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.
John Ahn, ed., Landscapes of Korean and Korean American Biblical Interpretation
Reviewed by Dong Sung Kim
J. D. Atkins, The Doubt of the Apostles and the Resurrection Faith of the Early Church: The Post-resurrection Appearance Stories of the Gospels in Ancient Reception and Modern Debate
Reviewed by Alexander P. Thompson
Thomas M. Bolin, Ecclesiastes and the Riddle of Authorship
Reviewed by Rebecca Scharbach Wollenberg
J. Andrew Cowan, The Writings of Luke and the Jewish Roots of the Christian Way: An Examination of the Aims of the First Christian Historian in the Light of Ancient Politics, Ethnography, and Historiography
Reviewed by David Andrew Smith
Tucker S. Ferda, Jesus, the Gospels, and the Galilean Crisis: The Origins, Reception, and Value of an Influential Hypothesis
Reviewed by Richard Horsley
Antonios Finitsis, ed., Dress and Clothing in the Hebrew Bible: “For All Her Household Are Clothed in Crimson”
Reviewed by Victor H. Matthews
Christina Harker, The Colonizers’ Idols: Paul, Galatia, and Empire in New Testament Studies
Reviewed by Davina C. Lopez
Roland Meynet, Le Psautier: Troisième livre (Ps 73–89)
Reviewed by Sophie Ramond
Andrei A. Orlov, Yahoel and Metatron: Aural Apocalypticism and the Origins of Early Jewish Mysticism
Reviewed by Pavlos D. Vasileiadis
Ilana Pardes, The Song of Songs: A Biography
Reviewed by Elsie R. Stern
Jonathan Miles Robker, Balaam in Text and Tradition
Reviewed by Clinton J. Moyer
T. M. Sharlach, An Ox of One’s Own: Royal Wives and Religion at the Court of the Third Dynasty of Ur
Reviewed by Jacob Klein
F. Scott Spencer, Luke
Reviewed by Kai Akagi
Joseph Verheyden and John S. Kloppenborg, eds., The Gospels and Their Stories in Anthropological Perspective
Reviewed by Ernest van Eck
Nahum Ward-Lev, The Liberating Path of the Hebrew Prophets: Then and Now
Reviewed by Scott Bayer
Jun 12, 2020
Hall Harris: The Unknown Johannine Scholar
This is an nice write up here on Dr. W. Hall Harris III. I had the opportunity to have Dr. Harris as a professor in seminary and I concur completely with the article. He has a brilliant mind, quick wit, and a kind and gracious demeanor. If you have ever benefited from the NET Bible then you already have encountered his work. You can also access his free commentary on the Gospel of John here and the Johannine Epistles here. I highly recommend these resources and look forward to his continued contributions to biblical scholarship.
Jun 11, 2020
Isaiah's Servant Songs
Davy Ellison has a good overview post here on the four "Servant Songs" of Isaiah.
Jun 10, 2020
Latest Issue of the Journal for Baptist Theology & Ministry
The Spring 2020 issue of the New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary's Journal for Baptist Theology & Ministry is out now. The theme of the volume is “Southern Baptist Complementarianism: Perspectives and Prospects.” You can access the journal free here.
Jun 9, 2020
Jude 5: A Text-Critical Problem
Although this post came out several years ago, Todd Scacewater has a good discussion here of the academically well-known text-critical problem associated with Jude 5. For what its worth, I also tend to agree with Todd's conclusion.
Jun 8, 2020
An Exhortation to Sing the Psalms
Christopher Ash offers a scriptural exhortation to sing the Psalms and offers some help in how to do it here. Early in my Christian life I was exposed to Keith Green's rendition of Psalm 8 ("How Majestic Is Thy Name") and it continues to be a source of encouragement to me.
Jun 6, 2020
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.
Lynne Moss Bahr, “The Time is Fulfilled”: Jesus’s Apocalypticism in the Context of Continental Philosophy
Reviewed by Theron Clay Mock III
Theodore A. Bergren, A Latin-Greek Index of the Vulgate New Testament and the Apostolic Fathers
Reviewed by Thomas W. Hudgins
Roger A. Bullard and Howard A. Hatton, A Handbook on 1–2 Esdras
Reviewed by Andrew Daniel
Veronika Burz-Tropper, ed., Studien zum Gottesbild im Johannesevangelium
Reviewed by Jan Heilmann
William S. Campbell, The Nations in the Divine Economy: Paul’s Covenantal Hermeneutics and Participation in Christ
Reviewed by David J. Neville
Isaiah Gafni, Jews and Judaism in the Rabbinic Era: Image and Reality – History and Historiography
Reviewed by Eliezer Diamond
Andrew Gregory, ed., The Gospel according to the Hebrews and the Gospel of the Ebionites
Reviewed by David B. Sloan
Sarah Hart, From Temple to Tent: From Real to Virtual World (Exodus 24:15–Numbers 10:28)
Reviewed by Michael Homan
Laura Invernizzi, “Perchi mi hai inviato?”: Dalla diacronia redazionale alla dinamica narrativa in Es 5,1–7,7
Reviewed by Daniel Prokop
Amy Lindeman Allen, For Theirs Is the Kingdom: Inclusion and Participation of Children in the Gospel according to Luke
Reviewed by A. James Murphy
Jeremy D. Lyon, The Genesis Creation Account in the Dead Sea Scrolls
Reviewed by Stephen Reed
Scot McKnight, The Letter to Philemon
Reviewed by James P. Sweeney
Allan J. McNicol, The Persistence of God’s Endangered Promises: The Bible’s Unified Story Reviewed by Trevor Laurence
Lynne Moss Bahr, “The Time is Fulfilled”: Jesus’s Apocalypticism in the Context of Continental Philosophy
Reviewed by Theron Clay Mock III
Theodore A. Bergren, A Latin-Greek Index of the Vulgate New Testament and the Apostolic Fathers
Reviewed by Thomas W. Hudgins
Roger A. Bullard and Howard A. Hatton, A Handbook on 1–2 Esdras
Reviewed by Andrew Daniel
Veronika Burz-Tropper, ed., Studien zum Gottesbild im Johannesevangelium
Reviewed by Jan Heilmann
William S. Campbell, The Nations in the Divine Economy: Paul’s Covenantal Hermeneutics and Participation in Christ
Reviewed by David J. Neville
Isaiah Gafni, Jews and Judaism in the Rabbinic Era: Image and Reality – History and Historiography
Reviewed by Eliezer Diamond
Andrew Gregory, ed., The Gospel according to the Hebrews and the Gospel of the Ebionites
Reviewed by David B. Sloan
Sarah Hart, From Temple to Tent: From Real to Virtual World (Exodus 24:15–Numbers 10:28)
Reviewed by Michael Homan
Laura Invernizzi, “Perchi mi hai inviato?”: Dalla diacronia redazionale alla dinamica narrativa in Es 5,1–7,7
Reviewed by Daniel Prokop
Amy Lindeman Allen, For Theirs Is the Kingdom: Inclusion and Participation of Children in the Gospel according to Luke
Reviewed by A. James Murphy
Jeremy D. Lyon, The Genesis Creation Account in the Dead Sea Scrolls
Reviewed by Stephen Reed
Scot McKnight, The Letter to Philemon
Reviewed by James P. Sweeney
Allan J. McNicol, The Persistence of God’s Endangered Promises: The Bible’s Unified Story Reviewed by Trevor Laurence
Jun 5, 2020
Why Was Faith Needed in the First Passover?
In the book of Hebrews we are told that Moses acted "by faith" in keeping the Passover (11:28). But why was faith necessary? I think that are at least three reasons.
First, it was novel. The prior nine plagues did not require the Hebrews to participate. Thus, faith was required because it this plague broke the pattern.
Second, faith was needed because it was "sacrificial" (pun intended). The Passover involved a costly sacrifice. Animals such as lambs were precious commodities, especially for impoverished slaves and to sacrifice an animal, your best animal (without blemish), would result in a significant material loss.
Third, observing the Passover required faith because of the magnitude of the miracle. Such a thing had never been done before. How could a few swipes of blood on the doorposts and lintel make the difference between life and death?
First, it was novel. The prior nine plagues did not require the Hebrews to participate. Thus, faith was required because it this plague broke the pattern.
Second, faith was needed because it was "sacrificial" (pun intended). The Passover involved a costly sacrifice. Animals such as lambs were precious commodities, especially for impoverished slaves and to sacrifice an animal, your best animal (without blemish), would result in a significant material loss.
Third, observing the Passover required faith because of the magnitude of the miracle. Such a thing had never been done before. How could a few swipes of blood on the doorposts and lintel make the difference between life and death?
Jun 4, 2020
Psalm 22 Links
I
have been 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 22 (in no particular order). Feel free to mention any that you
find helpful in the comments section.
The Fathers on Psalm 22: https://pursuingveritas.com/2019/08/06/the-fathers-on-psalm-22
Ray Stedman., “The Suffering Savior,” Psalm 22: https://www.raystedman.org/old-testament/psalms/the-suffering-savior
Analysis by C. J. Labuschagne: https://www.labuschagne.nl/ps022.pdf
William Barrick’s notes: https://drbarrick.org/files/studynotes/Psalms/Ps_022.pdf
“Crucifixion of the King” Bruce Waltke: http://www.cslewisinstitute.org/audio/by/title/psalm_22_crucifixion_of_the_king
The Fathers on Psalm 22: https://pursuingveritas.com/2019/08/06/the-fathers-on-psalm-22
Ray Stedman., “The Suffering Savior,” Psalm 22: https://www.raystedman.org/old-testament/psalms/the-suffering-savior
Analysis by C. J. Labuschagne: https://www.labuschagne.nl/ps022.pdf
William Barrick’s notes: https://drbarrick.org/files/studynotes/Psalms/Ps_022.pdf
“Crucifixion of the King” Bruce Waltke: http://www.cslewisinstitute.org/audio/by/title/psalm_22_crucifixion_of_the_king
Jun 3, 2020
Free eBook: Discerning the Body: Searching for Jesus in the World
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Irenaeus and Augustine on Heaven
Michael Vlach has a helpful post here that also includes a nice table summarizing the views of Irenaeus and Augustine (early and later) on Heaven.
Jun 2, 2020
Is Psalm 88 the Saddest Psalm?
I am not sure that it is, but Bert Daniel has some helpful thoughts on it here.
Jun 1, 2020
Free Logos Book for June: Mark, 2nd edition (ACCSNT)
The free Logos Book for the Month for June is Mark, 2nd edition (Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture, New Testament).
You can also purchase Galatians, Ephesians (Reformation Commentary on Scripture Collection, NT), James, 1-2 Peter, 1-3 John, Jude (Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture, New Testament), and
Acts (Reformation Commentary on Scripture, NT) for $1.99, $4.99, and $9.99 respectively. While you are at it, you can register for a chance to win the 14 volume IVP Reference Collection. For all these offers, go to the Logos' Free Book of Month page here.
Acts (Reformation Commentary on Scripture, NT) for $1.99, $4.99, and $9.99 respectively. While you are at it, you can register for a chance to win the 14 volume IVP Reference Collection. For all these offers, go to the Logos' Free Book of Month page here.
May 31, 2020
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.
Harold W. Attridge, History, Theology, and Narrative Rhetoric in the Fourth Gospel
Reviewed by Adele Reinhartz
Barry J. Beitzel, ed., Lexham Geographic Commentary on the Gospels
Reviewed by Daniel M. Gurtner
Raymond E. Brown; Marion L. Soards, ed., An Introduction to the New Testament: The Abridged Edition
Reviewed by Steven R. Shisley
Paul-Marie Fidèle Chango, L’Ecclésiaste à la confluence du judaïsme et de l’hellénisme: Deux siècles d'histoire des études comparées du Qohélet et des vestiges littéraires et philosophiques grecs
Reviewed by Thomas Wagner
Marianne Grohmann and Hyun Chul Paul Kim, eds., Second Wave Intertextuality and the Hebrew Bible
Reviewed by Brandon R. Grafius
Christopher B. Hays, The Origins of Isaiah 24–27: Josiah’s Festival Scroll for the Fall of Assyria
Reviewed by Brad E. Kelle
Jill Hicks-Keeton and Cavan Concannon, eds., The Museum of the Bible: A Critical Introduction
Reviewed by Sidnie White Crawford
Christopher T. Holmes, The Function of Sublime Rhetoric in Hebrews: A Study in Hebrews 12:18–29
Reviewed by David M. Moffitt
Jason D. Lane, Luther’s Epistle of Straw: The Voice of St. James in Reformation Preaching
Reviewed by Chris Blumhofer
Deven K. MacDonald, Allegiance, Opposition, and Misunderstanding: A Narrative Critical Approach to Mark’s Christology
Reviewed by Richard Klee
Robert J. Myles, ed., Class Struggle in the New Testament
Reviewed by G. Anthony Keddie
Mark D. Nanos, Reading Corinthians and Philippians within Judaism: Collected Essays of Mark D. Nanos
Reviewed by Gregory Lamb
Nélida Naveros Córdova, To Live in the Spirit: Paul and the Spirit of God
Reviewed by Zane McGee
T. M. Oshima, ed., Teaching Morality in Antiquity: Wisdom Texts, Oral Traditions, and Images
Reviewed by Al Wolters
F. Scott Spencer, Song of Songs
Reviewed by Laura Quick
Harold W. Attridge, History, Theology, and Narrative Rhetoric in the Fourth Gospel
Reviewed by Adele Reinhartz
Barry J. Beitzel, ed., Lexham Geographic Commentary on the Gospels
Reviewed by Daniel M. Gurtner
Raymond E. Brown; Marion L. Soards, ed., An Introduction to the New Testament: The Abridged Edition
Reviewed by Steven R. Shisley
Paul-Marie Fidèle Chango, L’Ecclésiaste à la confluence du judaïsme et de l’hellénisme: Deux siècles d'histoire des études comparées du Qohélet et des vestiges littéraires et philosophiques grecs
Reviewed by Thomas Wagner
Marianne Grohmann and Hyun Chul Paul Kim, eds., Second Wave Intertextuality and the Hebrew Bible
Reviewed by Brandon R. Grafius
Christopher B. Hays, The Origins of Isaiah 24–27: Josiah’s Festival Scroll for the Fall of Assyria
Reviewed by Brad E. Kelle
Jill Hicks-Keeton and Cavan Concannon, eds., The Museum of the Bible: A Critical Introduction
Reviewed by Sidnie White Crawford
Christopher T. Holmes, The Function of Sublime Rhetoric in Hebrews: A Study in Hebrews 12:18–29
Reviewed by David M. Moffitt
Jason D. Lane, Luther’s Epistle of Straw: The Voice of St. James in Reformation Preaching
Reviewed by Chris Blumhofer
Deven K. MacDonald, Allegiance, Opposition, and Misunderstanding: A Narrative Critical Approach to Mark’s Christology
Reviewed by Richard Klee
Robert J. Myles, ed., Class Struggle in the New Testament
Reviewed by G. Anthony Keddie
Mark D. Nanos, Reading Corinthians and Philippians within Judaism: Collected Essays of Mark D. Nanos
Reviewed by Gregory Lamb
Nélida Naveros Córdova, To Live in the Spirit: Paul and the Spirit of God
Reviewed by Zane McGee
T. M. Oshima, ed., Teaching Morality in Antiquity: Wisdom Texts, Oral Traditions, and Images
Reviewed by Al Wolters
F. Scott Spencer, Song of Songs
Reviewed by Laura Quick
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