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.

Eve-Marie Becker, Paul on Humility
Reviewed by Tyler A. Stewart

Jione Havea, Jonah: An Earth Bible Commentary
Reviewed by Yitzhak Berger

Innocent Himbaza and Clemens Locher, eds., La Bible en face: Études textuelles et littéraires offertes en hommage à Adrian Schenker, à l'occasion de ses quatre-vingts ans
Reviewed by Frédérique Dantonel

Joel B. Kemp, Ezekiel, Law, and Judahite Identity: A Case for Identity in Ezekiel 1–33
Reviewed by Corrine Carvalho

JongHyun Kwon, The Historical Jesus’ Death as “Forgiveness of Sins”: A Comparative Study of Paul and Matthew
Reviewed by William Horst

Chin Ming Stephen Lim, Contextual Biblical Hermeneutics as Multicentric Dialogue: Towards a Singaporean Reading of Daniel
Reviewed by Ekaputra Tupamahu

Roberto Martínez Rivera, El amigo del novio: Juan el Bautista; Historia y teología
Reviewed by Marcelo Wall

Yifat Monnickendam, Jewish Law and Early Christian Identity: Betrothal, Marriage, and Infidelity in the Writings of Ephrem the Syrian
Reviewed by Maria E. Doerfler

Timothy J. Murray, Restricted Generosity in the New Testament
Reviewed by Thomas R. Blanton IV

Fabian Pfitzmann, Un YHWH venant du Sud? De la réception vétérotestamentaire des traditions méridionales et du lien entre Madian, le Néguev et l’exode (Ex–Nb ; Jg 5 ; Ps 68 ; Ha 3 ; Dt 33)
Reviewed by Axel Bühler

Books on the Book of Revelation

Mike Bird lists his top seven here. I don't agree with all the choices but the annotations are helpful.

Paul’s Use of the Old Testament in 1 Corinthians 5

Jeremy Kimble's article here on Paul’s use of the Old Testament ("purge the evil person from among you") in 1 Corinthians 5 from the latest issue of Themelios is worth reading. It is  another example of a New Testament author using an Old Testament text with contextual sensitivity.

True and False Prophets: Jeremiah Versus Hananiah

James Diamond has an interesting discussion of how Jewish tradition has understood true versus false prophets in light of Jeremiah 27–28. Some explanations are more convincing than others and Maimonides approach seems outright strange.In any case, you can check it out here.

Proverbs as Promises

Jim Davis has an interesting take on viewing Proverbs as promises here. He suggests that proverbs, "set the bare minimum for what the Christian can expect." But I am not sure the dichotomy that Davis sets between "probabilities" and "promises" are the only options. I would prefer the idea of principles rather than promises. That is, if one follows a line of true wisdom, then the aspect of life covered by that wisdom is more skillfully navigated. Wisdom as a genre does not typically operate with mathematical precision.

Psalm 49 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 49 (in no particular order). Feel free to mention any that you find helpful in the comments section.

The Text this Week: http://www.textweek.com/writings/psalm49.htm

Into the Word with Paul Carter: https://ca.thegospelcoalition.org/into-the-word/psalm-49

Analysis by C. J. Labuschagne: https://www.labuschagne.nl/ps049.pdf

William Barrick’s notes: https://drbarrick.org/files/studynotes/Psalms/Ps_049.pdf

Psalm 49 devotional: https://www.generations.org/devotionals/60

Steven Cole, A Psalm for the Recession: https://bible.org/seriespage/psalm-49-psalm-recession

Using and Not Abusing Resources in Preaching

Chris Colquitt has a helpful word here on how to use resources without plagiarizing.

HT: David Allen

Best Books on Preaching

Matthew Boffey gives his opinion here.

Biblical Archaeology in the Adventist Review

The latest issue of the Adventist Review has several biblical archaeology related articles. You can access the issue here.

Iron in Ancient Israel

I kind of nerded out on Naama Yahalom-Mack's article, "The History of Iron in Ancient Israel."

Bereans and the Bible

Griffin Gulledge provides some helpful insight here to what the Bereans might have actually practiced in Acts 17:11. His point on the Old Testament is perhaps the most important one given the attitude of many Christians to this part of Scripture.

Free eBook: Colossians and Philemon

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Free Logos Resources for August

Logos is offering a free video, "Bible Survey Video Series: 2 Timothy" by David deSilva and Kenneth Waters and the book Origen's Homilies on Luke in the Fathers of the Church Series. You can also purchase additional videos and books at significant discounts and enter to win a copy of the Logos 9 Mobile Ed. Library Expansion by going here and here.

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.

Author Response
Michael S. Moore responds to a review of his WealthWarn: A Study of Socioeconomic Conflict in Hebrew Prophecy

Richard Bauckham, Who Is God? Key Moments of Biblical Revelation
Reviewed by J. Michael Thigpen

Eva Elm and Nicole Hartmann, eds., Demons in Late Antiquity: Their Perception and Transformation in Different Literary Genres
Reviewed by Brandon R. Grafius

Stefan Fischer and Gavin Fernandes, eds., The Song of Songs Afresh: Perspectives on a Biblical Love Poem
Reviewed by Laura S. Lieber

Bonifatia Gesche, Christian Lustig, and Gabriel Rabo, eds., Theology and Anthropology in the Book of Sirach
Reviewed by Jeremy Corley

Justin King, Speech-in-Character, Diatribe, and Romans 3:1–9: Who’s Speaking When and Why It Matters
Reviewed by Max J. Lee

Andreas J. Köstenberger, Handbook on Hebrews through Revelation
Reviewed by Timothy B. Cargal

Joachim J. Krause, Die Bedingungen des Bundes: Studien zur konditionalen Struktur alttestamentlicher Bundeskonzeptionen
Reviewed by William S. Morrow

Manolis Papoutsakis, Vicarious Kingship: A Theme in Syriac Political Theology in Late Antiquity
Reviewed by Jacob A. Lollar

Dana Robinson, Food, Virtue, and the Shaping of Early Christianity
Reviewed by Meredith J. C. Warren

Johann Tischler, Hethitische Texte in Transkription KUB 49
Reviewed by Livio Warbinek