Monthly Archives: September 2009

The Year of Our Lord and All that Time Before It

Posted on September 30, 2009 by

I asked last year whether people preferred  B.C./A.D. or B.C.E./C.E. for dating systems and it seemed that most folks went with the standard B.C./A.D. descriptions for various reasons.  I noted how I can understand folks opting for something else if … Continue reading →

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Kimbo Slice vs. Roy Nelson

Posted on September 30, 2009 by

The MMA world’s a buzzin’ with talk of tonight’s episode of The Ultimate Fighter in which Kimbo Slice will be fighting former IFL heavyweight champion Roy “Big Country” Nelson.  The commercials on TV have dubbed it the biggest and most … Continue reading →

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It’s Been a While

Posted on September 30, 2009 by

Since we’ve had a WordPress convert but Brian LePort has moved Near Emmaus to the most holy of blogging platforms.  Well done!  Update your blogrolls and feeds. B”H

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I Wouldn’t Have Done It

Posted on September 30, 2009 by

MSNBC reports that a church in Louisville, KY has ordained a convicted pedophile and placed him over their music ministry.  I certainly believe in forgiveness, and that old things pass away and become new in Christ, but trust is another … Continue reading →

Posted in Church Stuff, News | 20 Comments

King and Messiah as Son of God: Divine, Human, and Angelic Messianic Figures in Biblical and Related Literature (1)

Posted on September 30, 2009 by

Collins, Adela Yarbro and John J. Collins. King and Messiah as Son of God: Divine, Human, and Angelic Messianic Figures in Biblical and Related Literature Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans, 2008. Pp. xiv + 261. Paper. $28.00. Amazon | Eisenbrauns | … Continue reading →

Posted in Biblical Studies, Book Reviews, Christology, New Testament, Old Testament | 1 Comment

10 Random Beliefs

Posted on September 30, 2009 by

A.Admin tagged me with the 10 Random Beliefs meme that’s been going around so here goes: I believe I give good advice every time I give advice. I believe that Norman Geisler produced the worst systematic theology known to man. … Continue reading →

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Night and Day

Posted on September 30, 2009 by

Two folks have reviewed Leland Ryken’s new book on translation.  One knows little about the issue and the other knows a lot about it.  See the difference.  Also check out Bryan’s thoughts on the first review. Update: It looks like … Continue reading →

Posted in Book Reviews, Language/Translation | 2 Comments

If You’re Into Debates

Posted on September 29, 2009 by

I don’t find the thesis of this one even worth debating but if you like debates then check out the James White vs. Dan Barker debate on “Was Jesus a Myth?”  The full audio of the debate can be found … Continue reading →

Posted in Apologetics, Christology, Debates, Historical Jesus | 11 Comments

The New Westminster Dictionary of Church History, Volume One

Posted on September 29, 2009 by

Benedetto, Robert, ed. The New Westminster Dictionary of Church History, Volume One: The Early, Medieval, and Reformation Eras Louisville, KY: Westminster John Knox, 2008. Pp. xlvii + 691. Hardcover. $59.95. Amazon | Eisenbrauns | CBD . . With thanks to … Continue reading →

Posted in Book Reviews, Church Stuff, Patristics, Theology | 1 Comment

In the Mail

Posted on September 28, 2009 by

In the midst of my cleaning I was able to make it out to the mailbox where I discovered a book from Eerdmans.  Today’s bounty yielded Divine Impassibility and the Mystery of Human Suffering.  There’s a great lineup of contributors … Continue reading →

Posted in In the Mail, Review Books | 11 Comments