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Monthly Archives: February 2009
How to Read the Bible like a Pagan
David Ker’s post on “Christian animism” has got me thinking about worldview issues. In particular, I’m thinking about how the worldviews of the non-Western world are often closer to those of the biblical writers than those of post-Enlightenment Westerners like … Continue reading
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Davidic Genealogy
With the new computer (not so new anymore, but still…) I had to switch over from Legacy software to Reunion for my genealogy research. Legacy is a very good tool, but alas, they have not seen fit to produce a … Continue reading
Posted in Old Testament
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What You'll Wish You'd Known
Excellent advice for high school students—and everyone else. Share this: Digg this postRecommend on FacebookTweet about itSubscribe to the comments on this postTell a friend
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Sea Kittens
PETA is just plain wrong when it says, “People don’t seem to like fish.” Me? I love fish: catfish, swordfish, tilapia, sandabs, mahi mahi, monkfish, orange roughy—it’s all heavenly to me! That’s why I’m going to make a point of … Continue reading
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Borg: Thinking about the Christian Life Again
This week Marcus J. Borg delivered the 2009 Harry Vaughan Smith Lectures at Mercer University on the topic, “Rethinking the Big Questions: God, Jesus, and the Christian Life.” Borg is a world-renowned New Testament scholar, best known for his contributions … Continue reading
Posted in Life as Prayer, New Testament
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The Formation of Ancient Israel
Here’s a succinct summary of the three classic models of Israel’s settlement of Canaan, courtesy of Jin Yang Kim. Enjoy! Share this: Digg this postRecommend on FacebookTweet about itSubscribe to the comments on this postTell a friend
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Server Hiccup
Lost about a week’s worth of posts due to server problems, likely of my own doing. Fortunately, I haven’t had much time for any substantive blogging lately! I’ll re-post the link on Conquest Models for the sake of my longsuffering … Continue reading
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Kings
NBC is going to run a new series that is a modern re-telling of the story of Saul and David from the book of 1 Samuel. It could be worth a look: If it turns out to be a hit, … Continue reading
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Biblical Studies Carnival XXXVIII
The January edition of the Biblical Studies Carnival is now posted at Judy’s research blog. It’s a keeper! The February edition of the Carnival will be hosted right here at the pond on March 1 (unless, as with Judy, real … Continue reading
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Genesis 1–4 according to Facebook
A bit crude and definitely irreverent, but worth it if you need a chuckle. (H/T: PhDiva) Share this: Digg this postRecommend on FacebookTweet about itSubscribe to the comments on this postTell a friend
