Monthly Archives: November 2010

Quote of the Day

Posted on November 30, 2010 by

Paul Gavrilyuk: [I]f God has emotions at all, it is clear that not all human emotions may be ascribed to him. Even the most radical passibilists will concur that the Christian God is not subject to greed, lust, fear, or … Continue reading →

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Immortality?

Posted on November 30, 2010 by

Why is it that most (if not all) of the beings said to be immortal can all die?  Lord of the Rings is on TV right now and in the beginning when the narrator is talking about the creation and … Continue reading →

Posted in Random Thoughts | 18 Comments

The Simple Things

Posted on November 30, 2010 by

I just ate a peanut butter and jelly sandwich on white bread and it was probably the best thing I’ve eaten all month (better even than Thanksgiving dinner).  Just a reminder not to take the simple things for granted. B”H

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Synopsis of the Pauline Letters in Greek and English

Posted on November 30, 2010 by

Ware, James P. Synopsis of the Pauline Letters in Greek and English Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic, 2010. Pp. xxxi + 317. Hardcover. $49.99. Amazon | Eisenbrauns . . With thanks to Baker Academic for this review copy! In July … Continue reading →

Posted in Biblical Studies, Book Reviews, New Testament | 10 Comments

Book of Rhymes: The Poetics of Hip Hop

Posted on November 30, 2010 by

Bradley, Adam. Book of Rhymes: The Poetics of Hip Hop New York: Basic Civitas, 2009. Pp. xxiii + 248. Paper. $16.95. Amazon . . . If I had a dollar for every time I’ve heard someone disparage rap as being … Continue reading →

Posted in Book Reviews, Music | 4 Comments

In the Mail

Posted on November 29, 2010 by

Just got a review copy of Roy E. Ciampa & Brian S. Rosner’s The First Letter to the Corinthians (sample pages) in the Pillar New Testament Commentary series.  I’m anxious to see how it stacks up to Fee’s work on … Continue reading →

Posted in In the Mail, Review Books | 6 Comments

What’s Your Ride? Meme

Posted on November 28, 2010 by

Mark Stevens has been wondering what other bloggers drive and he’s called for pictures.  I’m too lazy to go outside and snap a fresh shot at the moment but luckily I already had a pic from an old post.  So … Continue reading →

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Jay-Z (Book Review)

Posted on November 27, 2010 by

Abrams, Dennis. Jay-Z Hip Hop Stars New York: Chelsea House, 2008. Pp. 112. Paper. $12.95. Amazon . . In Jay-Z Dennis Abrams offers a brief biographical sketch of rapper, entrepreneur, NBA team owner, and record executive Shawn Carter, aka, Jay-Z.  … Continue reading →

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A Great Reminder

Posted on November 27, 2010 by

When I received Christ at twenty-one years of age and confessed him as Lord I, like many (most?) others, had an untempered zeal for my new found faith and at times I communicated it wrongly.  I can remember running into … Continue reading →

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A Rarity

Posted on November 27, 2010 by

Yesterday Daniel McClellan pointed out a couple of posts on Michael Heiser’s blog (here & here) about his recent ETS papers and in one of the posts he references a post that James White wrote last year in response to … Continue reading →

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