Category Archives: Old Testament

I Am a Descendant of King David—and So Are You

Posted on January 10, 2012 by Darrell Pursiful

Jim Davila notes a Jerusalem Post article about descendants of the House of David Are you a descendant of the House of David? If you have ever wondered if blue blood flows through your veins, you might consider visiting the … Continue reading →

Posted in Old Testament, Wealth of Egypt | Leave a comment

4 Ezra and the Size of the Earth

Posted on September 22, 2011 by Darrell Pursiful

Jim Davila explains how Christopher Columbus deduced the size of the earth from a literalistic reading of 4 Ezra 6:42-52. According to this text, the ocean (i.e., the Atlantic) only took up one-seventh of the globe, so the earth wasn’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Old Testament | Tagged | Leave a comment

A Wee Post about “The Wall”

Posted on September 1, 2011 by Darrell Pursiful

“Assyrian urination omina” are three words I never knew could exist side by side, but Claude Mariottini introduced me to the phrase in his summary of Duane Smith’s recent article about that curious King James phrase, “him that pisseth against … Continue reading →

Posted in Old Testament | Leave a comment

Groups Seeks Genesis Ban

Posted on July 22, 2011 by Darrell Pursiful

I’m pretty sure I’ve met members of this group that seeks to ban the book of Genesis because of its questionable moral content. (PS: For the humor-impaired, I’m about 95% sure this is a joke.) Share this: Digg this postRecommend … Continue reading →

Posted in Old Testament | Tagged | Leave a comment

The Great Isaiah Scroll Online

Posted on July 20, 2011 by Darrell Pursiful

Cool. Share this: Digg this postRecommend on FacebookBuzz it upTweet about itSubscribe to the comments on this postTell a friend

Posted in Old Testament | Tagged | Leave a comment

Who Killed Goliath?

Posted on June 20, 2011 by Darrell Pursiful

Elhanan, of course, as Claude Mariottini explains. Share this: Digg this postRecommend on FacebookBuzz it upTweet about itSubscribe to the comments on this postTell a friend

Posted in Old Testament | Tagged , | 3 Comments

Exodus: Web-enabled Version

Posted on April 5, 2011 by Darrell Pursiful

Google Exodus (H/T: James McGrath) Share this: Digg this postRecommend on FacebookBuzz it upTweet about itSubscribe to the comments on this postTell a friend

Posted in Old Testament | Tagged | Leave a comment

God and the Genocide of the Canaanites

Posted on February 17, 2011 by Darrell Pursiful

Students in my CHR 101 class might appreciate this discussion from Matt Flanagan of the book of Judges and the morality of God’s commands to “exterminate” the Canaanites before we delve into the Settlement of Canaan next week. Part 1: … Continue reading →

Posted in Ethics, Old Testament | Tagged | 2 Comments

Happy International Septuagint Day!

Posted on February 8, 2011 by Darrell Pursiful

Thanks to Jim Davila for the reminder. I guess that means Greek food for lunch today! Share this: Digg this postRecommend on FacebookBuzz it upTweet about itSubscribe to the comments on this postTell a friend

Posted in Old Testament | Leave a comment

Wise Women 5: Mediums

Posted on January 20, 2011 by Darrell Pursiful

The Spirit-woman of Endor First Samuel 28 tells the story of the eve of King Saul’s death. The night before his final battle against the Philistines, distraught and having come up short in all of the normally available means of … Continue reading →

Posted in Old Testament, Theology, Wealth of Egypt | Tagged | Leave a comment