One could debate or nuance a point here or there but I suspect that Carey Nieuwhof is right about needing these seven skills to preach to a post-Christian America.
Jun 28, 2022
Preaching to a Post-Christian America
Jun 27, 2022
Philippians 4:13
Jason Meyer has a good post here on the oft-quoted but not always understood, Philippians 4:13.
Jun 25, 2022
The Latest Issue of the Review of Biblical Literature
The latest issue of Review of Biblical Literature is out. Reviews can be accessed by clicking the links below but unfortunately you must be a SBL member to read them.
Jason K. Driesbach, 4QSamuela and the Text of Samuel
Sidnie White Crawford
G. Roger Greene, The Ministry of Paul the Apostle: History and Redaction
Mark Cooper
Jesper Høgenhaven, Frederik Poulsen, and Cian Power, eds., Images of Exile in the Prophetic Literature: Copenhagen Conference Proceedings 7–10 May 2017
Corrine Carvalho
Kenneth G. Holum, ed., Caesarea Maritima Excavations in the Old City 1989–2003, Conducted by the University of Maryland and the University of Haifa, Final Reports Volume 1: The Temple Platform (Area TP), Neighboring Quarters (Area TPS and Z), and the Inner Harbor Quays (Area I); Hellenistic Evidence, King Herod’s Harbor Temple, Intermediate Occupation, and the Octagonal Harbor Church
Benjamin D. Gordon
Gerhard Lohfink, The Forty Parables of Jesus
Klyne Snodgrass
Ulrich Luz, Theologische Aufsätze
Mark Elliott
Thomas H. McCall, Analytic Christology and the Theological Interpretation of the New Testament
Christopher T. Holmes
Beatrix Potter; Joey McCollum and Brent Nierdergall, eds., The Tale of Peter Rabbit in Koine Greek
Andrew Daniel
Gary A. Rendsburg, How the Bible Is Written
Leonardo Pessoa da Silva Pinto
Markus Witte, The Development of God in the Old Testament: Three Case Studies in Biblical Theology
Brandon R. Grafius
Jun 24, 2022
Doctoral Advice
Those working on a PhD might appreciate Steve Walton's PowerPoint presentation here.
Jun 23, 2022
Jun 22, 2022
Psalm 82
I am working on a commentary on the Psalms. I have decided to compile some helpful links that I discovered during my research. It includes a mix of exegetical and sermonic links. Here is what I have for Psalm 82 (in no particular order). Feel free to mention any that you find helpful in the comments section.
James Mead: https://www.workingpreacher.org/preaching.aspx?commentary_id=1746
Analysis by C. J. Labuschagne: https://www.labuschagne.nl/ps082.pdf
“The People of Psalm 83” Walter Kaiser: https://voice.dts.edu/chapel/the-people-of-psalm-83-kaiser-walter-c
William Barrick’s notes: https://drbarrick.org/files/studynotes/Psalms/Ps_082.pdf
Danny Akin (outline, manuscript, audio): https://www.danielakin.com/the-god-who-holds-the-responsible-responsible-through-the-psalms-series
Psalm 82 devotional: https://www.generations.org/devotionals/95
Jun 21, 2022
Learning Space and Asynchronous Online Learning
Jun 20, 2022
The Longer Ending of Mark
Jun 19, 2022
The Latest Issue of the Review of Biblical Literature
The latest issue of Review of Biblical Literature is out. Reviews can be accessed by clicking the links below but unfortunately you must be a SBL member to read them.
Stéphanie Anthonioz, Alice Mouton, and Daniel Petit, eds., When Gods Speak to Men: Divine Speech according to Textual Sources in the Ancient Mediterranean BasinJonathan Stökl
Jeannine K. Brown, The Gospels as Stories: A Narrative Approach to Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John
Amanda Brobst-Renaud
Courtney J. P. Friesen, ed., Envisioning God in the Humanities: Essays on Christianity, Judaism, and Ancient Religion in Honor of Melissa Harl Sellew
Kimberly Bauser McBrien
Kyle R. Greenwood, ed., Since the Beginning: Interpreting Genesis 1 and 2 through the Ages
Jeffery M. Leonard
John Paul Heil, Luke-Acts: Foundations for Christian Worship
Joshua W. Jipp
Gina Hens-Piazza, The Supporting Cast of the Bible: Reading on Behalf of the Multitude
Deborah Rooke
Juliette Mas and Palmiro Notizia, eds., Working at Home in the Ancient Near East
Itzhaq Shai
Marvin A. Sweeney, ed., Theology of the Hebrew Bible, Volume 1: Methodological Studies
John Goldingay
Samuel Vollenweider, Antike und Urchristentum: Studien zur neutestamentlichen Theologie in ihren Kontexten und Rezeptionen
Eve-Marie Becker
Molly M. Zahn, Genres of Rewriting in Second Temple Judaism: Scribal Composition and Transmission
Sidnie White Crawford
Jun 17, 2022
DBTS Recommended Book List
Jun 16, 2022
Psalm 81
I am working on a commentary on the Psalms. I have decided to compile some helpful links that I discovered during my research. It includes a mix of exegetical and sermonic links. Here is what I have for Psalm 81 (in no particular order). Feel free to mention any that you find helpful in the comments section.
Analysis by C. J. Labuschagne: https://www.labuschagne.nl/ps081.pdf
William Barrick’s notes: https://drbarrick.org/files/studynotes/Psalms/Ps_081.pdf
Honey from the Rock: https://www.tvcresources.net/resource-library/sermons/honey-from-the-rock-southlake
Psalm 81 devotional: https://www.generations.org/devotionals/94