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Hélène M. Dallaire discusses Mastering Biblical Hebrew
HÉLÈNE M. DALLAIRE (PhD, Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion) is Earl S. Kalland Professor of Old Testament and Semitic Languages and Chair of the Old Testament Depar...
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Cain and Abel: A Story of Rebellion, Judgment, and Grace
The story of Cain and Abel is one of sibling rivalry and murder. It’s shocking to realize that there is only one generation between the Bibl...
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Psalm 100 Commentary: Seven Commands and Two Motivations of Our Praise
Shout. Worship. Come. Know.
Enter. Give thanks. Praise him.
These seven commands form the backbone of one of the most instructive psalms on ...
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Did the Disciples Have Any Faith in Jesus? (Mark 4:38) - Mondays with Mounce 326
I have had a great summer off from my daily routines and have been busy on some major writing projects. They will be announced at this year’...
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Psalm 139 Commentary: God's Pervasive Presence, Intimate Knowledge, and Faithful Comfort
Psalm 139 is one of the more well-known and well-beloved psalms—and for good reason. This psalm speaks of the pervasive presence of God, and...
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Abraham and Isaac: A Test of Faith
In Genesis 22, God tests Abraham’s obedience by asking him to sacrifice Isaac, his only son.
To modern readers, this passage and this test ...
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Who Wrote the Book of Genesis?
Moses is traditionally considered the author of Genesis. But for over two centuries, one of the most contested questions in biblical scholar...
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How to Read the Gospel of Mark in the Context of Second Temple Judaism
The Gospel of Mark is widely considered the earliest and most influential narrative of the ministry and passion of Jesus Christ. Although un...
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Why Do We Need to Read the Gospel of Mark in Context?
One reason?
Scripture is not a 21st century text.
The recently released Reading Mark in Context: Jesus and Second Temple Judaism helps the r...
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What Is Sola Scriptura?
Sola Scriptura is a Latin phrase that means “only Scripture” or “Scripture alone.” It was one of the rallying cries of the Reformation.
But ...
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10 Ways the Bible Uses Apologetics
Apologetics is how we logically and philosophically justify our beliefs in the Bible and Jesus. These arguments draw from a wide range of fi...
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What Is Presuppositional Apologetics?
Presuppositional apologetics is one of the four main approaches to apologetics, along with classical, evidential, and experiential or narrat...
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Speaking in Tongues: What Is Its Proper Role in Worship? (1 Corinthians 14 Commentary)
What is the proper role of tongues in worship?
Some would say tongues deserve no role in worship. Some would say the gift of tongues deserve...
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Lots of Little Things (John 21:1-14) - Mondays with Mounce 325
There are lots of little things in this section that make translating fun. If you are in class, make an experiment. Have everyone do their o...
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Why Do We Not Follow the Bible Sometimes? Some Examples - An Excerpt from The Blue Parakeet, 2nd Edition by Scot McKnight
Our all-too-glib and frequently heard Christian claim to practice whatever the Bible says annoys me. You might be annoyed that I just said t...
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The 2017-2018 Zondervan Biblical Greek Award Winners
Each year we partner with participating universities and seminaries to honor students who have excelled in the study of biblical Greek.
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When You Read the Greek, Are You Reading the Original? - Mondays with Mounce 324
This question can be answered several ways, but this morning I am not interested in the issue of the faithfulness of the manuscript traditio...
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