Biblical Studies
Resources on the Bible and Homosexuality
James McGrath has posted a collection of helpful links on what the Bible has to say about homosexuality, including articles from both sides. It’s worth bookmarking for future discussions. I would add the following to the list: Gary R. Jepsen, “Arsenokoites and Malakos: Meanings and Consequences,” Currents in Theology and Mission (2006) Unfortunately, the... »
A Bald Man, Two Bears, and Forty-two “Children”: Misinterpreted Bible Passages #6
It’s been awhile since the last installment of this series (lots more to come), but this one should be fairly straightforward. 2 Kings 2:23–24 tells of the prophet Elisha calling a curse down upon a group of “children” (KJV), “youths” (NIV), “boys,” (NRSV/ESV), or “lads” (NASB), resulting in two bears (she-bears, if you must)... »
Paper Accepted for Synoptic Gospels Section at 2010 SBL
I’ve just been notified that my paper, “‘Lord LORD’: Jesus’ Use of the Divine Name in the Synoptics” has been accepted for the Synoptic Gospels Section at the 2010 SBL Annual Meeting in Atlanta. I’m hoping to have this piece accepted into a journal by then, but I am very much looking forward to... »
Romans 11:25–26 Article Accepted by JBL
It’s been a pretty good couple weeks. First I get engaged on March 10 (video here), and now JBL has just informed me that my article, “What Do the Gentiles Have to Do With ‘All Israel’? A Fresh Look at Romans 11:25–26,” has been accepted for publication. They’ve asked me to reduce the length... »
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