A Forum for Scholarship and Discussion
Posted in Biblical Studies on May 3rd, 2011
Most Bible commentaries take us on a one-way trip from the twenty-first century to the first century, and along the way involve us in any number of valuable discussions. But sometimes, we feel like something has been left out. While we want to know the background of the biblical text, we also want help determining [...]
Posted in Interview, Systematic Theology, Theology on Jan 31st, 2011
In part 2 of our interview with Michael Horton (read part 1) about The Christian Faith (Table of Contents) we discuss Barth, NT Wright, justification, and even a little antinomianism. A theme that emerges from this interview, and is increasingly apparent across in the broader theological discussion, is the degree to which post-Reformation reformed theology [...]
Posted in Systematic Theology, Theology on Jan 28th, 2011
Michael Horton is, arguably, the preeminent Reformed Theologian of our day. In addition to authoring more than 15 books, Horton is the editor-in-chief at Modern Reformation magazine host of the nationally syndicated radio program the White Horse Inn, and is J. Gresham Machen Professor of Systematic Theology at Westminster Seminary California. In part 1 of [...]
Posted in Biblical Studies, Galatians, Interpretation/Hermeneutics/Exegesis, New Testament on Jan 7th, 2011
Yesterday we kicked off the 2011 Commentary Tour by taking a look at the Zondervan’s ZECNT series. Today, we focus in a bit more closely and briefly review one individual volume in the series, Tom Schreiner’s Galatians. Following the structure goals of the series, Schreiner’s volume on Galatians follows the series format exceptionally well, staying [...]
Posted in Biblical Studies, Ephesians, Galatians, Interpretation/Hermeneutics/Exegesis, Pauline Studies on Jan 6th, 2011
In today’s saturated market creating a truly unique commentary is a virtual impossibility. Yet, Zondervan’s ZECNT series is unique, not because its format is original, or its content new, but because the series is fundamentally based on the common sense needs of people who wish to work with the text. In the truest sense of [...]
Posted in Biblical Studies on Sep 2nd, 2010
I still remember getting up at 8am for my first year of Greek. I also still remember how many times I had to get up at 8am to “brush up” on it for the ensuing 6 years (I had Greek as a sophomore in college.). I also remember always have to bring along my collection [...]