Monthly Archives: June 2009

How to Choose a Translation for All Its Worth

Posted on June 30, 2009 by

Fee, Gordon D. and Mark L. Strauss. How to Choose a Translation for All Its Worth: A Guide to Understanding and Using Bible Versions Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2007. Pp. 170. Paper. $12.99. Westminster Bookstore | Amazon | Eisenbrauns . … Continue reading →

Posted in Book Reviews, Language/Translation, Scripture | 9 Comments

Yeah Baby!

Posted on June 30, 2009 by

I won Esteban’s giveaway!  Woo hoo!  Here was the acceptance speech I left in the comments: I’d like to thank the Academy, and above all, Jesus Christ, the Lord and Savior of my life, the lover of my soul, the … Continue reading →

Posted in Books (Misc.) | 5 Comments

Summer Bible School

Posted on June 29, 2009 by

My daughter asked me last night if we can do school at home during the summer.  I said, “sure, what do you want to learn about.”  She said that she wanted to study the Bible all summer!  A lone tear … Continue reading →

Posted in Biblical Studies, Old Testament | 28 Comments

In the Mail

Posted on June 29, 2009 by

Nathan Stitt was kind enough to send me his extra copy of the TNIV.  This particular copy is a beautifully bound black hardcover wide margined edition.  This will meet my teaching needs just fine.  Thanks Nathan!  B”H

Posted in Books (Misc.), In the Mail | 9 Comments

Just Ordered

Posted on June 29, 2009 by

I just got an Amazon gift certificate for like $46 so I ordered Rudolf Bultmann’s Theology of the New Testament (the one volume edition published by Baylor University Press) and Leo Perdue’s Biblical Theology: Introducing the Conversation.  As you can … Continue reading →

Posted in Books (Misc.), Just Ordered | 14 Comments

I Think I Need Potassium

Posted on June 29, 2009 by

My legs are cramped up and have been for a while now.  I know that the best remedy is potassium and potassium is abundant in bananas.  The problem is that I don’t have any bananas and even if I had … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | 16 Comments

In the Shadow of the Incarnation: Essays on Jesus Christ in the Early Church in Honor of Brian E. Daley, S.J.

Posted on June 29, 2009 by

Martens, Peter W., ed. In the Shadow of the Incarnation: Essays on Jesus Christ in the Early Church in Honor of Brian E. Daley. S.J. Notre Dame, IN: University of Notre Dame Press, 2008. Pp. xii + 290. Hardcover. $48.00. … Continue reading →

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My Worst Critic

Posted on June 28, 2009 by

We’ve all heard the expression “I’m my own worst critic” but in my case it’s true.  I was given the honor of preaching the inaugural service in our new sanctuary and I feel like I blew it despite all of … Continue reading →

Posted in Church Stuff | 16 Comments

In the Mail

Posted on June 27, 2009 by

The three books my father got me for my birthday arrived today.  I’ve only flipped through them so I haven’t formed an opinion yet, but I’m looking forward to getting into them in more depth soon. B”H

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5 Scholars/Books of Influence

Posted on June 27, 2009 by

Michael Barber tagged me with the 5 books/scholars meme that’s been going around, and although I was already tagged I’ve decided to answer the call once again.  For all those who don’t know, this is a topic that I’ve addressed a few times. … Continue reading →

Posted in Biblical Studies, Books (Misc.), Christology, Memes | 11 Comments