The Identity of the Galatians

The latest issue of Tyndale House's publication THink is out now. Among the articles is Ben Gardner's discussion of the identity of the Galatians. This is a balanced and fair basic introduction to the complex issues related to the question. You can read it and the other articles here.

Acts Presentations

Steve Walton has made presentations from two lectures on Acts at the Ethiopian Graduate School of Theology available here.

Witherington on Romans

Ben Witherington is teaching through Romans via video. This series is an overview rather than a detailed exposition. Here is a link to to the first video.

Paul and First-Century Letter Writing

E. Randolph Richards has an excellenta rticle here on Paul and First-Century Letter Writing

John 1

Ian Paul has a very good post here on John 1.

Unique Roots in the Greek New Testament

Very interesting post here on the vocabulary range of Greek words in the New Testament.

Matthew 16

Here and here are two posts on Matthew 16 that are helpful in different ways. The first is by Ian Paul on taking up our cross and the second by Mark Hoffman that provides a few links for a general study of the chapter.

Free eBook: Pauline Eschatology

Wipf and Stock is offering a free eBook copy of Pauline Eschatology: The Apocalyptic Rupture of Eternal Imperialism by Daniel Oudshoorn. Here are the instructions to get your copy.

1. Click on this link.
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3. Use the code "OUDSHOORN23"
4. Upon checkout completion, you will receive a confirmation email with instructions of how to download your free eBook.

The Holy Kiss

Ken Berding has a good word here on understanding the "holy kiss" (Rom 16:16; 1 Cor 16:20; 2 Cor 13:12; 1 Thess 5:26; cf. 1 Pet 5:18).

Preaching 1 Peter

Peter Mead offers eight reflections here.

Introducing the Theology of Paul

Steve Walton has made his presentation slides introducing the theology of Paul available here.

Free PDF: The Future of New Testament Theology.

Joel Green has edited some essays on New Testament theology that are available as a free PDF here.

HT: Sean du Toit

Top Ten 1 Corinthian Commentaries

B. J. Oropeza offers his annotated list here.

Ancient Coins and the Book of Revelation

I have more than a passing interest in ancient coinage and also the biblical text. I have been thinking about how Roman coinage might shed light on one particular image in Revelation. So I was happy to see this video from the sixth annual fall lecture hosted by the Clayton Museum of Ancient History at York University on Sept 27, 2022. Although the issue I am thinking of was not raised in this lecture, I found it interesting nonetheless.

The Longer Ending of Mark

Michael Kok discusses some recent blog posts on the issue of the longer ending of Mark here. Although Kok does not list it, one might want to take a look at the book, Perspectives on the Ending of Mark edited by David Alan Black.

Israel and the Land Promise in the NT

Gerald McDermott has a good post here on how the land promise made to Abraham and hos descendants are treated in the New Testament.  

The significance of the authorship of Acts

Steve Walton has made his slides available here from a recent conference on the significance of the authorship of Acts

Free Commentary on Titus

The Good Book Company is making a digit version of Tim Chester's Titus for You for free if you are willing to provide them your email address. You can access the deal here.

HT: Antony Billington

Free Webinar: Colossae, Colossians, and Archaeology

Clinton Arnold has noted that Tutku Educational Travel is hosting a free webinar on "Colossae, Colossians, and Archaeology." The webinar will be Sunday, February 27 at 7 AM PST or 9 AM CST. Arnold is one of the speakers and will be blogging about it at the Good Book Blog. 

 

Steve Walton Introduces Romans

Steve Walton has posted two videos introducing Romans here.