Monthly Archives: April 2009

A Feminine Pronoun for God

Posted on April 29, 2009 by Darrell Pursiful

It’s in the Bible! How did I miss this? More importantly, how did all the gender hierarchs whose stock in trade is strict adherence the language the Bible uses? Share this: Digg this postRecommend on FacebookTweet about itSubscribe to the … Continue reading →

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Genesis Genealogies

Posted on April 21, 2009 by Darrell Pursiful

Last week Scot McKnight posted on the genealogies in the book of Genesis and why he doesn’t believe the immense ages of the patriarchs should be taken literally. I’ve written a bit about the issue, spelling out the various factors … Continue reading →

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"The Most Authentic Version of the Temple in the World"

Posted on April 20, 2009 by Darrell Pursiful

Even professional archeologists come to look at it, and it was built by a retired farmer over a 30-year period. Not quite unexpectedly, his wife thinks he’s crazy. (H/T: Claude Mariottini) Share this: Digg this postRecommend on FacebookTweet about itSubscribe … Continue reading →

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Χριστὸς Ἀνέστη!

Posted on April 19, 2009 by Darrell Pursiful

Wishing a blessed Pascha to my readers who follow the Eastern liturgical calendar. He is risen, indeed! Share this: Digg this postRecommend on FacebookTweet about itSubscribe to the comments on this postTell a friend

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What Good Is a Short-Term Mission Trip?

Posted on April 17, 2009 by Darrell Pursiful

Olu Menjay, Principal of Ricks Institute in Liberia, explains why such a seemingly cost-ineffective way of doing ministry may be exactly what is called for. Oh, and kudos to Zach Kincaid for setting up a blog for First Baptist/Macon! Share … Continue reading →

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Oxford Biblical Studies Online

Posted on April 15, 2009 by Darrell Pursiful

Oxford University Press has launched a new biblical studies resource page called Oxford Biblical Studies Online. They are letting people have free access until the end of May. To access the free trial, click on the above link and use … Continue reading →

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Naming the Nameless

Posted on April 15, 2009 by Darrell Pursiful

For what it’s worth, here is a compilation of names attributed to some of the nameless characters in the Bible in Jewish and Christian folklore. As with all Wikipedia articles, caveat lector! Share this: Digg this postRecommend on FacebookTweet about … Continue reading →

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A Platypus in Paradise

Posted on April 14, 2009 by Darrell Pursiful

In commenting on a post about the Garden of Eden, Christopher Heard referred to Hieronymous Bosch’s triptych, “The Garden of Earthly Delights“: He also noted the presence in the left-hand panel (representing the Garden of Eden itself) of “a platypus … Continue reading →

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Christ is Risen, Alleluia!

Posted on April 12, 2009 by Darrell Pursiful

A very blessed Easter to all my readers who follow the Western liturgical calendar. Share this: Digg this postRecommend on FacebookTweet about itSubscribe to the comments on this postTell a friend

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Old Kingdom Populism

Posted on April 9, 2009 by Darrell Pursiful

From the “Instructions of Ptah-hotep”: Be not arrogant because of your knowledge, and have no confidence because you are learned. Take counsel with the ignorant as well as the wise, for the limits of knowledge cannot be reached, and no … Continue reading →

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