we step out onto the stage of life, we are to understand that the blessed God crowned all of us, not just the kings and priests wh...
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Wednesday Giveaway - Three Views on Creation and Evolution
As happens every so often, the creation and evolution discussion has returned to the forefront for many in the Christian community.
But how...
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Science, Creationism, and Seven Days
Andrew, from our sister blog Engaging Church, sent along an interesting interview with Oxford Professor John Lennox.
Lennox wrote the book ...
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Extra-Curricular Activities 06/19/11
Tim Gombis compares Celebrity and Cruciformity. 
Is the rural church the new mission field?
Phil Long shares his top iPad apps for Bi...
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Adam and the Cherubim
"After he drove the man out, he placed on the east side of the Garden of Eden cherubim and a flaming sword flashing back and for...
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Wednesday Giveaway - Horton's "The Christian Faith"
“the most important theological text (from a Reformed perspective) to come along in some time.” -Kim Riddlebarger
I’m quite excited to reve...
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Scot McKnight on Heaven and Hell
"I believe in heaven. I believe in heaven because Jesus did and I hope to believe in heaven as Jesus did. I believe in heaven because ...
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Monday with Mounce - 108
Friends, I am going to be taking the summer off from blogging. I will start back up in September.
Thank you for all the feedback and ...
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Extra-Curricular Activities 06/12/11
Scot McKnight offers some initial thoughts on John Dickson’s new book, Humilitas.
Chelle Stearns writes about artist Makoto Fujimura.
Some ...
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Wednesday Giveaway - Moral Choices
In our age of ever-present media, we can hardly go a day without hearing of the latest moral failings of our celebrities, politicians, or o...
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