Monthly Archives: November 2009

In the Mail

Posted on November 23, 2009 by

Eerdmans sent along a copy of Anthony Thiselton’s Hermeneutics: An Introduction.  I’m going to skip over quite a few books and start reading this immediately since I think it will help me in better understanding the other books of his … Continue reading →

Posted in In the Mail, Review Books | 7 Comments

I Think Jonah Drowned

Posted on November 23, 2009 by

I can’t be alone in thinking Jonah drowned.  So who’s with me? B”H

Posted in Old Testament | 36 Comments

Arminians and Penal Substitution

Posted on November 22, 2009 by

I’d like to ask Arminians who affirm penal substitutionary atonement (PSA) how they do it?  As far as I can tell, in order to be consistent one would either have to affirm limited atonement which Arminians do not do, or … Continue reading →

Posted in Theology | 61 Comments

Seinfeld Reunion Tonight?

Posted on November 22, 2009 by

The season finale of Curb Your Enthusiasm is tonight and it’s going to be the long awaited Seinfeld reunion.  Or is it?  Anyone who was a fan of Seinfeld knows just how ironic the show really was.  The Seinfeld universe … Continue reading →

Posted in Television | 9 Comments

Grammar Meme

Posted on November 22, 2009 by

Tim asks “what’s your biggest grammar foible?” For me it’s got to be having to recall from memory Ace Ventura’s spelling of “beautiful.”  Every time I go to write the word I say, “B-E-A-U-tiful.”  So for all intensive intents and … Continue reading →

Posted in Memes | 3 Comments

Quote of the Day

Posted on November 22, 2009 by

I just found an old email that contained some MS Word documents I sent to myself back in 2005 when I was switching computers.  In one of the documents I said the following: We can’t blame God for our shortcomings … Continue reading →

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One Thing I Like About Writing

Posted on November 21, 2009 by

If there’s one thing I like about writing it’s that it gives me time to measure my words.  When composing posts or comments on my blog I can jot down my thoughts and then proofread them before hitting publish or … Continue reading →

Posted in Random Thoughts | 4 Comments

If I Were At SBL…

Posted on November 21, 2009 by

All I’d be doing is hanging out in the book hall.  I can’t see myself getting too excited about hearing someone read a paper.  Maybe one of my favorite scholars (e.g., Hurtado or Bauckham) but other than that? Meh.  I’d … Continue reading →

Posted in Books (Misc.) | 11 Comments

Just As Good the Second Time

Posted on November 20, 2009 by

I just watched Star Trek [DVD | Blu-ray] for the first time since I saw it in the theater.  It was just as good the second time.  If you haven’t seen it then I’d highly recommend picking up a copy … Continue reading →

Posted in Movies | 2 Comments

Help a Brother Out

Posted on November 19, 2009 by

Derek at A Thinker’s Progress is looking to change some stuff up at his blog, beginning with the name.  Stop on over and make a suggestion. B”H

Posted in Blog Stuff | 2 Comments