Monthly Archives: August 2010

Greek Alphabet Songs

Courtesy of NT Blog (here and here). I still prefer Kallias’ version, but I don’t have the expertise or talent to produce a catchy video. Share this: Digg this postRecommend on FacebookTweet about itSubscribe to the comments on this postTell … Continue reading

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The Genealogy of Jesus 4

The Lukan and Matthean accounts of Jesus’ genealogy diverge after David. Matthew traces Jesus’ line through Solomon (and thus traces the royal Davidic line as it is found in the Bible and in Seder Olam). Luke traces a line through … Continue reading

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Helwys Premium

Online support for Smyth & Helwys Bible-study curriculum is now available for free on the Web. Check out Helwys Premium. Share this: Digg this postRecommend on FacebookTweet about itSubscribe to the comments on this postTell a friend

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Congratulations to Joe Allison!

You have won the drawing for a free book from Smyth & Helwys Publishing! If you’ll kindly email me <darrell [at] pursiful [dot] com> with your book selection and mailing address, I’ll get your book started on its way to … Continue reading

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Reminder: Book Giveaway Entries Close Soon

If you want to get in on this year’s book giveaway, time is running out. A winner will be chosen tomorrow morning (possibly by Urim and Thummim, but more likely by picking a name out of a hat). Share this: … Continue reading

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The Ancient-Future Path

Chaplain Mike, who has taken up Michael Spencer’s mantle at Internet Monk, has a great post up today about misunderstandings of the Ancient-Future (some might say paleo-orthodox) approach to Christianity. He begins with some negatives: Ancient-Future is not about “older … Continue reading

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Spong vs. Mohler? Not on This Computer Screen!

If there’s a video out there of some kind of Spong–Mohler debate, I’m not going to watch it. I can’t think of two individuals I would want to see and hear less of. If I were ever exposed to both … Continue reading

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Critical Thinking 101

James McGrath links to two resources for teaching (or at least raising awareness of) critical evaluation of sources. The first explains a memorable acronym; the second is a humorous case study. Share this: Digg this postRecommend on FacebookTweet about itSubscribe … Continue reading

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101 Reasons to Study Theology

The Geek Muse is making a list and welcoming comments. (H/T: NT Blog) Share this: Digg this postRecommend on FacebookTweet about itSubscribe to the comments on this postTell a friend

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Dr. Platypus Book Giveaway 2010

It’s time once again for my annual book giveaway. The rules are very simple: leave a comment telling me you want a free book. One week from today, August 28, I’ll randomly select a winner and contact you for your … Continue reading

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