Monthly Archives: August 2009

Shoshenq, Again

Posted on August 28, 2009 by Darrell Pursiful

Just noticed at the Centuries of Darkness website: March 2009. A fascinating article has been published by Dr Rupert Chapman (British Museum), entitled “Putting Shoshenq I in His Place” in the Palestine Exploration Quarterly 141:1 (2009), pp. 4-17. Chapman presents … Continue reading →

Posted in Old Testament, Wealth of Egypt | 2 Comments

We Have a Winner

Posted on August 28, 2009 by Darrell Pursiful

Brian Small, Ph.D. candidate at Baylor University and author of the blog Polumeros kai Polutropos, is the winner of the 2009 Dr. Platypus Book Giveaway. Congratulations, Brian! Share this: Digg this postRecommend on FacebookTweet about itSubscribe to the comments on … Continue reading →

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Hebrews Awesomeness

Posted on August 24, 2009 by Darrell Pursiful

Can’t wait for Episode 2: The Devil Strikes Back. (H/T: Ken Schenck) Share this: Digg this postRecommend on FacebookTweet about itSubscribe to the comments on this postTell a friend

Posted in New Testament, Tomfoolery | Tagged | 3 Comments

Breaking News: Ancient Hebrew Men Didn't Wear Pants

Posted on August 24, 2009 by Darrell Pursiful

In a previous post I dealt with the customary attire of the New Testament era and the Greek vocabulary used to describe it. This was in response to a (shall we say) energetic defense of the idea that Jesus in … Continue reading →

Posted in Christendumb, Old Testament | Tagged | 3 Comments

You Could Win a Free Book!

Posted on August 21, 2009 by Darrell Pursiful

As a show of gratitude for my readers, I’m pleased to announce that it’s time for the annual book giveaway at Dr. Platypus. As in previous years, the winner will receive his or her choice of books from among the … Continue reading →

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Praying the Scriptures in Community

Posted on August 19, 2009 by Darrell Pursiful

We tend to think of meditating on Scripture as a private experience, but it is also something that can be shared. Small groups can help Christians discern how God may be inviting them to respond to the Word. A number … Continue reading →

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Praying the Scriptures

Posted on August 18, 2009 by Darrell Pursiful

[Here is part of an old piece I originally wrote for work, which I intend to serve as the introduction to a new post that is still in the hopper.] My college pastor once commented, “There is a difference between … Continue reading →

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Praying for Deliverance from Poor Bible-study Habits

Posted on August 18, 2009 by Darrell Pursiful

Ajith Fernando shares an unusual response to Bible students who can’t quite get beyond a superficial reading of texts taken out of context: I was once teaching a week-long course to some first generation Christians active in Christian ministry on … Continue reading →

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Learners

Posted on August 17, 2009 by Darrell Pursiful

[The following is a gently edited and somewhat embellished rendition of the sermon I gave last night at my church's Vespers service.] School is back in session. The public school kids have already started; in another week or two the … Continue reading →

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In Praise of Hymnals

Posted on August 15, 2009 by Darrell Pursiful

iMonk has begun what looks to be a lengthy series on “The Evangelical Liturgy.” His latest installment, among other things, sings the praises of the lowly hymnal: The hymnal is a crucially important evangelical worship resource. While it can be … Continue reading →

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