Monthly Archives: March 2009

Why I’ll be Offline Tomorrow

Posted on March 31, 2009 by

I just saw on the news that there’s some kind of virus that might affect a lot of computers that use Windows tomorrow.  According to the report something like 2-10 million PCs have already been affected by this thing and … Continue reading →

Posted in News, Technology | 13 Comments

In the Mail: Giveaway Edition

Posted on March 31, 2009 by

I just got three copies of Vaudie Baucham’s What He Must Be …If He Wants to Marry My Daughter, two of which I’m giving away.  You can read my review here.  If you’d like to be eligible to win a … Continue reading →

Posted in Books (Misc.), In the Mail | 16 Comments

That Which is Perfect: Decker on 1Cor. 13:10

Posted on March 30, 2009 by

Rod Decker was good enough to post a research paper he wrote in 1994 entitled: “A History of Interpretation of “That Which Is Perfect” (1 Cor 13:10) with Special Attention to the Origin of the ‘Canon View’.”  As a Charismatic … Continue reading →

Posted in Canon, Charismatic Issues, New Testament | 3 Comments

Online Hurtado Resources!

Posted on March 30, 2009 by

Never one to stymie the dissemination of information, I am very pleased to direct your attention to various articles, pre-publication book chapters, and research papers by Larry W. Hurtado courtesy of the Edinburgh Research Archive.  There’s plenty of good stuff there … Continue reading →

Posted in Biblical Studies, Christology, Historical Jesus, New Testament | 3 Comments

Jewish Roots of Eastern Christian Mysticism

Posted on March 30, 2009 by

After Chris Heard announced that Andrei Orlov just received tenure I started browsing his website and I came across a treasure trove of scholarly articles on his Jewish Roots of Eastern Christian Mysticism page.  I had no idea that this resource … Continue reading →

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Are Violent Video Games Adequately Preparing Children For The Apocalypse?

Posted on March 30, 2009 by

In light of my recent purchase I found this video extremely entertaining and helpful. B”H

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Which Author?

Posted on March 29, 2009 by

Which author(s) do you find yourself absolutely having to read?  For me it’s definitely Larry Hurtado.  I try to get my hands on everything that I can possibly find that he’s written, whether it’s on textual criticism or Christ devotion.  I … Continue reading →

Posted in Books (Misc.) | 43 Comments

Hail

Posted on March 29, 2009 by

As I type this we are having a hail/rain storm of Biblical proportions.  It was like 75° all day and then chunks of ice come falling from the sky.  Could this be a sign of the end?  Possibly.  On its … Continue reading →

Posted in Book Reviews, Humor, Miscellaneous | 3 Comments

The Witness of Jesus, Paul and John: An Exploration in Biblical Theology (1)

Posted on March 29, 2009 by

Helyer, Larry R. The Witness of Jesus, Paul, and John: An Exploration in Biblical Theology Downers Grove, IL: IVP Academic, 2008. Pp. 432. $32.00. Amazon | Eisenbrauns | Dove Booksellers | CBD . . . With thanks to Adrianna Wright … Continue reading →

Posted in Book Reviews, New Testament, Theology | 2 Comments

In the Mail

Posted on March 28, 2009 by

My copy of The New Testament In Its First Century Setting: Essays On Context And Background In Honour Of B. W. Winter On His 65th Birthday came today.  I was mortified when I saw how damaged the package was containing the … Continue reading →

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