A Forum for Scholarship and Discussion
Posted in Biblical Studies, Books, New Testament on Oct 12th, 2011
I have wanted to write about Steve Moyise’s latest book Jesus and Scripture for some time. Why? Well, besides being a book that discusses an utterly fascinating topic, it is an academic book that appeals to anyone who loves the Bible and its endless intricacy. Specifically, Moyise’s book aims to look at the various ways [...]
Posted in Biblical Studies on Oct 10th, 2011
Moral formation is a topic of vital and strategic interest to the church. For this reason, churches must be preoccupied with it and scholars do the broader church a great service when they choose to engage it at the academic level. Contemplating and successfully implementing this aspect of discipleship; what it is; what it looks [...]
Posted in Books on Oct 7th, 2011
October is of course a wonderful month for celebrating all that God has given us. It used to be that “harvest time” was a critical time of year and it was often celebrated through many festivals. For Protestants, it is also a time of celebration for religious reasons, namely, Luther’s publication of the 95 Theses [...]
Posted in Biblical Studies, New Testament on Oct 5th, 2011
Most of us read Jesus’ parables with wonder and delight and reflect on them for days at a time. But you might also walk away thinking to yourself “I sure would like to know more”. Today’s book profile focuses on that desire. Klyne Snodgrass’ Stories with Intent: A Comprehensive Guide to the Parables of Jesusis [...]